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How to Stay Calm in a Job Interview | 5 Tips to Avoid Panic Sep 29, 2026 30:26 Why do people freeze in job interviews? It's not because they can't think fast enough. It's because they're trying to think about too many things at once. What did they ask me? What should I say? Is this the right example? Am I talking too much? Did I answer the question? Do they like me? That's a lot of traffic running through your head when you're trying to have a conversation. 😂 The solution i

Are you Ready for Your Interview? [Get my Free Scorecard] Sep 15, 2026 27:31 Most job candidates think they're ready for their interview. They've researched the company. They've reviewed the job description. They've practiced a few answers. Maybe they've even asked ChatGPT, or the better version, ANDY AI, to throw a few interview questions their way. But interview readiness isn't about checking a few boxes. It's about knowing whether every part of your interview is ready t

Stop Hiding Your Qualifications in Job Interviews Sep 8, 2026 18:37 You know you have the experience. So what gives with not getting the job offer? You're in the interview. Per my Interview Intervention, that means you're qualified. How come the interviewer couldn't see that?! Is it possible you're making the interviewer work too hard to find your value? Possibly? Or, here's another favorite of mine…taking a wee bit too long to get to the point? Oh. Let's not forg

How to Beat Ageism in Your Job Search Sep 1, 2026 06:05 Are you worried you're too old to get hired? If you're 22, settle down. 🤣 If you're 42, maybe pay attention to this lesson with one eye and one ear. If you're 52, both eyes and ears, please. If you're 62, pull up a chair. We need to talk. Ageism is real. Don't let anyone tell you it's not. But I also don't want you thinking age is a disadvantage. (Have I mentioned I'm now officially in my 60s? 🧓

The Biggest Job Interview Mistakes Senior Professionals Make Aug 25, 2026 06:08 You're more experienced. Yay. But here's a funny. Just because you're great at your job doesn't mean you're great at interviewing for your job! I see senior professionals make mistakes in interviews that actually make them sound less senior. They dive too quickly into the activity. They explain too much. They answer about how they execute instead of elevating the conversation to show how they

What to Do When an Employer Wants to Negotiate Salary by Email Aug 2, 2026 06:32 Most people think influencing someone means making a stronger argument. It doesn't. It means understanding what the other person wants. Whether you're interviewing, negotiating a job offer, or trying to move an important conversation forward, the fastest way to change someone's mind isn't by pushing harder. It's by helping them achieve their goal. Today's lesson shows you exactly how using a comm

5 Email Mistakes That Cost Job Candidates Interviews Jul 21, 2026 14:32 There's a part of the interview process almost nobody thinks about. The emails you send after the interview. Or throughout the hiring process. Or when you get an offer. Most job candidates assume email is the safest way to communicate. Technically, it's the riskiest. I've seen candidates try to rewrite an interview in a thank you note, send multiple follow-up emails, ask important questions over

Stop Preparing for Their Interview Questions and Start Focusing on Your Stories Jul 7, 2026 17:19 One of the biggest mistakes job candidates make is preparing for the wrong thing. They spend hours trying to predict which interview questions they'll be asked. They search for lists of the most common questions. They memorize answers. They rehearse responses. And then they walk into the interview hoping they guessed correctly. There's just one problem, I mean, other than this giving me heartburn.

Why Qualified Job Candidates Fail the Recruiter Screen Jun 30, 2026 11:13 One of the biggest misconceptions job candidates have is that if they're qualified, they'll keep moving forward. Uh, not how it works. Every week, I hear from professionals who have the experience, skills, and background to do the job. They get the recruiter call. Then they never hear from the company again. They assume they weren't qualified. Or, they're totally confused because they believed the

How Much Your Lack of Skills Costs You Every Year Jun 23, 2026 11:31 Most people spend a lot of time thinking about what they want. A better job. A bigger paycheck. More freedom. But very few people ever stop to calculate the cost of not getting it. Not next year. This year. And the year after that. And the year after that. That's what got me thinking. What if the biggest expense in your life isn't something you're paying for? What if it's something you're not doi

