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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 imposter syndrome affects millions of women—whether they are emerging leaders,… Read More →

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Re-energizing Your Job Search: How to Reset, Refresh & Move Forward

Aiming for Greatness: Re-energizing Your Job Search When a job search stretches longer than expected, it’s easy to lose momentum and even start doubting your abilities. But a prolonged search doesn’t mean you’re failing—it simply means it’s time to re-energize your job search with fresh strategies, renewed perspective, and a compassionate approach toward yourself. This evergreen guide offers practical, concrete,…

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Going Global in Your Job Search | How to Find International Career Opportunities

Going Global in Your Job Search: A Practical Guide to Expanding Your Career Horizons In a rapidly changing economy, job seekers are learning that relying solely on the U.S. job market may no longer be enough. While the economy continues to recover, many professionals still face limited opportunities, long job searches, and stalled industries. Conducting a global job search can…

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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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… Read More →

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3 Powerful Ways Women Can Conquer Job Search Imposter Syndrome

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

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Vulnerability and Compassion are Key Practices Integral to Combating Your Imposter Syndrome

Introduction: Vulnerability and Self-Compassion for Imposter Syndrome Vulnerability and self-compassion for Imposter Syndrome can transform how you relate to yourself. When you embrace both, you replace pressure with progress. Recently, I appeared on LinkedIn’s Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel to discuss these themes and share my story. Many listeners wrote to say they finally felt seen. Because of that, I…