Bias in Performance Reviews: How to Avoid It By Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin Performance reviews are one of the most powerful tools a manager can use to shape team growth and culture. When done well, they promote learning, accountability, and trust. When done poorly, they can reinforce inequity, discourage engagement, and unintentionally perpetuate bias. Understanding bias in performance review is essential…
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Career Growth Strategies for Fall: Take the Next Step to Success Richard Orbé-Austin, PhD Use the fall reset to implement career growth strategies for long-term success. As summer ends, it’s the ideal time to refocus and apply practical career growth strategies. A clear plan this fall can help you set achievable goals, expand your professional network, and build the momentum…
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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…
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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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Adding Competencies to Your Resume: A Recipe for Success in an AI-Driven Job Market The resume is still the centerpiece of your job search toolkit. Even as artificial intelligence (AI) and applicant tracking systems (ATS) increasingly shape hiring, your resume remains the primary way employers evaluate your fit for a role. It offers a concise snapshot of your skills, qualifications,…
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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…
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…
<article> <h1>Take the Next Step Forward During a Difficult Time</h1> <p><em>By Lisa Orbé-Austin, PhD, Executive Coach & Psychologist</em></p> <p>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.</p> <hr>…
<article class=”dt-article” itemscope itemtype=”https://schema.org/Article”> <header> <h1 itemprop=”headline”>Origins of Imposter Syndrome & How to Overcome It</h1> <p class=”meta”>By <span itemprop=”author”>Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin</span> • Updated November 2025</p> </header> <figure class=”featured-image”> <img src=”https://dynamictransitionsllp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/origins-of-imposter-syndrome-am-i-good-enough.jpg” alt=”Chalkboard with ‘Am I good enough?’ and a red heart symbol representing Imposter Syndrome” width=”1200″ height=”800″ loading=”lazy” /> <figcaption>Imposter Syndrome often begins with the quiet question: “Am I good enough?”</figcaption>…
Intrapersonal Combat: How to Overcome the Fear of Making Career Decisions By Lisa Orbé-Austin, PhD Feeling stuck at a career crossroads is common when you struggle with the fear of making career decisions. The fear of making career decisions is one of the most common internal battles professionals face. You may worry that one “wrong” move will ruin your future,…