Perfectionism and Imposter Syndrome: A Deep Dive | Lisa Orbé-Austin, PhD Imposter Syndrome • Evergreen Guide How Perfectionism Gets in the Way of Overcoming Imposter Syndrome By Lisa Orbé-Austin, PhD • Updated October 20, 2025 • 12–14 min read Overcoming perfectionism is key to defeating Imposter Syndrome and reclaiming authentic confidence. Summary: Perfectionism fuels Imposter Syndrome by creating impossible standards…
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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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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,…
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Career Transformation Strategies: Choose the path that aligns with your values and goals. Career Transformation Strategies: How to Achieve Your Career Goals Through Radical Change Featured Snippet: Career transformation strategies are structured approaches that help professionals redefine goals, change limiting mindsets, and create sustainable habits for long-term success. By combining mindset shifts, ruthless prioritization, time management, and consistent behavior change,…
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The Third Way: A Creative Alternative to Compromise in Relationships Many couples struggle with the idea of compromise. It often feels like a situation where neither person truly “wins.” You might walk away from a decision feeling partially resentful, partially relieved, and not fully satisfied with the outcome. As therapists, we frequently hear compromise described as a lose-lose scenario. But…
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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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
<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>…
Entrepreneur vs Employee: Addressing Dissatisfaction by Owning Your Path If you’re deciding between the entrepreneur vs employee paths, the right choice depends on your risk tolerance, values, financial readiness, and comfort with uncertainty. By understanding your motivations and building a strong safety net, you can choose the career path that truly fits your long-term goals. Many professionals reach a point…
Featured insight: Finding your career sweet spot means identifying the work where your strengths, values, and natural sense of flow intersect. It’s the zone where tasks feel energizing instead of draining, where you perform at a high level with less friction, and where your contributions feel meaningful, sustainable, and aligned with the life you want to build. Finding Your Career…
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…
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,…