Are you exhausted from applying to 300+ jobs with nothing to show for it? In this video, I expose the three sneaky reasons why smart people work hard but don't get hired—and what to do instead.
I share the story of my client Cathy, who spent eight months "doing everything right" but couldn't answer one critical question that revealed why she was stuck. You'll discover why easy-apply submissions are literally like running on a treadmill (you're tired but not moving), the uncomfortable truth about what actually counts as progress, and the drama trap that's quietly stealing your focus from what would actually get you hired.
Learn the three questions you must ask yourself after every interview to extract the data from failure, why most people avoid this work (even though it's what creates breakthroughs), and how to stop tricking your brain into thinking you're being productive when you're not. If you've been wondering "what am I doing wrong?" but don't have clear theories yet, this video will change everything.
Grab the free guide, "8 Reasons Smart People Land Interviews But No Offers": https://www.asknataliefisher.com/8-Reasons
Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.asknataliefisher.com/episode-262
What happens when you're overworked, underpaid, and about to settle for even less money just to survive? In this Success Spotlight episode, I sit down with my client Jessica, an ecologist who was dangerously close to applying for jobs paying $20-30K less than her previous salary until she decided to invest in herself instead.
Jessica shares her raw journey from accepting "that's just how it is" in conservation work to landing a $40K raise and moving to her dream state. We unpack the exact moment she almost said yes to a job offering significantly less money, why her brain kept telling her to "just take anything," and the specific mindset shifts that changed everything. From hating networking to landing her role through an authentic July conversation that manifested months later, Jessica's story proves what's possible when you stop fighting for your limitations.
Hear how she used the cocktail party method, managed her anxiety about the future, and why she says coaching gave her more results than years of therapy. If you're exhausted from the "numbers game" and wondering if you should just settle, this episode will show you there's another way.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.asknataliefisher.com/episode-261
Are you secretly applying for jobs you're overqualified for because you think it's your only option? In this raw, unfiltered episode recorded at 5am, I'm saying the thing that might trigger some people, but needs to be said.
I'm calling out the posts on LinkedIn where people are defending why they should be considered for lower-level roles, and why fighting for your limitations is keeping you stuck. Your brain wants certainty so badly that it's convinced you taking scraps is the "realistic" choice. But here's what I know after coaching hundreds of people: when you can't even get the job you're overqualified for, it's not because the market is impossible, it's because you're trying to solve the wrong problem.
I share the story of a client who thought he "just put together some PowerPoints" (spoiler: he didn't), why employers' concerns about overqualified candidates are actually valid, and the harsh truth about what skills you're missing that worked fine 20 years ago but don't cut it now. If you're tired of shrinking yourself and ready to learn what actually works, this episode won't coddle you, but it will show you the way forward.
Watch the free training, How to Finally Value Yourself and Get Paid What You Deserve in 2026: https://www.asknataliefisher.com/workshop-2026
Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.asknataliefisher.com/episode-260
Is the constant doom-and-gloom on LinkedIn making you feel like your job search is hopeless? In this episode, I'm calling out the elephant in the room: market talk, and why it might be the biggest thing sabotaging your success right now.
I break down why those viral posts about how terrible everything is aren't just unhelpful—they're actually keeping you stuck. Your brain is wired to hyperfocus on negative information, and when you see hundreds of people complaining and commiserating, it feels productive. But it's not.
Here's what I know after 11 years of doing this: there are people winning right now—whether you see it or not. I share what I had to do in my own business when things stopped working, why focusing on people who don't want to hire you is a trap, and where your attention actually needs to go if you want different results. If you're tired of feeling brought down every time you open social media, this episode will show you exactly what to focus on instead.
Join my free workshop, How to Finally Value Yourself and Get Paid What You Deserve in 2026: https://www.asknataliefisher.com/workshop-2026
Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.asknataliefisher.com/episode-259
Day 3: The Mindset to Hired System - My Offer to Help You Land Better Job Offers Faster
This is 100% a sales pitch. After 99+ people landed offers from what I've taught this year, I'm going to share the next level. If you're job hunting if you're wanting to make a move. This will help you.
In this training, I'm making you an offer to join the Mindset to Hired system - the same system my private coaching clients pay $5-10K for.
I break down exactly why you're not getting job offers even when you're qualified, what's actually happening in hiring managers' brains when they make decisions, and why the advice you've been following isn't working in 2025's market.
You'll hear real results from clients who:
I share the problems my system solves, what's included, and the investment to join. This isn't guaranteeing you will land a high quality job offer fast, but it will show you the power of doing some things differently and getting them right.
