Management Consulting Coaches, Events, and Resources

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 (7), 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.

I passed all 8 consulting and tech interviews I sat during my MBA at NYU Stern, including BCG, where I went on to work as a consultant. I didn't stumble into that outcome. I prepared obsessively, analyzed what worked and what didn't, and built a system from the ground up. That system became Custom Case Coach. Since leaving BCG I've coached 1,000+ consulting candidates across every background, firm, and geography imaginable. I've trained consultants at Big 4 firms, run workshops at universities such as NYU Stern, Michigan Ross, Princeton, and Imperial College, and built a preparation program that has helped candidates land offers at McKinsey, BCG, Bain, and every major firm globally. My candidates achieve a 95% offer rate overall and a 67% MBB offer rate among those who reach MBB interviews - numbers that reflect one thing: I don't teach candidates to pass an interview, I teach them to think like a consultant.

I'm a former McKinsey Engagement Manager and interviewer, and founder of Calvanese Advisory. I spent 4.5 years at McKinsey in the strategy practice, across the US and Italy offices, conducting 100+ candidate interviews from the interviewer side of the table. My core offer is the Calibration Diagnostic, a structured assessment I designed at Calvanese Advisory. It exists for the one thing free resources and peer practice can't replace: an honest, calibrated assessment from someone who has evaluated candidates in real consulting interviews. The proprietary framework — 15 dimensions across behavioral and case, split into core and execution — is applied the way an interviewer applies it in the room. Most mock interviews end in impressions. The Calibration Diagnostic ends in a structured written report — a dimension-by-dimension map of your performance against the bar that you can return to throughout your prep. That structure is the difference between "I think I did okay" and knowing exactly where you stand and what to fix. Why this is different: — Cases designed at EM standard, validated by other McKinsey interviewers — Behavioral prep grounded in what MBB firms actually evaluate — Written, structured feedback across 15 dimensions — your performance mapped against what clears the bar, drawn from real interviewer experience — Bilingual EN/IT, with working proficiency in French and Spanish — useful for European candidates and dual-language prep Best fit for: candidates targeting MBB or tier-2, strong-fundamentals candidates trying to break above the bar, and experienced hires switching from industry. Not a fit for: candidates very early in prep looking for foundational frameworks.

I'm a seasoned consultant who secured offers from McKinsey, BCG, and an implementation firm, achieving a 100% offer rate. As an experienced hire, I attained the highest score during McKinsey's rigorous interview process. Notably, I broke into one of the firm's most homogeneous offices, where only 5% of consultants are foreigners, showcasing my ability to navigate and succeed in challenging environments.​ What I Offer: - Insider Expertise: Gain insights from someone who has excelled in the exact interviews you're preparing for.​ - Tailored Coaching: Customized sessions focusing on your unique background and strengths.​ - Strategic Preparation: Learn the frameworks and approaches that lead to success in top-tier consulting interviews.​ - Cultural Navigation: Advice on integrating and thriving in diverse or homogeneous office cultures.​ Whether you're an experienced professional aiming to transition into consulting or seeking to maximize your interview performance, I'm here to guide you every step of the way.​

I am a child of immigrants who understands what it's like to have high ambitions without institutional and generational knowledge. From my experience going from MBB-reject to sitting on the McKinsey recruiting team, I find immense joy in helping nontraditional applicants step into calm confidence and ace their case interviews. The first time I interviewed with McKinsey, Bain, and BCG, I bombed. I had a rockstar resume, but my case prep was limited to skimming Case in Point and reading cases alone in my room. As a non-traditional applicant, I didn't have the resources and knowledge of what it would take to adequately prepare for MBB interviews. Determined to make a comeback, I reverse-engineered the entire process the following year. I spent hundreds of hours breaking down what it would actually take to get a second chance and be ready on interview day. As a result, I landed a full-time Business Analyst offer with my dream company, McKinsey, where I also served on the Cornell recruiting team. Because of my unique experience, I am well versed not just on what it takes to get an offer, but common mistakes that many candidates make. My journey helping folks land MBB offers started when I TA'ed the Management Consulting Essentials course at the Cornell Johnson School of Business. Now as a Leland coach, I love working with folks to cut through the noise and focus on exactly what you (specifically you!) need to be offer-ready on interview day.

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.

Hey all! I'm offering EXTREMELY discounted coaching since I'm building up a client base again. I previously charged up to $200/hour so enjoy the discounts while they last! I was an extremely active coach back in 2022 on Leland and several other platforms before I started at McKinsey--feel free to check my reviews on Leland. I have coached 50+ to MBB offers. While I am an MBB specialist, I also have experience with the interview process of every other large consulting firm and a handful of boutiques. The case interview process is highly similar across firms, so happy to help with whatever firms you're targeting. I offer help with literally any part of the process for both experienced hires and current students. Feel free to ask questions or request any type of help, but these are usually the 3 areas I spend my time coaching: 1. Acing the case interview (strategy is generalizable across firms--areas of prep are case starts, frameworking, brainstorming, case math, case flow, recommendations, etc.). This is 75% of my consulting coaching and I've been coaching it for thousands of hours since 2020. 2. Impressing in the behavioral (very firm specific--McKinsey's PEI is the most infamous and I'm a specialist at this). On my McKinsey interviews, I got glowing praise for showing both emotional intelligence and strongly developed stories on my PEIs. 3. Landing an interview (networking, getting referrals, getting on the firm's radar). Whether you're an experienced hire or applying from school, this process is crucial.

Led Stanford and LGBTQ recruiting for Bain's Bay Area offices, during which I reviewed 200+ resumes & CVs (selecting applicants to interview) and case prepped 60+ candidates. Also spent 3 months working full-time with Bain SF's recruiting team, including facilitating hiring committees, tracking applicant feedback, and closing prospective hires. Separate from recruitment, I worked on multiple corporate and private equity consulting case teams and was consistently rated in the top 10% of my 65-person cohort. I'd look forward to coaching applicants interested in management consulting, including preparing your story and applicant materials and practicing behavioral questions and case studies!

Welcome to my profile! I'm Alex Shushunov, a former McKinsey consultant and current Product Manager at Supernal. With over 14 years of experience in aerospace and defense, I have successfully led diverse, multi-component teams in challenging environments. As an MBA graduate from the University of Michigan, I have focused exclusively on serving clients in the aerospace, defense, space, and aviation sectors. I have advised senior leadership on strategic growth, operational excellence, transformation and implementation, commercial excellence, supply chain optimization, and project/program management. While working at both Accenture and McKinsey, I was an interviewer as well as a campus and veteran recruiting lead. Over the past 5 years, I've coached over 100+ people on consulting case interview prep with a high rate of success. I know what exactly what consulting firms are looking for, so let me help you get there!

While being a recruiting lead at McKinsey gave me the playbook, my unique coaching method is what makes the difference. I'm a top 1% coach new to LeLand with my tested drill method that can help you to tackle any unconventional case interview with confidence and creativity. 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.