How to Make Your Job Search Easier and Faster Jun 16, 2026 22:49 If your job search feels harder than it should, it's probably not because you're underqualified, bad at interviewing, or missing the goods. It's more likely… 👉 You're asking each step of the job search to do too much. Choosing the perfect role before understanding the possibilities that exist or how to evaluate them. Eliminating companies before having conversations. Using a résumé to explain you

How to Win a 30-Minute Interview with the Hiring Manager Jun 9, 2026 14:20 Sometimes an interview is an hour. Sometimes it's several rounds stretched across multiple days. And sometimes you finally get time with the hiring manager… and the calendar invite says 30 minutes. That's when many job seekers make the same mistake. They think I need to cram everything in. So they start walking through their résumé, overexplaining their background, stacking story after story, and

How to Read Interviewers to Know What They're Thinking Jun 2, 2026 27:57 One of the biggest mistakes job candidates make is thinking the interview is only about what they say. So they spend all their time preparing answers and trying to sound impressive. Meanwhile… The interviewers are reacting, signaling, judging, connecting, disengaging, leaning in, checking out, growing skeptical, getting interested, and making real-time decisions based on how they feel. Most job ca

Signs a Company Is Healthy or Headed for Layoffs May 26, 2026 06:00 One of the biggest mistakes professionals make is assuming that because a company is hiring… the company must be healthy. Uh, sadly, no. Sometimes they're putting fresh paint on the walls and didn't bother to patch the concrete underneath. Today, I have a short, but powerful lesson on how to evaluate whether you're joining a company that's going up… Or is sinking, but just doesn't know it yet. Of

Use This Analogy When Choosing Your Job Interview Stories May 10, 2026 04:30 I want to discuss one of the most important decisions you make in a job interview. It happens before you ever start speaking. It's not how you tell your story. It's which story you choose. Most candidates default to the example they like the most. The one they're most proud of. The one that feels the most impressive. But that's not what determines whether it lands. The story that sells you best is

Want to Beat the ATS? Stay Out of It May 5, 2026 24:59 Most job seekers think they need to beat the ATS. Optimize the résumé. Match the keywords. Play the system. That's the wrong goal. You don't beat the ATS. 👉 You stay out of it. Because the applicant trashing system is not designed to hire you. It's designed to filter you out. And when you rely on it, you're putting yourself in a low-probability game. Most people aren't even reviewed. Not rejected

How to Turn Interview Questions Into Proof You Know the Job Apr 28, 2026 19:05 Let's talk about something most candidates completely miss in interviews. 👉 The questions they ask. I'm not talking about whether you ask questions. Most people know they should. I'm talking about how you ask them. Because here's generally what happens… You wait until the end. You ask something safe. Something generic. "Can you tell me about the culture?" "What's the work-life balance like?" [Ins

26 Costly Career Mistakes That Set You Back Years Apr 21, 2026 01:03:41 Let's talk about something that sets people back. Career mistakes. Not obvious ones. Ones that look like progress. Work hard. Stay loyal. Do a good job. The kind of unnoticeable acts that don't cost you a bad day. They cost you years. Years of time. Income. Momentum you never get back. And it happens because people are pointed in the wrong direction. Not because they aren't capable. Tha

Worried AI Will Take Your Job? Ask This Instead Apr 14, 2026 07:43 Let's talk about the thing that's sitting in the back of a lot of people's minds right now… "Is AI going to take my job?" I get it. You're seeing layoffs. You're hearing nonstop noise about automation. But here's the problem… Most people are asking the wrong question. They're thinking about AI like it's coming to take a fixed number of jobs. That's not how this works. Every major wave of

My System for Creating Powerful Communication Every Time Mar 31, 2026 40:59 There is no faster accelerator in your career than communication. And there is no bigger drag. Think about it. You have skills. Experience. Judgment. Ideas that could help your team, your company, and your customers. But between everything you know and the value you deliver sits one thing: Communication. It's the wrapper around everything you know. It either broadcasts your value or it traps it in

