A Process for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: The 3 C’s Model By Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin | Co-Author of Own Your Greatness 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,…
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Networking 101: The Ultimate Guide to Career Networking Strategies for Today’s Job Market Networking often feels intimidating, awkward, or even overwhelming for many professionals. As a career coach, I regularly work with clients who express discomfort with networking due to personality style, past experiences, or simply not knowing where to start. Despite these challenges, networking remains one of the most…
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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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Being an Entrepreneur for Your Career Author: Richard 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…
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Intrapersonal Combat: How to Overcome the Fear of Making Career Decisions By Lisa Orbé-Austin, PhD Feeling stuck at a career crossroads is common when you struggle with the fear of making career decisions. The fear of making career decisions is one of the most common internal battles professionals face. You may worry that one “wrong” move will ruin your future,…
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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…
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…
The Possibility of You: 5 Strategies to Transform Your Life This Year By Lisa Orbé-Austin, PhD Summary: To transform your life this year, get honest about your starting point, set three SMART goals, enlist an accountability partner, aim for greatness over perfection, and emotionally connect to your new identity. Repeat weekly check-ins, track small wins, and refine your plan based…
Founding Story What’s in a Name? The Dynamic Transitions Origin Story How a leap of faith became a practice—and a mission—centered on mastering change. In Romeo and Juliet, Juliet suggests that a name is merely a label. Yet for me, the Dynamic Transitions origin story proves the opposite: a name can be a mission, a compass, and a promise. This…
Turning Your Passion Into Work Without Losing the Joy Turning your passion into work can feel risky. Many people tell me, “I don’t want to ruin my love for X by turning it into a job.” The fear is real—pressure, money, deadlines, and admin tasks can dull what once felt effortless. Yet with intention, structure, and support, you can earn…
The Microhabit Solution to Lack of Motivation for Changes You Want to Make Microhabits for motivation can help you rebuild consistency when life feels overwhelming. Many people want to restart routines—exercise, reading, sleep, or creative projects. However, starting can feel impossible after years of stress, uncertainty, and schedule disruption. Therefore, using tiny steps helps you move forward without burnout. Related…
<article class=”dt-article” itemscope itemtype=”https://schema.org/Article”> <header> <h1 itemprop=”headline”>Origins of Imposter Syndrome & How to Overcome It</h1> <p class=”meta”>By <span itemprop=”author”>Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin</span> • Updated November 2025</p> </header> <figure class=”featured-image”> <img src=”https://dynamictransitionsllp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/origins-of-imposter-syndrome-am-i-good-enough.jpg” alt=”Chalkboard with ‘Am I good enough?’ and a red heart symbol representing Imposter Syndrome” width=”1200″ height=”800″ loading=”lazy” /> <figcaption>Imposter Syndrome often begins with the quiet question: “Am I good enough?”</figcaption>…
Finding Your Assertive Voice Finding your assertive voice is both a personal and relational journey. Many high-achieving professionals, especially those managing Imposter Syndrome, have learned to quiet their needs, minimize their perspectives, or avoid conflict to “keep the peace.” Over time, that quieting becomes automatic—until one day you realize you’re no longer expressing who you really are. The good news…
The Goal Rollercoaster: Lapse vs. Relapse Many of us start each new year, quarter, or season with resolutions that feel powerful, hopeful, and deeply motivating. The desire to live a healthier, more stable, more fulfilled life is a compelling one—so compelling that it’s easy to feel like this time will be different. Yet research indicates that more than half of…