Annika Friesen
Consulting interview, MBA admissions and career coach
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeInterview coachingConsulting and finance recruitingCareer clarity and purposeMBA admissionsLeadership developmentTransitions and new roles |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Also coaches | Admissions consultant and Executive coach |
| Credentials | International Coaching Federation (ICF) certified coach; CPA, CA; MBA, HEC Paris |
| Practice | Annika Friesen Coaching & Consulting |
Annika Friesen is a management consulting coach who helps ambitious professionals with case interview prep, MBA admissions and career strategy. She has 13+ years in consulting, finance and strategy, including time at Bain & Company and KPMG. She also worked at HEC Paris, where she managed Executive MBA recruitment and reworked the application process for hundreds of candidates. She is a CPA, CA and an ICF-certified coach.
What Annika helps with
Annika works with professionals who are changing careers, aiming for consulting roles or considering an MBA. She also helps people who have found success but want clarity on what comes next.
- Preparing for consulting case interviews
- Planning and applying to MBA programs
- Career pivots
- Choosing a new career direction
- Strengthening your career story
- Growing into the next stage of your career
Who Annika works with
Annika coaches ambitious professionals. Her clients are often changing careers, growing in their current path or seeking a next step. Some are preparing for consulting interviews. Others are exploring an MBA. Many are talented people who have found success but want more clarity about what is next.
Background and qualifications
Annika has 13+ years of experience across consulting, finance and strategy. She worked at Bain & Company and KPMG. She is a CPA, CA and holds an MBA from HEC Paris. From September 2021 to September 2022 she was Executive MBA Development Manager at HEC Paris. There she reformed the qualification phase and preliminary interviews for hundreds of candidates. She also built digital videos and launched local city visits, which raised enrollment.
Annika Friesen pricing
Programs and services
- Case interview prep
- MBA admissions coaching
- Career strategy coaching
Annika Friesen reviews
Annika Friesen has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 12 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She has worked inside MBA admissions at HEC Paris and in consulting at Bain & Company, so she has seen both sides of the process.
Best for professionals preparing for consulting interviews, applying to an MBA or planning a career pivot.
Common questions
How much does Annika Friesen charge?
Coaching with Annika runs $100 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Annika Friesen help with?
Annika Friesen helps with preparing for consulting case interviews, planning and applying to MBA programs, career pivots and choosing a new career direction.
Does Annika Friesen have reviews?
Annika Friesen has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 12 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Annika Friesen certified?
Annika Friesen lists: International Coaching Federation (ICF) certified coach; CPA, CA; MBA, HEC Paris.
Does Annika Friesen coach MBA applicants?
Yes. MBA admissions is one of her three coaching areas. She also managed Executive MBA recruitment at HEC Paris.
How do I contact Annika Friesen?
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