How to Sell Your Value Instead of Your Skills in Job Interviews Mar 24, 2026 30:25 One of the biggest mistakes job seekers make in interviews is trying to sell their skills. They walk through their résumé. They explain what they know. They talk about tools and responsibilities. They assume the employer will connect the dots. But employers are not hiring skills. They are hiring value. Skills are just the ingredients. Value is the outcome. Two candidates can have the same

Why Your Skills Aren't Winning Interviews (and What Actually Does) Mar 17, 2026 06:36 Happy St. Patrick's Day. ☘️ If you're counting on luck in your job search, we need to talk. Let me say something that might sting a little. Your skills aren't the reason you're not getting offers. And they're definitely not the reason you'll get one. Most job seekers think interviews are about listing what they know. "I'm certified in…" "I've done Agile…" "I've led teams…" "I implemented…" That's

How to Share Your Wins Without Sounding Like You're Bragging Mar 10, 2026 13:14 There is at least one moment in a job interview you can count on. Whether it happens literally or figuratively, it's this: "Tell me about your accomplishments." What do many people do when they hear this? They panic. Not because they don't have wins. But because they don't know how to talk about them without feeling awkward, arrogant, or self-promotional. And that's where offers disappear. Wheth

Feeling Overlooked in Your Job Search? Listen to This Mar 3, 2026 07:18 If you've ever felt overlooked or misunderstood or plain ole underappreciated, this is my gift to you today. It doesn't matter if it's you job search or job. You're welcome. If you'd like to build a great career and lead a rewarding life, check out some of these other places where I share my teachings: 1. Check out the milewalk Academy, my coaching and training site, for freemiums and premiums.

How to Capture Career Wins for Interviews and Promotions Feb 10, 2026 17:56 Most professionals don't struggle because they lack experience. They struggle because they can't remember the details that give their accomplishments life. When resumes need updating or interview stories come up, people realize how much context and impact they've lost over time. And memory is a terrible career strategy. That's why today's lesson shows you how to capture your career wins so you ca

STOP Falling for Fake Jobs and Recruiter Scams Feb 3, 2026 21:46 I hate that I even have to write this. But fake recruiters and fake job postings are everywhere right now. And job seekers are being targeted hard. That's not because you're careless. It's because scammers go after people who are motivated, hopeful, and actively searching. That's you. What makes this worse is how convincing these scams have become. In fact, a couple months ago, one of my clients s

What are Your Salary Expectations? 5 Best Answers from a Former Executive Recruiter Jan 27, 2026 26:48 Few interview questions create more damage with fewer words. Not because it's hard. But because people answer it at the worst possible time, with the least possible leverage. Most candidates think this question is about money. It isn't. It's about timing, power, and whether you understand how hiring decisions actually get made. Say a number too early and you either leave money on the table you'll

This is How You Determine Which Skills to Build Jan 20, 2026 04:34 Does it feel like you're not growing in your career? Perhaps not learning much? Or building new skills? Or not sure which skills to even build? Maybe you're noticing other people passing you by. You're thinking, Why does she get the promotion? I'm just as good. If any of those questions are tugging at you, you're in luck, because I've got a lesson today wrapped in a little story with a big punch t

The Pre-Interview Ritual That Helps You Perform at Your Best Jan 13, 2026 07:07 If you're rehearsing your stories five minutes before an interview, you're cooked. I'm not saying that to be dramatic. I'm saying it because it's true. Right before an interview is not the time to cram, memorize examples, or mentally sprint through your résumé. This will just get you tense, not to mention self-focused (🤔, hmmm, what's he mean here?). Interviewers can feel your tension. It becomes

Job Searching in January 2026: What to Know and What to Do Jan 6, 2026 21:34 January is one of the busiest and most misunderstood periods of the hiring year. Behind the scenes, companies are launching new initiatives, trying to staff teams faster than most job candidates realize, and, unfortunately for them, replacing unexpected employee departures. Recruiters are active. Hiring managers are under pressure. Roles are opening that weren't planned just days earlier. Today,

The Real Reason You Don't Have What You Want Dec 14, 2025 13:05 Let me ask you something honest. Have you ever looked at your effort and thought, "There's no way I should still be here?" You show up. You work hard. You try to do the right things. Yet your career, your goals, or whatever you want still feel out of reach. I've coached thousands of people through this exact frustration. The problem is almost never effort. Most people work plenty hard. That isn't

