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Hafeezah
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1st session -50% | Ex-McKinsey, Ex-Coca-Cola Strategy |Offical McKinsey Case Coach | +250 coaching sessions
MBB Cases
Case interview
Fit interviews
English
South Africa (UTC +2)
USD 149 / h
1st session -50% | Ex-McKinsey, Ex-Coca-Cola Strategy |Offical McKinsey Case Coach | +250 coaching sessions
MBB Cases
Case interview
Fit interviews
USD 149 / h
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5 Coachings
943 Q&A Upvotes
4 Awards
About Hafeezah
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My three principles:

1. Direct access to me: I will send you my personal WhatsApp, so you can contact me if you have follow-up questions or want to ask anything really

2. Ongoing support: Even after our sessions have ended, I am contactable. I'd be happy to continue to work with you through your journey into the next phases of your life e.g. transitioning into new roles, how to manage your career or you just want a catch-up :)

3. No timed sessions: We'll take the time you need until all your questions are answered and you feel confident to move forward.

 

About me

•  2 years at McKinsey & Company - Consumer & Retail

•  4 years at Monitor Deloitte - Strategy & Innovation                    

•  3 years at Coca-Cola Africa in Strategy & Competitive Intelligence        

Oxford MBA (Chevening Scholar) with distinctions in Strategy, Business of Entertainment, and Marketing

Co-head of the Oxford Consulting Council, leading career support, case prep, and industry engagement for MBA peers

• Former One Young World Ambassador (Coca-Cola)                                        

Current Oxford MBA Alumni Council member   

 

I’m happy to chat about:

  1. Case coaching at all levels – Whether you're starting from scratch or need last-minute prep, I’ll help you master structure, communication, and confidence through mock interviews, drills, and clear feedback
  2. FIT / PEI preparation – Especially for McKinsey, I’ll help you craft compelling, authentic stories that showcase leadership, impact, and problem-solving using “MBB trigger phrases” that resonate with interviewers
  3. Crafting high-impact CVs – Turn your experience into a consulting-ready resume that grabs attention and gets interviews
  4. Writing standout applications – From the Oxford MBA and Chevening Scholarship to other competitive global scholarships, I’ll help you position your story with clarity and your "unique strengths"
  5. Strategy career transitions – Advice on pivoting into in-house strategy roles across multinationals, FMCG, and high-impact sectors
  6. What to have a chat in general with someone who left the MBBs :)

 

IMPORTANT: Please message me to check availability.

 

Initial Diagnostic Assessment
Depending on your needs (case prep, fit/PEI prep, or both) we begin with a baseline diagnostic:

  • Realistic mock case interview (approx. 45 mins)
  • Behavioral/PEI interview questions (approx. 45 mins)

Feedback & Performance Tracking
After the diagnostic, you’ll receive:

  • Written feedback based on my custom rubric - which is a reusable tool to track and improve performance across future practice cases

Special Focus: Personal Experience Interview (PEI)
Especially relevant for McKinsey candidates, I emphasise:

  • Developing tight, compelling stories
  • Showcasing leadership, impact, resilience, and problem-solving
  • Using MBB-style language and “trigger phrases” that resonate with interviewers

Approach & Availability

  • Structured but flexible approach, tailored to your pace and goals - No timed sessions, let's cover all the things we need to cover!
  • Designed to get you truly ready for interview day
  • Happy to chat and customize what works best for you!
  • You will have my whatsapp, so message when you need a quick check-in
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5.0
Apr 02, 2025
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I highly recommend Hafeezah; she is a 5-star coach. Overall, the experience was extremely helpful, significantly boosting my confidence and belief in myself ahead of my McK interview– an outcome I...
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Grateful for Hafeezah’s guidance in Consulting Navigating the challenges of consulting can be overwhelming, but having someone like Hafeezah take the time to listen, guide, and provide actionable...
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Work Experience
Associate - consumer specialisation
McKinsey & Company
2023 - 2025
  • Led the valuation workstream and integration process on a due diligence for a confidential client (deal value $1bn).
  • Owned a category workstream on a Revenue Growth Management project for global FMCG, identifying +11% growth in gross profit (~$16mn).
  • Led the pricing methods analysis workstream on a SA retail bank's transformation, aimed at reducing the C/I ratio from 58% to 54%.
  • Led a workstream on a transformation project for a confidential entity, identifying risk areas through scenario cost analysis and developing an implementation plan.
  • Directed a performance management workstream for a SA insurance firm, evaluating performance scorecards, resulting in improved executive performance tracking.
  • Developed a strategic planning workshop for SA's 3rd largest retailer.
  • Conducted an economic analysis for the SA steel industry for a China steel manufacturer.
  • Delivered McKinsey pre-associate consulting toolkit training sessions.
  • Conducted proposal writing, workshop planning, and event coordination.
Market and Competitive Intelligence Manager
Coca-Cola
2021 - 2021
  • Spearheaded the analysis of Coca-Cola’s competitive position across the African continent, coordinating with cross-functional and cross-country teams.
  • Designed and developed a comprehensive competitor strategy monitoring process, which was implemented across all Coca-Cola African countries as part of the Strategy Best Practices initiative.
Stategy Manager
Coca-Cola
2018 - 2021
  • Head coordinator of 16 countries’ strategic planning process including development of content and communication material for a global audience e.g. Franchise and country planning weeks, Bottler conferences etc. leading to the identification of new RTM methods, product launches worth.
  • Competitor Intelligence Lead: Started a monitoring process; spearheaded Coca-Cola Africa’s first ever 6+ country Competitor Deep-dive Strategy Project (led to my next role as Market and Competitive Intelligence Manager).

 

Analyst, Consultant
Monitor Deloitte
2015 - 2018
  • Advised a client with a market cap of $3.2bn on digital growth opportunities as part of a team and wrote the business case for a $0.32m acquisition.
  • Conducted economic analysis as part of a market entry study for a "virtual bank" for Barclays Africa Group.
Education
Master student
Saïd Business School
2021 - 2022
MBA
Bachelor student
University of Cape Town
2010 - 2014
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