The Uncommon Career: Job Search & Career Coaching with Christian Values
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 professional 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 behavioral shifts that unlock *major* career payoffs.
You also get to hear real examples from my 1:1 client work.
If you’re six months in and thousands of dollars out (or want to avoid that situation altogether)… then come trade social media hacks for a strategic, high-impact job search.
Because back in 2010, a resume was all you needed. But let’s be honest: We’re not in Kansas anymore.
To leverage your experience for a great career in 2026, you need to:
✔︎ have a compelling brand,
✔︎ be a sharp communicator,
✔︎ and own your expertise (even under pressure)
That’s what I introduce you to on the podcast and what we make happen in 1:1 coaching.
It’s also how you show the employer you can outperform Chad* any day of the week.
You might be wondering - who the heck is this?
I’m Patricia Ortega, your Career Coach and Brand strategist. I help you develop a brand that makes you say “I kinda rock!” and employers say, “She’s exactly what we need”. We elevate your communications so your interviews get a resounding YES, and put icing on the cake by eliminating the behavioral blind spots stopping you from career success.
I’m grounded in professional execution, real results, and in my conviction as a Christian. I know excellence and integrity can coexist, and you don’t have to exaggerate or compromise who you are to compete at a high level. I believe we are made in Christ, for a purpose - and my mission is to help you land the role you feel quite literally “made for”. You can achieve your goals whether or not we share the same faith, but if it resonates, know that it’s welcomed here.
Here’s to your success, whether you’re tuning into the podcast or if we’re in the bat cave already working 1:1!
💡 Your first Step: https://theuncommoncareer.com/roadmap
Download the Podcast Roadmap, our most popular episodes for every job search need.
~Patricia Ortega, MS
2x Certified Career Coach (BCC/ICF) & Counselor since the 2010 job market downturn.
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*The overconfident, under-qualified candidate smooth-talking their way into YOUR position (sorry Chad, it's not personal).
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Patricia Ortega is known for coaching clients to a strategic, emotionally intelligent approach to job searching that emphasizes clarity over activity, quality over quantity, and positioning over bragging. She helps mid-career professionals rise above crowded applicant pools and land aligned roles faster by combining three core areas: 1) Clear branding and messaging, 2) job search strategy, and 3) Identity, Confidence, and Emotional Intelligence Under Pressure. Learn more at https://theuncommoncareer.com.
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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 whether someone feels confident enough to take the next step.
When your profile is built from your perspective instead of theirs, interest quietly drops off. But when it’s built from their lens momentum builds, and in this episode, I'll tell you exactly how.
You’ll learn:
✔ Why profile views don’t automatically lead to outreach
✔ The three goals your LinkedIn profile should be built around
✔ Where recruiters make silent “micro-decisions” as they scroll
✔ How perspective shifts change everything about your messaging
✔ The exact points where interest is most often lost
Link mentioned in this episode:
Learn about The Career & Brand Strategy Intensive: https://theuncommoncareer.com/intensive
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STEP 1: LEARN THE STRATEGY
📥 Start with the Job Search Podcast Roadmap - the most popular episodes for every stage of your search:https://theuncommoncareer.com/roadmap
📥 Learn our 5-step job search strategy:https://theuncommoncareer.com/process
STEP 2: LET'S CONNECT
💬 Connect with me on LinkedIn for additional resources:https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmortega/
💬 Have a question or topic suggestion? Leave a voice memo:https://theuncommoncareer.com/ask
STEP 3: GET FOCUSED SUPPORT
Ready for strategic support in your job search? Apply for coaching:https://theuncommoncareer.com/call
Or start with The Career Brand & Strategy Intensive:https://theuncommoncareer.com/intensive
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Patricia Ortega is known for coaching clients to a strategic, emotionally intelligent approach to job searching that emphasizes clarity over activity, quality over quantity, and positioning over bragging. She helps mid-career professionals rise above crowded applicant pools and land aligned roles faster by combining three core areas: 1) Clear branding and messaging, 2) job search strategy, and 3) Identity, Confidence, and Emotional Intelligence Under Pressure. She operates from a Christian, biblical worldview. She believe excellence and integrity can coexist, and you don’t have to exaggerate or compromise who you are to compete at a high level. She believes we are made in Christ, for His glory, and her aim is to help you land a role you feel you were quite literally "created for". Learn more at https://theuncommoncareer.com.
