Management Consulting Coaches

Hello and welcome to my profile! With a robust background in management consulting, I bring valuable insights from my time as a Consultant at McKinsey & Company, where I specialized in strategy and served as Chief of Staff for North America Talent Attraction (i.e., MBA and BA recruiting).

Hi! I joined Bain & Company as an Associate Consultant - and rose to Associate Partner, based in New York. During my 8 years at Bain, I was accelerated at each promotion point, and worked out of our New York and London offices. I led recruiting for Associate Consultants (post undergraduate) as well as Consultants (post MBA) in both New York and London. I have coached over 100 individuals, helping them navigate the competitive landscape of management consulting, with a focus on mastering case interviews and refining their applications.

As a recent Associate Partner at McKinsey, I know how impactful a career in consulting can be. At the same time, I know how challenging and stressful it can be to navigate the interview process. Securing a top tier consulting offer takes more than nailing the case, it takes a thoughtful approach to landing the right messages that match what firms are looking for. During my time at McKinsey, I was actively involved in the recruiting process, including screening, interviewing, and making final offers to candidates for Intern, Business Analyst, and Associate roles. I know how consulting firms approach their hiring decisions and what it takes to distinguish yourself in a competitive field. As a graduate of HBS, I’ve also experienced the recruitment process from the applicant’s perspective and can offer practical strategies to successfully land an offer. I’m excited to help you as you start your consulting career!

Welcome to my profile! With over a decade of experience at EY, including roles as a Global HR Business Partner and Senior Manager, I bring a wealth of knowledge in strategic talent development and operational excellence. My background includes transforming learning strategies and enhancing team performance, which has equipped me with the skills to guide aspiring consultants through the rigorous application process. I specialize in helping clients develop executive functioning strategies and workplace self-advocacy skills, ensuring they can confidently navigate the consulting landscape. If you're ready to unlock your potential and excel in your consulting career, let's connect and create a tailored plan for your success!

I have worked in consulting in various places. I have gotten 2/3 MBB offers, and interviewed at all 3 MBB. I have also worked in smaller boutiques, and have done some independent consulting as well. I have spent over 8 months prepping, and have prepped others who have went to Bain, BCG, McKinsey, Kearney, EY< LEK, Deloitte, and more.

While at Booth, I was the admissions cochair of the Armed Forces Group and provided many transitioning veterans guidance and insight on how to crack the case interview.

As a McKinsey alum and graduate of Wharton (B.S. Economics) and Oxford (MBA), I’ve seen firsthand what it takes to break into and thrive at top consulting firms. At McKinsey, I advised Fortune 100 clients on growth strategy and commercial due diligence across industries, leading high-impact initiatives from Agile transformations to market expansion. I’m passionate about mentoring aspiring consultants, whether it’s navigating the case interview process, building a standout application, or succeeding on the job. My goal is to help you develop the skills and confidence to land your dream offer and excel in your consulting career.

Applied to MBB and worked as an intern, then full time at BCG. As a coach, my feedback will be constructive and will help you reach the next level. My style of coaching is more hands-on, experiential learning and I am big on giving useful feedback , examples, drills, and a customized casing library to help elevate your strengths and work on the areas you need improvement in. My clients have all expressed that they feel a significant improvement in their skills and that coaching has equipped them with all the tools and knowledge needed to crack a case.

Hi, I’m Annika Friesen, an ICF-certified coach, entrepreneur, and former Bain consultant. I bring a unique perspective as both a post-MBA and industry hire. I began my career at KPMG in audit, gained industry experience, and later joined Bain in an MBA hiring batch after working in education one year post MBA. This means I understand the challenges of both entry paths and can help you navigate whichever journey you’re on. Throughout my career, whether advising clients at Bain or coaching candidates and executives, I’ve been passionate about helping people make bold moves and transform their lives. My mission is to combine insider consulting insights with professional coaching to help you land offers and step confidently into your next chapter. My coaching is holistic and tailored, covering case, fit, and the small nuances that most coaches miss. Together we’ll build on your strengths, close gaps, and prepare you to stand out with confidence and clarity.

• Stanford GSB MBA Candidate – Class of 2027 • Coaching | Case prepped and mentored 30+ undergraduate and MBA students • Bain | Worked for Bain & Co. before school, focusing on retail and consumer case work • Startup | Grew wholesale for a men’s athleisure brand from $0 to $4M • Resumes | Edited 50+ resumes in undergrad and reviewed 200+ resumes as Bain recruiting lead • Speech & Writing | Wrote and delivered commencement speech for Miami University Farmer School of Business graduation ceremony • Interview Training | Trained as Bain interviewer to score case interviews and behavioral questions • GMAT / Test-taking | Scored in highest percentile of GMAT test-takers