

Dr. Yvonka DeBarr is the co-founder and CEO of Goalvana. She's spent more than 15 years in behavioral health, working on what actually moves people from intention to follow-through, not motivation hacks, but the systems and small repeatable behaviors that make change stick. She writes about career transitions, behavior change, and the science of doing the thing you keep meaning to do.
Articles by Dr. Yvonka DeBarr
Dr. Yvonka DeBarr
The Behavior Change Blueprint: How to Pivot Careers Without Starting Over (Even With Zero Experience)
Career change is a behavior problem, not a search problem. A behavioral science blueprint for pivoting careers, even with zero experience in the new field.
Dr. Yvonka DeBarr
The Week You Thought About Quitting Your Coaching Business
Should I quit my coaching business? Wanting to quit is common and it is not a decision. Three problems feel identical from inside. How to tell them apart.
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Beyond the Pivot: A Systems-First Guide to Navigating Your Next Career Transition
Career change is a behavioral skill, not a leap of faith. A systems-based guide to the 30/30/30 rule, micro-habits, and when a coach is worth the money.
Dr. Yvonka DeBarr