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I spent 7 years at BCG, from Associate to Project Leader. During this time, I was also first Recruiting Coach and then Interviewer, having coached and interviewed 100+ applicants for Associate & Consultant positions. I did my MBA degree at INSEAD, during which I coached 50+ of my co-students who were trying to get into Consulting. Finally, after leaving consulting, I also intensively coached my wife who as a result got offers from McKinsey, BCG and Bain.

I'm a former Dalberg Project Manager, ex-BCG, Co-Founder and Startup Advisor with 15+ years in business strategy, consulting, finance, and innovation across 6 continents in 9 countries. I have a global track record of strategy and execution in private, public, and social sectors, including as a Project Manager at Dalberg Advisors, Management Consultant at Boston Consulting Group, Consultant with the Tony Blair Institute, and Manager at The Economist. My own diverse background across industries and functions in multiple markets for senior stakeholders has helped others navigate the complexities of strategy consulting, career pivots, narrative development, and overall application improvement to accelerate careers. I've coached hundreds of people, and would love to help guide individuals through application approaches, case interviews, resume reviews, cover letters, technical & behavioral interview preparation, etc. Let's chat to see if there's a fit to develop a compelling application together!

As a current Associate at BCG in Zurich and an active BCG mock interviewer, I know exactly the rubric and performance standards top-tier strategy firms use to evaluate candidates. I successfully navigated this highly competitive process from a non-traditional background, earning a Bachelor of Law magna cum laude from the University of Zurich and studying corporate law at Northwestern University. Beyond my MBB experience, which also includes time as an intern in Bain & Company's Private Equity Group, I bring rigorous financial and commercial acumen from completing investment internships at mega-funds like Advent International, Cinven, and PAI Partners. Because I had to learn market sizing, financial modeling, and case structuring entirely from scratch, I excel at breaking down intimidating case concepts into a customized, tactical roadmap to help you land your offer.

I'm a Project Leader at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) with experience managing teams and driving value for Fortune 500 companies. At BCG, I specialize in Gen AI, org design, and enterprise transformation, helping clients unlock productivity and achieve significant results. As a coach, I've worked with over 25 clients, leveraging my experience and insights to help them nail the case interview and easily demonstrate fit. Reach out to me, and let's discuss how I can help you land the offer!

While being a recruiting lead at McKinsey gave me the playbook, my unique coaching method is what makes the difference. I focus on developing the core frameworks that allow you to tackle any unconventional case interview with confidence and creativity (thinking on your feet). We’ll take a comprehensive look at the entire interview process (both case and PEI), and run drill sessions to master each component—Math, frameworking, chart reading, brainstorming, starting and closing the case—until you feel 100% in each area. We’ll also practice the positive self-talk that helps you overcome challenges during interviews, because at the end of the day, so much of this is mental. I’ve coached 60+ students who have achieved a 100% success rate in securing consulting offers, with nearly half of them from the world’s most prestigious firms (MBB and Tier 2). While I bring the rigor and strategic thinking from my three years at McKinsey, my clients know me for my “soft but powerful” leadership style. I’m here to make this challenging process feel fun and empowering, ensuring your unique personality shines through as your greatest asset. Before Leland, I have been posting on social media platforms on how to excel in MBB interviews and generating 500k+ views in 1 month. Whether you're looking to master case/behavioral interviews or refine your application materials, I'm here to help you succeed. Background: ex-Junior Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, where I specialized in consumer, TMT, and healthcare sectors, focusing on customer experience, go-to-market strategies, and pricing. Currently, starting out my leather good business. Very experienced with international candidates who speak English as second language and trying to break into consulting in an English speaking country.

I spent seven years at McKinsey, all of which served to help me understand with great clarity what consultants (both at their job, and when they're interviewing candidates) care about, look for, and have curiosity toward when it comes to looking for people with the potential to succeed at top consulting firms. I've managed over 70 consultants and coached over 100 individuals on resume prep, behavioral storytelling, and case interviewing. I believe in breaking down each topic into individual frameworks that help you understand not just how to be successful, but also why the approach works, giving you a roadmap for how to continually develop your skills both in our coaching sessions and in your own individual preparation.

I am working at Bain & Company and landed offers at multiple consulting firms. I have personally done over 250 cases and given 2000+ cases, helping dozens of students get offers at MBB and other consulting firms in EU and US. As a former start-up founder (and hiring manager), I can go beyond case interview prep and focus on CV and Cover Letter optimization and soft skills. Full guidances and mentoring you during the challlenging journey - from beginning to end, with additional but important informal catchups to keep you on track, even for your small questions, doubts or worries to maximize success rate Full MBB Interview Prep pacakage: - CV & Cover Letter (Template, 30 min intro call, 30 min feedback call) - 5 x 1h coaching sessions (Prep call, Case 1, Case 2, Case 3, Behavioural) - Ad hoc requests (building frameworks, mental math, case wrap-up ...) - Question hotline via Whatsapp/email - Debrief discussion before and after every interview round

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.

Prior to starting at Kellogg, I was selected as a McKinsey Emerging Scholar and pursued management consulting post-MBA. I received 3/3 internship offers from McKinsey, BCG, & Bain. I can help you understand differences between the firms, how to prepare differently, and what it takes to succeed. After joining Bain's Chicago office post-Kellogg, I also served as the on-campus rep for Global Bain recruiting where I spent 6 months meeting and preparing full-time students for the consulting interview process. I've given more prep case interviews than I can count, including traditional case and behavioral, and have a unique arsenal of tips to prepare you to succeed in MBB interviews.

Hot take: Breaking into consulting is easier than you think, but nobody does it alone. I’ve helped 80+ clients navigate the application and interview process, and I think coaching should be fun and stress-free. Let’s chat!