How to Build a Best-in-Class College Career Center

Optimizing Greatness: How to Build a Best-in-Class College Career Center By Richard Orbé-Austin, PhD Key takeaway: A best-in-class college career center functions as a career education hub grounded in partnerships, assessment, innovation, professional development, and sustainable funding. A best-in-class college career center no longer operates as a quiet corner for résumé reviews and job listings. Today, these centers are dynamic…

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5 Reasons Your Summer Job Search Isn’t 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 job. Summer can be a tricky time to search for a new role. If… Read More →

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How to End Toxic Workplaces: A Ten Point Plan

Toxic workplaces hurt confidence, mental health, and physical wellbeing. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, unhealthy work settings are a public-health issue. Therefore, ending toxic workplaces takes system-level change: bring DEI into strategy, train leaders, build psychological safety, set fair workloads, and normalize joy and balance. In this guide Introduction What Defines a Toxic Workplace? The 10-Point Plan Conclusion FAQs…

A Process for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: The 3 C’s Model

Since our book Own Your Greatness: Overcome Impostor Syndrome, Beat Self-Doubt, and Succeed in Life came out, we’ve been asked one consistent question: “How do you overcome Imposter Syndrome?”It’s a question that can’t be answered in a sound bite, because overcoming Imposter Syndrome is not a single step—it’s a process of growth and self-understanding. Through years of coaching and research,… Read More →

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Imposter Syndrome and Silence: How to Speak Up

When Imposter Syndrome and silence team up, capable people become harder to see—by others and, eventually, by themselves. Featured Summary: Imposter Syndrome and silence often travel together. When self-doubt convinces you speaking up is risky, you may minimize your needs, your impact, and your values—until you become invisible. This article shows how the pattern forms and how to change it…

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Entrepreneur vs Employee: How to Own Your Career Path and Choose the Right Future

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…

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Business Etiquette in Hiring | Repairing Relationships

The current economic climate has amplified a long-standing issue in the U.S. job market: the erosion of trust and respect between employers and employees. With six candidates for every open role, organizations now hold unprecedented power in the hiring process. Unfortunately, this has intensified frustrations on both sides—leading to delayed communication, endless interview rounds, and unclear expectations. To rebuild this…