Speaking confidence coach Linda Ugelow joins the Move Up Podcast to explore how job seekers can overcome interview nerves, build authentic presence, and communicate with clarity and confidence—especially in high-stakes, video-based environments.

Key Takeaways:

• Nerves are natural and can enhance performance if properly managed—adrenaline can sharpen your focus.
• Speaking anxiety often stems from past experiences; resolving these can reduce present-day fear.
• Mental rehearsal of positive outcomes and emotional states is crucial to showing up grounded and confident.
• Practical tips like vocal warmups, camera framing, and lighting help boost virtual interview presence.
• Mistakes are humanizing—own them with composure and use them to reconnect with your audience.
• Differentiating yourself comes from authentic self-expression, curiosity, and building rapport with interviewers.