Hey,
This is Heath.
Before this conversation,
Before this interview,
Just take a moment and settle in.
Take a slow breath in and let it out.
Again,
In and out.
Let your shoulders drop.
You don't need to carry pressure into this moment.
Just let your body settle in.
Just relax.
Let's get our mindset on what this really is.
It's just a conversation.
It's a chance to connect.
It's an opportunity to share.
And it's a chance for us to see if there's alignment.
This is not a test of your worth.
It's easy to feel like everything is riding on this,
Like you have to get it exactly right.
But that kind of pressure usually pulls you out of yourself.
So,
Right now,
I want you to let go of all of that.
And as you keep breathing,
Just let these words become your own.
It's not something you're hearing,
But it's something you're saying quietly to yourself silently.
I trust my experience.
I trust what I've learned.
And I trust my ability to communicate it clearly.
I don't need to be perfect.
I just need to be present.
I'm not here to prove my worth.
My worth is already established.
I am here to share it.
I listen.
I respond.
I stay grounded in the moment.
If I don't know something,
I handle it with honesty and confidence.
I don't need to have every answer to make a strong impression.
I am also choosing.
I am paying attention.
I'm paying attention to whether this feels right.
Right for me.
I am prepared.
And I am more than capable.
And I'm ready for this conversation.
Let's take one more slow breath in and out.
Then,
Let's step into this calm and clear.