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

The 3 C’s Method for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Clarify, Choose, Create Developed by psychologists and Imposter Syndrome experts Lisa Orbé-Austin, PhD, and Richard Orbé-Austin, PhD, the 3 C’s Method—Clarify, Choose, Create—is a structured approach for understanding the origins of Imposter Syndrome, interrupting the patterns that maintain it, and creating the conditions necessary for lasting change. The 3 C’s Method moves…

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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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Finding Your Career Sweet Spot: How to Align Strengths, Values & Flow

Featured insight:Finding your career sweet spot means identifying the work where your strengths, values, and natural sense of flow intersect. It’s the zone where tasks feel energizing instead of draining, where you perform at a high level with less friction, and where your contributions feel meaningful, sustainable, and aligned with the life you want to build. Finding Your Career Sweet…

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Cultural Competence in Career Counseling | Dynamic Transitions

Increasing Cultural Competence in Career Counseling As the workforce becomes more diverse across race, ethnicity, gender identity, socioeconomic status, immigration experiences, age, and ability, cultural competence in career counseling has become essential, not optional. Even though economic downturns are often described as affecting everyone in the same way, research shows that unemployment, underemployment, job access, and workplace treatment vary widely…

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Advancing Your Career in Tough Times | Strategies for Growth During Economic Downturns

Advancing your career in tough times can feel overwhelming when layoffs, hiring freezes, and economic downturns dominate the headlines. However, even during challenging periods, you can still grow, strengthen your position, and make intentional choices that support your long-term career goals.This guide will help you navigate economic uncertainty, cope with job market anxiety, and create a practical plan for advancing… Read More →

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Holiday party networking tips for career success

Holiday Party Networking: Career Success Tips

Holiday Party Networking for Career Success Quick answer: Holiday party networking can lead to new career opportunities if you set clear goals, engage authentically, and follow up strategically. Use this season to build meaningful relationships and increase your visibility at work. The holiday season brings celebrations and gatherings that can help you grow your network and enhance your career success.…