LeBron James Career Management: The New Normal of Success By Richard Orbé-Austin, PhD Leveraging your career like LeBron: flexibility, leverage, and self-belief. LeBron James transformed career management by proving that power belongs to those who bet on themselves. Consequently, his approach to leverage, flexibility, and self-confidence mirrors the new normal of modern career growth—where you act as your own agent,…
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Curate & Amplify Your Personal Brand for Career Success A creative lightbulb word cloud that captures core personal branding themes and how they power career momentum. Define your message, cultivate authentic relationships, make your work visible, communicate a clear value proposition, and build genuine connection. As a result, your reputation converts into opportunities, sponsorship, and sustained advancement. Feeling overlooked despite…
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Oftentimes, people are reluctant to take a leap to a new career without fully understanding the job requirements and duties of the position. Therefore, one of the best strategies to utilize to gain more knowledge about a position or a career is the informational interview. The informational interview is an opportunity to speak to an individual who is currently working…
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The Microhabit Solution to Lack of Motivation for Changes You Want to Make Microhabits for motivation can help you rebuild consistency when life feels overwhelming. Many people want to restart routines—exercise, reading, sleep, or creative projects. However, starting can feel impossible after years of stress, uncertainty, and schedule disruption. Therefore, using tiny steps helps you move forward without burnout. Related…
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Great Leadership: A People-Centered Approach For years, we’ve been sold a myth about great leadership: that the most successful leaders are demanding, harsh, and unrelenting — and that the people around them simply have to endure it because “genius” justifies everything. From movies like Steve Jobs to stories about celebrity CEOs, we’re encouraged to believe that results matter more than…
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Practical networking and job search strategies to connect authentically and find aligned opportunities.
3 Powerful Ways Women Can Conquer Job Search Imposter Syndrome “It’s that impostor syndrome when you sit around thinking, ‘Why would they hire me? Oh my God, when are they going to figure out that I shouldn’t be here?’ I guess that they never figured it out. I got pretty lucky.” — Samantha Bee, Mother Jones, February 2016 Job search…
Holiday Party Networking: Career Success Tips Holiday Party Networking for Career Success Quick answer: Holiday party networking can lead to new career opportunities if you set clear goals, engage authentically, and follow up strategically. Use this season to build meaningful relationships and increase your visibility at work. The holiday season brings celebrations and gatherings that can help you grow your…
Make December Count for Your Career (Even During the Holidays) December can feel like the end of planning. Gifts, parties, and year-end work make the weeks fly. Still, this month can move your career forward. Use it to keep momentum and set up a strong start to the new year. 1) Continue Exploring Job Options Some employers slow hiring in…
The Best Career Advice I’ve Ever Received Simple steps and connections that transform your professional growth. Years ago, during my postdoctoral fellowship, my supervisor shared a piece of advice that changed how I view career growth. We were talking about transitions—how to move from one phase of your professional life to the next with confidence. Her words were short, clear,…
Looking for remote work? Start by using trustworthy remote job boards such as We Work Remotely, FlexJobs, and Remotive; tailor your résumé and portfolio for virtual hiring; and evaluate each company’s communication style, expectations, time-zone practices, and performance metrics to ensure the role fits your work habits and lifestyle. Considering a Search for a Job Where You Can Work Remotely?…
Career & Leadership • Authentic Connection Relational vs Transactional Networking: Focus on “Us” Rather Than “Me” By Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin | Dynamic Transitions LLP Relational vs transactional networking is the difference between collecting contacts and cultivating a community. Specifically, relational networking builds authentic, long-term professional relationships grounded in mutual respect and shared value, whereas transactional networking seeks quick personal gain…
Imposter Syndrome’s Impact on Your Job Search—and How You Can Turn It Around If you saw my TEDx talk, you know I’ve lived through Imposter Syndrome. It once kept me frozen at a job I’d outgrown—even when every instinct urged me to move. That stall wasn’t about competence; it was about confidence. In this guide, I’ll show you how Imposter…
The Microhabit Solution to Lack of Motivation for Changes You Want to Make Microhabits for motivation can help you rebuild consistency when life feels overwhelming. Many people want to restart routines—exercise, reading, sleep, or creative projects. However, starting can feel impossible after years of stress, uncertainty, and schedule disruption. Therefore, using tiny steps helps you move forward without burnout. Related…
Work Depression: What It Is and How to Overcome It Do you dread going to work each morning? Does your mood drop every Sunday night as the workweek approaches? Do you find yourself unable to disconnect from work, even during your time off? If so, you may be experiencing what I call work depression – and these may be some…
Working with a Recruitment Agency: Keys to Producing Ideal Outcomes If you want to know how to work with a recruitment agency in a way that leads to better roles, stronger offers, and less wasted time, it starts with having a clear strategy and understanding how recruiters really operate. If you’ve ever felt like applying online is slow, discouraging, and…