Leadership interviews test judgement, not job titles. This piece looks at how to choose evidence from the organisation's problem rather than your CV, why consistency in standards matters more than consistency in decisions, and how to match your evidence to the level of the role you're applying for.

Career support for emerging leaders usually targets confidence. The real gap is identity: knowing which strengths transfer into leadership and which behaviours need to change. Helen's story shows what happens when that gap gets addressed properly, and why confidence turns out to be the outcome, not the starting point.

Competency-based and strength-based interviews test different things entirely. This article explains what each method actually looks for, works through two real question transformations, and explores why UK organisations sensibly use both rather than treating one as outdated.