Origins of Imposter Syndrome & How to Overcome It By Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin • Updated November 2025 Imposter Syndrome often begins with the quiet question: “Am I good enough?” The origins of Imposter Syndrome lie in how we first learn to measure worth. When readers ask about my book Own Your Greatness, they sometimes imagine it’s about faking expertise—like Leonardo…
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Entrepreneur vs Employee: Addressing Dissatisfaction by Owning Your Path If you’re deciding between the entrepreneur vs employee paths, the right choice depends on your risk tolerance, values, financial readiness, and comfort with uncertainty. By understanding your motivations and building a strong safety net, you can choose the career path that truly fits your long-term goals. Many professionals reach a point…
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You can sense it. Your team is fragmented. Maybe you notice edginess in meetings, tight shoulders, and clipped responses. Maybe it’s whispered hallway conversations and eye rolls. Or maybe someone has come directly to you to share concerns. Whatever the signs, one thing is clear: you need to deal with it. Most managers and executives would rather focus on strategy,…
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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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When Imposter Syndrome and silence team up, capable people become harder to see—by others and, eventually, by themselves. Featured Summary: Imposter Syndrome and silence often travel together. When self-doubt convinces you speaking up is risky, you may minimize your needs, your impact, and your values—until you become invisible. This article shows how the pattern forms and how to change it…
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Work Martyr Complex: How to Stop Sacrificing Yourself at Work (Without Losing Respect) If you’ve become the resident hero who stays late, fixes emergencies, and carries everyone’s load, you may be stuck in the work martyr complex. Here’s how to set healthier boundaries, keep your reputation intact, and free up time for strategic work. Quick definition: The work martyr complex…
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…
Entrepreneur vs Employee: Addressing Dissatisfaction by Owning Your Path If you’re deciding between the entrepreneur vs employee paths, the right choice depends on your risk tolerance, values, financial readiness, and comfort with uncertainty. By understanding your motivations and building a strong safety net, you can choose the career path that truly fits your long-term goals. Many professionals reach a point…
Clarifying Expectations: How Working Couples Share Family Responsibilities Effectively Working couples family responsibilities work best when partners communicate openly, clarify expectations, and divide household tasks fairly based on needs, time, and capacity. In today’s fast-paced, dual-career world, many couples navigate demanding jobs while simultaneously managing the complex needs of home and family life. Although this reality is common, few couples…