Welcome to Bardaels & Associates!
office of Dr. Bre Bardaels

I help people and organizations navigate change with clarity, confidence, and strategy. Whether you're launching your career, transitioning into a new path, stepping into leadership, or building a stronger workforce. I provide research-backed support that drives real results, and when a client's needs call for it, I bring trusted associates with specialized expertise to strengthen that support.

Rooted in Human & Organizational Behavior theory, my consulting approach blends data, workforce expertise, and lived experience to help individuals take control of their careers and organizations create environments where

people stay, grow, and thrive.

Explore my services and start building your next move with intention.

Helping People Build Careers. Helping Organizations Build Better Workplaces.

Supporting individuals and organizations across industries, with specialized insight for service-connected clients.

Guided by Workplace Wellness & Occupational Health frameworks, real-world experience, and 7+ years supporting people, and communities.

For Job Seekers | For Service-Experienced Clients | For Employers

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Disclaimer: Dr. Bre Bardaels provides professional career coaching, workplace strategy, and organizational consulting services through Bardaels & Associates, Inc. Services are educational and consultative in nature and do not constitute clinical mental health counseling, psychotherapy, or the licensed practice of psychology. Dr. Bardaels holds a doctoral degree (Psy.D.) in Human & Organizational Psychology but is not a licensed clinical psychologist or licensed therapist and does not provide psychological testing, clinical assessments, or mental health diagnoses at this time.

Who Do I Support?

Job Seekers or
Career Changers

Tired of applying and

hearing nothing back?
Let’s fix that.

I’ll show you where the real opportunities are, how to tailor your resume and LinkedIn so recruiters notice you, and how to network your way into roles (because most jobs aren’t posted). Whether you’re pivoting careers or leveling up, I’ll help you translate your experience and show up ready to land the offer.

Build my career plan

Transitioning Military & Military Spouses

Transitioning out of the military and not sure where to start?
Let’s make it clear.

I’ll help you translate your military experience, build a strong resume and LinkedIn, and show you how to network into real opportunities, not just apply online. Whether you’re separating, retiring, or a military spouse navigating career changes, we’ll create a strategy that works for you.

Most veterans don’t stay in their first civilian job; let’s get you aligned from the start.

Start my transition

Employers and Educational Organizations

Struggling to find and keep the right talent?
Let’s fix what’s really driving it.

Using Human & Organizational Behavior theory, I'll help you identify gaps in hiring, retention, and employee experience, so you can build a workforce that stays and performs. From strengthening talent pipelines to improving onboarding, culture, and career growth, we focus on what actually moves people to join, stay.

Because turnover, disengagement, and low placement rates aren’t random, they’re solvable. Build a strategy that works for your people and your mission.

Improve my workforce

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Check out my student services!

Not sure where to start after graduation? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
My student services are designed to help you build a strong resume, explore career options, and confidently land your first role.

Click here to launch your career!

Check out my blogs!

Skills-First Hiring Is Opening Better Jobs Without a Degree

Understanding Work-Related Dread and Its Impact on Mental Health and Job Enjoyment

Creative Solutions for Single Parents During Summer

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By the numbers

12,000➕

Professionals Supported

110➕

Organizations Served

1,300➕

Career Workshops Delivered

48➕

Military Briefings Conducted

How to land U.S. remote jobs from Puerto Rico without moving 🇵🇷💻

Many hiring managers on the mainland assume hiring outside the 50 states is complicated; here is how to position yourself so they say YES:

1️⃣ Clear the “Work Authorization” Filter: State clearly at the top of your resume: “U.S. Citizen / No Sponsorship Required (Based in PR - AST/EST timezone).”
2️⃣ Highlight Infrastructure Readiness: Address uptime immediately: note that you operate on high-speed fiber with dedicated power/battery backup.
3️⃣ Target PR-Friendly Platforms: Use filters on LinkedIn and Wellfound for “Remote - US” rather than local boards to access mainland pay bands.

📌 Need utility or internet relief while job hunting? Look into the Federal Lifeline program for internet discounts and ADSEF/LIHEAP for energy subsidies via ⁠serviciosenlinea.adsef.pr.gov⁠.

#TrabajoDesdeCasaPR #RemoteWorkTips #BoricuasEnTech #PuertoRicoJobs #LatinosInTech

In the words of Dolly Parton, “If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” 🌈✨

When you’re navigating the job search, career transitions, or dealing with the exhaustion of unemployment, rejection hits heavy. But self-rejection hits harder.

If you talk yourself out of submitting that resume, sending that message, or applying for that promotion because you’re scared of hearing “no”, you’re guaranteeing a zero percent chance of hearing “yes.”

Dust off your resume, fix your crown, and hit submit. The right door doesn’t open until you actually knock on it. 💼✨

If you are unsure where to start 📲 me

#JobSearchMotivation #9to5 #CareerAdvice #JobHunting #UnemployedLife

Energy flows where your attention goes. Stop feeding the “nobody is hiring” algorithm. 🛑

I share open positions and hiring companies to help disrupt the scarcity spiral. When you train your mind to look for the open doors, you start noticing opportunities everywhere.

