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.

Day in the Life of a Palm Tree Associate (Podcast)

What does a day in the life of an M&A advisory consultant look like? You're about to find out. in this episode, we chat with Garrett Adame, a Senior Associate…

How L.E.K. Supports and Encourages Diversity (Podcast)

We're excited to bring you this diversity-centered conversation with the folks over at L.E.K. Consulting. We got to sit down (virtually) with Justin Craigwell-Graham and Jen Wu, Managing Directors at…

How Palm Tree Advises Private Equity Clients To Create Value in Complex M&A Situations (Podcast)

We're excited to share this conversation with Palm Tree's Rouzheen Myrick (SVP) with you! She shares about Palm Tree's practice areas, what type of candidate the firm is looking for,…

A Summer in Consulting at L.E.K. with Partner Gigi Wong (Podcast)

Gigi Wong joined L.E.K. Consulting as a summer intern in 2013, crushed the experience, then stuck around to become a Managing Director/Partner. In this podcast conversation, you'll hear about her…

How L.E.K. Helps the World’s Top Companies Achieve Growth

In this episode of Strategy Simplified, we're joined by Maria Steingoltz, a Managing Director at L.E.K. Consulting. She shares with us about the firm, the work it engages in, and…

From Darden MBA to BCG to Fannie Mae – Ryan’s Story

In this episode, we get to hear from former BCGer Ryan Smith. Ryan got his start as an entrepreneur/business owner. He then ventured into the recruiting space before discovering consulting…

A Career Strategy Conversation with Managing Director for Career Education at Texas McCombs

Buckle up for an engaging conversation with the Managing Director for Career Education & Coaching at one of the top business schools in the U.S., the McCombs School of Business…

From UCLA to BCG to Hollywood – Nare’s Story

Nare Israelyan's journey into consulting was the opposite of traditional or cookie-cutter. It started at a non-target (for consulting) school, continued with multiple internships, including with the NFL, and eventually,…

Building a Strategy to 2X Revenue in 12 Months – Alvaro’s Strategy Sprint Experience

Alvaro joins us to share his takeaways from Strategy Sprint, Management Consulted's 1-week virtual consulting project. Listen to learn how he and his MBB-led case team collaborated to build a…

7 Leadership Imperatives for Successful Business Transformation

Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with PwC Strategy&'s Paul Leinwand and Matt Mani about their new book, Beyond Digital. The experienced consultants pull from years of research to…

From BCG to FinTech – Yusuf’s Story

Kicking off a new series of interviews is Yusuf Shaikh, a Management Consulted coach. He broke into BCG right out of undergrad, then leveraged that to move into Private Equity.…

Accenture Interviews, Culture, and Careers

This Strategy Simplified conversation reveals everything you need to know about Accenture - and nothing you don't. In it, Accenture's Caroline Dudley and Rizzalyn Burke get real, sharing candidly from…