The Imposter Syndrome-Triggering Workplace By Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin, Licensed Psychologist & Executive Coach, Dynamic Transitions LLP High-profile assignments and new accomplishments can spark anxiety, but for many high achievers, it’s the workplace itself that triggers Imposter Syndrome. These environments look exciting from the outside—fast-paced, prestigious, opportunity-rich—yet they can function like a Venus flytrap: enticing at first, then quietly trapping you…
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A new year often brings a fresh wave of hope, motivation, and goal setting. However, goal setting with Imposter Syndrome can trigger anxiety, perfectionism, and self-doubt. If you’re just starting to explore what Imposter Syndrome really is, learning a different approach will help. Why Goal Setting Feels Hard with Imposter Syndrome Goal setting with Imposter Syndrome means creating goals without…
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Improving Communication with the LOVE Framework | Dynamic Transitions The LOVE Framework for Couples Communication: How to Build Safety, Trust & Connection Communication is the lifeblood of any strong relationship. Yet for many couples, even simple conversations can spiral into tension, emotional shutdowns, or intense arguments. When the stakes feel high and emotions run deep, partners may fall into patterns…
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Being an Entrepreneur for Your Career Author: Richard During uncertain economic periods, many professionals feel pressure to stay in their current roles—even when those roles no longer inspire or challenge them. Yet history shows that times of instability often spark the greatest innovation. People who are forced to rethink their careers frequently become more entrepreneurial, creative, and bold in pursuing…
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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…
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Learn how mindfulness and emotional regulation improve focus, reduce anxiety, and support long-term personal well-being.
DEI Leadership • Wellbeing • Inclusion Strategy How to Help Your DEI and Anti-Racist Champions Heal & Find Joy Year-Round By Richard Orbé-Austin, PhD • October 24, 2025 • Updated October 24, 2025 Summary Supporting DEI champions year-round means treating inclusion work as mission-critical: fund it, coach its leaders, create confidential healing spaces, measure progress, and celebrate wins regularly—not only…
T Imposter Syndrome · Confidence · Career Growth Own Your Greatness: 10 Proven Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Build Confidence By Lisa Orbé-Austin, PhD · Updated October 24, 2025 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…
Introduction: Vulnerability and Self-Compassion for Imposter Syndrome Vulnerability and self-compassion for Imposter Syndrome can transform how you relate to yourself. When you embrace both, you replace pressure with progress. Recently, I appeared on LinkedIn’s Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel to discuss these themes and share my story. Many listeners wrote to say they finally felt seen. Because of that, I…
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…
Happy Black Mental Health Awareness Month! Despite the pain, racial trauma, and microaggressions the Black community continues to face, our collective resilience is undeniable. In honor of this month, I’m proud to launch the Black Mental Health Awareness 2025 campaign—an initiative dedicated to decreasing stigma, diversifying psychology, and improving mental health outcomes for Black people over the next five years.…
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…
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…
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…
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…