The best way to prepare for a big interview or meeting
A lot of people ask me: How do I prepare?
How do I prepare for the interview?
How do I prepare for the presentation?
How do I prepare for that difficult or awkward conversation?
Let me tell you my answer to this question.
I think the most important thing is to prepare in a way that lets you be present in the moment.
Because you being fully present in the moment is what will let you take in what’s going on and apply your best insights, best discernment, and best thinking to what’s actually happening, live.
Preparation by itself doesn’t matter.
Preparation is just a means to the end. Your presence is what really matters.
For some people, the best way to be fully present in the moment is to prepare a LOT.
Making scripts, writing everything out, thinking through every scenario.
All that preparation allows them to be fully present in the moment.
They feel 100% prepared and ready, and so they can relax and focus on what’s happening in front of them.
For others, the best way for them to be fully present in the moment is to prepare LESS.
They do best with a few broad talking points, or even just knowing how they’re going to start.
Anything more, and they become too focused on the script in their head instead of what’s happening in front of them.
So it’s not about the specific tactics you use.
It’s about aiming to be as present as possible in the moment.
It’s about actually being THERE, listening and reacting live, not totally in your head.
Keep that as your end goal — and then prepare in the way that makes that happen.
I love coaching about tactics.
But before we get to tactics, I always make sure that we’re going in the right direction.
And that we’ve taken the time to ask: Hang on, what IS the right direction here? What AM I solving for?
Never asking yourself that question is a surefire way to accidentally build a life you hate.
You probably do excellent strategy and direction-setting in your job, for your company.
You deserve to do it for yourself — in your career and your life too.
So come talk to me today, and let’s get started.
What my clients have to say…
“It’s honestly fun. You’re working on the most important thing in your life — your goals and your aspirations. And you’re doing it in a manner that is not harsh or strict. In fact, it’s quite fun. It’s like a video game, and you get to gently make progress towards the things that matter.”
—Client | Solutions Engineer at Fintech Company
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