Tuesday Mar 03, 2026
Tuesday Mar 03, 2026
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 reactive, confidence collapses, and the process begins to feel hopeless far faster than it should. Once you learn how to spot this trap early, it'll be much easier to stay steady, focused, and forward-moving—even when results haven’t shown up yet.
You’ll learn:
✔ Why one bad week can override months of preparation
✔ How the brain turns single data points into false certainty
✔ What hopelessness actually signals in the job search
✔ How to prevent emotional whiplash from derailing momentum
✔ Why early discouragement often has nothing to do with final outcomes
Links in this episode:
Download our five step process here: https://theuncommoncareer.com/process
Find a time for your Career Audit here: https://theuncommoncareer.com/audit
Links mentioned in this episode:
Learn about our process:https://theuncommoncareer.com/process
Learn about The Career & Brand Strategy Intensive: https://theuncommoncareer.com/intensive
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STEP 1: LEARN THE STRATEGY
📥 Start with the Job Search Podcast Roadmap - the most popular episodes for every stage of your search:https://theuncommoncareer.com/roadmap
📥 Learn our 5-step job search strategy:https://theuncommoncareer.com/process
STEP 2: LET'S CONNECT
💬 Connect with me on LinkedIn for additional resources:https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmortega/
💬 Have a question or topic suggestion? Leave a voice memo:https://theuncommoncareer.com/ask
STEP 3: GET FOCUSED SUPPORT
Ready for strategic support in your job search? Apply for coaching:https://theuncommoncareer.com/call
Or start with The Career Brand & Strategy Intensive:https://theuncommoncareer.com/intensive
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Patricia Ortega is known for coaching clients to a strategic, emotionally intelligent approach to job searching that emphasizes clarity over activity, quality over quantity, and positioning over bragging. She helps mid-career professionals rise above crowded applicant pools and land aligned roles faster by combining three core areas: 1) Clear branding and messaging, 2) job search strategy, and 3) Identity, Confidence, and Emotional Intelligence Under Pressure. She operates from a Christian, biblical worldview. She believe excellence and integrity can coexist, and you don’t have to exaggerate or compromise who you are to compete at a high level. She believes we are made in Christ, for His glory, and her aim is to help you land a role you feel you were quite literally "created for". Learn more at https://theuncommoncareer.com.
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Tuesday Feb 24, 2026
Tuesday Feb 24, 2026
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, adjust, and respond in real time. When presence replaces performance, interviews become conversations again—and that’s when clarity, confidence, and connection show up naturally.
You’ll learn:
✔ Why interviews can start to feel like monologues instead of conversations
✔ How self-protection quietly blocks real connection
✔ The link between anxiety, control, and communication breakdowns
✔ What presence actually looks like in a high-pressure interview
✔ How staying regulated helps your message land and resonate
Link mentioned in this episode:
Book a call to talk about your specific situation and whether coaching is a good fit: https://theuncommoncareer.com/call
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STEP 1: LEARN THE STRATEGY
📥 Start with the Job Search Podcast Roadmap - the most popular episodes for every stage of your search:https://theuncommoncareer.com/roadmap
📥 Learn our 5-step job search strategy:https://theuncommoncareer.com/process
STEP 2: LET'S CONNECT
💬 Connect with me on LinkedIn for additional resources:https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmortega/
💬 Have a question or topic suggestion? Leave a voice memo:https://theuncommoncareer.com/ask
STEP 3: GET FOCUSED SUPPORT
Ready for strategic support in your job search? Apply for coaching:https://theuncommoncareer.com/call
Or start with The Career Brand & Strategy Intensive:https://theuncommoncareer.com/intensive
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Patricia Ortega is known for coaching clients to a strategic, emotionally intelligent approach to job searching that emphasizes clarity over activity, quality over quantity, and positioning over bragging. She helps mid-career professionals rise above crowded applicant pools and land aligned roles faster by combining three core areas: 1) Clear branding and messaging, 2) job search strategy, and 3) Identity, Confidence, and Emotional Intelligence Under Pressure. She operates from a Christian, biblical worldview. She believe excellence and integrity can coexist, and you don’t have to exaggerate or compromise who you are to compete at a high level. She believes we are made in Christ, for His glory, and her aim is to help you land a role you feel you were quite literally "created for". Learn more at https://theuncommoncareer.com.
