Brittany LaPointe
Leadership Fellows

Brittany LaPointe | NYU Stern School of Business '25

"We didn’t just talk about leadership; we practiced it. We engaged in live workplace simulations with professional actors, completed personal reflection exercises, and challenged ourselves to develop tangible leadership skills."

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Storytelling Summit

Micah Rembrandt | NYU Stern School of Business '27

"The combination of formal instruction and peer coaching at the Leadership Storytelling Summit was the perfect recipe to turn a straightforward story from loose ingredients into something impactful and compelling. I came away feeling more capable as a storyteller and as a leader, having built great connections with students from across the Stern MBA ecosystem."

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Storytelling Summit

Ana Chiu | NYU Stern School of Business '25

“This Summit was so immersive. I learned how to craft my own story and deliver it in a succinct and impactful way. I’ve already seen it influence my leadership at work.”

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Storytelling Summit

Jay Swanson | NYU Stern School of Business '28

“I learned that connection is the key to a powerful story. My peers challenged me and shared feedback so I could ultimately deliver my story with more confidence than I thought possible.”

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Our Method

Christopher Laizure-Metz | NYU Stern School of Business '25

"The Hot Seat gave me practice with real-life scenarios and the muscle memory to lead with confidence. When leadership opportunities arise in professional or personal settings, I can draw from experience because I’ve done this before."

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Community in Practice

Niko Lahanis | NYU Stern School of Business '25

"At Stern, I learned that community is built in the tough conversations, not just the easy ones. The unique leadership programs taught me how to lean in when it would be easier to step back."

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Storytelling Summit

Sid Sawhney | NYU Stern School of Business '27

"I absolutely loved this! It was a fun, educational, and deeply personal experience. I grew as a storyteller by workshopping my story through two days and hearing my peers' stories."

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Club Leader Training

Sarah Misch | Professional Actor

"These aren’t performances -- they’re conversations that push students to listen, adapt, and lead under pressure. It's so powerful and exciting to watch students discover unique strengths they didn't know they had and realize they can handle tough conversations they used to avoid."