Remember only 30% of open jobs are shared online so this is only the tip of the iceberg 😉

#CareerGrowth #JobOpportunity #JobSearchMotivation #MindsetMatters #CareerTips

A bad hire costs up to 30% of an employee’s first-year earnings, and high turnover drains team morale.

If you’re an employer, founder, or HR leader preparing to recruit:

• Step 1: Book a consultation call.
• Steps 2–10: I’ll handle the job demand audit, role design, retention roadmap, leadership onboarding, and workplace wellness alignment to make sure your hires actually stick.

Build a high-performing team without the burnout cycle.

🔗 Link in bio to book a consultation.

⁠#WorkforceConsulting #TalentAcquisition #EmployeeRetention #OrganizationalPsychology
#WorkplaceWellness

Don’t panic-apply the day after a layoff. Step back, regulate your nervous system, and reset before jumping back into the job search.

Share this with someone who needs a reminder that rejection is just redirection.✨

#CareerAdvice #JobSearchStrategy #ResumeTips #LayoffRecovery #CareerGrowth

Pure focus, honest effort (mehnat), and zero room for negativity. 💼✨

When navigating the job market, remember: what’s meant for you will not pass you by, but your daily habits create the open doors.

-Filter the noise: Protect your peace from self-doubt and unsolicited opinions.

-Show up: Build genuine connections in professional spaces and communities.

-Keep the faith: Reset your energy daily, consistency always compounds.

You deserve a workplace that values your full potential.consistency always compounds.

#CorporateDesi #DesiProfessionals #CareerCoach #JobSeeker #LeadershipDevelopment

Reminder for today: Keep doing you. 💅✨

Let them judge, let them watch, just make sure they aren’t paying your bills. Drop a 💯 if you’re focusing on your own lane this week!

#BossBabesofoc #WomenInLeadership #CeoMindset #Unbothered #BusinessOwner

Feeling stuck in your career or routine? 🛑

The fastest way to level up isn’t working harder in isolation, it’s expanding your circle and deepening your connections.

They say your network is your net worth, so let’s make some intentional, high-value ones this August. ✈️🌅

If you’re ready to get unstuck, grow your professional resilience, and build a community that actually moves the needle, take the August Networking Challenge with me.

#CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #NetworkingChallenge #WorkplaceWellbeing #LevelUp

Stop viewing networking as awkward small talk. 🛑✨

When you look at the roots: net (a woven web to catch things) and work (the effort to build it) it completely changes the game.

Real networking isn’t about collecting business cards; it’s building your ecosystem and putting in the intentional effort to sustain it.

Move away from transactional asks and move toward relational equity.

👇 Drop a comment: What’s your go-to way to build genuine professional connections?

#ProfessionalGrowth #CareerStrategy #LeadershipDevelopment #NetworkingTips #CareerCoach

📌 Are Career Fairs Actually Worth It? 🤔

If you’re wondering whether you should hit up your next local or campus career fair, the short answer is yes, but you need to manage your expectations!

While you probably won’t walk away with an on-the-spot job offer or direct interview with the hiring manager, career fairs are unmatched for building real professional connections. They give you the rare chance to talk directly with recruiters and company representatives, ask the deep questions you can’t answer online, and discover employers actively hiring in your area.

Pro-Tip for Job Seekers & Students: Don’t go looking for an immediate hire. Go to find your next company culture fit, make an impression, and expand your network!

#CareerFair #JobSeeker #CareerAdvice #JobHunting #CollegeStudents

Stop scrolling job boards and relying solely on online applications! 🛑

Did you know that 70% of jobs are filled through word-of-mouth and referrals, while only 30% are ever posted online? If your entire job search strategy lives behind a screen, you are missing out on the majority of the hidden job market.

Your next career move isn’t hiding behind an automated applicant tracking system, it’s waiting in your network. Whether it’s through community meetups, local events, or simply talking to people in your daily life, making real human connections opens doors to positions that haven’t even been advertised yet.

Time to get out from behind the computer, start networking, and let people know what you’re looking for!

What’s your go-to networking tip? Drop it in the comments below! 👇

#JobSearchTips #CareerStrategy #NetworkingTips #HiddenJobMarket #CareerCoach

Nobody really talks about the emotional rollercoaster of being a freelancer by necessity while landing your next role.

One day you’re juggling contracts and refreshing LinkedIn, and the next, survival feels like your full-time job. If you’re currently bridging the gap through gig work, freelancing, or job hunting while keeping things afloat, I see you. You don’t have a lack of employment, you have permanent resiliency.

If this is your current reality, drop a 🤍 below. You are not alone, and your next chapter is coming.

💡 Hot Career Advice: When you’re working interim or gig jobs to pay the bills during a transition, you don’t need to put every single side hustle on your formal resume. Instead, group unrelated short-term work under a simple, professional heading like “Independent Contractor / Professional Transition” or simply focus the narrative on your core expertise while using the extra time outside of driving to network strategically. Protect your energy for the pivot and hang on to your professional identity.

