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How to Build a Strong Professional Pitch: Your Guide to Crafting a Memorable Professional Narrative

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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Being an Entrepreneur for Your Career: How to Think Like a CEO of Your Professional Life

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 what’s next. Being an entrepreneur for your career… Read More →

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Committing to Change: 5 Steps to Building the Career You Deserve

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 a big career shift, only to lose momentum a few weeks later? You’re not alone. Developing true career change commitment means more than dreaming about… Read More →

Being Aware of Bias and Imposter Syndrome During Performance Reviews

Performance reviews are supposed to create clarity: what you did well, where you should grow, and how your work contributes to the organization. Yet for many professionals, review cycles trigger anxiety, spiraling self-doubt, and the fear of being “found out.”That dread is not random. During review season, two powerful forces often collide: Imposter syndrome — the internal experience of doubting… Read More →

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Adding Competencies to Your Resume: How to Stand Out in Today’s AI-Driven Hiring 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, and experience in a format that both humans and technology can review quickly. However,… Read More →

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Imposter Syndrome’s Impact on Your Job Search—and How You Can Turn It Around

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…