After the cut, the coach’s feedback is worth more than the spot. Ask for it, even if your voice shakes.

The decision is already made, which is exactly what makes the conversation useful: nobody has anything left to protect, so you tend to get a straight answer. That answer is the only part of the day you can actually use. Most people never ask, so most people leave with only the disappointment. A shake in your voice has no bearing on the quality of the information.

Go and ask within a few days, while it is still fresh for them. One question works best: what would you need to see from me next time. Write the answer down as soon as you leave.