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…
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How to Build a Strong Professional Pitch: The Basics By Lisa Orbé-Austin, PhD A Department of Labor survey indicated that more than 50% of jobs are obtained via networking, while only about 5% of jobs come from the open job market of online job listings. I share this fact with many clients, yet networking remains one of the most resisted…
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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…
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Where Does Imposter Syndrome Come From? Understanding Its Roots, Psychology, and How to Overcome It Quick Answer Where does Imposter Syndrome come from? It often develops through early family messages, perfectionistic expectations, and social environments that equate worth with achievement. Over time, these beliefs form chronic self-doubt—even in accomplished people. Because it’s learned, Imposter Syndrome can be unlearned through reflection,…
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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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Career Change Commitment: 5 Steps to a Better Role By Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin • Career Development Committing to change means aligning habits, environment, and goals. The foundation of career change commitment is moving from interest to action—creating a clear plan, taking consistent steps, and aligning your daily habits and environment with your goals. Have you ever set out to make…
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,…
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…
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…
Jump Start Your Career Transition: A Practical Guide to Finding Your Best-Fit Role Quick answer: To jump start your career transition, begin with a personal inventory of your strengths, skills, and values; set SMART career goals; create 3–12 month action plans; and amplify your ambitions through targeted networking and personal branding. These steps will build confidence, increase momentum, and help…
Advancing Your Career in Tough Times Advancing your career in tough times can feel overwhelming when layoffs, hiring freezes, and economic downturns dominate the headlines. However, even during challenging periods, you can still grow, strengthen your position, and make intentional choices that support your long-term career goals. This guide will help you navigate economic uncertainty, cope with job market anxiety,…
Career coaching offers structured, personalized support for navigating a competitive job market. Career Coaching: A Time for Focused Career Assistance In today’s volatile job market, many professionals—entry-level employees, mid-career changers, and seasoned leaders alike— are anxious about their futures. Rising unemployment, layoffs, and rapid industry disruption have intensified fears about long-term career stability. In this environment, people often search for…