Welcome to Consulting Mindset Shifts:

Every Sunday we bring big ideas and mental models to reshape how you think about your consulting recruiting journey and your interviews.

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Most candidates preparing for consulting interviews make the same mistake:

They memorize frameworks.

Profitability. 3Cs. Market entry. Risks at the end.

And then under pressure, they sound generic. Robotic. Replaceable.

In this episode, we break down why memorized templates fail — and what real structured thinking actually looks like.

This is Part 1 of a mindset shift around frameworking. Instead of treating cases like a script to recite, you’ll learn how to treat them like mini-projects:

• Why memorization is a trap
• The difference between a process and a true analytical structure
• How to define the primary and secondary objective before solving
• What MECE actually means in practice (not just in theory)
• How to build custom workstreams from messy information
• Why buckets like “Risks” and “Other” instantly weaken your case

Frameworking isn’t about listing buzzwords.

It’s about designing a logical project plan that an analyst team could execute independently.

That’s what top firms are actually testing.

I’m Ian Glennon — ex-BCG consultant (8/8 in interviews), 5,000+ coaching sessions delivered, and 500+ candidates guided to offers across MBB and Tier-2 firms.

If you want structured, deliberate preparation beyond this episode:

🎯 Full 360° Consulting Recruiting Course
https://customcasecoach.com/

🧠 BCG Casey Chatbot Practice Tests (modeled on real tests)
https://www.joinleland.com/coach/ian-g/p/master-the-bcg-casey-chatbot-5-practice-tests-modeled-on-real-bcg-tests

🎥 More case strategy and breakdowns:
https://www.youtube.com/@Coach_IanGlennon

If you’re serious about landing an offer, stop memorizing templates.

Start thinking like a consultant.

Welcome to Consulting Mindset Shifts:

Every Sunday we bring big ideas and mental models to reshape how you think about your consulting recruiting journey and your interviews.

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If you’re serious about landing McKinsey, BCG, or Bain, this is where you sharpen your edge.

I’m Ian Glennon — ex-BCG consultant, founder of Custom Case Coach, and I’ve run 5,000+ coaching sessions helping 500+ candidates turn interviews into offers. I personally went 8 for 8 in consulting interviews, and I now teach candidates how to replicate that level of performance under pressure.

This show breaks down what actually moves the needle:
• Getting interview invites
• Structuring cases at an elite level
• Market sizing with clarity and confidence
• Fit interviews that convert
• How to stand out against top-tier MBA and undergrad candidates

No fluff. No generic frameworks. Just the thinking that wins offers.

If you want deeper, structured training, here’s where to go next:

🎯 Full 360° Consulting Recruiting Course
https://customcasecoach.com/

🧠 BCG Casey Chatbot Practice Tests (modeled on real tests)
https://www.joinleland.com/coach/ian-g/p/master-the-bcg-casey-chatbot-5-practice-tests-modeled-on-real-bcg-tests

🎥 YouTube: Case strategy, breakdowns, and live examples
https://www.youtube.com/@Coach_IanGlennon

📍 1:1 Coaching
Leland: https://www.joinleland.com/coach/ian-g
PrepLounge: https://www.preplounge.com/en/case-coach/profile/228116
MConsultingPrep: https://mconsultingprep.com/coaching/21852

🎓 Courses on Udemy
https://www.udemy.com/user/ian-glennon-2/

If you’re preparing right now, don’t just listen — execute.
Take notes. Practice. Refine. Improve.

And when you’re ready to accelerate, I’ll see you inside the program.