If you're tired of generic job search advice and ready to dive into a comprehensive system that (Even if you only apply a few of the components of it) can change your trajectory. Listen now.
DAY 2 - Why you're not landing job offers and what did land (99) offers in 2025
By far the most eye opening training I've done so far in my career in a time when people are needing it the most.
I covered what it takes to have a successful job search (The number one thing that kills a job search)
Where to put your time energy attention to maximize your results (of a job offer)
What most people are doing which is keeping them stuck wasting time on things that (have a very low success rate)
What to implement immediately
Did a quick Q&A at the end.
More tomorrow! This was just DAY 1.
We dive into not just how to create opportunity but how to close it and how everything works together.
Based on evidence, lots of stats to prove it. Let's go!
DAY 1 - Why you're not landing job offers and what did land (99) offers in 2025
By far the most eye opening training I've done so far in my career in a time when people are needing it the most.
I covered what it takes to have a successful job search (The number one thing that kills a job search)
Where to put your time energy attention to maximize your results (of a job offer)
What most people are doing which is keeping them stuck wasting time on things that (have a very low success rate)
What to implement immediately
Did a quick Q&A at the end.
More tomorrow! This was just DAY 1.
We dive into not just how to create opportunity but how to close it and how everything works together.
Based on evidence, lots of stats to prove it. Let's go!
Are you secretly talking yourself into applying for lower-level jobs because "at least it's something"? In this episode, I'm exposing the sneaky brain trick that's keeping you from the opportunities you actually deserve.
After reviewing 99+ job offer announcements and countless coaching transcripts, I discovered something that stopped me in my tracks: almost every client who came to me was already slipping into desperation mode—and one was about to apply for jobs paying even less than she'd just left. Four months later, she accepted an offer for $40,000 more in her dream field.
I break down why your brain would rather have awful certainty than thrilling uncertainty, the "rejects club" mentality that's shrinking your capacity for success, and the exact moment in interviews where people unknowingly give up. Plus, I reveal the counterintuitive messaging method that gets responses when everyone else's messages get ignored. If you've been told to "just keep going" or that landing a job "just takes time," this episode will challenge everything you think you know.
Join Mindset to Hired: www.nataliefishertraining.com/startGet full show notes and more information here: https://www.nataliefishertraining.com/episode-258
Have you been doing "all the right things" in your job search but still not landing offers? In this episode, I reveal why that might be—and it has nothing to do with your qualifications.
After reviewing 99+ job offer announcements from my audience and reflecting on hundreds of coaching hours, I've identified two major misbeliefs that keep even the most qualified candidates stuck in rejection cycles. These beliefs are so sneaky that you probably don't even realize they're running the show.
I share the exact mindset shift my own coach gave me years ago that I had to learn in my business (and why it applies directly to your job search), plus the surprising truth about what's really happening in those interviews where you thought everything went well. If you've been applying, networking, and interviewing without results, there are specific blind spots you simply can't see on your own.
Register for the free training here: https://www.nataliefishertraining.com/whyGet full show notes and more information here: https://www.nataliefishertraining.com/episode-announcement
Have you ever told yourself "just be confident" or "just get over it" and wondered why it didn't actually help? In this episode, I'm breaking down why these common pieces of advice are completely useless—and what to do instead when you need to bounce back from a disappointing interview.
I share a powerful coaching moment with a client who felt like she "messed up" an interview by not asking the right questions. Instead of letting her spiral in the "I should have known better" trap, we dug into exactly why she didn't pause to get curious—and extracted a career-changing lesson she'll carry forever. This is what real growth looks like, not surface-level platitudes.
Learn why your brain literally doesn't know what to do with advice like "just believe in yourself," the iceberg analogy that explains what's really happening beneath interview questions, and why trying to be perfect is actually keeping you from getting hired. Plus, I share fresh insights from hiring managers I just interviewed who confirm: you don't need to check all the boxes. You need the right mindset foundation to handle curveballs skillfully.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.nataliefishertraining.com/episode-257
Have you ever beaten yourself up after a disappointing interview, replaying all the things you "should have" said differently? In this episode, I'm breaking down the two types of disappointment—and why one of them is completely optional suffering you're adding to yourself.
Fresh off a group coaching call where disappointment kept coming up, I dive into why we think beating ourselves up will make us perform better next time (spoiler: it won't). Learn the difference between "clean" disappointment (a normal response to an unfavorable outcome) and the layered suffering that comes from telling yourself "I should have known better."