Think This Way to Future Proof Your Career for the 2026 Job Market Dec 7, 2025 09:20 Everyone is trying to predict the job market right now. Most of them are staring at headlines and waiting for someone to tell them what's going to happen in 2026. That's the slowest way to build your career. There's a much better approach, and that's what I'm teaching in this off-schedule Sunday lesson. You'll learn why I never chase trends and how I make decisions that stand the test of time. The

How to Use Your Job Search to Make You a Better Professional Dec 2, 2025 09:00 Job searching can be brutal. It tests your patience, your confidence, and your resolve. But if you shift your focus from results to wisdom, everything changes. That's what I'm teaching in this week's lesson, how to use your job search to make you a better professional. In the podcast, I share a personal story about recently finishing my new book. It's now off and running with the publisher, moving

The Best Way to Prepare and Answer Behavioral Interview Questions Nov 18, 2025 21:58 Most job seekers prepare for interviews the wrong way. They start by memorizing answers to questions like "Tell me about a time you disagreed with your boss" or "Describe a challenge you overcame." But that's backwards. Those questions aren't about your disagreement skills or your ability to solve one random problem. They're about whether you can transform the company—their team, their performance

How to Give a Job Interview Presentation (That Gets You Hired) Nov 11, 2025 20:19 Most candidates talk about what they can do. The best ones show it. When an employer asks for a presentation, it's not a test of PowerPoint skills. It's a test of whether you understand what they actually buy: transformation, not tasks. Your goal isn't to list skills or repeat your resume. It's to prove you can help them hit their goals and do it through a well-structured story. This week's lesson

How to Start Every Job Interview Answer the Right Way Nov 4, 2025 33:45 Interviewers don't wait until you finish your story to decide if they like you. They decide while you're still taking your first breath. In those first 15 seconds, they're asking, "Do I trust this person? Do they get what matters here?" Most candidates waste that window listing tasks or backstory. The best ones win it by showing they understand the real business problem and hinting at the result t

How I Created a Long-Term Vision for My Career Success (A Story) Oct 28, 2025 03:36 Most people think success comes from constant hustle. It doesn't. It comes from patience mixed with smart action. Most people chase quick wins. I learned the real secret is patience mixed with purpose. When you think long-term, you make better short-term decisions. You stop chasing every shiny idea and start stacking small wins that lead to something big. Back in 2015, I made a decision that teste

How to Beat Perfectionism and Finally Move Forward Oct 21, 2025 06:00 Perfectionism is the great career stall. Most people don't slow down because they're lazy. They slow down because they want everything just right before they move. Job seekers spend months polishing résumés, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles before they ever start actually searching. Professionals over-edit reports and presentations until the opportunity passes. They all have the same problem…w

4 Steps to Manage People Better Oct 14, 2025 28:26 Most managers don't actually manage people. They manage tasks. They tell. They correct. They rarely coach. That's the difference between a boss people tolerate and a leader people trust. When you learn how to coach and mentor someone, everything changes. You build loyalty and develop people who think for themselves. This week's lesson shares a simple four-step framework to help you manage people m

Why Now is the Best Time of Year to Job Search 2025-2026 Oct 8, 2025 03:21 Last week, we spent five full days together building and fine-tuning your résumé. You now have a marketing document that's designed to get you noticed. But here's the #1 mistake most job seekers make right now… they slow down. They assume the holidays are dead time. They think no one's hiring until January. They coast into the new year. That couldn't be further from the truth. November thr

The Wisdom That Changed My Life: 11 Must-Read Books Sep 21, 2025 44:00 Last month I celebrated my 59th. It had me reflecting on the biggest influences that rerouted my path, especially the books that shaped my mindset, my career, my health, and even my view of the universe. These aren't just books I enjoyed. They are turning points that literally changed how I live. Some helped me become a better teacher, others taught me discipline and financial independence, and a

