Have you ever left an interview wishing you'd been more concise, more engaging, or simply more yourself? You're not alone.

In part two of our interview skills series, we're back exploring advanced interview techniques. We move beyond the basics to uncover the psychological dynamics and communication strategies that separate good candidates from truly memorable ones.

At its core, the perfect interview isn't an interrogation but a collaborative conversation where both sides are evaluating fit and potential. We reveal why many candidates unconsciously fall into parent-child dynamics during interviews and provide practical techniques to maintain adult-to-adult conversations that showcase your authentic professional self.

Conciseness emerges as perhaps the most critical skill, with our "Three Things" technique offering a simple framework to structure responses without boring your interviewers with chronological life histories. We explore the Integral Map method that helps you balance perspectives between "I" (your experience), "you" (the interviewer's needs), "we" (collaborative future), and "it" (the role/organisation) – ensuring you're not trapped in self-reference.

Whether you're early in your career or interviewing for executive positions, these techniques will transform how you prepare, engage, and follow up after interviews. The relationships you build during this process might lead to opportunities far beyond the specific role you're discussing today. Ready to shift from simply answering questions to creating meaningful professional connections? This episode is your masterclass.

The modern job market has transformed the interview process from a one-sided evaluation to a dynamic partnership conversation. Are you still approaching interviews as tests to be passed rather than opportunities to showcase your unique value?

Philippa and Penelope Waller, challenge conventional interview wisdom by revealing the psychology behind successful interviewing. Drawing from their extensive coaching experience with both early career professionals and senior executives, they explain why mindset trumps qualification checklists in today's hiring landscape.

The traditional career trajectory of degree-to-job is rapidly dissolving, replaced by a marketplace that demands entrepreneurial thinking regardless of role. Even when pursuing conventional positions, candidates must approach interviews thinking like solopreneurs asking "what value can I create?" rather than "please choose me."

This episode uncovers game-changing techniques rarely taught in traditional interview preparation. Learn why linguistic precision matters more than you think, using the exact words your interviewers use creates powerful psychological alignment. Discover how body language tricks like subtle chair positioning can establish presence before you've said a word. Master the art of balanced eye contact to engage every panel member, not just the person asking questions.

Perhaps most valuably, the hosts explain why having 2-3 well-crafted stories ready transforms standard responses into memorable moments. These should connect thematically to the role while demonstrating your unique problem-solving approach and creating emotional connection.

Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned professional looking to advance, these fundamental techniques will transform how you approach your next interview.

Subscribe today to stay posted and be ready for part two, where Philippa and Penelope will explore advanced strategic question answering techniques that will further set you apart from the competition.

What separates an inspiring leader from a forgettable one? What transforms a difficult conversation into a collaborative breakthrough? What pulls us out of the quagmire of problems and onto the path of possibilities? The answer lies in communicating with vision.

In this episode, we explore why vision is the missing ingredient in so many of our professional and personal interactions. While our natural tendency (reinforced by media and social algorithms) pulls us toward focusing on problems, difficulties, and uncertainties, truly effective communication paints vivid pictures of shared futures that people can step into together.

Drawing from research on high-performing teams and persuasion psychology, we reveal why shared goals create more powerful motivation than any other factor.

We share practical examples from sports teams like Wrexham FC to corporate turnarounds to everyday scenarios at the coffee machine, demonstrating how vision and storytelling creates connection even in moments of conflict or disagreement.

You'll learn specific techniques to elevate your communication through visionary language, including how to engage all senses, focus on the right number of goals (hint: the brain loves threes), and make your vision "sticky" through repetition. We also explore how to apply these principles not just at work but in personal relationships, transforming everything from family holiday planning to resolving disagreements.

The joy of creating "a thing that wasn't a thing and is now a thing" is one of life's greatest pleasures. By mastering the art of communicating with vision, you'll not only inspire others but discover how to happen to the world rather than letting the world merely happen to you.