Xin Li
Management consulting interview coach for case and PEI prep
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Credentials | Master's degree in Finance; Master's degree in Information and Systems Management |
Xin Li is a management consulting coach who helps candidates prepare for consulting interviews. Xin focuses on case interviews and PEI, the personal experience interview. Xin teaches first principles thinking instead of memorized frameworks. Xin held roles at Ericsson and later led a team of 20 as VP of Global Business Control. Xin holds two master's degrees, one in Finance and one in Information and Systems Management, and has lived and worked on several continents.
What Xin helps with
Xin helps candidates who want to pass consulting interviews by building real problem solving skills. The work centers on case thinking and personal stories.
- Making PEI stories compelling
- Case math
- Staying calm when a case goes in an unexpected direction
- Structuring unclear problems on the fly
- Testing your own logic under pressure
- Case thinking that applies to problems you have not seen before
Who Xin works with
Xin works with candidates who are serious about improving and are not looking for shortcuts. Clients include people who struggle to make PEI stories strong, get stuck on case math, or freeze when a case takes a surprising turn. Xin also works with candidates applying from different countries.
How Xin works
Xin teaches case interviews through first principles reasoning instead of canned frameworks or tips and tricks. The focus is on structuring unclear problems in real time, pressure testing your own logic, and telling a personal story that lands. Xin puts extra weight on two areas: PEI that feels real, and case thinking that carries over to any new problem. The aim is to build lasting skill, not rehearsed answers.
Background and qualifications
Xin worked in commercial strategy and complex technical programs at a Fortune 500 company before moving into consulting coaching. Earlier roles include M&A Analyst and Commercial Manager at Ericsson from August 2019 to September 2022. Xin later became VP of Global Business Control and led a team of 20 from October 2022 to August 2025. Xin holds master's degrees in Finance and in Information and Systems Management, and has lived and worked across several continents. Xin also received an offer from Implement Consulting Group.
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Xin Li reviews
Xin Li has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 75 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Xin scored highest across all dimensions in McKinsey interviews and teaches a first principles method instead of memorized frameworks.
Best for consulting candidates who want to build real case and PEI skills instead of memorizing tricks.
Common questions
How much does Xin Li charge?
Coaching with Xin runs $75 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Xin Li help with?
Xin Li helps with making PEI stories compelling, case math, staying calm when a case goes in an unexpected direction and structuring unclear problems on the fly.
Does Xin Li have reviews?
Xin Li has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 75 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Xin Li certified?
Xin Li lists: Master's degree in Finance; Master's degree in Information and Systems Management.
Does Xin Li teach case frameworks?
Xin avoids canned frameworks and tips and tricks. Xin teaches first principles reasoning so you can handle cases that go off script.
What does Xin focus on in consulting interview prep?
Xin focuses on PEI that feels real and on case thinking that works on any new problem.
How do I contact Xin Li?
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