The Truth About How Big Goals Change You Sep 16, 2025 08:41 It was 3:08 in the morning. May of last year. I was in my office already a lofty 8 minutes into my day. Headphones on, speaking (uh, reading) into a microphone… and yelling at ducks. Yes, ducks. As I tried to record a passage for The Zebra Code audiobook, those feathered freeloaders on my backyard lake quacked like it was their job. I must've sounded like a lunatic, hollering "Come on! I need 75

How to Answer the 6 Hardest Job Interview Questions (with Examples) Sep 9, 2025 24:32 When you walk into an interview, you know the tough ones are coming. 👉 How do you handle problems? 👉 How do you serve customers? 👉 How do you disagree? 👉 How do you influence? 👉 How do you lead? 👉 What are you passionate about? These aren't just "questions." They're tests. Each one is designed to uncover whether you can think critically, collaborate, lead, and actually thrive in their enviro

Total Job Interview Mastery: Words, Body Language, and Presence (In Person and Video) Sep 2, 2025 43:28 You've got the skills. You've done the prep. But the moment you walk into the room (or log into Zoom), it's like you're playing a different game. Everything seemed fine when you were doing the work and sailing through the projects. But to articulate that to someone who doesn't know you…ugh. In these cases, your words matter. Your tone matters. And don't even get me started on your posture, your fa

2 Simple Ways to Instantly Improve Your Communication Skills Aug 26, 2025 07:06 We've all been there. You say something. You think it makes sense. But the reaction you get? Confused. Unmoved. Maybe even tuned out. Ugh. Communication isn't about what you say. It's about what the other person hears and, more importantly, how they feel and act because of it. If you're not getting the results you want from your conversations, whether in meetings, emails, presentations, or even c

5 Books to Build Wealth and Maximize Your Earning Power Aug 19, 2025 05:28 If you've ever thought I want to build wealth, but I'm not sure where to start. You're not alone. Good news! You don't need to read 100 finance books. You just need the right ones. In this week's lesson, I'm sharing 5 powerful books that'll help you build wealth and maximize your earning power. These aren't just theory-packed reads. They are the exact books I'd recommend if you asked me, "What sho

How Small Details Drive Career Performance (and Wealth) Aug 12, 2025 08:47 You've probably heard the phrase "don't sweat the small stuff." Well, I'm here to tell you to do the exact opposite. If you want to perform at the highest level, if you want to grow in your role, get promoted, or become a standout in your field, you better sweat the small stuff. Because that's where mastery lives. This week, I'm sharing one of the most important performance lessons I can give yo

The Power of Your Personal Story: How to Share It So Others Benefit [The Zebra Code] Aug 7, 2025 33:29 Do you ever feel like you don't have much to offer? Like your experience is ordinary? Obvious? Nothing special? If so, you're not alone. But you are wrong. Today, I'm sharing one of the most important messages I can give you… Your story has value. It matters. It can help someone. The problem is, most people undervalue their experiences because they're consider their experiences in terms of what

Empathy: The Career Skill Nobody Taught You [The Zebra Code] Aug 6, 2025 15:07 There's a career skill no one taught you in school. It's not on your resume. It's rarely on a job description. But it's the difference between being heard and being trusted. Between managing and truly leading. Empathy. And here's the kicker… Most people think they have it. But very few understand what it actually is or how to build it. Today's lesson is one of my most personal. I'll walk you

How Self-Awareness Shapes Every Decision You Make [The Zebra Code] Aug 5, 2025 13:16 This week's a special one. I'm going back to one of the most important lessons I've ever taught. Self-awareness. Not the generic, "journal your feelings" kind. I'm talking about a powerful, real-world framework that shows you where your life is out of alignment. Most people define self-awareness as "knowing yourself."But there are actually two types: Internal self-awareness: How well do you kn

Train Your Focus Like a Muscle: The 10-Minute Habit That Changed My Life [The Zebra Code] Aug 4, 2025 10:56 Have you ever tried to start your day with the best intentions only to have your attention hijacked by email pings, barking dogs, or that mysterious ice maker noise in the kitchen? Yeah. Same. In today's lesson, I'm teaching one of the most underrated (yet powerful) skills for career and life success: how to train your focus like a muscle. And I'm not talking about downloading some shiny product

