Interview Coaching

Based on the information from the selection panel research and our work with many teams on complex projects, JTG has developed a strategic interview preparation process that includes the following:

Coaching team members who are competent professionally but have trouble demonstrating that competency during interviews
Getting agreement quickly from firm leaders and the team about strategy and approach
Integrating subcontractors so that the team is cohesive
Connecting past project experience with upcoming projects in the most meaningful way
Using visuals effectively to enhance a team’s expertise and, if possible, create interaction with a panel
Making an interview conversational instead of a one-way presentation
Helping team members to look and sound confident in their content delivery and speech patterns

We have provided assistance in winning the following types of projects: libraries, zoos, border crossings, fire stations, courthouses, large condominiums, mixed-use facilities, housing developments, waste water treatment plants, sites for clean-up and development, housing, learning, and research centers for colleges and universities.

Whether you need a quick brush-up session or several strategic sessions, we adjust, adapt, and use your time effectively to help you win.

Please contact us to make a quick determination about the approach that would work best in your situation.

"Karen Johnston has effected positive change in both design studios that I have been a part of. She transformed how individuals communicate. She conveys a "map" to achieve effective, animated delivery of strategically crafted information. Personally, using her "map" in addition to techniques for redirecting fear into focused energy has resulted in successful public, technical, and marketing presentation efforts for me."
–Jim Suehiro, FAIA
Suehiro Architecture