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Transition from College to Career: A Practical Guide

Transition from College to Career: Navigating the World of Work Every year, millions of new graduates walk across the stage, diploma in hand, ready to begin their transition from college to career and step into “the real world.” Despite years of coursework, internships, and extracurricular involvement, many still feel unprepared for the realities of the job market and the shift…

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How to Help Your DEI and Anti-Racist Champions Heal & Find Joy

DEI Leadership • Wellbeing • Inclusion Strategy By Richard Orbé-Austin, PhD • October 24, 2025 • Updated October 24, 2025 Summary Supporting DEI champions year-round means treating inclusion work as mission-critical: fund it, coach its leaders, create confidential healing spaces, measure progress, and celebrate wins regularly—not only during heritage months. Provide DEI leadership coaching, ongoing community support groups, paid recovery… Read More →

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Managing Work Depression: 7 Ways to Find Support and Reclaim Your Well-Being

Managing Work Depression: Ways to Find Support By Lisa Orbé-Austin, PhD Summary: Work depression is more than occasional frustration — it’s a sustained feeling of sadness, exhaustion, and hopelessness tied to your job. Recognizing it early, communicating honestly, and taking small, intentional actions can help you manage your emotions, rebuild support systems, and regain confidence in your next steps. Work…

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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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Pomodoro Technique Productivity Hack: The Focus Strategy That Transformed My Work

Pomodoro Technique Productivity Hack: The Focus Strategy That Transformed My Work By Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin My favorite Pomodoro Technique productivity hack completely reshaped how I approach my workday. About ten years ago, a client introduced me to this simple yet powerful system that changed not only my focus but also my confidence in handling large tasks. Since then, I’ve taught…

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…