Apr 24

S23E4: How Experienced Hires Break Into MBB: A Proven 4-Step System

Send us Fan MailLaura Ackermann once worked with a hospital executive in his 50s – years of running a mid-sized US hospital – who wanted to apply for McKinsey's Associate position.She was outraged.Not at him – at how common the pattern is. Experienced hires undervalue what they'v ... Show More

59m 30s

Apr 22

S23E3: Bain's Up or Out Culture – What They Tell You (And What They Don't) | Consulting Unpacked

Send us Fan MailBain told Jenny Rae on day 1 she'd be pushed out if she didn't perform. What they conveniently left out: almost everybody meets the bar.Up or out isn't the brutal filter most people fear. In the early years, it's a deliberate scare tactic. The real pressure comes ... Show More

9m 48s

Apr 17

S23E2: McKinsey Market Entry Case: Why the Right Answer Wasn't Enough

Send us Fan MailKunal ran the numbers. Modern pizza wins on absolute profit and payback period.Then he flagged it: you're projecting nearly 200 pizzas a day for a restaurant that hasn't opened yet. That's the instinct that separates good from great.This is a full McKinsey case in ... Show More

46m 30s

Jun 2023

94. LEADing ideas: Research-Backed Tips and Tools from Four Stanford Professors

Breaking new ground, Think Fast, Talk Smart steps into the world of live events, bringing together an eager audience of LEAD students from Stanford University and a top-notch panel of former podcast guests: Jesper B. Sørensen, Sarah Soule, Jonathan Levav,and Szu-chi Huang. Topics ... Show More

31m 28s

Jun 2024

Coaching Beliefs: A Simple Three-Step Tool: Episode 203

In this episode, Elena introduces and demonstrates a new, simple three-step tool for coaching someone who has slipped into a victim mindset. This is episode three of a five-part series on coaching beliefs. Mentioned on this episode: Pre-order Arise: The Art of Transformational Co ... Show More

20m 9s

Jun 2024

Interview prep and time management: what to prioritise!

Interview preparation can be so overwhelming, particularly if you're in a time crunch!That's why we want to make sure you're spending the right amount of time on each step of the process. Because it's easy to accidently fall down a rabbit hole researching your interviewer, only t ... Show More

22m 29s

Mar 2024

How to talk about THAT thing you're stressing about!

Here at Interview Boss, we believe it's important to own your own career story - even the not so great parts! But we've noticed people are SO worried about doing this, out of a fear of highlighting any potential pitfalls.Hundreds of people have DM'd us over the years asking how t ... Show More

36m 8s

Nov 2023

How to level up your interview answers: why the 'situation' matters most!

When answering behavioral interview questions, it's important to emphasize what you did to respond to the problem, and what the impact was. But chances are, you aren't describing the initial 'situation' in enough detail!In this weeks episode, Emma and Sarah explain how you can se ... Show More

31m 54s

Nov 2023

Our thoughts on Google's new FREE interview practice tool

In case you missed it, Google has released a new free interview warm up tool that allows you to 'practice key questions, get insight about your answers, and get more comfortable interviewing.' But is it endorsed by Sarah & Emma?In this week’s episode, we discuss the tools strengt ... Show More

28m 19s

Jan 2024

The 20s stories #2 Staying curious: Climb the corporate ladder or start your own business?

“If you wait for everything to be perfect, you will never start! So what are you waiting for again?” – Abiola Abrams Join Christina and Jacquie as they sit down with Tarek Moussa, a fellow HEC Paris classmate, in this episode focused on embracing curiosity, discovering purpose, a ... Show More

52m 16s

Nov 2023

Try It On: Let Your Coachee Lead: Episode 187

<p><b>In this episode of our Try it On Challenge mini-series, Elena shares the coaching question you need if you’d like to trust the coaching process and more fully center your coachee and let them take the lead in your conversations. She models what this looks like in action, an ... Show More

8m 27s

Feb 2024

LISTEN to this while you're WAITING to hear back

You've had your interview. One day went by, then three, now a week has passed and you're TORTURING yourself absolutely OBSESSING over when you're going to hear back. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you!Our 'Listen to this **insert specific situation**' pep talk serie ... Show More

38m 31s

Jun 2023

Episode 57: Bridging the Gap: Transforming Your PhD Thesis into an Engaging Magazine with dr. Liza Cornet

<p>In this episode, we interview Liza Cornet, an expert in making PhD theses more approachable for a broad audience. We discuss her fun and innovative magazine, which translates theses into engaging stories, and offer tips for PhD students looking to communicate their research. W ... Show More

37m 55s

S3E19: From PhD to Consulting - Natalie'...