Green highway sign reading “Success Just Ahead,” symbolizing progress and goal setting with Imposter Syndrome.

Goal Setting with Imposter Syndrome: 5 Traps to Avoid

A new year often brings a fresh wave of hope, motivation, and goal setting. However, goal setting with Imposter Syndrome can trigger anxiety, perfectionism, and self-doubt. If you’re just starting to explore what Imposter Syndrome really is, learning a different approach will help. Why Goal Setting Feels Hard with Imposter Syndrome Goal setting with Imposter Syndrome means creating goals without…

Read More →

Relational v. Transactional Networking: Focus on “Us”​ Rather than “Me”​

I get asked a lot - “How do I get more people to respond to my networking requests?” I think the answer is pretty simple, but requires a lot more work, "Move to relational rather than transactional networking." With transactional networking, you are all about what you can get from the other person. It’s the Veruca Salt method of networking:… Read More →
Person resting in a bathtub filled with flower petals, symbolizing recovery and self-care after overcoming the work martyr complex

Black Mental Wellness: A Campaign to Make Black Lives Matter in Psychology

Happy Black Mental Health Awareness Month! Despite the pain, racial trauma, and microaggressions the Black community continues to face, our collective resilience is undeniable. In honor of this month, I’m proud to launch the Black Mental Health Awareness 2025 campaign—an initiative dedicated to decreasing stigma, diversifying psychology, and improving mental health outcomes for Black people over the next five years.… Read More →
Illustration of a woman confidently walking toward an open door with the headline “Conquer Job Search Imposter Syndrome.”

3 Powerful Ways Women Can Conquer Job Search Imposter Syndrome

“It’s that impostor syndrome when you sit around thinking, ‘Why would they hire me? Oh my God, when are they going to figure out that I shouldn’t be here?’ I guess that they never figured it out. I got pretty lucky.” — Samantha Bee, Mother Jones, February 2016 Job search imposter syndrome affects millions of women—whether they are emerging leaders,… Read More →

Tag: mindfulness at work

Career rut and career success word cloud illustrating employment, job, and professional development themes

Career Ruts: A 3-Phase Framework to Get Unstuck

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 — If energy returns, assess culture, role, and rewards. Phase 3:…