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Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
Ever get an interview for a role you don't 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 fear, urgency, and “better than nothing” thinking creep into the job search. Once those patterns become visible, it becomes much easier for you to step out of reaction mode and make decisions that actually support long-term satisfaction and alignment.
You’ll learn:
✔ Why “available” roles can feel more compelling than ideal ones
✔ The hidden psychology behind applying to jobs you don’t really want
✔ How short-term relief can masquerade as productivity
✔ Why attention naturally drifts away from intentional career goals
✔ How to reclaim focus and stop settling before you’ve truly explored your options
Links mentioned in this episode:
Learn about our process:https://theuncommoncareer.com/90
Book a call to talk about your specific situation and whether coaching is a good fit: https://theuncommoncareer.com/call
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STEP 1: LEARN THE STRATEGY
📥 Start with the Job Search Podcast Roadmap - the most popular episodes for every stage of your search:https://theuncommoncareer.com/roadmap
📥 Learn our 5-step job search strategy:https://theuncommoncareer.com/process
STEP 2: LET'S CONNECT
💬 Connect with me on LinkedIn for additional resources:https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmortega/
💬 Have a question or topic suggestion? Leave a voice memo:https://theuncommoncareer.com/ask
STEP 3: GET FOCUSED SUPPORT
Ready for strategic support in your job search? Apply for coaching:https://theuncommoncareer.com/call
Or start with The Career Brand & Strategy Intensive:https://theuncommoncareer.com/intensive
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Patricia Ortega is known for coaching clients to a strategic, emotionally intelligent approach to job searching that emphasizes clarity over activity, quality over quantity, and positioning over bragging. She helps mid-career professionals rise above crowded applicant pools and land aligned roles faster by combining three core areas: 1) Clear branding and messaging, 2) job search strategy, and 3) Identity, Confidence, and Emotional Intelligence Under Pressure. She operates from a Christian, biblical worldview. She believe excellence and integrity can coexist, and you don’t have to exaggerate or compromise who you are to compete at a high level. She believes we are made in Christ, for His glory, and her aim is to help you land a role you feel you were quite literally "created for". Learn more at https://theuncommoncareer.com.
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Tuesday Feb 10, 2026
Tuesday Feb 10, 2026
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, clarity slips. Once you understand that dynamic, it becomes much easier to communicate naturally, concisely, and with confidence.
You’ll learn:
✔ Why rambling and blanking out come from the same root cause
✔ What pressure reveals about your interview preparation
✔ How belief in your answers is built—not forced
✔ Why mock interviews work when they’re designed correctly
✔ What actually helps your communication click under pressure
Link mentioned in this episode:
Learn about our process:https://theuncommoncareer.com/90
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STEP 1: LEARN THE STRATEGY
📥 Start with the Job Search Podcast Roadmap - the most popular episodes for every stage of your search:https://theuncommoncareer.com/roadmap
📥 Learn our 5-step job search strategy:https://theuncommoncareer.com/process
STEP 2: LET'S CONNECT
💬 Connect with me on LinkedIn for additional resources:https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmortega/
💬 Have a question or topic suggestion? Leave a voice memo:https://theuncommoncareer.com/ask
STEP 3: GET FOCUSED SUPPORT
Ready for strategic support in your job search? Apply for coaching:https://theuncommoncareer.com/call
Or start with The Career Brand & Strategy Intensive:https://theuncommoncareer.com/intensive
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Patricia Ortega is known for coaching clients to a strategic, emotionally intelligent approach to job searching that emphasizes clarity over activity, quality over quantity, and positioning over bragging. She helps mid-career professionals rise above crowded applicant pools and land aligned roles faster by combining three core areas: 1) Clear branding and messaging, 2) job search strategy, and 3) Identity, Confidence, and Emotional Intelligence Under Pressure. She operates from a Christian, biblical worldview. She believe excellence and integrity can coexist, and you don’t have to exaggerate or compromise who you are to compete at a high level. She believes we are made in Christ, for His glory, and her aim is to help you land a role you feel you were quite literally "created for". Learn more at https://theuncommoncareer.com.