I share powerful coaching breakthroughs from two clients—one afraid of succeeding because "what if I fail?", another stuck because she didn't follow through on a referral. Discover why your brain can't just "get over it," the compost vs. garbage metaphor that will change how you process setbacks, and my favorite tool (EFT tapping) for actually moving through difficult emotions. This is about turning your disappointments into rocket fuel instead of letting them weaken you.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.nataliefishertraining.com/episode-256
Have you ever hesitated to ask your employer to pay for professional development because you thought it would make you look incapable? In this episode, I sit down with Kim Nicol, host of The New Manager Podcast, to reveal why getting your company to invest in your growth is actually one of the smartest career moves you can make.
Kim shares the powerful mindset shift that transforms asking for training from feeling like begging to positioning yourself as a proactive leader. We break down the exact framework for making the pitch—identifying what you want, who to ask, when to ask, and how to equip decision-makers to advocate on your behalf. Plus, Kim tells the incredible story of a client who turned a few-hundred-dollar course request into a company-wide $500 professional development budget for everyone.
Learn why "no" is just information (not failure), how asking for training is actually low-stakes practice for negotiating raises and promotions, and why the skill of self-advocacy might be the most valuable thing you develop in your career. Whether you're already employed or interviewing for your next role, this conversation will change how you think about professional development forever.
Get full show notes and more information here: Have you ever hesitated to ask your employer to pay for professional development because you thought it would make you look incapable? In this episode, I sit down with Kim Nicol, host of The New Manager Podcast, to reveal why getting your company to invest in your growth is actually one of the smartest career moves you can make.
Kim shares the powerful mindset shift that transforms asking for training from feeling like begging to positioning yourself as a proactive leader. We break down the exact framework for making the pitch—identifying what you want, who to ask, when to ask, and how to equip decision-makers to advocate on your behalf. Plus, Kim tells the incredible story of a client who turned a few-hundred-dollar course request into a company-wide $500 professional development budget for everyone.
Learn why "no" is just information (not failure), how asking for training is actually low-stakes practice for negotiating raises and promotions, and why the skill of self-advocacy might be the most valuable thing you develop in your career. Whether you're already employed or interviewing for your next role, this conversation will change how you think about professional development forever.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.nataliefishertraining.com/episode-255
Have you ever wondered if there's a way to earn six figures while working just 8-10 hours per week for each client? In this episode, I sit down with Raquel Castillo, a fractional COO who's redefining what a successful career can look like in 2025.
Raquel shares her inspiring journey from being a full-time COO at a manufacturing company (where she loved her job!) to discovering the world of fractional work—and how her very first fractional client replaced her entire full-time income. We dive into what fractional work actually means, why it exploded in popularity after COVID, and how she now picks up her kids at 3pm while doing meaningful strategic work.
Learn the difference between fractional executives and professionals, how to pitch companies that are hiring full-time roles, and why going fractional gives you more control than you think. Whether you're curious about this career path or feeling stuck in the traditional full-time grind, this conversation will open your eyes to new possibilities.
Get full show notes and more information here: Have you ever wondered if there's a way to earn six figures while working just 8-10 hours per week for each client? In this episode, I sit down with Raquel Castillo, a fractional COO who's redefining what a successful career can look like in 2025.
Raquel shares her inspiring journey from being a full-time COO at a manufacturing company (where she loved her job!) to discovering the world of fractional work—and how her very first fractional client replaced her entire full-time income. We dive into what fractional work actually means, why it exploded in popularity after COVID, and how she now picks up her kids at 3pm while doing meaningful strategic work.
Learn the difference between fractional executives and professionals, how to pitch companies that are hiring full-time roles, and why going fractional gives you more control than you think. Whether you're curious about this career path or feeling stuck in the traditional full-time grind, this conversation will open your eyes to new possibilities.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.nataliefishertraining.com/episode-254
Assessment: https://theonlineintegrator.com/fractional-assessment
Raquel's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theonlineintegrator/
Have you ever heard advice like "have more conversations" or "communicate your value" and thought, "I'm already doing that—why isn't it working?" In this episode, I'm revealing the four open secrets to getting hired that everyone talks about but almost no one executes correctly.
These aren't hidden strategies—they're things you've heard a million times. The problem? There's a massive gap between knowing these surface-level tips and actually mastering the nuances that make them work. I break down exactly what's missing when people say "referrals don't work anymore" or "I know my value but can't convince others of it."
