If you find yourself striving, putting way too much pressure on yourself, or just don't feel like you are "good enough" to get that coveted position... buckle up, listen in, and learn from my mistakes! This is a story about how my negative mindset ruined my chances at a prestigious position, and held me hostage in survival mode - all until I made a decision to change my mindset and invest in the skills that would help me take charge of my career and ultimately, my life.

Cut 3 months off your job search in 90 minutes (start here)
Create a clear brand & job search strategy that cuts 3 months off your search:
https://theuncommoncareer.com/intensive

Learn our 5-step job search strategy:
https://theuncommoncareer.com/process

Connect with me on LinkedIn (let me know you're from the podcast):
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmortega/

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Patricia Ortega is known for coaching clients to a strategic, emotionally intelligent approach to job searching that emphasizes clarity over activity, quality over quantity, and positioning over bragging. She helps mid-career professionals rise above crowded applicant pools and land aligned roles faster by combining three core areas: 1) Clear branding and messaging, 2) job search strategy, and 3) Identity, Confidence, and Emotional Intelligence Under Pressure. She operates from a Christian, biblical worldview. She believes excellence and integrity can coexist, and you don’t have to exaggerate or compromise who you are to compete at a high level. Learn more at https://theuncommoncareer.com.

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1. Your most important asset: How mindset can (and will) determine your life story