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Job interviews are often daunting. Being calm, confident and in control is the perfect scenario. But sometimes our underlying nerves can elicit body language that betrays the cool exterior. One time at a job interview I was at the final round with the managing director. It was the fifth interview and I was feeling reasonably confident having come this far but was also feeling slightly nervous. The MD asked if I would like a glass of water, I said – yes and as I took a sip completely missed my mouth and the water went all down my chin. All I could envision was the classic scene from the movie Flying High, laughed it off and said, “Oops. Missed my mouth.” Fortunately, he laughed too and I managed to get through the rest of the interview.  ..

Schoolies are in town celebrating their final year of school before holidays and venturing on to University, jobs or apprenticeships. The world of possibility awaits and career decisions are being made. For many it will be the first in perhaps a long line of jobs and a few twists and turns on the career trajectory. It is not just school leavers who are contemplating their future. At this time of the year many people reflect and consider their past successes and achievements and also look toward new opportunity – including a new career or job. ..

I am still feeling the good vibrations of a short, relaxing, tropical island getaway. Which segues perfectly from feeling good in holiday mode – good vibrations– Beach Boys (get it?) to the final in my series of Leadership Presence blogs with the R in LeadeR for Resonate.  ..