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Alex helped me figure out a good post-MBA path. He met me where I was, and led me to places I had ever been before, thinking about the kind of career (and life!) I wanted to carve out. That was 11 years ago, and I am still benefiting to this day.

Rachel was instrumental in helping me get into Harvard Business School. Her coaching style is both strategic and supportive—she pushed me to clarify my story, refine my essays, and present my authentic self with confidence. Rachel’s insights into what HBS looks for were invaluable, and her feedback always struck the perfect balance between honest and encouraging. I couldn't have done it without her.

I worked with Alex many years ago to get into an MBA program in Canada from Colombia. He gave me great guidance on how to structure my application and understand what admissions committees are looking for. He helped with my interview and documents but not the GMAT, which I hired a separate tutor for. He is an expert on how universities select candidates and think everything should use him to prepare their applications.

Alexander helped me define my career path and walked me through all stages of the job search process, from targeting roles and companies and optimizing my CV to conducting mock interviews. His feedback was invaluable, insightful, and very importantly, always encouraging and fun to work with. I would gladly work with Alexander again.

Great coach. We had a super mock interview for Apple marketing. He asked great questions and reinforced how to use STAR structure to dive deeper. Recommend most highly.

Andrew was a huge help as I was looking into different career options, being an unbiased voice in an often complicated decision and process. Once I decided on pursuing MBB consulting, he was instrumental throughout the preparation process, providing insight and coaching on how to best set myself up for success. I’d highly recommend using Andrew as a coach in these situations.

Super helpful sessions with Alex! He helped me redo my resume to fit consulting, which I was very worried about not having any background and an arts degree! The practice interview also really helped me with my structure, I couldn't be happier, thanks!!

Robespierre was a Residency Coordinator at IPG Mediabrands while I was an intern, and he went above and beyond to support us. He regularly shared his experiences and advice during group meetings and even scheduled 1:1 sessions to help interns with their individual questions. I personally met with Robespierre multiple times to discuss my career goals, how to navigate workplace situations, and other professional development topics. He always listened with empathy and offered thoughtful guidance drawn from his own experiences. I left each session with a clearer path forward. I’m also part of Robespierre’s Directstory community, where his passion for mentorship shines. He hosts Q&A sessions to answer our questions—ranging from networking to career growth—and often invites guest speakers to expand our learning. I highly recommend Robespierre as a mentor; his guidance has been invaluable to my professional journey, and I’m confident he will be a strong guide for yours as well.

Mina has been a real game changer for me, both in my career and personal life. His coaching style is practical, clear, and easy to connect with. He’s been there for me from my time as an individual contributor all the way to leading at the top level. Whether I was facing challenges in my current role or thinking about a future move, Mina always helped me break things down, see my options clearly, and make decisions with confidence. What I really value about Mina is how much real experience he brings as a coach. He’s seen it all from working in tough places like warzones to helping leaders in Dubai through billion-dollar decisions. That’s what makes his coaching so powerful. It’s not just theory it’s shaped by what he’s lived. His frameworks, like the ones from his book Doubt to Certainty and IVIC Decisions, helped me think clearer and stay focused when making tough calls.

Andrew was instrumental in helping me land my role at McKinsey four years ago. He’s not only incredibly smart, but also communicates concepts in a clear and structured way. Within just two coaching sessions, I felt fully prepared to tackle both the case interview and the personal experience interview. His guidance gave me the confidence and strategy I needed to succeed. His coaching skills are unmatched.