Management Consulting Coaches

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.

Management consulting at a top-tier firm can supercharge your career, but getting in can be a daunting process, especially if you come from a non-traditional background. I'm here to help! Leveraging three years at Bain on the "other side" of recruiting, I provide coaching for the entire recruiting process, from networking strategy and resume reviews to case and behavioral interview prep. A little bit about me: I spent three years at Bain & Company as a consultant and manager, after graduating from Michigan Ross with my MBA. I was heavily involved in recruiting at Bain: I was an on-campus recruiter for Pride @ Bain nationally, conducted undergraduate (associate consultant) interviews, supervised interns across Bain's Summer Associate, BASE, and ADvantage programs, and authored an MBA interview case. I've conducted over 300 mock consulting case interviews during my time at Bain and Ross, and I've successfully coached several individuals in getting MBB offers, many from non-traditional backgrounds. Let's connect and chart your path to success in consulting!

I've built a strong playbook of exactly what a student needs to do to maximize their chance to land MBB offers, and I want to mold that framework to fit your timeline and needs. Following my BCG internship, I was the president of the management consulting club at Brigham Young University. I spent hundreds of hours coaching and casing, and I helped many students change their entire resume and qualify for interviews and offers at top consulting firms.

Hello and welcome to my profile! I’m Belén, a former Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company with extensive experience leading teams and advising clients across industries and geographies, including Spain, the US, the UK, and the Middle East. As a former McKinsey interviewer, I know what it takes to stand out in the recruiting process. It can feel stressful, but with the right preparation, it doesn’t have to be. Let’s connect and work together—while even having some fun along the way—to help you achieve your goals in management consulting! :)

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.

Hi! I’m a former consultant with offers from Boston Consulting Group and Oliver Wyman, based in New York. I now work in Strategy and Ops in big tech - across topics like A/B testing, planning and performance management, and AI Center of Excellence. I'm a first-gen immigrant coming from a non-target background. Neither of my parents worked in business - I broke into consulting by networking strategically and performing well in interviews. I now coach early- and mid-career professionals from non-target schools who want to break into management consulting (MBB and Tier 2). Over the years, I’ve helped dozens of candidates land offers at McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Oliver Wyman, and other top firms. My approach focuses on turning your real experience into consultant-ready stories, building structured and data-driven thinking for cases, and helping you communicate with clarity and confidence in interviews.

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!

I broke into management consulting without an MBA or a target-school pipeline. I started at Deloitte, then moved to Kearney as an Associate, where I served as Chief of Staff to the North America Talent Strategy team and co-authored published firm thought leadership. I know what the case interview actually rewards, what partners screen for in behavioral rounds, and how non-traditional candidates compete against target-school applicants, because I was one. My clients have landed offers at McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Deloitte, and EY. I coach case structuring, market sizing, case math, chart and data analysis, and PEI prep, with a heavy emphasis on the networking strategy that generates the interview in the first place.

Hi! I’m David – a Harvard Business School graduate and former Bain & Company Consultant, Case Team Leader, and Manager ranked in the top 5% of my class as someone who “Frequently Exceeds Expectations.” I know what it takes to break into – and succeed at – the world’s top consulting firms. With over a decade of experience as a case interviewer since my first day at Bain and 400+ case interviews under my belt, I've coached and even directly hired candidates to land their dream jobs in consulting. My clients have successfully landed offers at McKinsey, Bain, BCG, and other top-tier firms, and I’m confident I can help you do the same. I know what firms are really looking for and I know how overwhelming recruiting can be – conflicting advice, unclear expectations, and high pressure to perform. I've been through it all myself, and whether you’re just starting or preparing for final rounds, I’ll meet you where you are and get you where you want to be. I offer everything from ad-hoc, targeted support to a comprehensive system built from years of experience and customized for each client based on where you need the most support: 1) Consulting job overview & case-interview structure 2) "Real feel" mock case simulations (including fit/PEI prep, as desired) 3) Recruiting strategy, resume & application support Delivered through structured, high-impact sessions, my coaching will help you learn HOW to think like a consultant (not just "what" to think), structure your answers under pressure, and crack cases with clarity and confidence using a system grounded in real Bain methodology. It's an end-to-end coaching program: you'll get a personalized action plan, daily practice routines, and proprietary materials designed to turn you into a confident, interview-ready case-cracker. And you’ll get real-time, actionable feedback every step of the way. Whether you're aiming for MBB or other top-tier firms, I'll give you the skills, confidence and clarity you need for a successful outcome: a job offer. Reach out with any questions or to book a free intro call - I'd love to help you crush this process.