Management Consulting Coaches, Events, and Resources

As an ex-BCG Project Leader and Interviewer, I'm intimately familiar with the consulting interview process, spanning from case to behavioral interviews. I was President of Consulting Prep for both Wharton's Consulting Club (MBA) and UT Austin's Consulting club (Undergrad), through which I've developed a "ground up" approach to building specific core consulting interview skills, then integrating them into a strong overall case interviewing muscle. My approach has garnered significant positive feedback and recognition, resulting in helping over 200 mentees achieve offers at top firms. For my efforts, I was awarded the Career Mentorship award at Wharton. I am fortunate to still have strong contact with many of my mentees, nearly all of whom have gone on great careers at McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Oliver Wyman, Deloitte, and Accenture (as well as other firms). Several of these mentees have gone on to achieve great post-consulting careers as well, ranging from Private Equity, to Tech Product Management, to Corporate Strategy I break down my feedback on each case interview into 5 areas, and give detailed, actionable feedback on each: Clarification, Frameworking, Quantitative Analysis, Qualitative Analysis, and Synthesis. This approach has been strongly validated by mentees and resulted in offers across all top firms. My foundations-first approach has led to being named a Leland Top 10 Management Consulting Coach in 2025, as well as a Top 50 coach across all disciplines in 2024.

Hello and welcome to my profile! As an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, I have led diverse teams in advising clients on growth strategies and large-scale transformations. My experience includes developing a $10B data strategy for a Fortune 500 firm and leading a team of 20+ data scientists and developers to create an AI-powered web application for a global pharmaceutical sales force. With an MBA from Columbia Business School, where I was a Glenn Hubbard Scholar Merit Fellow, I bring a strong foundation in business strategy and leadership. I specialize in helping clients master the consulting application process, including case interviews, resume building, and behavioral interview prep. Let's connect to discuss how I can help you achieve your consulting career goals!

✨WHY CHOOSE MELANIE? Known as the "Case Assassin" at Columbia Business School, I successfully traded in a career as a Fashionista to McKinsey consultant, securing the MBA Summer Internship and Full-time Offer. Not only have I achieved MBB offers myself, but I also am a Professional ICF Certified Coach with proven experience coaching applicants to offers; and have deep interview and public speaking experience as a TEDx speaker on Executive Presence. ✨WHO I WORK WITH: • Traditional and Non-Traditional Candidates • Diverse Applicants including POC, Veterans, and LGBTQIA+ • Candidates with High and Low Test Scores • Masters, Undergraduate, and Experienced Hire Candidates ✨SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION: Contact Melanie Espeland for your free consultation today.

As a Distinctive (highest performance rating) McKinsey EM, popular people leader, and core member of our recruiting team, I know what it takes to not only get into McKinsey but also perform at the top of your class. During my time at McKinsey I interviewed >100 candidates and sat in >20 decision meetings. I understand the difference between “good” and “great” and love breaking down the complex and opaque interview process into manageable - and even fun - prep work. I pride myself in being a great people leader and have coached countless MBA, undergrads, and experienced hires through successful interviews.

I worked in management consulting for almost a decade across a variety of roles - as a Business Analyst, Associate, Engagement Manager, and Associate Partner. At McKinsey, I was a Faculty member who led analyst and associate trainings and conducted hundreds of hours of interview coaching. At UVA and HBS, I peer coached classmates to prepare for the consulting interview process.

Why you should work with me: ◆ I was part of Bain's interview team and know exactly what it takes to break into MBBs (Bain, McKinsey, BCG) ◆ In the summer/fall 2025 cycle for undergrad and MBA hiring, my candidates landed the following offers: Bain (10), McKinsey (5), BCG (4), LEK (3), Kearney (1) ◆ I've coached for over 1,000 hours, have the most sessions run of any Management Consulting coach on Leland, and have helped candidates land 150+ offers at MBBs and similar firms ◆ I've developed a comprehensive coaching system built on targeted learning/drills for every case element (includes take-home resources and in-session drills) – which is far more effective than only running full cases, both in terms of the time it takes for candidates to come up the learning cure and the level to which they perform ◆ I work with candidates at every stage of the process – for some it's ~1-3 cases to polish before a final round, whereas for many it's a ~2-4 month fully-comprehensive partnership that covers all elements (networking, resume, cover letter, applications, interview prep, etc.) ◆ I'm 100% bought in on my clients' success – I love this work and put just as much of my heart into the process as my candidates do (and sometimes more 😀) Clients often report that I'm the coach who says what other coaches are unwilling to say – whether that's providing a fully transparent assessment of where they're falling short, addressing a lack of confidence, or correcting a tendency to use language that's overly forced and formal. I address whatever needs to be addressed to give my candidates the best chance of landing their dream job. My style is direct, honest, and deeply supportive! And I love to laugh too.

=====Please feel free to take a look at my package offering as it offers a significant hourly discount and up to $2,550 in complimentary materials============================ My name is Ian Glennon and over the past 6 years I have coached 1,000+ candidates, run 5,000+ coaching sessions, trained consultants at major consultancies, and, ultimately, helped hundreds of candidates get their dream offer. I am the founder of Custom Case Coach and my mission is to offer the best interview prep for consulting candidates. I have combined my personal experience interviewing, my training at BCG, and my years of successfully coaching thousands of diverse candidates to create Custom Case Coach. This holistic program teaches candidates how to optimally approach casing, arming them with the preparation toolkit, mindset shifts, and customizable frameworks needed to tackle any case or interview they may encounter. While pursuing my MBA at NYU’s Stern School of Business, I passed interviews for all 8 of the consulting and tech firms at which I interviewed, ultimately deciding to work at BCG. Leveraging this experience, I have built a flexible, diverse arsenal of practical guides to help you prepare for your next career step. No matter where you are in the process or what background you have – I’ve got you covered!

Welcome to my profile! As a Senior Consultant at EY-Parthenon, I specialize in M&A cases and have been actively involved in on-campus recruiting and interviews, giving me a deep understanding of what top consulting firms are looking for in candidates. My experience at KPMG US, where I supported CFO Advisory and Transformation cases, further honed my skills in strategic consulting. I am currently pursuing my MBA at The Wharton School, which enriches my perspective on the consulting landscape. I am passionate about helping aspiring consultants navigate the competitive recruitment process, from mastering case interviews to perfecting resumes and cover letters. Let's connect and craft a strategy to help you break into your dream consulting role!

I worked in both Big 4 professional services and MBB consulting and can coach confidently on both experiences. For many folks, the dreaded case interview makes or breaks their chances of experiencing this profession and my coaching approach is to give my clients the tools and the confidence they need to crack cases and impress their interviewers. At these companies casing decently is usually not enough, you need to project a certain level of confidence, personality, and brain power to show that you can handle the demands of the job. I have cased countless people over the years and I constantly recieve positive feedback about my structured, relatable, and actionable coaching/feedback. I structure casing into distinct sections and give clients pointed feedback, tips, and examples they can use to learn from their mistakes and apply new skills. I also recognize that there are parts of the casing process that are rigid, but there are also flexible points where you can drive the conversation, shine as a candidate, and inject some memorable personality. If you want a coach that can help take you to the next level and help you land your dream consulting role at MBB or Big 4 or other consulting firms, I am the coach for you!

I specialize in professional branding and behavioral interviewing that will help you break into management consulting. I have successfully coached clients through the interview process to land offers with Boston Consulting Group.