Claire Qin
MBA admissions consultant and executive coach with a Stanford MBA
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | MBA admissionsCollege essaysIvy League and top schoolsLeadership developmentTransitions and new roles |
| Works with | Executives, Professionals and Students |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Credentials | MBA, Stanford Graduate School of Business; Master in Mathematical Finance, University of Oxford; Advanced training in organisational psychology, NHS Tavistock Clinic |
Claire Qin is an MBA admissions consultant and executive coach. She helps applicants shape their story and sharpen their positioning, and she coaches leaders through career moves. She holds a Stanford MBA and spent a decade in senior roles at Amazon, Uber, Sylvera and Morgan Stanley. She has trained in organisational psychology at the NHS Tavistock Clinic. She has also coached senior leaders and MBA students in INSEAD's Personal Leadership Development Programme.
What Claire helps with
Claire helps MBA applicants build a clear story and stand out in their applications. She also supports leaders planning their next career move.
- Clarifying your story for an MBA application
- Sharpening your positioning as an applicant
- Writing MBA essays and narrative
- Application strategy and cover letters
- Preparing for the Stanford GSB interview
- Planning your next career move
- Moving from finance into tech
Who Claire works with
Claire works with MBA applicants and with senior leaders. She has coached both groups in INSEAD's Personal Leadership Development Programme. She also knows the path from finance to tech, which many applicants and graduates follow.
How Claire works
Claire offers several set formats. The MBA Profile and Strategy Assessment runs 1 to 2 hours. The MBA Essay and Narrative Sprint runs 4 to 5 hours. Larger packages give 3 or more, or 5 or more, hours of coaching. She also gives custom hourly help for the Stanford GSB interview and application strategy. Her work mixes business school insight with organisational psychology.
Background and qualifications
Claire earned an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Master in Mathematical Finance from the University of Oxford. She worked at Morgan Stanley for 3 years before business school. After her MBA she moved from finance into tech and held senior roles at Uber, HelloFresh and Amazon. She led regional operations for EMEA at Uber Eats, served as Chief of Staff and COO at climate startup Sylvera, and was a Senior Manager at AWS. She trained in organisational psychology at the NHS Tavistock Clinic.
Claire Qin pricing
Programs and services
- MBA profile and strategy assessment
- MBA essay and narrative sprint
- Stanford GSB interview coaching
- Custom hourly coaching
- Multi-hour coaching packages
Claire Qin reviews
The CoachVouch take
Claire combines a Stanford MBA and a decade of senior tech and finance roles with organisational psychology training from the NHS Tavistock Clinic.
Best for MBA applicants who want help with their story, essays and Stanford GSB interview.
Common questions
How much does Claire Qin charge?
Coaching with Claire runs $70 to $145 an hour. Message Claire from this page for an exact quote.
What does Claire Qin help with?
Claire Qin helps with clarifying your story for an MBA application, sharpening your positioning as an applicant, writing MBA essays and narrative and application strategy and cover letters.
Is Claire Qin certified?
Claire Qin lists: MBA, Stanford Graduate School of Business; Master in Mathematical Finance, University of Oxford; Advanced training in organisational psychology, NHS Tavistock Clinic.
Does Claire Qin help with the Stanford GSB interview?
Yes. She offers custom hourly coaching to prepare for the Stanford GSB interview.
Does Claire Qin coach people outside MBA admissions?
Yes. She also works as a leadership consultant and executive coach for senior leaders.
How do I contact Claire Qin?
Send Claire a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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