In this episode, delve into the psychology of interview anxiety and provide actionable strategies to overcome it. Learn the common pitfalls of 'what if' thinking and how it impacts performance. Learn how to shift your focus from self-doubt to positive action, emphasizing perception, preparation, and brand development.
Discover how to acknowledge, articulate, internalize, and own your value for interview success. Additional tips include grounding techniques to manage in-the-moment nerves. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to job searching, this episode aims to build both your confidence and competence for your next interview.
 
We'll Talk About:
<ul>
<li>00:20 Personal Experience with Interview Anxiety</li>
<li>02:43 The Impact of 'What If' Questions & Anxiety Control</li>
<li>06:56 Preparation and Confidence Building</li>
<li>09:58 Perception and Its Influence on Performance</li>
<li>11:46 Developing Your Personal Brand</li>
</ul>
 
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<li>Read and Listen to Episode #114 Here</li>
</ul>

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In this episode, delve into the psychology of interview anxiety and provide actionable strategies to overcome it. Learn the common pitfalls of 'what if' thinking and how it impacts performance. Learn how to shift your focus from self-doubt to positive action, emphasizing perception, preparation, and brand development. Discover how to acknowledge, articulate, internalize, and own your value for interview success. Additional tips include grounding techniques to manage in-the-moment nerves. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to job searching, this episode aims to build both your confidence and competence for your next interview. We'll Talk About: 00:20 Personal Experience with Interview Anxiety 02:43 The Impact of 'What If' Questions & Anxiety Control 06:56 Preparation and Confidence Building 09:58 Perception and Its Influence on Performance 11:46 Developing Your Personal Brand _________________________________________________________________ Complementary Episodes Read and Listen to Episode #110 Here Read and Listen to Episode #114 Here _________________________________________________________________ Connect with Me Connect with me on LinkedIn From Zero Responses to Multiple Offers: Download The 5 Essential Steps Checklist Click here to learn about coaching

&nbsp;
In this episode, delve into the psychology of interview anxiety and provide actionable strategies to overcome it. Learn the common pitfalls of 'what if' thinking and how it impacts performance. Learn how to shift your focus from self-doubt to positive action, emphasizing perception, preparation, and brand development.
Discover how to acknowledge, articulate, internalize, and own your value for interview success. Additional tips include grounding techniques to manage in-the-moment nerves. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to job searching, this episode aims to build both your confidence and competence for your next interview.
&nbsp;
We'll Talk About:
<ul>
<li>00:20 Personal Experience with Interview Anxiety</li>
<li>02:43 The Impact of 'What If' Questions &amp; Anxiety Control</li>
<li>06:56 Preparation and Confidence Building</li>
<li>09:58 Perception and Its Influence on Performance</li>
<li>11:46 Developing Your Personal Brand</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
_________________________________________________________________

Complementary Episodes
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.theuncommoncareer.com/blog/podcast110-how-to-structure-your-tell-me-about-yourself-response" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read and Listen to Episode #110 Here</a></li>
<li>Read and Listen to Episode #114 Here</li>
</ul>

_________________________________________________________________

Connect with Me
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://tinyurl.com/mr3x5e4a" rel="noopener noreferrer">Connect with me on LinkedIn</a>
</li>
<li>
From Zero Responses to Multiple Offers: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/mr5fvdsw" rel="noopener noreferrer">Download The 5 Essential Steps Checklist</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://tinyurl.com/yanhxk25" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to learn about coaching</a>
</li>
</ul>
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106. The Confidence Killer: Why Smart People Freeze in Interviews

If you’re a mid-career woman in the job search, you need less effort and more strategy.

Join me to catch your career blind spots, make internal shifts, and elevate your job search to make real progress.
 
🙋🏻‍♀️ Hey there! I’m Patricia. I help mid-career women get to their ideal next role with more intention and less stress.
 
On the podcast, you’ll clarify your career direction, understand strategic branding, and experience the same insight-to-action approach I use in my start-to-finish 1:1 career coaching program.
 .
This podcast is especially for you if you:
✔︎ are in a job search or about to start one
✔︎ know how to work hard but want a smarter strategy
✔︎ want momentum in the search, knowing you left nothing on the table
 .
Here’s what we talk about:
🎙️ Job search strategy for mid-career professionals
🎙️ Career clarity, insights, and decision-making
🎙️ Professional branding (resume, LinkedIn, messaging)
🎙️ Interview preparation and interview strategy
🎙️ The thoughts, patterns and habits that accelerate (or stall) your search
🎙️ What’s working in today’s job market
 .
🚫 This is not: a podcast about quick-fixes and career hacks.
🚫 It's also not empty "you can be anything" promises.  
 
