Defense for Women: The Interview Phase

Most dangerous situations don’t start with force.They start with a test.In this episode of Defense for Women, David Burnell explains the “interview phase”—the subtle, often unnoticed moment when someone is evaluating you as a potential target.This is where boundaries are tested, hesitation is measured, and decisions are made.You’ll learn how to recognize these early interactions, how attackers use conversation and behavior to assess you, and how to shut them down before they escalate.Because if you understand the interview…You can end the situation before it ever begins. Get full access to David Burnell at davidburnell.substack.com/subscribe