Strategy Simplified Podcast

Strategy Simplified is here to demystify the consulting industry and help you land your dream job in management consulting.

Each episode covers topics related to the consulting world, from interview preparation and case study techniques to networking strategies and industry trends.

Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to make a transition, Strategy Simplified is the go-to resource for anyone looking to break into the consulting industry.

How to Transition from Biochemistry to Consulting – Lieba’s Story (Podcast)

Lieba - a biochemistry major at Yeshiva University - nailed the recruiting process at PwC. She starts a full-time consulting role there in winter 2024 after landing and completing a…

The Undergraduate’s Roadmap to a Career in Consulting (Podcast)

Undergraduates - listen up. Today, we're giving you a detailed roadmap to setting yourself up for a consulting career. Edward shares: Use this roadmap to maximize your odds of landing…

Sell Weekends: What They Are and How To Crush Your Weekend (Podcast)

Do you have an upcoming Sell Weekend or are curious what they entail? Jenny Rae reveals all in today's episode as she shares her process for selecting the Bain Atlanta…

Week in the Life of a Strategy Consultant at OC&C (Podcast)

If consulting isn't just writing on whiteboards in high-rise buildings and flying first class (and it's not), what is it? This episode answers that question - specifically, what life at…

From a Dream to Become a Pilot to MBB Analyst – Noah’s Story (Podcast)

Noah's dream of joining the military as a pilot was shattered by an injury his sophomore year of college. Now, he's entering the workforce through a completely different pathway -…

Kearney Case Interview Example – Women’s Soccer in Peru

Kearney case interviews - what are they like? Today, we'll show you! If you're not already familiar with the firm, Kearney (formerly known as AT Kearney) is a global boutique…

Killer networking, resume, and case prep advice from a former McKinsey Analyst (Podcast)

Mikael Berthiaume rode a rollercoaster into consulting at McKinsey, transitioned into the startup world, and is now prepping to go back to McK after his INSEAD MBA. In the fast-paced…

Key Trends and Challenges for the Next Decade in Organizational Transformation (Podcast)

AI. Automation. ESG. Machine Learning. The current rate of disruption taking place across industries and verticals can be overwhelming. But today, Consultya Managing Director Ahmed Elkomy rejoins the Strategy Simplified…

Stax Case Interview Example – Portfolio Company Growth

Stax is a global M&A strategy consulting firm with offices in the US, UK, and Asia. The firm helps answer tough questions for Private Equity firms. Today, we're bringing you…

From High School English Teacher to McKinsey – Grant’s Story (Podcast)

Grant Wycliff worked for 4 years as a high school English teacher before pivoting to consulting at McKinsey. How the heck did he achieve the transition from teacher to consultant?…

Private Equity Case Study Example – Bain and Company (Gumby’s Pizza)

It's July and case prep is heating up as interview season comes around. Today's episode is a case interview demonstration in Bain's style of interview. Our two stars - Divya…

Deep-Dive Into Industrial Transformation Consulting with Consultya (Podcast)

Consultya is a boutique operations consultancy focused on the industrials sector. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Consultya's Managing Director, Ahmed Elkomy. We journey through Ahmed's history, how…