Interviewing When You're Empty: Showing Up Strong When Confidence Is Low

You’ve done the work — applied, networked, waited. Then the interview invite hits your inbox.
But instead of excitement… you feel drained.

After months of searching, rejection, and uncertainty, how do you summon confidence when you’re running on fumes? How do you stay authentic without oversharing, acknowledge the gap without apologizing, and perform when the stakes (and emotions) are high?

In this session, we’ll unpack what it really takes to interview well when your self-belief is at its lowest. You’ll learn practical, repeatable strategies for managing anxiety, communicating value with grounded confidence, and recovering after the conversation — whether it leads to an offer or not.
This isn’t about “fake it till you make it.” It’s about showing up, instead of shutting down.

✅ What You’ll Learn:
How to prepare for high-stakes interviews when your energy and confidence are depleted
Ways to answer “Why the gap?” with honesty and composure — no apologies, no spin
Tools to manage pre-interview anxiety and reset your nervous system
How to “read the room” and decide when to address vulnerability vs. focus on value
Post-interview recovery rituals that protect your confidence and momentum

👀 Who Should Watch:
Job seekers experiencing burnout or confidence dips during extended searches
Professionals re-entering the market after layoffs, caregiving, or sabbaticals
Leaders and coaches who want to support others through emotionally charged interviews