Lead with Levity

Ep. 59 Interviewing Secrets for Managers and Applicants

This episode is for managers and job seekers alike. I chat with Chris Delaney, interview expert, life coach, and hypnotherapist, about some very real challenges that come up in the interviewing process. Chris shared several key statistics and tips to make the process work well for both parties. Find out how you can ace your next interview!

What’s included in this episode:

  • Why you need levity to increase your chances of finding a good fit
  • What kind of humor works better in a job interview
  • How too much pressure in an interview hurts the candidate’s ability to showcase their talents
  • Unconscious bias in interviews and how to overcome it
  • Our thoughts on the controversial handshake (especially during the pandemic)
  • How AI is changing the interview game
  • How a manager approaches an interview says a lot about the company’s culture


About Chris Delaney

Chris Delaney is a qualified NLP Life Coach, Hypnotherapist and Career Advisor. With over 15 years of experience supporting people to achieve their life and career goals, Chris has the experience and skills to help you achieve your dreams. As an experienced Coach and the Founder of Employment King, Chris has years of experience to help you move forward in both your career and your life.


About the Lead with Levity Podcast
The Lead with Levity podcast is a show for leaders who care deeply about what makes/breaks the employee experience. Our guests are dynamic researchers, practitioners, consultants, and business leaders. We cover foundational elements that are needed to avoid forcing the fun. We also invite lively managers who lead with levity to show us how it’s done. Thanks for joining us on this journey.