Feeling stuck doesn’t always mean you need a 180° career change. This coaching guide helps you diagnose the real issue—Burnout, Organizational Fit, or Career Fit—and choose the right next step. The 3-Phase Career Clarity Framework Phase 1: Burnout Check — Rebuild energy and capacity first. Phase 2: Organization Fit — If energy returns, assess culture, role, and rewards. Phase 3:…
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Summary: To transform your life this year, get honest about your starting point, set three SMART goals, enlist an accountability partner, aim for greatness over perfection, and emotionally connect to your new identity. Repeat weekly check-ins, track small wins, and refine your plan based on real data.As the calendar turns, we naturally look toward a fresh start. If you’ve made…
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Managing Work Depression: Ways to Find Support By Lisa Orbé-Austin, PhD Summary: Work depression is more than occasional frustration — it’s a sustained feeling of sadness, exhaustion, and hopelessness tied to your job. Recognizing it early, communicating honestly, and taking small, intentional actions can help you manage your emotions, rebuild support systems, and regain confidence in your next steps. Work…
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Using Mindfulness to Address Your Fears By Richard Orbé-Austin, PhD Mindfulness for fear works by helping your brain shift out of fight-or-flight and into calm awareness. Instead of avoiding fear or suppressing it, mindfulness teaches you to observe your physical sensations, thoughts, and emotions without judgment—reducing reactivity and allowing the fear response to settle naturally. Fear is one of the…
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Navigate layoffs, burnout, toxic workplaces, and career transitions with strategies that rebuild confidence and resilience.
Toxic workplaces hurt confidence, mental health, and physical wellbeing. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, unhealthy work settings are a public-health issue. Therefore, ending toxic workplaces takes system-level change: bring DEI into strategy, train leaders, build psychological safety, set fair workloads, and normalize joy and balance. In this guide Introduction What Defines a Toxic Workplace? The 10-Point Plan Conclusion FAQs…
Office Relationships: Make Friends and Seek Advice at Work for Career Success Office Relationships: Make Friends and Seek Advice at Work for Career Success Featured Snippet: Building office relationships and learning to seek advice at work are essential to career success. When you nurture workplace friendships, find trusted allies, and engage with colleagues openly, you build a supportive network that…
Summary: To transform your life this year, get honest about your starting point, set three SMART goals, enlist an accountability partner, aim for greatness over perfection, and emotionally connect to your new identity. Repeat weekly check-ins, track small wins, and refine your plan based on real data.As the calendar turns, we naturally look toward a fresh start. If you’ve made…
Managing Work Depression: Ways to Find Support By Lisa Orbé-Austin, PhD Summary: Work depression is more than occasional frustration — it’s a sustained feeling of sadness, exhaustion, and hopelessness tied to your job. Recognizing it early, communicating honestly, and taking small, intentional actions can help you manage your emotions, rebuild support systems, and regain confidence in your next steps. Work…
The Career Tipping Point: 6 Steps for Confident Career Change By Richard Orbé-Austin, PhD Featured Summary: A career tipping point occurs when work consistently drains your energy, stalls your growth, or limits advancement. Recognize the signs—daily dread, lost drive, and slow progression—then follow six steps to plan a confident career transition on your terms. Have you reached your career tipping…
Pomodoro Technique Productivity Hack: The Focus Strategy That Transformed My Work By Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin My favorite Pomodoro Technique productivity hack completely reshaped how I approach my workday. About ten years ago, a client introduced me to this simple yet powerful system that changed not only my focus but also my confidence in handling large tasks. Since then, I’ve taught…
Take the Next Step Forward During a Difficult Time By Lisa Orbé-Austin, PhD, Executive Coach & Psychologist The editors at LinkedIn recently invited Top Voices to share their best advice for new graduates and anyone facing uncertainty in their careers. When I heard the question—“What now?”—I immediately flashed back to the most uncertain moments of my own journey. Tip #1…
You can sense it. Your team is fragmented. Maybe you notice edginess in meetings, tight shoulders, and clipped responses. Maybe it’s whispered hallway conversations and eye rolls. Or maybe someone has come directly to you to share concerns. Whatever the signs, one thing is clear: you need to deal with it. Most managers and executives would rather focus on strategy,…