Linda Ugelow: 5 Ways to Turn Interview Nerves Into Confidence

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.