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 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…

What is Strategy Sprint?

Today, we're learning about Strategy Sprint, a hands on consulting project opportunity. Want to get some real world experience to test out whether you're interested in consulting, amp up your…

Stax Inc: the Entrepreneurial Firm Combining Strategy, Meritocracy, and Fun

Stax Inc is a leading consultancy serving primarily Private Equity clients. We were joined by Brett Conradt and Jeremy Wall, both Managing Directors in the Chicago office, to get an…

Former McKinsey Associate Partner Shares How She Broke Into “The Firm”

Stephanie Knight is a former consultant and Associate Partner at McKinsey. Her journey has taken her from Northwestern University to the mountains of northern Afghanistan, to Duke Fuqua Business School,…

Interview with BCG MD and Partner, Amber Grewal

What is the future of work? How will recruiting, training, and retaining talent change in the next 10 years? And what the heck are "bionic talent models?" To answer these…