3 Mindset Shifts That Separate High Achievers from Everyone Else [The Zebra Code] Aug 3, 2025 18:02 Want to think like a high achiever? I've coached thousands of professionals and one pattern is unmistakable. High achievers think differently. It's not about having more time, money, or luck. It's about how they frame challenges, filter distractions, and focus their energy. That's what today's podcast is all about. 🎯 The 3 Mindset Shifts That Separate High Achievers from Everyone Else (and how to

Stop Reporting Work History, Start Telling Job Interview Stories That Sell You Jul 29, 2025 09:51 Question for ya… When the interviewer asks you to "tell me about a time when…," do you: A) Launch into a timeline of tasks you completed? B) Rattle off a list of responsibilities? C) Sound like your own resume? (Oy to the vey.) If so, don't worry. You're not alone. But you are probably leaving value on the table. Here is a capital "T" truth… Most people report work history. Few, if any, tell real

Never Negotiate Salary Over Email | Do This Instead Jul 22, 2025 11:25 I know it's tempting. A recruiter emails you with your job offer. You want to reply quickly. Clear things up. Maybe even negotiate. But email is the worst place to have that conversation. Why? Have you ever heard of Albert Mehrabian? He developed "The Mehrabian Rule." Catchy, yes. But more importantly, true. His rule is also known as the 7-38-55 rule. It suggests, that in communication, the impact

What to Say When a Recruiter Pressures You for Your Expected Salary Jul 15, 2025 04:57 Ever felt cornered when a recruiter asks, "What's your expected salary?" Only you and about a bajillion other job seekers. I'm a little sick and tired of silly recruiters cornering you about this. It's TOO EARLY in the process to be doing this nonsense. Why do people not show each other their "balance sheets" on the first date, amiright?!?! Even so, your matchmaker Coach here wants you to handle t

The #1 Thing to Focus on in a Job Interview to Get Hired Jul 8, 2025 06:25 Lisa asked me a great question the other day. "Coach, how do I know which story to tell in a job interview?" Here's what I told her. If you want to win the interview, there's one thing to focus on. Function. As in, what they actually need you to do. Not who you are. Not how nice you seem.What. You. Can. Do. See, you get hired for WHAT you can do. You get fired for WHO you are. So, here's a quick

9 Smart Ways to Age-Proof Your Job Search Jul 1, 2025 04:36 Worried your age is playing villain in your job search? Lemme tell about Jayme. She joined my Job Search Coaching Program when she was 74. Got a job with Verizon by beating out literally 10s of thousands of people. She says so right here in the over 50 section (but I'm wondering if I should create an over 70 section). 🤔 Then, after five years of that, hopped back into the program (it's simple w

Top Reasons Recruiters Ghost You After Reaching Out Jun 25, 2025 04:19 Have you ever had a recruiter reach out, spark your interest, and then disappear without a trace? You're not alone. Just ask JF. (7 times within 3 weeks. Ouch.) In just 4 minutes and 19 seconds, I break down why this happens and what it really means. Here's the thing: Recruiters aren't bad people. They're not trying to mess with you. But the system? It's messy. Understanding the real reasons behin

A Big Reason Why Your Job Search Feels So Hard Jun 15, 2025 21:00 Happy Sunday. I know many people are at church right now praying and healing and doing a bunch of other beneficial acts. Need some healing from your job search? Have you ever heard of the "wild horse effect?" Story goes the horses in the African savanna tend to get bitten by bats. The bats draw a miniscule amount of blood, but the horses, because of the minor irritation, go crazy, run around, get

Reclaim Your Career: The 10-Step Guide to Bounce Back from a Layoff | Layoff Survival Series 3 of 3 Jun 10, 2025 30:49 If you've recently been laid off—or just want to be prepared in case it happens—I've got you covered today with a step-by-step recovery plan. It's the final piece in my 3-part layoff series and I'm walking you through 10 critical moves to bounce back faster, stronger, and smarter than before. (If you missed parts 1 and 2, catch the Top 7 Reasons for Layoffs and Questions to Ask to Avoid Them and L

