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The Uncommon Career: Job Search & Career Coaching with Christian Values

Patricia Ortega | Christian | Career Coach | Brand Strategist
Career Coaching
Career Transition
Emotional Intelligence
Climbing the Right Mountain
Leadership
Feedback
Coaching
Resume Writing
Leadership Strategies
Branding Strategy
Career Change
Inspiration
Personal Development
Job Search Process
Career Development
Career Transformation
Motivation
Communication
Trust
Professional Growth

Are you tweaking your resume… again? Position your brand message and eliminate your job search blind spots to land roles and compensation that reflect your actual value.

Hey there - I’m Patricia Ortega, I coach professional women to show up powerfully and win the job search.

Pull up a seat, and let’s talk about:

⚡️Brand messaging (that’s your resume, LinkedIn, and all materials)

⚡️Strategic ... more

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Artwork for The Uncommon Career: Job Search & Career Coaching with Christian Values

Latest Episodes

What if the reason interviews haven’t been landing… isn’t because you’re underprepared — but because you’re answering at the wrong depth?

You can walk out of an interview feeling confident. You can hit every STAR checkpoint, clearly explain the situ... more

If your interview prep has mostly meant practicing answers over and over, there’s a good chance something bigger has been missing. Strong interviews are built from the ground up – starting with audience awareness, risk mitigation, and strategic story... more

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Did you know that you can spend hours preparing for interviews and still unknowingly reinforce the wrong habits? Effort doesn’t always equal progress. Sometimes it builds confidence. Other times, it quietly strengthens the very pattern that’s holding... more

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Few things are more confusing than seeing a recruiter or hiring leader view your LinkedIn profile… and then hearing absolutely nothing. That spike of excitement followed by silence can leave you wondering what went wrong.

The truth is, LinkedIn isn’... more

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Recent Guests

Rebecca Gutner
Founder and Chief Executive Advisor of Luminary Leadership Advisors, certified executive coach
Luminary Leadership Advisors
Episode: 143. Leaders, Use This Tool to Create Buy-In Without Over-explaining, with Rebecca Gutner
Elaine Lin Hering
Faculty at Harvard Law, UCLA, and Dartmouth; USA Today bestselling author
Episode: 139. Women, Work, and Voice: Unlearning Silence to Grow Your Career, with Elaine Lin Hering
Candyce Hunt
Career coach and expert in salary negotiation
Episode: 131. Are You Severely Underpaid? Using the VALUE Framework to Get Out of the Career Clearance Section, w/Candyce Hunt
Bryttani Graddick
Chief HR Officer and HR Career Coach
Episode: 127. You Got The Job, Now Maximize Your Career Success, with Bryttani Graddick
Brittany Grattick
Will discuss maximizing career success in HR and other fields.
Episode: 126. Make Strategic Progress for Your Job Search / Career Transition
Mac Prichard
Founder and CEO of Mac's List, career expert, and host of Find Your Dream Job Podcast
Mac's List
Episode: 123. Top Networking Tips from Mac Prichard, Host of Find Your Dream Job Podcast
Matthew Pollard
Bestselling author of The Introvert's Edge 2 Networking
Episode: 117. The Introvert's Career Edge, w/Matthew Pollard
Giselle Moratin
Career Coach with a background in hospitality and experience in teaching and advising students and educators.
Episode: 105. Making Networking Easy: How to Build Organic Relationships, with Giselle Moratin (1 of 3)
Jamila Brown
Career Strategist and expert in personal value recognition and communication
5 Minute Career Hack
Episode: 94. The Value Equation: How to Own and Communicate Your Career Confidence, with Jamila Brown

Host

Patricia Ortega
Career coach and brand strategist focused on clarity, messaging, and emotional intelligence in job searches.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
  • Clarity, Confidence, and forward motion.

    I started following The Uncommon Career Podcast shortly after my layoff in November 2025. Listening to Patricia’s advice has been a game changer for me. She’s helped me stay grounded and positive even on the tough days. I feel more confident and clear in my direction, and empowered to keep moving forward. I’m so grateful for her encouragement during this season of transition.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    straykidz4life
    United States2 months ago
  • Career search confidence that gets you results

    Significant mindset shifts to end the self-sabotage of leveling up for your next career. Strategic branding for your next role-even in job markets that feel hopeless with processes overseen by AI. Patricia puts the human aspect into your SEO through the power of story - your story. Practical, insightful and so encouraging! 👏 Bravo! Jen Rogers

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    🎤Jen Rogers, Podcaster
    United States2 months ago
  • A genuinely grounding and transformative podcast for job seekers

    I’m so grateful I discovered The Uncommon Career. The interview mindset episode completely shifted how I approach my interviews. It helped me finally understand the nerves, pressure, and blanking-out moments I’d been experiencing, and it gave me a sense of calm and confidence I didn’t even realize I was missing. What I appreciate most is how clear, warm, and immediately actionable Patricia’s guidance is. Her ability to break things down in a relatable, practical way has already made a noticeable... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alexa_Hdz
    United States3 months ago
  • Career Transition Expertise

    Patricia is THE guru of career coaching and helping with transitions. She’s a wealth of knowledge and is definitely a show to follow! 5 stars for sure!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    erinmlpod
    United States9 months ago
  • Exceptional Podcast & Host!

    I LOVE podcasts and have listened to many. The Uncommon Career podcast is educational, entertaining, easy to listen to, and packed full of actionable advice! Patricia Ortega has such a calm demeanor and delivery - which makes her quality advice so easy to listen to to (and take action with). Highly recommend ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SKing223
    United States9 months ago

Listeners Say

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The host's clarity, warmth, and practical techniques help listeners feel prepared for interviews.
Many value the faith-aligned, ethical approach and practical frameworks for branding and job-search strategy.
People note the guest lineup is strong and the coaching is transformative for mid-career professionals.
Listeners praise actionable, calm guidance and real-world client stories.
What listeners like most is the blend of mindset, branding, and strategy in actionable steps.

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145. How 9-5 Professionals Start a Business With Less Risk: "The Authority Bridge" with Mitch Matthews
Q: How do we slowly start rolling down that hill and slowly kind of building something so that in the future, we can offload the W-2?
Start with small steps rather than one giant leap, using a systematic approach like the Authority Bridge to build your business while still employed.
142. Are You on the Right Track? The Two Paths I See Most Often
Q: Can you clearly communicate your value to me right now?
Spend 15 to 30 seconds articulating your differentiators.
142. Are You on the Right Track? The Two Paths I See Most Often
Q: How clear are you on the value you bring to that one role?
Assigning a number between 1 and 100 helps gauge your confidence in your value proposition.
142. Are You on the Right Track? The Two Paths I See Most Often
Q: Tell me the one role you're seeking?
Clarifying your job search helps you focus on your target role.
131. Are You Severely Underpaid? Using the VALUE Framework to Get Out of the Career Clearance Section, w/Candyce Hunt
Q: What do you want to boil this down to?
The different choices we make lead to whether we receive our deserved salary or keep accepting low offers.

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A career-coaching focused show helping mid-career professionals clarify their value, polish branding, and sharpen communication for interviews, networking, and negotiations. Episodes repeatedly emphasize clear messaging, practical frameworks for interview prep, and emotional intelligence under pressure, often tying guidance to personal branding across resumes, LinkedIn, and outreach. Notable is the Christian-aligned perspective that values integrity and excellence, plus a steady stream of actionable steps and client stories that illustrate real-world results. Listeners typically seek confidence, structured career strategies, and a humane, values-driven approach to advancing in competitive job markets.

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2. Elaine Lin Hering
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