Brendan Lorton
Management consulting and MBA coach for career changers
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $185 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Veterans |
| Also coaches | Admissions consultant |
| Credentials | MBA, Finance; Bachelor's in Systems Engineering, United States Military Academy |
Brendan Lorton is a management consulting coach who helps people move into consulting and navigate business school. He went from the military to business school and knows what it is like to start from zero. He explored investment banking, worked at a startup, and spent a summer consulting with BCG. He now works at Boston Consulting Group. He has coached 1,516 minutes and has 21 reviews.
What Brendan helps with
Brendan helps people work through career transitions and uncertainty. He focuses on finding the right fit and telling your story with confidence.
- Moving from the military into business school
- Breaking into management consulting
- Finding the right career fit
- Telling your professional story with confidence
- Handling career uncertainty
- Understanding business language when you are new to it
Who Brendan works with
Brendan works with people in career transitions, including those coming from the military. He also supports MBA students and founders who want help finding their fit in business and consulting.
Background and qualifications
Brendan graduated from the United States Military Academy with a bachelor's degree in systems engineering. He was a 4-year Division 1 letterwinner in men's swimming. He led soldiers, then moved to business school and earned an MBA in finance. He tried investment banking and found it was not the right fit. He then joined a fast-moving startup, where he took ownership and drove strategy. He later spent a summer in consulting with BCG. He now works at Boston Consulting Group.
Brendan Lorton pricing
Programs and services
- Management consulting coaching
- MBA coaching
Brendan Lorton reviews
Brendan Lorton has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 21 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Brendan moved from military leadership to business school and then to BCG, so he has lived the transition he coaches.
Best for military veterans and MBA students who want to break into management consulting.
Common questions
How much does Brendan Lorton charge?
Coaching with Brendan runs $90 to $185 an hour. Message Brendan from this page for an exact quote.
What does Brendan Lorton help with?
Brendan Lorton helps with moving from the military into business school, breaking into management consulting, finding the right career fit and telling your professional story with confidence.
Does Brendan Lorton have reviews?
Brendan Lorton has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 21 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Brendan Lorton certified?
Brendan Lorton lists: MBA, Finance; Bachelor's in Systems Engineering, United States Military Academy.
Does Brendan Lorton understand the move from the military to business?
Yes. Brendan went from the military to business school and felt he was starting from zero. He now coaches others through that kind of career transition.
How do I contact Brendan Lorton?
Send Brendan a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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