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The Uncommon Career: Job Search & Career Coaching for Mid-career Women

Patricia Ortega | Christian | Career Coach | Brand Strategist

Are you tweaking your resume… again? Position your brand message and eliminate your job search blind spots to land roles and compensation that reflect your actual value. Hey there - I’m Patricia Ortega, I coach mid-career women to show up powerfully and win the job search. Pull up a seat, and let’s talk about: ⚡️Brand messaging (that’s your resume, LinkedIn, and all materials) ⚡️Strategic communications (aka, networking, interviews, negotiations) ⚡️And my favorite - the tiny strategic and

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29:12

When You Can't Prove Your Value: How to Stop Losing...

The Uncommon Career: Job Search & Career Coaching for... ·

2026/04/21

If your job search or job interview conversations are going well but offers, promotions, or recognition still feel just out of reach... Then there’s a good chance the issue isn’t your experience. It’s your ability to prove your career value in a clear, measurable way. In today’s market, strong communication alone isn’t enough. Without documented results, even great work can get overlooked, costing you real momentum in your career growth.In this conversation with Orlando Hayes, we'll help you

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10:07

The Formula for Getting the Offer: Interview...

The Uncommon Career: Job Search & Career Coaching for... ·

2026/04/14

Have you ever walked out of a job interview knowing you did well… and still didn’t get the offer? The rapport was there. The recruiter said you were the favorite. The conversations felt strong - you believed it would be you. And yet, when it came down to the final decision, it was always someone else. When that keeps happening, it’s rarely about intelligence or experience. It’s usually something more subtle — a missing through-line. A disconnect between the words you’re using, the confidence

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10:55

Stop Spinning: The 3 Job Search Questions That Reveal...

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2026/04/07

If your job search feels like motion without momentum, you’re not alone.You’re applying, tweaking, thinking, second-guessing. And somehow… you’re still in the same place. Most high-achieving women aren’t stuck because they’re lazy or unqualified. They’re stuck because their minds are moving so fast that clarity never has a chance to land. So the hamster wheel spins and the doubts get louder. The “maybe I should change industries” thoughts creep in. But traction doesn’t come from doing more. It

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15:26

Hired! 1st Interview, $60K Increase: Here's What We...

The Uncommon Career: Job Search & Career Coaching for... ·

2026/03/31

What if the reason interviews haven’t been landing… isn’t because you’re underprepared — but because you’re answering at the wrong depth?You can walk out of an interview feeling confident. You can hit every STAR checkpoint, clearly explain the situation, the task, the action, and the result… and still leave the hiring leader unsure. Not because you did anything wrong. But because something essential never surfaced. When your responses focus only on what happened, the hiring leader is left filling

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12:25

Oh My Gosh! There’s So Much More I Should Be Doing...

The Uncommon Career: Job Search & Career Coaching for... ·

2026/03/24

If your interview prep has mostly meant practicing answers over and over, there’s a good chance something bigger has been missing. Strong interviews are built from the ground up – starting with audience awareness, risk mitigation, and strategic storytelling long before rehearsal ever begins.There’s a moment many professionals experience when they realize they’ve been answering questions… but not intentionally guiding decisions. Do you recognize yourself following the same pattern? You’ll

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12:03

You Taught the Dog to Walk You: The Interview Mistake...

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2026/03/17

Did you know that you can spend hours preparing for interviews and still unknowingly reinforce the wrong habits? Effort doesn’t always equal progress. Sometimes it builds confidence. Other times, it quietly strengthens the very pattern that’s holding you back.High achievers especially fall into this trap. Strong communicators assume that more practice will automatically lead to better performance. But repetition without refinement can lock in ineffective habits. What feels polished might not

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11:25

They Viewed Your LinkedIn… But Didn't Reach Out....

The Uncommon Career: Job Search & Career Coaching for... ·

2026/03/10

Few things are more confusing than seeing a recruiter or hiring leader view your LinkedIn profile… and then hearing absolutely nothing. That spike of excitement followed by silence can leave you wondering what went wrong.The truth is, LinkedIn isn’t just about what you want to say – it’s about how quickly someone scanning your profile can decide to stay, scroll, or move on. Every section creates micro-decisions. From your headline to your About section to your activity, small signals shape

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10:19

The Mental Trap That Makes Job Searches Feel Hopeless...

The Uncommon Career: Job Search & Career Coaching for... ·

2026/03/03

Momentum in a job search can feel strong one week and completely gone the next. One rejection, one quiet stretch, or one unanswered message can suddenly turn confidence into doubt. Let's explore why the mind jumps so quickly from a single experience to sweeping conclusions—and how that mental shortcut quietly derails your otherwise solid searches.What feels like “proof” that something isn’t working is often just one data point given too much power. When that happens, decisions start getting

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8:42

How to Stay Present in High-Stakes Interviews | #152

The Uncommon Career: Job Search & Career Coaching for... ·

2026/02/24

High-stakes interviews can quietly shift from a conversation into a performance. When that happens, answers start to feel one-sided, rehearsed, or strangely disconnected – like words are coming out, but real connection isn’t landing. This topic explores why that shift happens and how pressure, self-protection, and over-control interfere with presence in the moment.Staying present isn’t about saying the perfect thing or proving worth. It’s about creating enough internal calm to truly listen,

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10:58

Bad Fit: The Psychology Behind the Wrong Jobs | #151

The Uncommon Career: Job Search & Career Coaching for... ·

2026/02/17

Ever notice how interviews keep coming from roles that don’t quite match what you actually want? In this conversation, we'll explore why attention so often drifts toward what’s available instead of what’s intentional – and how that pattern quietly pulls professionals away from their best-fit roles. What looks like momentum on the surface can sometimes be a form of relief, distraction, or energy conservation rather than true progress.This is a field-notes look at what happens psychologically when

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11:09

Prepared, But Still Rambling? What’s Actually...

