EP 257 Just be confident, Just get over it, Just be yourself... The problem with this advice and more

Have you ever told yourself "just be confident" or "just get over it" and wondered why it didn't actually help? In this episode, I'm breaking down why these common pieces of advice are completely useless—and what to do instead when you need to bounce back from a disappointing interview.

I share a powerful coaching moment with a client who felt like she "messed up" an interview by not asking the right questions. Instead of letting her spiral in the "I should have known better" trap, we dug into exactly why she didn't pause to get curious—and extracted a career-changing lesson she'll carry forever. This is what real growth looks like, not surface-level platitudes.

Learn why your brain literally doesn't know what to do with advice like "just believe in yourself," the iceberg analogy that explains what's really happening beneath interview questions, and why trying to be perfect is actually keeping you from getting hired. Plus, I share fresh insights from hiring managers I just interviewed who confirm: you don't need to check all the boxes. You need the right mindset foundation to handle curveballs skillfully.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.nataliefishertraining.com/episode-257