For military professionals who feel more than average

Move from the militaryTo top-tier consultant


I help former British military personnel secure roles at McKinsey, BCG, Bain (MBB), and Tier 2 companies through structured problem solving, case mastery, and precise positioning.



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If you're a military professional targeting consulting, does this resonate?

Application ghosted on submission.

You’ve applied to consulting roles and heard nothing back.

Years of experience, but feel overlooked?

You know you can deliver but your military background isn’t landing.

Don't know where to start for preparation?

Cases, frameworks, CVs... it’s unclear what actually matters.

Seen similar people go into consulting?

Similar backgrounds. Same experience. But they’re getting interviews.

No network in the big firms?

You don’t have an “in”, and don’t know how to build one.

I'm not progressing with preparation.

You’ve tried, but still feel unstructured and underconfident.

Why this happens:

It’s because consulting firms are assessing something different.They are looking for:Structured, hypothesis-led thinking
Clear, top-down communication
The ability to break down ambiguous problems quickly
Strong case interview performance
Military experience is respected - but it is not enough on its own.

How I get you from military to consulting-ready:

Teach consulting skills, not just theory

We focus on structured thinking, casing, and communication - the skills firms actually test.

Secure the right referrals - without an existing network

We show you how to build credible connections and get your CV seen.

Translate military experience into consulting value

Position your background so firms understand your impact, quickly.

Learn alongside others targeting MBB

Work with people at the same stage - not generic career groups.

Follow a clear path to interview readiness

No random prep. A structured plan from application to offer.

Get direct feedback, and measure progress

Know where you stand, what to fix, and how to improve.

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I will never spam you, or sell your info. Ever.

Meet Jake!

I’m Jake - former Army Officer and McKinsey Engagement Manager.I didn’t come from a typical “consulting” background.Comprehensive school.
Average GCSEs.
Dad’s a builder, mum worked in a school office.
I had to learn how to think differently - how to break down problems, communicate clearly, and apply the right mindset under pressure.That took me from:The Army’s Sword of Honour
To a fully funded MBA at Warwick
To a promoted role at McKinsey
Now I help military professionals do the same - translate their experience, master case interviews, and secure consulting offers.


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About Me

I didn’t grow up expecting to build a six-figure career. I went to a state school, did a BTEC at college, and didn’t start my first degree until I was 26 - studying part-time by distance while working full-time.Nothing about my path looked “elite.”But I kept showing up and figuring things out. That mindset took me into the British Army, where I learned how to solve problems under pressure, and stay calm when others weren’t. Those skills helped me rise to the top of my peer group - and eventually opened the door to McKinsey, and a fully funded MBA.None of that happened because I had the perfect background or the right network.It happened because I built a small set of practical, transferable skills that quietly power high-impact, high-earning careers.Now I help everyday professionals do the same.If you’re ambitious, willing to learn, and want a career that feels exciting and meaningful, I’ll teach you the clarity, structure, and skills to get there - no matter where you’re starting.

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