Learn why meaningful conversations aren't just networking, how to communicate value without falling into "convincing mode," what makes stories compelling beyond the STAR method, and why the questions you ask matter more than the answers you give. Plus, I share how one of my clients landed two job offers in one day by applying these principles correctly.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.nataliefishertraining.com/episode-253
Have you ever felt powerless in an interview when asked about a skill you don't have? In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly how to flip the power dynamic so decision makers start selling themselves to you instead of the other way around.
Using a simple example about PowerPoint skills, I walk you through three levels of answers—from the lowest (apologetic and defeated) to the mic drop response that shifts the entire conversation. Learn why trap questions keep you in "convincing mode" and how owning what you don't know while redirecting to your bigger vision makes interviewers lean in and want you more.
I also share why the outdated mindset of "the employer has all the power" is just like thinking men control dating—it's simply not true anymore. Discover the psychology behind why pulling back instead of convincing makes people come toward you, and why collecting certifications before anyone commits to hiring you is like buying an entire grocery store before knowing what your dinner guests want to eat.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.nataliefishertraining.com/episode-252
Have you ever had someone steal your work and wondered why you felt so powerless to stop it? In this episode, I share insights from a powerful one-on-one coaching session about transforming one of the most frustrating workplace experiences into a sign of your professional growth.
When my client came to me in tears because a colleague had literally crossed out her name and put their own on her work, I helped her see something she couldn't: this was actually a "higher quality problem" that proved how far she'd come. Years ago, she was on a performance improvement plan struggling with work quality. Now her work is so exceptional that people want to steal it.
Learn how to shift from unconscious victimhood to seeing workplace challenges as mandatory curriculum for your next level of success. I'll show you why the problems you face today are actually evidence of your growth, and how accepting difficult challenges as classes you must take is the fastest path to advancement.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.nataliefishertraining.com/episode-251
Have you ever caught yourself thinking "the job market is impossible" and felt completely defeated? In this episode, I'm going on a passionate rant about why this mindset is keeping you stuck and what you should focus on instead to get faster results.
I break down how thoughts like "the job market is a dumpster fire" create feelings of discouragement that lead to ineffective actions—like frantically applying to more jobs or going back to school for months. These scattered approaches don't address the real problem: you haven't learned to communicate your unique value effectively.
Instead of following the crowd into scarcity thinking, I'll show you how to tap into the "current of opportunities" by identifying your hidden gifts and connecting with the right people. Learn why real value doesn't demand attention, how to stop seeking validation from employers, and why approaching your job search from a place of wholeness—not neediness—is what actually attracts opportunities.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.nataliefishertraining.com/episode-250
Have you ever held back from asking a question because you were terrified of looking stupid? In this episode, I dive into the life-changing power of "saying the hard thing"—whether that's asking the question you're afraid to ask or having the difficult conversation you've been avoiding.
I share two pivotal stories from my own career that completely transformed how I approach workplace communication. From not knowing what "ARs" meant for months at my first job to confronting a micromanaging boss who left me in tears, these experiences taught me that avoiding difficult conversations always costs more than having them.
Learn why the fear of what others will think keeps you spinning in unproductive loops, how to face your worst-case scenarios head-on, and why saying the hard thing is actually an act of self-respect. I'll walk you through the exact steps to prepare for difficult conversations and show you how speaking up creates authentic relationships and faster career growth.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.nataliefishertraining.com/episode-249
Have you ever felt trapped in a cycle of overworking and self-doubt, constantly questioning if you're good enough for your role? In this episode, I share powerful coaching insights from working with a client who was drowning in anxiety about her unpredictable boss and her own perceived incompetence.
From working weekends to frantically over-preparing for every meeting, she was caught in the exhausting trap of "I should know more" thinking. I break down the exact mindset shifts that transformed her experience, moving from "I don't know what I'm doing" to "I'm learning and figuring it out" and show you how to have your own back when criticism comes your way.
Learn why overcompensating actually makes you appear less confident, how to ask the questions you need without fear, and the game-changing difference between confidence and self-confidence. This episode will help you break free from the "never enough" spiral and start thriving in your role.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.nataliefishertraining.com/episode-248
Have you ever felt like you're stuck in your career with no way forward? In this episode, I sit down with my client, Immaculate Tushabe, who shares her inspiring journey from struggling to find job opportunities in Uganda to landing a dream role in New York.
From teaching herself career skills online to securing a master’s degree and ultimately landing an interview at the UN, Immaculate’s story is proof that persistence, self-belief, and the right support system can help you unlock the career you want.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://nataliefisher.ca/247