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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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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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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Mentorship: A Key to Long-Term Career Success Mentorship is one of the most powerful accelerators of career growth. The right mentor can help you clarify goals, gain new skills, identify opportunities, and build confidence—while also helping you navigate workplace challenges with greater ease. However, although almost everyone agrees that mentorship is valuable, many people struggle to find the right mentor…
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Perfectionism and Imposter Syndrome: A Deep Dive | Lisa Orbé-Austin, PhD Imposter Syndrome • Evergreen Guide How Perfectionism Gets in the Way of Overcoming Imposter Syndrome By Lisa Orbé-Austin, PhD • Updated October 20, 2025 • 12–14 min read Overcoming perfectionism is key to defeating Imposter Syndrome and reclaiming authentic confidence. Summary: Perfectionism fuels Imposter Syndrome by creating impossible standards…
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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…
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…
Career Strategy Career Ruts & Ways to Assess What They Mean Feeling stuck doesn’t always mean you need a 180° career change. This coaching guide helps you diagnose the real issue—Burnout, Organizational Fit, or Career Fit—and choose the right next step. The 3-Phase Career Clarity Framework Phase 1: Burnout Check — Rebuild energy and capacity first. Phase 2: Organization Fit…
First Steps of Practicing Mindfulness One of the most difficult aspects of beginning any mindfulness practice is simply getting started. Even when individuals understand the benefits of mindfulness—reduced stress, increased emotional regulation, improved focus, and greater well-being—the hurdle is often initiating a consistent routine. Research supports this challenge. In a recent study, researchers found that it takes, on average, nine…