Being Aware of Bias and Imposter Syndrome During Performance Reviews

Performance reviews are supposed to create clarity: what you did well, where you should grow, and how your work contributes to the organization. Yet for many professionals, review cycles trigger anxiety, spiraling self-doubt, and the fear of being “found out.”That dread is not random. During review season, two powerful forces often collide: Imposter syndrome — the internal experience of doubting… Read More →

Security vs. Satisfaction: Understanding Job Fit | Dynamic Transitions

Security vs. Satisfaction: Understanding Job Fit For many professionals, one of the most difficult career decisions is choosing between a job that offers security and one that provides satisfaction. In my work as a career coach at Dynamic Transitions Psychological Consulting, I repeatedly witness clients wrestling with this deeply personal dilemma: Should they stay in a “safe” job that leaves…

Book cover of Own Your Greatness by Lisa Orbé-Austin and Richard Orbé-Austin with colorful background reading “Overcome Impostor Syndrome, Beat Self-Doubt, and Succeed in Life.

Own Your Greatness: 10 Proven Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Build Confidence

The title of the book I co-authored with my partner, Dr. Richard Orbé-Austin—Own Your Greatness: Overcome Impostor Syndrome, Beat Self-Doubt and Succeed in Life—captures a simple truth: when you face Imposter Syndrome directly and consistently, you reclaim your strengths and your voice. This guide shows you how to do that in practical, healthy ways. Featured answer: To own your greatness,…

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The Career Ecosystem Model: A Modern Guide to Career Success

The Career Ecosystem Model: A Modern Guide to Defining Career Success The Career Ecosystem Model is transforming how professionals understand and pursue career success. Rather than viewing success as a simple ladder, this career success framework recognizes that growth happens within a dynamic, interconnected system of skills, mindset, relationships, and opportunities. For years, promotions and salary increases were held up…

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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 imposter syndrome affects millions of women—whether they are emerging leaders,… Read More →

Parenting Without Imposter Syndrome

Support your child’s self-worth and independence by parenting without perfectionism or fear.

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Origins of Imposter Syndrome & How to Overcome It

Origins of Imposter Syndrome & How to Overcome It By Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin • Updated November 2025 Imposter Syndrome often begins with the quiet question: “Am I good enough?” The origins of Imposter Syndrome lie in how we first learn to measure worth. When readers ask about my book Own Your Greatness, they sometimes imagine it’s about faking expertise—like Leonardo…