Mykim Tran, PhD
Sacramento, California, United States
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Articles by Mykim
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Are you seeking the right mental health support?
Are you seeking the right mental health support?
By Mykim Tran, PhD
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“You don’t hire for skills, you hire for attitude. You can always teach skills.” - Simon Sinek In the context of AI proficiency, this quote…
“You don’t hire for skills, you hire for attitude. You can always teach skills.” - Simon Sinek In the context of AI proficiency, this quote…
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“The Iceberg Illusion,” by Sylvia Duckworth. AI Proficiency In artificial intelligence development, what’s often seen are successful applications or…
“The Iceberg Illusion,” by Sylvia Duckworth. AI Proficiency In artificial intelligence development, what’s often seen are successful applications or…
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380 tech companies have laid off 109,287 workers in 2024. 14,000 Tesla employees - cut. 6,000 Dell employees - gone. The "safe" job might…
380 tech companies have laid off 109,287 workers in 2024. 14,000 Tesla employees - cut. 6,000 Dell employees - gone. The "safe" job might…
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Experience
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Wake-Up Foundation
Education
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Saybrook University
Volunteer Experience
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Student Mentor
StudentMentor.org
- 2 years 3 months
Education
Mentorship skills in supporting students in career exploration and development
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Program Presenter
Junior Achievement USA
- 2 years 6 months
Economic Empowerment
Presenting financial and entrepreneurial programs to students.
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Family Center Specialist
The Child & Family Institute
- 1 year 2 months
Children
Supervising and creating activities for children.
Publications
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Dr. Mykim Tran: The Psychologist on a Mission to Unlock Human Potential
WomLead Magazine
See publicationDr. Mykim Tran, a humanistic psychologist and founder of the Wake-Up Foundation, is dedicated to fostering individual and community growth. Her work, grounded in her journey in psychology, focuses on self-esteem and the transformative power of self-acceptance, inspiring many through her speaking and writing.
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Dr Mykim Tran on How to Go Beyond Your Comfort Zone To Grow Both Personally and Professionally
Authority Magazine
See publicationIn the interview, I shared what it means to step outside of your comfort and how you can use my Life Success Formula to help them step outside of their comfort zone.
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Dr Mykim Tran of Wake-Up Foundation: 5 Things That Should Be Done To Improve The US Educational System
Authority Magazine
See publicationIn this interview with Authority Magazine, I shared the pros and cons of the educational system. I also share 5 things to improve the educational system.
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Self-Esteem Building: How to Live Your Life as You
IngramSpark
See publicationYou will learn how to stay strong and be yourself when others disapprove of you. Learn how to say "no" to other people. Learn how to spot the negative and positive people in your life. Take advantage and turn your negative qualities and experiences into opportunities. Understand how terrific you are as a person, no matter what happens. Unleash and use your own inner strength and talent to create and live the lifestyle you love.
Courses
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Course Taught: Health Psychology
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Projects
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Research study: Discovering the missing life skills in high school students who graduated between 2014 - 2024
The purpose of the study is to discover the missing life skills in graduating high school students that prevent them from becoming successful in life. This data will help me develop better programs to support students successfully. Click the link to learn more and how to participate in the study.
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Life Purpose Pyramid Poster Presentation
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I created a special poster of my Life Purpose Pyramid to present at APA 2023 Convention, for division 32, Society for Humanistic Psychology. The convention was held in Washington DC from August 3-5, 2023.
Honors & Awards
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Dissertation with Distinction Awards
Saybrook University
The Dissertation with Distinction Awards are designed to honor individuals who have demonstrated exceptional skill, diligence, and creativity in their research endeavors.
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The Most Visionary Business Leaders 2024
Enterprise World Magazine
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World's 40 Under 40 Emerging Leaders 2023
World's Leaders Magazine
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CREA Global Award 2023
Brainz Magazine
This award honors inspirational individuals who use their creativity and innovative ideas to overcome challenges, advocate for environmental sustainability, and promote mental health projects.
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Vietnamese
Native or bilingual proficiency
Organizations
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APA Division 42: Psychologists in Independent Practice
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American Psychological Association (APA)
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APA Division 9: Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI)
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APA Division 32: Society for Humanistic Psychology
Member
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Any kind of significant personal growth is not supposed to be a walk in the park. If it is, it’s simply not growth. "The path to meaningful growth…
Any kind of significant personal growth is not supposed to be a walk in the park. If it is, it’s simply not growth. "The path to meaningful growth…
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Sometimes we have to embrace courage, take bold steps forward, and trust that whether we succeed or fail, each experience enriches our journey and…
Sometimes we have to embrace courage, take bold steps forward, and trust that whether we succeed or fail, each experience enriches our journey and…
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The constant need for validation will create a lot of noise. Stay calm and stay confident, let your actions do the talking. Do you agree? Image…
The constant need for validation will create a lot of noise. Stay calm and stay confident, let your actions do the talking. Do you agree? Image…
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Remember to nourish your body with water and sunlight, like a plant with intricate emotions; you flourish best when you care for both your physical…
Remember to nourish your body with water and sunlight, like a plant with intricate emotions; you flourish best when you care for both your physical…
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When you're a leader, you work for your team. They don't work for you.
When you're a leader, you work for your team. They don't work for you.
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We're excited to launch the 10th Annual SVP Fast Pitch with a great group of nonprofit organizations. If you're interested in checking it out, grab a…
We're excited to launch the 10th Annual SVP Fast Pitch with a great group of nonprofit organizations. If you're interested in checking it out, grab a…
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Discovering your passion means avoiding the pitfalls. https://lnkd.in/gss-Gnvx
Discovering your passion means avoiding the pitfalls. https://lnkd.in/gss-Gnvx
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Check out this career event by women for women led by Fast Pitch Alumni org Single Mom Strong planned for Saturday, August 17th.
Check out this career event by women for women led by Fast Pitch Alumni org Single Mom Strong planned for Saturday, August 17th.
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