James Havlicek
Management consulting and MBA coach for career changers
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $185 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Also coaches | Admissions consultant and Business coach |
| Credentials | MBA, Columbia |
James Havlicek coaches people on management consulting careers, MBA applications, and career changes, including breaking into AI careers. He is a Columbia MBA and a former McKinsey consultant. He now leads partner strategy and operations at Salsa. He began his career in the agent training program at United Talent Agency and applied to MBA programs as a non-traditional candidate. He has helped clients reach a GMAT score of 720.
What James helps with
James works with people who want to break into consulting, get into business school, or move into a new industry.
- Breaking into top consulting firms
- Making a big career pivot into a new industry
- Breaking into AI careers
- Applying to MBA programs as a non-traditional applicant
- Preparing for the McKinsey PEI interview
- Using AI in case interview prep
- Getting into target schools and companies
Background and qualifications
James holds an MBA from Columbia and a BA in Economics and International Relations from Claremont McKenna College. He worked as a McKinsey consultant. He started at United Talent Agency as an agent trainee from 2014 to 2017. Today he is Head of Partner Strategy and Operations at Salsa. He also has a role in founding strategy and operations at Squad, starting in 2026. His college thesis on global film franchises was published in the Journal of Cultural Economics in January 2018.
James Havlicek pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching sessions
- Live workshops and recorded sessions on consulting recruiting
James Havlicek reviews
James Havlicek has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 95 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He came to consulting and business school from talent agency and entertainment work, so he knows the non-traditional path first hand.
Best for career changers who want to break into consulting or get into an MBA program from a non-traditional background.
Common questions
How much does James Havlicek charge?
Coaching with James runs $90 to $185 an hour. Message James from this page for an exact quote.
What does James Havlicek help with?
James Havlicek helps with breaking into top consulting firms, making a big career pivot into a new industry, breaking into AI careers and applying to MBA programs as a non-traditional applicant.
Does James Havlicek have reviews?
James Havlicek has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 95 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is James Havlicek certified?
James Havlicek lists: MBA, Columbia.
Does James Havlicek help non-traditional MBA applicants?
Yes. James was a non-traditional MBA applicant himself after starting his career at United Talent Agency.
How do I contact James Havlicek?
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