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Tuesday Feb 03, 2026
Tuesday Feb 03, 2026
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 and not a weakness
✔ How the assumption trap can impact your resume
✔ What helps recruiters during screening calls
✔ How psychometrics can influence hiring decisions behind the scenes
✔ Three ways to set yourself apart in an AI-forward hiring process
Links mentioned in this episode:
Download your Job Search Podcast Roadmap here:https://theuncommoncareer.com/roadmap
Book a call to talk about your specific situation and whether coaching is a good fit: https://theuncommoncareer.com/call
What should we talk about next? Leave me a voice message at https://theuncommoncareer.com/ask
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📥 Podcast Roadmap - our most popular episodes for every stage of your search: https://theuncommoncareer.com/roadmap
📥 Download our 5-step process: https://theuncommoncareer.com/process
🔍 Learn about my coaching approach: https://theuncommoncareer.com/approach
💬 Connect with me on LinkedIn to get targeted resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmortega/
💬 Ask me your question or get featured on the podcast: https://theuncommoncareer.com/ask
📆 Ready to talk through your specific job search? Book a call here: https://theuncommoncareer.com/call
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Patricia Ortega is known for coaching clients to a strategic, emotionally intelligent approach to job searching that emphasizes clarity over activity, quality over quantity, and positioning over bragging. She helps mid-career professionals rise above crowded applicant pools and land aligned roles faster by combining three core areas: 1) Clear branding and messaging, 2) job search strategy, and 3) Identity, Confidence, and Emotional Intelligence Under Pressure. Learn more at https://theuncommoncareer.com.
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Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
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, and consistency matter more than just keywords. Understanding how candidates are scored, ranked, and resurfaced helps you stop competing blindly and start positioning yourself more intentionally.
You’ll learn:
✔ What hiring systems look for beyond keywords and job titles
✔ Why clarity and consistency now outweigh broad experience
✔ The three most important actions to take to stay competitive going forward
✔ Why past applicants and former employees can now be resurfaced more easily
Links mentioned in this episode:
Learn about our process:https://theuncommoncareer.com/90
Learn about The Career & Brand Strategy Intensive: https://theuncommoncareer.com/intensive
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📥 Podcast Roadmap - our most popular episodes for every stage of your search: https://theuncommoncareer.com/roadmap
📥 Download our 5-step process: https://theuncommoncareer.com/process
🔍 Learn about my coaching approach: https://theuncommoncareer.com/approach
💬 Connect with me on LinkedIn to get targeted resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmortega/
💬 Ask me your question or get featured on the podcast: https://theuncommoncareer.com/ask
📆 Ready to talk through your specific job search? Book a call here: https://theuncommoncareer.com/call
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Patricia Ortega is known for coaching clients to a strategic, emotionally intelligent approach to job searching that emphasizes clarity over activity, quality over quantity, and positioning over bragging. She helps mid-career professionals rise above crowded applicant pools and land aligned roles faster by combining three core areas: 1) Clear branding and messaging, 2) job search strategy, and 3) Identity, Confidence, and Emotional Intelligence Under Pressure. Learn more at https://theuncommoncareer.com.
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Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
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 the curve.
You’ll learn:
✔ Why today’s job market feels so different than it did just a few years ago
✔ How AI is changing what hiring systems look for beyond keywords
✔ What “clarity” really means in the modern job search
✔ Why consistency across your resume, LinkedIn, and story matters
Links from this episode:
Learn about our process:https://theuncommoncareer.com/90
Learn about The Career & Brand Strategy Intensive: https://theuncommoncareer.com/intensive
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📥 Podcast Roadmap - our most popular episodes for every stage of your search: https://theuncommoncareer.com/roadmap
📥 Download our 5-step process: https://theuncommoncareer.com/process
🔍 Learn about my coaching approach: https://theuncommoncareer.com/approach
💬 Connect with me on LinkedIn to get targeted resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmortega/
💬 Ask me your question or get featured on the podcast: https://theuncommoncareer.com/ask
📆 Ready to talk through your specific job search? Book a call here: https://theuncommoncareer.com/call
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Patricia Ortega is known for coaching clients to a strategic, emotionally intelligent approach to job searching that emphasizes clarity over activity, quality over quantity, and positioning over bragging. She helps mid-career professionals rise above crowded applicant pools and land aligned roles faster by combining three core areas: 1) Clear branding and messaging, 2) job search strategy, and 3) Identity, Confidence, and Emotional Intelligence Under Pressure. Learn more at https://theuncommoncareer.com.
