You're Interviewing Them, Too: Know Your Value with Julio Govreau

What if your next job interview became a conversation about whether the workplace is right for you, too?Coach Jon opens a new season of Empowered & Out: The Career Coaching Podcast with Julio Govreau, a business and human resources leader with more than 25 years of experience and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.Julio shares his approach to being a “potential partner”—someone who helps people recognize their strengths, develop their talent, and see possibilities they may have overlooked.Together, we explore how to research workplace inclusion, ask meaningful interview questions, and communicate your experience with greater confidence. Julio also shares his perspective as a gay Latino veteran and the importance of finding an organization that supports the whole person.In this conversation:Look for signs of inclusion, psychological safety, and values alignment.Ask how a future manager handles disagreement and supports development.Use the STAR method and “I” statements to explain your contributions.Recognize the value of volunteer work, board service, and transferable skills.Approach a career transition with curiosity, intention, and room to recharge.You bring value to the conversation. This episode will help you recognize it—and ask whether the employer recognizes it, too.Want support rebuilding your confidence, preparing for interviews, or finding a career that fits? Message Coach Jon with CONFIDENT or schedule a complimentary career clarity call: https://linktr.ee/empoweredandout Follow Empowered & Out wherever you listen, share this episode with a friend navigating a career change, and join us next time for a conversation with a returning guest.Podcast chapters00:00 Welcome to a new season and meet Julio 02:32 Energy check-in 03:26 What it means to be a potential partner 04:55 Mentorship and recognizing hidden strengths 09:09 How leaders can invest in the person 10:43 Researching psychological safety and inclusion 15:18 Questions that reveal workplace culture 18:16 Identity, disclosure, and feeling supported 22:11 The interview is a two-way evaluation 24:46 Questions about growth, priorities, and success 29:09 Evaluating a role when you need a job 30:59 What interview reactions can tell you 32:50 Building confidence through preparation 37:06 Making STAR answers conversational 38:48 Using notes and knowing your resume 43:36 Talking about accomplishments without feeling boastful 45:56 Taking ownership of a career transition 48:44 Setting boundaries around your job search 51:39 Rapid fire: office bands, interview kits, and theme songs 55:03 A question to help you recognize your potential 55:53 Closing reflections and career coaching support