Be the one they want on the team.
Even when you’re not the most qualified candidate.
Nervous? Caught up in what to say next, or unsure what the interviewer wants? You can’t control who else applies or what their qualifications are. But you can influence how they feel about you. The Unfair Advantage teaches you the skills to be the person they want on their team.
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Problem · approach · experience · invitation
What changes when you understand the other side of the interview?
Brett’s introduction to the problem, his approach, and what you’ll learn in the course.
A self-paced video course by Brett Hill
Communications expert and top rated, ICF-certified career coach on Strawberry.me
Plus a closing video and 8 included bonuses
One payment. Lifetime access. Learn at your own pace.
Does this Sound Familar?
“I’m so nervous.”
You know what you want to say, but under pressure you stumble over your words or go blank.
“Preparing doesn't seem to help”
You’ve worked on answers and even stories, but it still feels awkward.
“I’m so focused thinking what I’m going to say next....”
I’m preoccupied with what to say next, worried about how I’m going to come across.
“...I have difficulty listening”
You miss key parts of what’s being said, which makes the conversation more awkward.
“I have a hard time understanding what the interviewer wants.”
Even if you do listen, you’re not sure how you’re landing.
Brett Hill
The Mindful Coach®
September 2026
Hi, I’m Brett.
Job interviews are stressful, right?
You’re sweating the hard personal questions, wondering if you’re making a good impression, and second-guessing what the interviewers are after.
Ugh.
But what if you could flip some bits and approach this entirely differently?
After years of interviewing others and being the guy in the hot seat, I realized during my last job interview that I had an unfair advantage because of my extensive training in mindful communications.
So I reframed my thinking in ways detailed in this online course, packed with unexpected and powerful practices that helped me land some sweet jobs at billion-dollar companies like Microsoft.
The insight that changed everything for me is this:
You don’t need to be the best-qualified candidate, but you do need to be the name that lights up when they think, “Who do we want on the team?”
The offer goes to the person they FEEL the best about – not necessarily the best qualified.
When you realize this, everything changes.
Here’s what you’ll learn.
- The interview starts before the first word is spoken!
- How to express yourself confidently even with imposter syndrome.
- The mindset that changes everything
- How to “read the room” and adapt in real time
- How to make them feel like you are already on board
- The question to ask without fail that gives you an advantage
All while being authentic and true to yourself.
I’ve put this together because over the years I’ve learned that authentic communication, deep listening, and being present helps dramatically to improve connection, create rapport, and trust. And all of that is exactly what you want to create in an interview.
You can check it out worry-free because it comes with a money-back guarantee. That’s how certain we are. This will be helpful.
Best to you,
“Your advice on ‘the question you should never fail to ask,’ really helped me land this interview.”
– Coaching Client (interviewing for Sr Product Manager)
Five ways you gain an advantage
The Inside Advantage
Understand the interview from the other side of the table—what the person interviewing you is trying to accomplish and how that changes your approa
The Advantage of Improving Your Impact
Learn specific practices to communicate confidently and clearly.
The Advantage of Insight
Learn what matters to the organization before you arrive, so you can demonstrate an understanding of their priorities and where you could contribute
The Advantage of Reading the Room
Notice the conversation’s mood, pace, and formality. Learn how to adjust as you go while still sounding like yourself.
The one question you shouldn’t fail to ask.
Your final question is another opportunity to influence the impression you leave. Learn what to ask, why it matters, and how to work with the answer.
“This course is so good, I presented on these methods at a national HR Managers Conference and they loved it.”
– HR Management Expert and Coach
Get ready for your next interview.
Watch at your own pace, practice what you learn, and revisit individual lessons before your next interview.
Video lessons · Transcripts · Practice guide · Lifetime access
Seven videos total approximately 63 minutes, including a 12-minute closing video about taking the skills further. Bonuses and practice time are additional.
A look inside the course: lessons, transcripts, and resources in one place.
01 · Introduction
Meet Brett and see how mindful communication connects to the interview experience.
02 · The Inside Advantage
Consider the interview from the other side of the table. Learn how the recruiter’s role differs from that of a hiring manager or potential teammate.
03 · Improving Your Impact
Explore practical changes to pace, pauses, and pitch. Practice speaking in ways that make your message easier to hear and follow.
04 · The Advantage of Insight
Prepare by learning the organization’s priorities. Connect relevant experience to those priorities, while also considering whether the role fits you.
05 · Reading the Room
Notice the setting, mood, and rhythm of the interaction. Learn to step back and adapt how you engage.
06 · The Final Question
Discover the question you shouldn’t fail to ask, and learn how to listen and respond to the answer. Brett explains how to use this moment to help the interviewer understand what you bring.
07 · Taking It Further
A closing perspective on applying communication skills more broadly, with information about optional further training.
Plus, eight bonuses. All included for $27.