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Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
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 identify where perfectionism is coming from and what kind of shift actually gets you moving again. The goal isn’t to do things perfectly, but to act decisively, preserve energy, and focus on what truly drives results.
You’ll learn:
✔ The perfectionism cycle that quietly kills job-search momentum
✔ How to recognize when “refining” turns into avoidance
✔ The three different scenarios perfectionism usually falls into
✔ Why decisiveness creates clarity faster than over-research
✔ How to choose the right support to break the cycle and move forward
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📥 Podcast Roadmap - our most popular episodes for every stage of your search: https://theuncommoncareer.com/roadmap
📥 Download our 5-step process: https://theuncommoncareer.com/process
🔍 Learn about my coaching approach: https://theuncommoncareer.com/approach
💬 Connect with me on LinkedIn to get targeted resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmortega/
💬 Ask me your question or get featured on the podcast: https://theuncommoncareer.com/ask
📆 Ready to talk through your specific job search? Book a call here: https://theuncommoncareer.com/call
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Patricia Ortega is known for coaching clients to a strategic, emotionally intelligent approach to job searching that emphasizes clarity over activity, quality over quantity, and positioning over bragging. She helps mid-career professionals rise above crowded applicant pools and land aligned roles faster by combining three core areas: 1) Clear branding and messaging, 2) job search strategy, and 3) Identity, Confidence, and Emotional Intelligence Under Pressure. Learn more at https://theuncommoncareer.com.
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Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
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 to manage the fear of failure.
Timestamps
00:39 Mitch's Journey from Professional to Entrepreneur
06:22 The Entrepreneurial Bug and Overcoming Fear
12:02 The Six-Figure Sequence and Scientific Method Coaching
16:58 The Authority Bridge: A Step-by-Step Process
24:16 Encouragement and Final Thoughts
About Mitch Matthews
Mitch Matthews is a success coach, keynote speaker, and the creator of the top 1% podcast DREAM THINK DO. Through the podcast and his coaching - Mitch helps high-achieving leaders and entrepreneurs dream bigger, think better, and do more of what they were put on the planet to do. He’s been honored to interview some of the most influential thinkers on the planet - from bestselling authors like Brendon Burchard, Michael Hyatt, and Jamie Kern Lima to Oscar winners, elite athletes, and world-class entrepreneurs.
As a speaker and elite success coach, Mitch has also spent two decades working with leaders from organizations like NIKE, NASA, Disney, and United Airlines - helping leaders clarify their purpose and lead with impact. Mitch is also the creator of The Authority BridgeTM - a high-touch coaching experience that helps seasoned professionals build a coaching and speaking business that’s aligned, strategic, and legacy-worthy.
Mitch lives a highly-caffeinated life in Des Moines, Iowa, with his wife Melissa and they have two wildly creative sons.
Connect with Mitch
Attend the Workshop! 👉 Make Time for Your Next Chapter (Use Code UNCOMMON)
Connect with Mitch on LinkedIn
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📥 Podcast Roadmap - our most popular episodes for every stage of your search: https://theuncommoncareer.com/roadmap
📥 Download our 5-step process: https://theuncommoncareer.com/process
🔍 Learn about my coaching approach: https://theuncommoncareer.com/approach
💬 Connect with me on LinkedIn to get targeted resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmortega/
💬 Ask me your question or get featured on the podcast: https://theuncommoncareer.com/ask
📆 Ready to talk through your specific job search? Book a call here: https://theuncommoncareer.com/call
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Patricia Ortega is known for coaching clients to a strategic, emotionally intelligent approach to job searching that emphasizes clarity over activity, quality over quantity, and positioning over bragging. She helps mid-career professionals rise above crowded applicant pools and land aligned roles faster by combining three core areas: 1) Clear branding and messaging, 2) job search strategy, and 3) Identity, Confidence, and Emotional Intelligence Under Pressure. Learn more at https://theuncommoncareer.com.
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