Portrait of Roger Franco, HR executive featured in the Breaking Into Human Resources Management career interview

Breaking Into Human Resources Management: Career Path Insights & Expert Interview

Breaking into human resources management can feel overwhelming—especially if you’re coming from a different field or navigating uncertainty in today’s job market. However, HR remains one of the most stable and people-centered career paths, offering multiple entry points for professionals who are strong communicators, organized problem-solvers, and relationship builders.At the same time, many aspiring HR professionals struggle to understand where… Read More →

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in women—confidence, visibility, and leadership support

Imposter Syndrome in Women: How to Overcome It

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Empowering Women to Thrive Imposter Syndrome is not just internal—it is also structural. And healing it is an act of resistance. Featured Summary: Imposter Syndrome in women is an ongoing pattern of self-doubt that workplace bias, unequal access to opportunity, and caregiving penalties often intensify. Women can reduce impostor feelings by clarifying what is internal versus structural,…

The Origins of Impostor Syndrome

People ask me a lot about the book and some people are very familiar with Imposter Syndrome and some are not. I’m often asked if I am writing about people like Leonardo DiCaprio’s character in ‘Catch Me If You Can,’ people, who are duplicitous and trying to deceive others into believing that they are experts in fields they have no… Read More →

Manager and employee in performance review discussion — avoiding bias in evaluation

Bias in Performance Reviews: How to Avoid It

Performance reviews are one of the most powerful tools a manager can use to shape team growth and culture. When done well, they promote learning, accountability, and trust. When done poorly, they can reinforce inequity, discourage engagement, and unintentionally perpetuate bias. Understanding bias in performance review is essential if you want to build a fair, high-performing organization. Featured Snippet Summary:… Read More →

Time to plan — preparing for a performance review with a strategic mindset

How to Prepare for a Performance Review: A Coach’s Guide to Owning the Conversation

Career Growth • Performance The best way to prepare for a performance review is to document measurable wins, reflect honestly on growth areas, and enter the meeting with a clear ask—such as a promotion, raise, or development opportunity—so you guide a two-way conversation rather than receive a one-sided verdict. What’s inside Why Your Performance Review Matters Step 1: Track &… Read More →

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Motivational image with the words "Believe in Your Potential" over a blurred city background symbolizing confidence and overcoming Imposter Syndrome in a job search.

Imposter Syndrome’s Impact on Your Job Search—and How You Can Turn It Around

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…