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Feeling uncertain about your next job interview?

You've practiced for hours and still don't feel ready.
Interview coaching could be the missing link.

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Does any of this sound familiar?

• You work hard to prepare, but in interviews you second-guess yourself
• You freeze when you're asked something unexpected
• You feel lots of pressure to come up with the "correct" answer
• You know you're qualified, but on some level you feel like you're not

I bet you can feel a LOT better about interviewing

Hi! My name is Diana Ecker. I help thoughtful professionals like you prepare for high-stakes interviews, not by memorizing perfect answers, but by helping you think and respond in a way that feels true to yourself.I've worked as a career coach for high-achieving PhD candidates, grad students, and undergrads at Stanford and Syracuse University, and taught in-house communication courses to technical and non-technical employees at a hypergrowth tech company.I have a B.A. in English from Yale and hold certifications from the Society for Human Resource Management, Myers-Briggs, and Core Strengths.The people I work are already good at interview preparation. They're also really hard on themselves and spend a lot of mental bandwidth on how they anticipate they'll be perceived in an interview.I bring a practical and irreverent approach that helps them get a fresh perspective, so they have a better chance of showing up in a way that helps them move forward in the interview process.Have a question about working together? Feel free to DM me on LinkedIn!

Here's what working with me looks like

Duration and price: Each interview coaching session is 50 minutes, takes place on Zoom, and costs $150, paid when you book.Preparation: You can send your résumé, a job posting, and some background info in advance so we can hit the ground running. All are optional.Commitment: Book one session at a time. This way, if you accept a fantastic new job offer, you don't have a bunch of sessions you don't need.Recording: Sessions are NOT video recorded. You can opt in to receiving AI-generated notes from the session if you want.To get started: Book a short get-to-know-you call at no charge to see what talking together is like. Not a fit? No problem.

Be able to trust yourself

A lot of people overprepare, hoping to eliminate the risk of messing up. But interview confidence comes from a combination of feeling prepared AND knowing you can handle whatever comes your way.Build more trust in your own thinking
Get comfortable responding, not reacting
Work with your nerves rather than against them

When high standards become a distraction

People who hold themselves to a high standard can be extraordinarily tough on themselves when they're headed into an interview. Your high standards are no doubt valuable in many areas of your professional life. But focusing on those standards can also make it easy to forget that an interview is a back-and-forth interaction with a real person. My goal is to make it easier for you to be fully present with that person.

What if you could do this in your next interview?

• Stay clear-headed when unexpected questions get asked
• Answer questions in a way that sounds like you, not some script
• Hear a question, think it through, and respond with a thoughtful answer
• Come away from an interview feeling good about how it went

How to know if I'm NOT the right fit:

You're on the hunt for a script of "perfect answers" to memorize.
You want someone to help you practice AI-generated answers.
You're looking for someone with a technical background.
You want a shark who specializes in aggressive tactics.

Schedule a no-obligation intro call

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The purpose of this call is to determine if it makes sense to work together. We can talk about what brought you here, how your interviews are going, and the kinds of challenges you're encountering.

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(And if the thought of talking about yourself to yet another stranger doesn't sound too enjoyable, just let me know. I'm happy to do the talking at first!)

P.S. A note about working together

When you schedule time on my calendar, the only person you'll be talking with is me. Unlike some online services, there's zero chance of getting handed off to a less experienced team member. If that sounds like what you're looking for, I look forward to hearing from you!

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