More ways to prepare, manage nerves, and make an impact in your next interview. Every bonus below is included with lifetime access and no extra charge.
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Make an Impact in Video Meetings
Bring your presence through the screen.
Explore how to communicate with more clarity and connection in online interviews and meetings, so the screen becomes less of a barrier to the impression you want to make.
Included with your course · No extra charge
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The First Thing You Say
Begin the conversation with intention.
Explore how your opening words and the way you deliver them can establish a clear, engaged tone. Have something to practice for the moment the conversation begins.
Included with your course · No extra charge
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Working with Imposter Syndrome
Reconnect with what you have to offer.
Mindful practices for working with the self-doubt that can make you hold back. Explore a different way to relate to those feelings when your voice and experience matter.
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Grounding Under Stress
Know what to turn to when nerves take over.
Learn grounding practices you can rehearse ahead of time and draw on when you feel overwhelmed, triggered, or stuck in a stressful conversation.
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The Exercise Collection
Keep the course practices close at hand.
A downloadable reference bringing together the exercises and practices from the training. Use it to choose what to practice and revisit the skills before your next interview.
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Guided Audio Practices
Give yourself time to practice being present.
Return to this audio collection as you build your capacity to ground yourself and stay present under pressure. Use the guided sessions alongside the exercises in the course.
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Zooming: See the Bigger Picture
Step back and notice what’s happening.
A chapter on the skill of stepping back mentally to notice the wider situation. Use it to support reading the room and choosing your response when you feel caught up in the moment.
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Eight Ways to Be More Mindful in Virtual Meetings
Make staying connected online part of your preparation.
A practical guide with eight adjustments to help you stay present and connected in virtual meetings. Keep it handy as a companion to the video-impact bonus.
Included with your course · No extra charge
The complete course + all 8 bonuses
One payment. Lifetime access. Everything above is included.
Career & Communication Coach, Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur
My work brings together a technology career, experience on both sides of job interviews, and extensive experience in mindful communication, public speaking, coaching, and team leadership. But most importantly, my work focuses on authentic communication and connection because what does the world need more than this?
ICF-certified (PCC) & Career Coach
Extensive training and practice in professional communication, mindfulness, and somatic coaching. Top-rated career coach on Strawberry.me
Microsoft, Riverbed, and Entepreneur
Experience interviewing prospective teammates and employees in his own ventures – as well as being the candidate.
Degree in Interpersonal Communication
A foundation in how people connect and communicate.
International speaker and author
9× Microsoft MVP and author of two Microsoft Press books. Speaker on technical stages worldwide
Founder The Mindful Coach Association
Founded the Mindful Coach Association for coaches who value mindfulness and presence in their life and work.
The complete course + all 8 bonuses.
- All seven self-paced videos: approx 63 minutes total
- Lesson transcripts
- Mobile-ready viewing
- Online learning platform to keep track of your progress
- Certificate of Completion
Plus the 8 bonuses included
- How to Make an Impact in Video Meetings
- The First Thing You Say – Don’t Waste That Moment!
- Working with Imposter Syndrome
- Grounding Under Stress – what to do when you don’t know what to do
- The Exercise Collection – all practices in one place
- Guided Audio Practices – useful practices to deepen your skills
- Zooming: See the Bigger Picture
- Eight Ways to Be More Mindful in Virtual Meetings
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A few questions you may have.
Is this course right for me?
This course is for people who want to make a stronger impression in job interviews. It is especially relevant if nerves, second-guessing your answers, imposter syndrome, or uncertainty about the interviewer get in the way of showing what you have to offer.
How is this different from collecting interview tips?
The course connects your preparation with what happens in the conversation: how you listen, deliver an answer, notice the situation, and respond. Brett explains the practices and gives you ways to work with them before your next interview.
How long is the course?
The introduction and five main interview lessons take about 51 minutes to watch. A closing video brings the seven-video series to approximately 63 minutes. Bonuses and time spent practicing are additional.
Do I have to attend at a particular time?
No. The course is self-paced, with lifetime access. Watch when it suits you, pause to practice, and revisit a lesson before another interview.
Do I need experience with mindfulness?
No prior mindfulness experience is required. Brett introduces the practices and explains how to use them in interview situations.
Does this apply to online interviews?
Yes. Listening, preparation, and vocal delivery matter in online interviews too. The video-impact bonus and virtual-meetings guide also address communicating through a screen.
Does this guarantee a job offer?
No. A hiring decision depends on the role, your qualifications, and the employer. The course teaches you how to influence the part you can affect: the conversation and the impression you leave.
What happens after I purchase?
You receive an email with instructions for accessing the course immediately. You can then begin watching the lessons at your own pace.
Try the course for 30 days.
If you are unsatisfied with your purchase for any reason, we’ll refund your payment within 3 days of your purchase. Simply reach out to us in that time frame, and we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.