Laysla D.
Interview coach for consulting candidates, former McKinsey consultant
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Professionals and Students |
| Credentials | INSEAD MBA; Trained by McKinsey to coach MBA candidates |
Laysla D. is an interview coach for people applying to top consulting firms. She is a former McKinsey consultant with 5.5 years in strategy and operations and an INSEAD MBA. McKinsey trained her to coach MBA candidates. She has supported 100+ people interviewing at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. She works on structure, communication, and problem-solving under pressure, and she gives feedback using the firm's "spikes" approach.
What Laysla helps with
Laysla helps candidates get ready for consulting interviews at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. She focuses on how candidates think and speak when the pressure is on.
- Structuring problems clearly in case interviews
- Communicating ideas with impact
- Problem-solving under pressure
- Finding and building on personal strengths
- Refining weaker areas with specific feedback
- Preparing for McKinsey, BCG, and Bain interviews
Who Laysla works with
Laysla works with candidates interviewing at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. She has also supported MBA peers and candidates through the MBA setting.
How Laysla works
Laysla uses the "spikes" approach from McKinsey to give feedback. It shows a candidate's strengths and points out the key areas to refine. Her feedback is clear and specific. It draws on what she saw in real McKinsey work. She looks at how candidates structure problems, communicate, and drive toward impact, not only how they handle the case itself.
Background and qualifications
Laysla spent over five years at McKinsey & Company, with 5.5 years in strategy and operations. She holds an INSEAD MBA. McKinsey trained her to coach MBA candidates. She has since supported 100+ people interviewing at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. At INSEAD she supported dozens of MBA peers. She later worked as a program manager from Aug 2022 to Feb 2025 in California. Earlier she worked in SaaS business operations and customer success at RD Station in Florianópolis, Brazil.
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The CoachVouch take
Laysla is a former McKinsey consultant trained by the firm to coach MBA candidates, and she uses its "spikes" feedback approach.
Best for business analysts and program managers preparing for McKinsey, BCG, or Bain interviews.
Common questions
How much does Laysla D. charge?
Coaching with Laysla runs $75 to $150 an hour. Message Laysla from this page for an exact quote.
What does Laysla D. help with?
Laysla D. helps with structuring problems clearly in case interviews, communicating ideas with impact, problem-solving under pressure and finding and building on personal strengths.
Is Laysla D. certified?
Laysla D. lists: INSEAD MBA; Trained by McKinsey to coach MBA candidates.
Which firms does Laysla help candidates prepare for?
She has supported 100+ people interviewing at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain.
What is the spikes approach Laysla uses?
It is a McKinsey feedback method. She uses it to highlight a candidate's strengths and refine key areas.
How do I contact Laysla D.?
Send Laysla a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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