Practical conversations about interviews, confidence and showing up without drama

Wendy Alexander is the author of The Dog Code, a former hiring manager and an experienced career coach. She helps professionals communicate clearly, build confidence and show up without drama when the conversation matters.

Wendy is available for media interviews, podcasts, expert commentary and feature stories on:

• Why capable people ramble or undersell themselves in interviews
• What hiring managers are really listening for
• Building confidence without pretending to be someone else
• Communicating your value with clear, credible evidence
• Loyalty, boundaries and knowing when it is time to move
• Why listening, judgement and human connection matter more in the age of AI
• Finding your voice after a setback, career break or change
• What The Dog Code teaches us about trust, presence and boundaries

Wendy delivers practical, human conversations that give audiences ideas they can use immediately. Speaking topics include:

• The Dog Code at Work — trust, presence and boundaries without the drama
• Calm Authority Under Pressure — how to think clearly and communicate when the stakes are high
• The Human Advantage in an AI World — why listening, judgement and connection matter more than ever
• What Hiring Managers Are Really Listening For — the signals that make an answer credible
• Starting Again Without Starting From Nothing — recognising the experience, strengths and evidence you already have

Available for keynotes, panels, workshops, professional-development sessions and facilitated conversations.

Wendy's coaching is practical, focused and built around the interview you are actually preparing for. She can help you:

• Choose strong evidence and shape concise, relevant answers
• Prepare for difficult questions without sounding rehearsed
• Talk about achievements without inventing numbers
• Show leadership, judgement and contribution clearly
• Handle role and salary questions with confidence
• Practise follow-up questions and recover when an answer goes off track

Why Wendy? As a former hiring manager, Wendy knows what makes an answer clear, credible and memorable. She has worked with executives, project managers, IT professionals, business analysts and people returning to work, helping clients secure interviews and offers while sounding like themselves.

For media interviews, expert commentary or speaking enquiries, contact admin@happycareerhub.com.

For professional interview coaching, book a free 15-minute intro session with Wendy.