Engineering recruiting cycles have become more demanding than ever. Between managing heavy workloads, constant context switching, and the added pressure of AI-driven hiring, many candidates feel depleted before they even reach the final round.
In this session, former Amazon Tech Recruiting Leader and Executive Coach Lisa Lawrence shares a supportive, structured system for navigating the recruiting gauntlet. Moving beyond the endless grind, Lisa introduces a whole-person approach that treats the interview process as a journey of professional growth—integrating smart technical readiness with essential practices for mental clarity and nervous system regulation.
You’ll learn how to manage the cognitive load of a full-time job while staying grounded, confident, and resilient throughout the cycle.
In this session, we’ll cover:
The AI-Era Hiring Gap: Why the process feels more draining now and how to stay ahead without overextending.
High-Impact Preparation: How to identify the most meaningful areas to focus your energy so you can stop the "infinite study" cycle.
Cognitive Load Management: A framework for balancing a demanding job with thoughtful interview readiness.
Cultivating Presence: Techniques to move past interview anxiety and show up with genuine clarity and calm.
Sustainable Integration: How to structure your weeks so you arrive at the onsite with the quiet authority of a seasoned leader, not the exhaustion of a burnt-out candidate.