It’s instead a practical, insight-driven space where I help you slow down - just a bit - so you can:
✅ position yourself well in today's market
✅ leverage strategic communications to experience momentum, and
✅ feel the relief - and results - of an approach that truly connects

...all using the same approach I coach my 1:1 clients with in our start-to-finish career coaching program.
 
If you’re a mid-career woman in the job search and you're ready to "slow down to speed up", then you’re in the right place!
 .
💡 Need a Tour Guide? Start Here:  <a href="https://theuncommoncareer.com/roadmap" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://theuncommoncareer.com/roadmap</a> Download the Podcast Roadmap, for our best episodes to help you at every phase of your search.
 
Happy listening!
 
~Patricia Ortega, MS 2x Certified Career Coach (BCC/ICF) &amp; Counselor since the 2010 job market downturn. 
 
______________________________
John 5:12 | Love Jesus, love people. "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you"

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If you’re a mid-career woman in the job search, you need less effort and more strategy. Join me to catch your career blind spots, make internal shifts, and elevate your job search to make real progress. 🙋🏻‍♀️ Hey there! I’m Patricia. I help mid-career women get to their ideal next role with more intention and less stress. On the podcast, you’ll clarify your career direction, understand strategic branding, and experience the same insight-to-action approach I use in my start-to-finish 1:1 career coaching program. . This podcast is especially for you if you: ✔︎ are in a job search or about to start one ✔︎ know how to work hard but want a smarter strategy ✔︎ want momentum in the search, knowing you left nothing on the table . Here’s what we talk about: 🎙️ Job search strategy for mid-career professionals 🎙️ Career clarity, insights, and decision-making 🎙️ Professional branding (resume, LinkedIn, messaging) 🎙️ Interview preparation and interview strategy 🎙️ The thoughts, patterns and habits that accelerate (or stall) your search 🎙️ What’s working in today’s job market . 🚫 This is not: a podcast about quick-fixes and career hacks. 🚫 It's also not empty "you can be anything" promises. It’s instead a practical, insight-driven space where I help you slow down - just a bit - so you can: ✅ position yourself well in today's market ✅ leverage strategic communications to experience momentum, and ✅ feel the relief - and results - of an approach that truly connects ...all using the same approach I coach my 1:1 clients with in our start-to-finish career coaching program. If you’re a mid-career woman in the job search and you're ready to "slow down to speed up", then you’re in the right place! . 💡 Need a Tour Guide? Start Here: https://theuncommoncareer.com/roadmapDownload the Podcast Roadmap, for our best episodes to help you at every phase of your search. Happy listening! ~Patricia Ortega, MS 2x Certified Career Coach (BCC/ICF) & Counselor since the 2010 job market downturn. ______________________________ John 5:12 | Love Jesus, love people. "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you"

If you’re a mid-career woman in the job search, you need less effort and more strategy.

Join me to catch your career blind spots, make internal shifts, and elevate your job search to make real progress.
&nbsp;
🙋🏻‍♀️ Hey there! I’m Patricia. I help mid-career women get to their ideal next role with more intention and less stress.
&nbsp;
On the podcast, you’ll clarify your career direction, understand strategic branding, and experience the same insight-to-action approach I use in my start-to-finish 1:1 career coaching program.
&nbsp;.
This podcast is especially for you if you:
✔︎ are in a job search or about to start one
✔︎ know how to work hard but want a smarter strategy
✔︎ want momentum in the search, knowing you left nothing on the table
&nbsp;.
Here’s what we talk about:
🎙️ Job search strategy for mid-career professionals
🎙️ Career clarity, insights, and decision-making
🎙️ Professional branding (resume, LinkedIn, messaging)
🎙️ Interview preparation and interview strategy
🎙️ The thoughts, patterns and habits that accelerate (or stall) your search
🎙️ What’s working in today’s job market
&nbsp;.
🚫 This is not: a podcast about quick-fixes and career hacks.
🚫 It's also not empty "you can be anything" promises.&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
It’s instead a practical, insight-driven space where I help you slow down - just a bit - so you can:
✅ position yourself well in today's market
✅ leverage strategic communications to experience momentum, and
✅ feel the relief - and results - of an approach that truly connects

...all using the same approach I coach my 1:1 clients with in our start-to-finish career coaching program.
&nbsp;
If you’re a mid-career woman in the job search and you're ready to "slow down to speed up", then you’re in the right place!
&nbsp;.
💡 Need a Tour Guide? Start Here:&nbsp; <a href="https://theuncommoncareer.com/roadmap" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://theuncommoncareer.com/roadmap</a> Download the Podcast Roadmap, for our best episodes to help you at every phase of your search.
&nbsp;
Happy listening!
&nbsp;
~Patricia Ortega, MS 2x Certified Career Coach (BCC/ICF) &amp; Counselor since the 2010 job market downturn. 
&nbsp;
______________________________
John 5:12 | Love Jesus, love people. "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you"

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