Every week I speak to professionals who tell me the same thing. "I know I can do the job. I just don't feel confident in interviews." The problem stems usually from a lack of confidence regardless of ability or experience. Many people believe confidence comes from having more experience, more qualifications, or more achievements, and that plays a part for sure. But In reality, confidence in an interview often comes from preparation and self-belief. Three Common Interview Mistakes 1. Trying To Sound Perfect Perfection creates pressure. Authenticity creates connection. Interviewers want to meet the real person behind the CV. 2. Focusing On Weaknesses Many candidates spend more time thinking about what they lack than what they bring. Your strengths deserve your attention. 3. Forgetting Your Achievements Too many people dismiss their accomplishments because they feel ordinary. If you've done something valuable, talk about it. Think of examples of times previous employers have been impressed with you and share that. A Better Approach Before your next interview, spend time reflecting on: Your biggest achievements, challenges you've overcome, results you've delivered and lessons you've learned. Confidence grows when you remind yourself of evidence of your ability. The most successful interviews often happen when people stop trying to become confident and start recognising that they already have reasons to be. If you want 1:1 support to break through that, book a 1:1 Mindset Breakthrough Call with me.

Most people assume interviews are about experience but they're not. I've coached talented professionals who had the skills, qualifications, and experience required for the role, yet still struggled to secure the opportunity, why? Because nerves often hide capability. When anxiety takes over, people: • Forget important examples • Undersell their achievements • Rush their answers • Lose confidence in the moment The reality is that interviews don't just assess competence it assess how effectively you communicate your competence. I'm curious to hear your thoughts. Do interview nerves significantly affect hiring decisions? #InterviewSkills #CareerConfidence #LeadershipDevelopment #ConfidenceCoach #WomenInLeadership

This one really touched me. Katie is a friend, so hearing her say this meant more than she probably realised: “Even as your friend, I instantly feel empowered and confident when I hear you speak. You have a natural ability and knack to give someone their confidence back just through your words. It’s how you make people feel.” That last sentence stayed with me. It’s how you make people feel. Because that’s always been the heart of this for me. I don’t want anyone to walk away from a conversation with me thinking they need to become a different person to be confident. I want them to remember who they already are. To back themselves a little more. To stop shrinking because of what somebody else might think. And to leave feeling, “Actually, I can do this.” Katie, thank you. Coming from someone who knows me away from the coaching, the programmes and everything else, this means the absolute world. 💙 hashtag#ConfidenceCoach hashtag#SelfBelief hashtag#WomenInBusiness hashtag#PersonalGrowth

So many smart and talented people still get nervous speaking in meetings, presentations, or even introducing themselves. This doesn’t mean that they are incapable but rather being seen and judged can feel uncomfortable. Public speaking affects confidence, visibility, leadership, and even career growth more than people realise. What do you think?