“I've had anxiety before interviews for at least 20 years. After coaching with Umar, I thoroughly enjoyed my next interview, which was successful. I have now got a role that I truly valued. I am overjoyed!”

H.J. 51. IT Support. Manchester. UK.

What problems were you experiencing?

What was your problem and when did you first realize you had it?

I had strong anxiety at job interviews which caused me to clam up and be very nervous. It would occur in the days preceding interviews and grow worse closer to the interview.

Did your problem occur suddenly or over a period of time?

It had been a long-term problem for at least 20 years.

What solutions did you try before working with Umar?

I tried tapping techniques and slow breathing. These are beneficial I’m sure to some people, but did not help me.

At what point did you decide you needed outside assistance?

I’d had enough of anxiety sabotaging my career opportunities - life chances came and went as a result of anxiety which crippled my self-confidence.

What helped your decision to work with Umar?

What materials did you read or watch that influenced your decision?

The Omirakai Consulting website, and also a personal recommendation from a close friend.

What criteria did you have when you were looking for a Coach?

I am always open-minded but I was searching for someone who was calm and empathic.

Did you have any hesitations/concerns beforehand & how were they alleviated?

I had no hesitations or concerns.

Did you look at other competitors & why did you select our product & service over them?

I had received help from a CV and career coach over 3 years ago, but that was focused on improving my CV for maximum impact when applying for work.

What finally made you decide to trust & work with Umar?

I saw the Omirakai website, received a personal recommendation and I also spoke with Umar prior to making my decision - there was no compulsion to do so at all which I found very professional of him.

How did working with Umar help solve your problem?

What was your experience like during the session?

I found it enjoyable as it was insightful and light-hearted.

What did Umar do that helped solve your problem?

One of the things we did was altering my perception of the future and incorporated other techniques within it which really helped me relax and feel happy. We also changed my perception of the interview itself and different aspects of that.

How did coaching with Umar help solve your problem?

Umar used a combination of strategic questioning about my anxiety and NLP techniques to change how I thought and felt about the entire interview process. We also used some objects in my environment at home to remind me of what I had learned in the session. All of this combined changed my feelings to being very relaxed and positive building up to the interview and resulted in my actually enjoying the interview experience and getting the role I wanted.

What happened the moment you realised the coaching was working to solve your problem?

I had very little nerves. I prepared in a calm manner for the interview and had bullet points in which to cover potential questions. The interview was light-hearted whilst I talked at length without drying up or waffling.

What did you like, find interesting or beneficial about the process of working with Umar?

The opportunity to discuss my former problem in a wide context allowed me to discover the root causes of my interview nerves and anxieties. I finally valued myself as an excellent potential employee as well.

How much time and stress did you save as a result?

The best answer is how many years I had lost in failed job interviews until I had the opportunity to work with Umar and feel empowered to overcome my obstacles. Further, it came at a crucial time in my career when I had to obtain a permanent role near to my home.

What Stressors did working with Umar eliminate?

Anxiety and negative self-talk before and during interviews.

What results did you see?

How much is life better in the areas where you used to have the problem compared to where you were before working with Umar?

I feel liberated as I know which techniques to use in future and I have more self-belief in my abilities at work.

How did Umar help you reach your goal(s)?

Umar’s combination of strategic questions and use of NLP changed my perception of the interview experience from something I used to get stressed about to something I could enjoy. This caused me to be quite relaxed and take things lightly building up to and even during the interview itself. The result of this was I got the position I truly wanted.

Did you see any significant jumps in your experience after working with Umar?

As I was more confident, I found myself feeling successful and felt I had ‘ticked off’ an important task in terms of overcoming anxiety, doubt, and then looking forward to a new life in a better role.

What positive results have you seen?

I can now look forwards to a brilliant career which I had sought for 5 years and am already seeking out training courses and have gone back to cycling and swimming for my health. I don’t feel in a rut anymore.

Would you recommend working with Umar for this issue or any other issues & why?

I have no hesitation in recommending Umar whatsoever. Superb.