Layoff-Proof Your Career: 10 Proven Strategies to Secure Your Job | Layoff Survival Series 2 of 3 Jun 3, 2025 15:11 No one ever plans to be laid off—but in an uncertain job market, the most successful professionals are the ones who plan not to be. Last week, I hit the first part one of my layoff survival series with Top 7 Reasons for Layoffs and Questions to Ask to Avoid Them. In my newest lesson, I share 10 powerful strategies to make yourself indispensable at work—the kind of employee companies fight to keep,

Top 7 Reasons for Layoffs and Questions to Ask to Avoid Them | Layoff Survival Series 1 of 3 May 27, 2025 27:29 In today's unpredictable job market, understanding the reasons behind company layoffs is crucial for your career stability. That's why I not only created today's lesson for you, but I created an entire trio to, eh, triage your situation and keep you layoff-proof and thriving. First, let's start with the top 7 reasons companies lay off employees and how you can identify the warning signs early. I c

Fix These 3 Common Mistakes Before Your Next Job Interview May 13, 2025 32:24 There's a spectrum of proficiency, and it starts in the worst possible place. That's when you're unconsciously incompetent—you're not good at something, and worse, you don't even know you're bad at it or what to do about it. Think job interviewing. If you put in some effort, you might move to consciously incompetent stage—you know what you should do (like the strategies your dear Coachy Andy teach

How to Give Concise Answers in Your Job Interview Apr 29, 2025 35:39 Are you a rambler? Fast talker? Slow talker? Nervous when asked a question in an interview and curious just how long that ideal answer should be? Or, how to deliver it concisely? Powerfully? Today, it's all about staying on track when you respond to interviewers. Whether your response is one minute, three minutes, or five minutes, it needs to be packaged with the right information, powerful words

Last-Minute Job Interview? How to Prepare in Under 60 Minutes! Apr 15, 2025 32:56 Feel like you never have enough time to prep for an interview? Ever been contacted by an employer who wanted to talk right away? And you deferred? BIG mistake. You never want the employer waiting on you. I don't care about the double standard. If someone is interested in you, strike when the iron is hot! If you ever feel rushed to prepare for an interview, one thing is certain… You did not approac

My Best Advice to Career Changers Apr 9, 2025 07:00 My life is full of left turns. Electrical engineering graduate to IT consultant. IT consultant to executive recruiter. Executive recruiter to career coach. Don't even get me started on blogger, author, speaker, trainer, podcaster, YouTuber, and aspiring TikToker. I know a thing or a bajillion about making a career change. If there's only one piece of advice I could give you, it'd be this… If you'd

5 Steps to Improve Your Job Interview Performance Mar 31, 2025 12:25 When candidates prepare for their interviews, most make the mistake of solely focusing on rehearsing answers to common questions. Uh, no good. I've got a much more effective way to truly elevate your performance and get better results. Remember, as I've reminded you, oh, I dunno, about a bajillion times, the most qualified candidate often doesn't get the job. So, there are other aspect of your int

Is the Job Market Really Bad Right Now? Mar 28, 2025 13:47 The job market sky isn't falling. The data says what we're experiencing right now is as average as it gets. Don't believe me? If you've got ~ 13 minutes or so, give this a listen. If you'd like to build a great career and lead a rewarding life, check out some of these other places where I share my teachings: 1. Check out the milewalk Academy, my coaching and training site, for freemiums and pre

How Skills Affect Your Career and Earning Potential Mar 25, 2025 47:01 Education does NOT get you paid. Knowledge is NOT power. The only thing that matters in life (as it relates to your career success) is the value of the assets you produce. Some might call this the application of your knowledge. Right now, how do you feel about your renumeration in relation to your hard work? That's another little bugger. Hard work does NOT equal pay just like knowledge itself is n

Negotiating Salary | The Information You Need Before You Counteroffer Mar 11, 2025 17:01 Bad assumptions. Change that. Assumptions of any kind. They simply ruin your negotiation process. Any time you speak first, you're making an assumption. Anytime you're thinking, you're making an assumption. I know this sounds ridiculous, but unless you actually have a job offer in hand, you don't know what the employer is thinking. This is public enemy #1—assumptions—when it comes to negotiating a

