Kirsten Wells, Senior Global Recruitment Manager for the MBA and MIF at London Business School, joins me to offer a complete overview of the LBS experience. From the critical differences between the one-year and two-year MBA programs to what truly makes an applicant stand out, Kirsten offers valuable insights directly from the decision-maker’s perspective.

We also dive deep into eligibility criteria, LBS's distinctive culture, career support, life in London, and how to craft an outstanding application.

In this episode, Ebi Eyesan opens up about the reality of learning AI and machine learning while working full time and raising a family. From burnout to balance, she shares what it really takes to keep going and why it’s all worth it.

In this episode, I continue the conversation with Paula Amorim, Admissions Director at IESE Business School, to explore what makes the IESE MBA experience truly transformative. From its global campus culture and ethical leadership focus to the power of the case method and real-world career impact, this episode goes beyond admissions to reveal how IESE shapes the kind of leaders the world actually needs.

In this episode, I’m joined by Paula Amorim, Admissions Director at IESE Business School, to break down what truly matters in your application, from the definition of fit to the most common mistakes and what sets top candidates apart.

What happens when a business leader dives into AI without a coding background? In this episode, Ebisanine Eyesan shares how UT Austin’s postgraduate certificate helped her shift from product strategy into machine learning and why she believes this is the future of business. Learn how she’s applying AI at work, navigating technical learning curves, and redefining her leadership edge.

This episode with Rodrigo Malta, Assistant Dean of MBA Marketing, Recruiting & Admissions, takes you inside the Texas McCombs MBA. Discover how to stand out as an applicant, what genuine fit really means, and how the $20M Hildebrand Scholars Program is reshaping access, leadership, and the student experience.

Arnie Longboy, Executive Director of Enrollment, Marketing & Admissions at NYU Abu Dhabi MBA, shares the inside story of one of the world’s boldest new MBA programs. In this episode, we dive deep into how this one-year, dual-campus experience prepares students to lead in the Middle East and beyond. From career support to scholarships and immersive learning, discover what makes this MBA program truly unique.

Norman Winarsky, visionary co-founder of Siri, longtime president of SRI Ventures, Emmy Award winner and Stanford GSB lecturer, reveals what it truly takes to build ventures that break through — and last. Norman shares how he turned personal adversity into a life of innovation, how Siri was built to defy conventional wisdom, and why the world’s most impactful companies start with a mindset of purpose, speed and calculated risk.

Stanford MBA student Renata De Marsillac shares her journey of launching a startup focused on decarbonizing the shipping industry—all while navigating the intense demands of business school. From co-founding the company with her mother to tapping into Stanford’s powerful entrepreneurial ecosystem, Renata offers an honest look at what it really takes to build a mission-driven climate venture during an MBA. If you're considering combining your studies with a startup, this episode is a must-listen.

Renata De Marsillac shares a deeply personal and honest perspective on what truly makes the Stanford MBA experience transformational. From emotionally vulnerable conversations and meaningful community-building to redefining leadership and personal growth, this episode offers a rare glimpse into the heart of GSB life.