You do not need a McKinsey or BCG badge to learn these skills. You need a repeatable process. This course shows you the how: define the real problem, build a clean structure, and communicate your recommendation so leaders can act.
Trusted by 1,200+ professionals and students across 65 countries.
School teaches us to follow instructions. Consulting teaches us to define the problem, choose a path, and explain the tradeoffs. Ask this first: are we solving the right problem? That shift changes how people trust your work.
"I highly recommend this course as a useful start to thinking more critically about what and how you want to communicate to your audiences. Full of relevant tools and case studies, this course is sure to help you create, sharp, engaging and more persuasive presentations."
Amita, Director, United Nations
"I got a lot of value from the course, the insights-to-synthesis, not talking about what I have done to get to the final recommendations, in theory, a simple thing, but it seemed I was not concise enough in my comms to the C-level, so this was a tremendous jump for me. I liked a lot the storytelling part and the presentation — I do a lot of them, but a lot of things mentioned in the course were new or different, and I will definitely be able to use them in my work."
Wanda
Three moves show up again and again: structure the problem, align the stakeholders, and deliver a point of view people can act on.
Start with scope and hypotheses so teams stop debating in circles and start making progress.
Frame the recommendation from the executive lens, then back it up with clean support.
Use the same process across projects so your quality rises and your speed improves.
Every module comes with examples and assignments that show you how to apply it in your day to day work.
The people who get the most out of it:
Who work with data, are actively helping to shape the direction of their company, solving complex problems and giving executive-level presentations.
Who want to learn how to develop a strategy, communicate to senior leaders & Boards, and want to have more confidence in developing a vision.
Who never worked at a top consulting firm but do data-intensive or information-heavy work with clients.
Who want to improve their corporate communications and problem solving. (This is not a good fit for case practice.)
“This course helped me get promoted! It provides a framework to communicate complex business problems in a clear and concise manner. I wish I knew about MECE sooner.”
Andrew K., Sales Strategy Consultant
This is designed for busy people. Short lessons, clear assignments, and a practical sequence make it easier to stay consistent and keep improving.
We focus on MECE, SCQA, and the Pyramid Principle. You get the logic, then practice applying each one.
Use MECE to remove overlap and close gaps in your analysis.
Learn how to make presentations that don't put people to sleep.
Use the Pyramid Principle to lead with the answer and support it with clear logic.
Best value
“The best value for money course out there for young professionals to learn how to structure their ideas for executive reviews!”
— Neeraj
A simple way of applying the Pyramid Principle that you can practice immediately in your work.
We teach our own framework, the LSI Technique, so you can move from raw notes to clear executive insight quickly and consistently.
“This is almost too easy but it is magic when you practice it deliberately.”
“I love how Paul has broken down something like the Pyramid Principle, something thats been explained to me in many complicated ways, in such a simple way that I can now apply in all my work.”
"The course was a total game changer for me. I not only improved my understanding and the consultant approach to study cases but learned a more structured way to approach real problems effectively using the principles here explained."
Lina, Sustainability Consultant
"I found the course to be a great resource which uses a self-paced approach to learning practical techniques & concepts consultants use. I am already applying what I've learned to create compelling analysis & recommendations to solve real business problems."
Michael
"I was able to apply the principles taught in this program immediately. As a General Manager, it assisted me also to help others understand their problems better without directly jumping into solution mode."
Jacques, General Manager
These leaders credit structured thinking and consulting frameworks as a foundation for their success. This course teaches the same process.
Retired CEO of PepsiCo. Former strategy consultant at Boston Consulting Group.
"I don't think I could have gotten here without a strategy consultant background because it taught me inductive thinking. It taught me how to think of the problem in micro terms but also to zoom out and put the problem in the context of its broader environment and then zoom back in to solve the problem."
Former CHRO of Google. Former management consultant at McKinsey & Company.
"Consulting was like finishing school for MBAs... McKinsey promised to move you around, so you get to learn a lot of different things. It seemed like a great place to keep learning."
No fluff
“No fluff, straight to the point, impactful, exposing concrete and actionable tools, and conveying deep, meaningful messages.”
— Maxime
I created this after 7+ years of facilitating workshops for corporate clients and student consulting groups. Over the past several years, I've improved this course and delivered it to 1,200+ people globally.
It is built on what I've learned from 10+ years working as a consultant, including time at McKinsey & Company and Boston Consulting Group, and as a freelance consultant in recent years.
I'm obsessed with synthesizing and simplifying ideas. This is the most efficient way I know to level up your skills as a knowledge worker or consultant.
I run this as a solo venture and love helping people learn these skills. If you have questions before you sign up, send me a note and I'll get back to you.
Each week has customized assignments so you can practice what you learn.
Module #1 - Consulting Mindset
Introduction to the basic consulting mindsets, mental models & consulting process
Mindset Shifts #1-#5
Move from the “what” to the “how,” build stronger explanations, and apply the rule of three with intent
Process Practice
Learn top-down and bottom-up consulting workflows through a guided mini case
Module #2 - MECE Mind
The powerful framework to help you sharpen your thinking
Module #3 - From Information To Insight
Introduction to the pyramid principle and synthesizing & organizing complex information
Assignment
Consulting services MECE assignment & mock chief of staff research assignment
Module #4 - Real World Problem Solving
Using MECE, Pyramid Principle and hypothesis tools to break down real-world problems into problems that can be solved
SCQA Problem Framing
Define the core business problem clearly before jumping into analysis
Issue Trees & Hypotheses
Build structured issue trees and test the highest-value paths first
Assignment
Using SCQA & issue trees in a real-life Facebook strategy case study
Module #5 - Kick-Ass Presentations
Learn the PowerPoint secrets of strategy consultants, master flow & understand how to craft your message to different audiences
Module #6 - Beyond Consulting Presentations
Creating Memorable & Persuasive Content: Implement tools from cognitive neuroscience and other disciplines to create memorable messages
Assignment
You'll be given an incomplete 19-page presentation which will have missing information. Fill in the information, titles and other missing content and develop a clear storyline based on the lessons
1000x better
“The course was 1000 times better than the multiple times I did this elsewhere in the past. Highly recommended.”
— Rob
The first sections are expanded by default. Open any section to browse lessons and jump directly into previews.
The course is structured for four weeks, but you go at your own pace. Most people spend 1–3 hours per week, with more time on the weeks that include assignments.
Yes. Most students have never worked at a consulting firm. The course teaches the thinking frameworks and communication techniques consultants use, and you can apply them in any knowledge-work role.
Yes. Once you enroll you keep access to the course and all future updates for life.
If you are not satisfied within the first 30 days, just email me and I'll process a refund!
This course focuses on real-world strategy skills, not case interview practice. If your main goal is case prep, this is probably not the best fit. If you want to build the underlying thinking and communication skills, it will help.
Pick one plan. Both include full access to the same course.
$797
One-time payment for full course access.
$398 x 2
Same course, split over two monthly payments.
Upgrade to the Consultant's Bundle and get access to both courses: Think Like a Strategy Consultant and Art of Strategic Freelancing.
Art of Strategic Freelancing is a practical path for independent consultants: raise rates without burning out, scope better projects, use proposal and check-in workflows, and apply templates from real client work.
If you want to think more clearly and communicate with more confidence, start here.
