Do job interviews make you nervous? You’re not alone. These nerves? Normal. But they could be ruining your ability to land your next great role and opportunity.

Many highly capable professionals in practice, accountants, lawyers, consultants, find themselves stumbling in interviews, even though they thrive in their day job.

As a result stopping them from being at their best and demonstrating their full potential to their next new employer or line manager.

In this episode, I share practical tips and the STAR framework to manage anxiety and show your true strengths when it matters most.

Listen to this episode to discover:

- Why interview anxiety happens, and how to reframe it.

- The STAR framework for structuring confident answers.

- Simple preparation steps that ease the pressure on the day.

- Calming techniques to help you walk into the room with focus.

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Chapters

00:00 Understanding Interview Anxiety

02:53 Reframing Nerves and Preparing Effectively

06:00 Calming Techniques for Interviews

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