Why You Fail Job Interviews and the Best Way to Fix it Mar 4, 2025 26:48 "It hurts me […] when you're so awesome, but you just can't convey your awesomeness in a bite-sized package that sells you best […] because you want to add all these albatrosses around your neck with dead-weight words that don't do anything or paint a colorful picture." That's verbatim from today's lesson on Why You Fail Job Interviews and the Best Way to Fix it (CAAR). I know it's verbatim becaus

How to Keep Your Job Search on Track and Find Success Fast Feb 25, 2025 24:06 Does it feel like you're working hard at your job search but not getting results? Could it be you're working hard at all the wrong things? Well, I'm about setting a direction, working the best steps, capturing data, making adjustments, and finding success fast! I know job searching stinks. I know you don't do this very often. I feel for you. I truly do, which is why I created today's video for you

Get Paid More by Knowing Your Value Feb 20, 2025 20:06 Value is difficult to gauge. It's unique to everyone. You might join one of my programs and pay the enrollment price. Price = easy to see. Everyone who joins my programs pays the same price. Cost is equal. Return is NOT. Someone might get a nice $5,000 pay increase thanks to the application of my lessons. Someone else might get a $300,000 pay increase. No matter which end of the spectrum you fall

How to Write the Resume Professional Experience Section | Best Layout and FREE Template Feb 18, 2025 29:52 I'm covering résumé writing today. More specifically, I'm covering the ins and outs and twists and turns of the professional experience section. I'm literally blown away at the number of ways job seekers royally screw up this section of their marketing document. It genuinely hurts me when anyone makes mistakes I'm so desperately trying to help them avoid. That's why I went into great detail in tod

Your One-Word Mantra to Get You Through The Tough Times Feb 11, 2025 09:28 Ever have a tough time you thought would never go away? Maybe you were at mile 20 of the marathon. Maybe you were in the middle of a one-year-long job search. Maybe that stinker-of-a boss has been dangling that carrot-of-a promotion forever. No matter the issue, we need something to pull us through. This being Valentine's Week (let's celebrate all week, shall we?), I want to talk about the most im

4 Negotiation Tactics to Substantially Increase Your Pay Feb 4, 2025 20:53 Money. Actually, more like money you'll get in the future. Money is funny that way, especially when the money we're talking about is your salary. We negotiate like heck for what we'll be paid in the future. So, why is it that so many employees try to argue for a new salary based on what they did in the past? Isn't that so yesteryear? Wasn't that so your last job? Past performance is not an indicat

Land Your Dream Job by Asking This ONE Question Jan 28, 2025 26:33 We're about to wrap up a big month for hiring. How's your job search coming?! I hope you're getting those interviews and, today, I have a not-so-little something special to help. I'm covering one of my all-time favorite questions to ask an employer in a job interview… "What does success look like—exactly?" If you don't know what success looks like, how will you know what goals to shoot for? How wo

11 Steps to Become an Expert in Your Field Jan 21, 2025 01:07:23 Do you want to be known as "the man" or "the woman" in your field? A legend? I do. And, I'm proud to say so. But I don't master my craft because I need external adoration. That's not the driver. I do it for me and because it serves you. My friends and family don't understand my uncommon drive probably because it's uncommon—truly rare. If you want to be a 1%-er do you think behaving like the other

5 Most Difficult Job Interview Questions and How to Answer Them Jan 15, 2025 11:40 Today, let's talk how to answer negative job interview questions. These are brutal. Tricky. And, to boot, give you loads of opportunity to mess us. They are literally a complete waste of breath and give the interviewer absolutely zero data on whether you'll be a star employee. But, for some unknown reason, instead of asking you bright and effective questions that elicit information to actually hel

10 Tips to Win Your Job Search in 2025! Jan 5, 2025 31:10 Happy Sunday! Let's start the New Year with a BANG! Shall we? Full-fledged job search lesson today. 10 major tips on how to win your search in 2025! Key download you must take if you don't already have my 10X10 formula. Inside the video and booklet, I hit the gamut from getting your requirements in order to resume writing to searching to interviewing and negotiating. Took me 31:10 to get that all

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