Welcome! 👋 I'm Cristian, the highest-rated MBB & McKinsey coach on this platform (check out the Coaches page for rankings).
I've worked with over 200 candidates across all tiers and levels of seniority, maintaining a 100% success rate for candidates interviewing with at least 3 firms.
I value transparency and I'm the only coach in the industry to publish an annual review and verifiable success rates.
My feedback style is direct and aligned with McKinsey's philosophy of strength-based development.
Whoever you are and wherever you come from, I believe that between you and your dream job is just a bunch of work. And I'm here to help you get through it in the most efficient, effective and elegant way possible.
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Here's my story:
I joined McKinsey virtually by accident - I never planned to become a consultant. As I was graduating from Oxford, I was offered a great job that I decided at the last minute not to take and found myself jobless, with no clue which way to go. My girlfriend at the time was applying for management consulting and because it seemed like the cherry at the top of the corporate world, I decided to give it a shot. I practised hard, got a few offers and chose McKinsey. I was so happy!
But it soon turned out that I knew nothing about consulting and hated the job. My performance reflected that. By the end of the first year, I was close to ‘Issues’, which in McKinsey terms is the last stop before being 'encouraged' to leave. I sought mentorship and spent much time thinking about my path. I gradually understood that I was not just a consultant but an agent of change within the Firm and the client’s organisation. With my mindset, my performance changed.
I spent almost five years in McKinsey, with the last four consistently rated in the top quartile of performers in the region. I was fast-track promoted twice and worked across eight countries and nine industries. I had clients who genuinely and personally thanked me for the impact I delivered. I spent time coaching junior colleagues and acted as faculty at McKinsey’s new joiners training (coaching new consultants on how to do the job).
Summer of 2021, I left McKinsey. It was a great place, but I decided to move on. Like in a marriage where we just grew apart but stayed friends, we still share pleasant memories of each other. Following my instincts, I started a coaching practice, I'm writing a book, and I cause mayhem with my toddler.
If you want to get to know each other or have additional questions, reach out for an introductory call! I’m happy to share some advice and talk about my experience. The recruitment journey to consulting can be challenging, but anybody can do it. Set a clear goal, plan, get the help you need, and stay consistent. I’ll be cheering you on.
You can also read about my profile on the McKinsey website here.
