Invest in yourself, in your own personal and professional growth

Businesses invest in talent, acquisitions, restructuring, partnerships… to manage their growth. Individuals, by contrast, must manage themselves, their own growth. Hence the need for knowledge and lifelong learning. That is where WITHINREACH comes in.

About Us

Ph.D. '02, Economics

Johanna M. Muller

Co-Founder & Passionate about the USA

Harvard MBA '96

Ludovic Kabran

Founder & Passionate about History

Wharton MBA '23

Christelle M Kabran

Co-Founder & Passionate about Japan

Brief Introduction

WITHINREACH offers a spectrum of services to propel your professional and personal journey. Our area of focus keeps expanding. From honing your interview skills, crafting compelling resumes, mastering public speaking, exploring new horizons with an MBA program, improving your business writing skills, to unleashing your full potential through our holistic approach to career and personal development.

Mission Statement

WITHINREACH mission is to empower individuals with the knowledge, tools, and strategies they need to decide for themselves, thrive, and succeed in a competitive world, difficult circumstances, or job market.

Team/Founders

Led by Ludovic J Kabran, our team of founders - educated in the best institutions of higher learning of France, Germany, and the USA - brings more than seven decades of experience in the “soft-skills”, management consulting, healthcare industry, development projects, personal as well as early start-ups development.

Achievements/Milestones

We have contributed to the following:
language improvement in Korean and Japanese,
finding jobs through our resumes & job interviews,
business growth and funding through our accelerator program for early stages start-ups.

Services Overview

Accelerator Program for Early stages Start-ups

The Accelerator Program for Early stage start-ups is designed to equip the early or pre-seed stage startups founders with the critical skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to successfully launch and fund their startups. This entrepreneur accelerator program will get into all the aspects of startup development, including fine-tuning the business case, creating a comprehensive business plan, quantifying the business economic and financial viability, and pitching the business value proposition more effectively. Our entrepreneur accelerator ensures founders have the tools and guidance they need to succeed.

Business Writing Skills

Business Writing Skills is a two-week workshop. It is primarily designed to enhance the written communication capabilities of students and professionals whose first language is not English. It would also be beneficial for applicants for an MBA program in the USA. Although few in the business world know how to write well, good writing can be learned. Hence this workshop.
With a total of 9 sessions, this Business Writing Course focuses on developing the ability to create clear, concise, and well-crafted business texts, reports, proposals, and meeting minutes.

Personal Development, Harmony, and Peace

Personal Development, Harmony, and Peace is a twelve-week program focusing on Personal Development, self-improvement, or self-development. It is primarily designed for mature people – young or older – in their search for inner peace. The introspective and contemplative nature of Personal Development is essential for a balanced existence. Self-awareness, Interpersonal relationships, and Mindfulness enhance overall well-being.

Preparation for an MBA Admission in the USA

The Preparation for MBA Admission in the USA is an extensive minimum six-month workshop designed for ambitious young and mid-career professionals aiming to navigate the highly competitive landscape of MBA admissions. It offers a comprehensive and structured pathway for participants to successfully gain entrance into a Business School and pursue their career aspirations. With a minimum of 24 sessions, this course provides a comprehensive and strategic approach to maximize participants’ chances of securing a seat at a top-tier MBA program in the USA.

The course is for you if you want to:

  • Navigate smoothly through Admission Processes. The primary objective is to equip participants
    with the skills and insights necessary to navigate the intricate MBA admission in USA processes at
    highly selective and elite business schools.
  • Substantially Increase Odds of Admission. The course aims to substantially increase participants’
    odds of gaining admission to elite MBA programs by providing tailored guidance, resources, and
    strategies throughout the preparation for MBA admission in USA.

Public Speaking Skills

Public Speaking Skills is a two-week workshop. It is primarily designed to enhance the spoken communication capabilities of students and professionals whose first language is not English. It would also be beneficial for applicants for an MBA program in the USA. Although few in the business world know how to speak well in public, public speaking skills can be learned. Hence this workshop.
With a total of 10 sessions, this Public Speaking Course focuses on developing the ability to speak clearly and effectively in a public setting.
Public speaking classes are one of the key ingredients for success in the business world.

Resume & Jobs Interviews

Resume for Job Interviews is a week-long Resume and Interview Coaching workshop. It is primarily designed to help students or professionals create impactful resumes and succeed in job interviews.
Although few in the business world know how to efficiently prepare a resume for job interview, effective resume writing can be learned.
With a total of 5 sessions, this Resume for Job Interviews workshop focuses on developing the ability to write effective cover letters and powerful resumes.
Improving the odds of securing job interviews and landing a new job is the goal.

Success Stories/Testimonials

Why Choose Us

Client-Centric Approach

Commitment to Long-Term Success

• Beyond Admission : Our commitment to supporting candidates not only in gaining admission but also in thriving during their MBA program and beyond is guaranteed.
• Lifelong Learning : We Position ourselves as mentors who are invested in the candidate's long-term success, offering guidance even after they’ve been admitted.

Firsthand Ivy league experience

• Harvard MBA insights: Ludovic can leverage my own experience to offer unparalleled insights into the application process, curriculum, and what top programs are looking for in candidates.
• Wharton School MBA insights: Christelle's experience at Wharton provides a dual perspective on what it takes to succeed in two of the most prestigious MBA programs globally.

Diverse Industries Expertise

Broad Spectrum of Experience & Insights: Our team’s ability to navigate and excel in both private and public sectors is a fact. It demonstrates versatility across industries from technology and finance to international development and non-profits.

Client-Centric Approach

We prioritize your goals and tailor our solutions to meet your specific needs. Read More

Commitment to Long-Term Success

Beyond Admission : Our commitment to supporting candidates not only in gaining admission but also in thriving during their MBA program and beyond is guaranteed.
Lifelong Learning : We position ourselves as mentors who are invested in the candidate's long-term success, offering guidance even after they’ve been admitted.
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Firsthand Ivy league experience

Harvard MBA insights: Ludovic can leverage my own experience to offer unparalleled insights into the application process, curriculum, and what top programs are looking for in candidates.
Wharton School MBA insights: Christelle's experience at Wharton provides a dual perspective on what it takes to succeed in two of the most prestigious MBA programs globally.
Read More

Diverse Industries Expertise

Broad Spectrum of Experience & Insights: Our team’s ability to navigate and excel in both private and public sectors is a fact. It demonstrates versatility across industries from technology and finance to international development and non-profits. Read More