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2026/02/10

If you walk into interviews prepared but still find yourself rambling, freezing, or circling the same point, this episode explains what’s really going on. Today, we'll break down why this happens most often to capable, experienced professionals—and why it’s not a confidence flaw or a communication problem.We'll explore the gap between preparation and pressure, and how belief in your preparation gets tested in real-time. When your mind and body don’t fully trust that your preparation will hold up,

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13:39

Screenings, Psychometrics, and the Assumption Trap:...

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2026/02/03

If you know you’re capable but suddenly feel less confident in the job search, this episode explains why that disconnect happens - and why it’s not a personal failure. Things have changed, with more factors (AI tools, psychometrics, etc.) helping to make decisions along the way.The goal today is to understand how your story is interpreted and to show up calmer, clearer, and more compelling, without trying to be someone you’re not. You’ll learn: ✔ Why feeling capable but unsure can be a signal

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13:03

Hiring is evolving: Why clarity, messaging, and your...

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2026/01/27

Do you feel like the job search is more competitive than ever - even for roles you know you’re qualified for? A lot is changing, from a flood of tech-enabled applications to today's topic, AI tools that are layered into applicant tracking systems. These tools are helping more candidates to be considered, but how can you make sure you are sharing your experience in a way that makes it easy to see the connection, even when more candidates are in the room? We'll talk about why clarity, relevance,

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12:10

We’re Not in Kansas Anymore: The Big Job Search Shift...

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2026/01/20

If the job market feels unfamiliar or "new" to you right now, you're not wrong. Today’s conversation unpacks the shift happening beneath the surface of hiring and how you can think about your materials to bring your best foot forward. More importantly, this episode reframes the moment we’re in. When the market shifts, opportunity opens first for those who understand the change early. This is about learning how to position yourself clearly, intentionally, and strategically so you can stay ahead of

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14:36

The Perfectionism Cycle: How it’s Sabotaging Your Job...

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2026/01/13

If the job search keeps dragging on because things never feel quite “ready,” this episode puts a name to what’s happening; perfectionism. Today’s conversation breaks down how perfectionism quietly stalls momentum by pulling attention into small details while the bigger goal slips further away. We'll walk through the cycle perfectionism creates, how it shows up in resumes, interviews, and decision-making, and why it feels productive—even when it’s not.More importantly, this episode helps you

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27:04

145. How 9-5 Professionals Start a Business With Less...

The Uncommon Career: Job Search & Career Coaching for... ·

2026/01/06

In this episode, Patricia interviews Mitch Matthews, a coach, speaker, creator, and host of the top 1% podcast 'Dream Think Do.' Mitch shares his journey from a corporate job to entrepreneurship, discussing his process called the Authority Bridge. He elaborates on the challenges of transitioning from a successful career to starting a new business and offers valuable advice on how to make that shift gradually. This segment covers the importance of continued learning, the value of coaching, and how

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18:57

144. From Tactical to Strategic: 4 Ways to Elevate...

The Uncommon Career: Job Search & Career Coaching for... ·

2025/12/30

If your interviews usually go well but the offers keep falling just out of reach, this episode pinpoints what’s missing. Today’s conversation explores why strong qualifications and polished answers aren’t always enough—and how elevating your career stories from tactical to strategic changes how employers see your potential. We'll break down how to move beyond listing actions and results and instead communicate how you think, plan, and lead.Using a clear, practical framework, this episode shows

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16:05

143. Leaders, Use This Tool to Create Buy-In Without...

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2025/12/23

If communicating goals to your team ever feels harder than it should, this episode offers a cleaner, more human approach. Today’s conversation breaks down how leaders can move beyond beautiful but forgettable presentations and instead deliver messages that actually land, motivate, and drive action. This episode explores how clarity, intention, and structure transform goal-setting from a one-time announcement into an experience your team understands and rallies behind.Through a practical framework

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12:30

142. Are You on the Right Track? The Two Paths I See...

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2025/12/16

If the job search feels confusing when rejections come with zero feedback, this episode unlocks to what’s actually happening beneath the surface. Today’s conversation breaks down the two paths professionals most commonly find themselves on and explains how to tell which one you’re on. Often, the solution isn’t about doing more, but about recognizing whether a simple tune-up is needed or if the foundation itself needs attention.Clarity around direction, value, and communication changes everything

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19:44

141. Spot The Hinge That Turns Your Job Search On and...

The Uncommon Career: Job Search & Career Coaching for... ·

2025/12/09

Our conversation today walks you through the turning point, the "hinge, "that shifts a search from exhaustion and second-guessing into clarity, momentum, and real traction again. Through a story that mirrors what so many professionals experience, this episode explores how awareness, presence, and one focused action can completely change the pace and direction of your search.This space is all about helping you understand where things stall, why motivation dips, and how small but intentional shifts

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