5 Reasons Your Summer Job Search Is Not Working (and How to Fix It) Does July have you daydreaming about a Caribbean beach, a last-minute escape to Asia, a summer share in the Hamptons, or a backyard BBQ? Whatever your summer fantasy looks like, it’s often interrupted by a persistent thought you can’t shake: You want to leave your current…
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First Steps of Practicing Mindfulness One of the most difficult aspects of beginning any mindfulness practice is simply getting started. Even when individuals understand the benefits of mindfulness—reduced stress, increased emotional regulation, improved focus, and greater well-being—the hurdle is often initiating a consistent routine. Research supports this challenge. In a recent study, researchers found that it takes, on average, nine…
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The Career Tipping Point: 6 Steps for Confident Career Change By Richard Orbé-Austin, PhD The Career Tipping Point: Six strategies to recognize your turning point and transition with confidence. 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…
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Breaking Into…Careers: Human Resources Management Breaking into Human Resources Management can feel overwhelming—especially during uncertain economic times. Yet HR remains one of the most stable, in-demand career paths for job seekers looking for meaningful, growth-oriented work. In this installment of our “Breaking Into…Careers” series, we explore how aspiring professionals can launch a career in HR, what skills matter most, and…
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The Goal Rollercoaster: Lapse vs. Relapse Many of us start each new year, quarter, or season with resolutions that feel powerful, hopeful, and deeply motivating. The desire to live a healthier, more stable, more fulfilled life is a compelling one—so compelling that it’s easy to feel like this time will be different. Yet research indicates that more than half of…
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Discover how coaching transforms performance and leadership. From emotional intelligence to inclusive communication, these articles draw on psychology and lived experience to help you lead mindfully and unlock your potential—and others’.
Coaching for DEI professionals provides essential emotional and strategic support to navigate organizational resistance, reduce burnout, and sustain impact. Through culturally competent coaching, DEI leaders process the emotional toll of the work, earn leadership buy-in, and clarify their roles—transforming both their careers and their organizations’ cultures. The Current Reality Facing DEI Professionals After 2020, organizations pledged to deepen their commitments…
Leaning In Is Not Enough: How Corporate Leadership Programs Are Failing BIPOC Women—and How to Truly Support Their Career Success To truly help BIPOC women succeed, companies must go beyond good intentions. Progress happens when leaders create fair systems, strong sponsorship, and workplaces where all women can thrive. Recognizing Why Progress Has Stalled Every March, organizations celebrate women’s leadership. However,…
Optimizing Greatness: How to Build a Best-in-Class College Career Center By Richard Orbé-Austin, Ph.D. A best-in-class college career center no longer functions as a quiet corner for resume reviews and job listings. Today, these centers are expected to be dynamic engines of opportunity—bridging students, employers, alumni, and faculty through innovation, data, and meaningful partnerships. The expectations for excellence have grown…
Impostor Syndrome in Leadership: The Hidden Costs of Self-Doubt Impostor syndrome in leadership quietly undermines confidence, decision-making, and team trust. It’s the hidden force that fuels perfectionism, overworking, and self-doubt—changing the way leaders guide their teams. When you understand how these patterns show up, you can begin to rebuild confidence and lead with more authenticity. Understanding the Impostor Phenomenon in…
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…
Career Growth • Performance How to Prepare for a Performance Review: A Coach’s Guide to Owning the Conversation By Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin • Dynamic Transitions Psychological Consulting LLP Featured Summary: The best way to prepare for a performance review is to document measurable wins, reflect honestly on growth areas, and enter the meeting with a clear ask—such as a promotion,…
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…
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…
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…
Loving-kindness meditation is a compassion-based mindfulness practice that helps reduce disconnection, increase empathy, and strengthen relationships by guiding you to extend goodwill toward yourself and others. Loving-Kindness Meditations & How They Help You Combat Disconnection and Interpersonal Strife Quick Insight: Many people today feel more digitally connected than ever, yet more emotionally disconnected, isolated, and uncertain in their relationships. Loving-kindness…