#JobSearchJourney #CareerTransition #FreelanceLife #JobHunting #CareerAdvice

Stop taking career advice from people who are still figuring out entry-level. 📉

When it comes to workplace burnout, career pivots, and professional well-being, generic advice won’t cut it. As an industrial-organizational psychologist, I look at the actual data and systemic stressors driving workplace fatigue-not hustle culture myths.

Save yourself the chronic stress and start taking cues from science-backed strategies. 🧠✨

Click the 🔗 in bio.

#WorkplaceBurnout #CareerGrowth #OccupationalHealth #CorporateLife #CareerAdvice

Super happy to have gotten to see Dr. Arviso at the SIP convention this past June.

Dr. Arviso was named among the 2026 Top 100 rising psychologists by the @apa_org

She is the senior engagement officer at @uazvetmed so if you are wanting to become a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or enter the Veterinary field, she is someone you definitely want to connect with.

#indigenouspsychologists #womeninpsychology #div35sec6 #apadiv35 #arizonastateuniversity

✅you are the one who got away 👏

#careergrowth #womenpsychologist #igreels #careercoaching #professionaldevelopment

The way you introduce yourself isn’t just a formality, it’s the foundation of your professional self-esteem and the anchor for your career identity.

Every time you state your title, share your expertise, or step into a room, you are actively shaping how others perceive you and, more importantly, how you view yourself. When you shrink your accomplishments or default to self-deprecating qualifiers, you undercut your own authority.

It’s time to rewrite your narrative, step into your professional growth, and own your value with absolute clarity.

✨ Actionable takeaways for your next introduction:

Lead with impact: Highlight the transformation or value you bring, not just a job title.

Drop the qualifiers: Eliminate phrases like “just a” or “I’m still learning to.”

Own your space: Stand tall and speak with intentional authority.

How do you usually introduce yourself in professional settings? Let’s talk about shifting the narrative in the comments below! 👇

#CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #CareerCoaching #SelfEsteem #LeadershipMindset

It’s official, I am honored to introduce myself as Dr. Bre Bardaels, Occupational Health Consultant!

I’m on a mission to bridge the gap between people and their work. I’m not a therapist and I’m not a recruiter, I’m the psychologist in between.

Whether you are job searching, managing a team, or setting healthy boundaries, I help individuals and organizations thrive by using theory-backed strategies.

If you are looking for actionable insights on leadership, workplace wellness, and sustainable career growth, you are in the right place.

Swipe through to learn more about how we can build healthier careers together, and let me know in the comments: what is one topic you’d like to see me cover? 👇

#OccupationalHealthPsychology #WorkplaceWellness #theworkplacepsyd #CareerStrategy #MentalHealthAtWork

8h sleep. 10h deep work. 2h training. 1h life. 🥵🔥

When your schedule is this packed, every conversation becomes intentional. If you’re in my inbox, you mean something to me. 💫

What is one non-negotiable in your daily routine that helps you stay balanced?

#HighPerformance #LeadershipDevelopment #DeepWork #WorkLifeIntegration #OrganizationalWellness

Don’t let an ATS bot reject your application before a human even sees it. 🚫🤖

Here are my top 4 free AI-driven tools to optimize your resume and land that interview.

Which tool is your favorite? Drop a comment! 💬

#JobSearchTips #ResumeTools #AI #CareerStrategy #JobHunt

What if burnout isn’t a “you” problem, but a workplace problem? 🧠✨

I spent June with some of the brightest minds in psychology in San Diego, exploring how we can build workplaces that actually support the whole human. We’re moving beyond “wellness tips” and into the space of trauma-informed leadership and inclusive systemic change.

I am so incredibly grateful for the brilliance, vulnerability, and collective wisdom of the women I shared space with. It’s a reminder that we don’t have to do this work alone, and that when we support each other, we change the systems for everyone.

Thank you to everyone from @apadiv35sec5 who made this convention such a powerful experience. 💖

#OccupationalHealthPsychology #WorkplaceWellbeing #PsychologicalSafety #WomenAtWork #apadiv35sec5

Ever wonder what you’d do if money wasn’t a factor? Like, what’s the job you’d happily do for free?

I’m a firm believer that we’re all capable of finding that joy, even if the path to getting there looks different than what we were taught. Education and growth look different for everyone, and sometimes the “dream” is closer than it feels if we just tweak our perspective.

You don’t need a perfect blueprint to start. Just start where you are, and don’t be afraid to color outside the lines. 🎨✨

Tell me: What’s your “I’d do this for free” dream? ⬇️

#CareerTips #Perspective #HappyAtWork #LifeDesign #GoalSetting

I keep talking about taking a break from your job search and do something fun or relaxing.

If the idea of spending money is what is keeping you from allowing yourself a mini-staycation, here are a few events happening this summer that are free to attend! 🙌

OC Parks Sunset Cinema: Held on Friday nights throughout June, these movie screenings are hosted at various regional parks across the county. The events typically begin at 6:00 p.m. with activities, and the movies start at sunset. Admission and parking are free.

Sunset Serenades at Heisler Park: Every Friday in June, the city of Laguna Beach hosts these free outdoor concerts at the Heisler Park Amphitheater. They run from 6:30 p.m. until sunset, offering a beautiful coastal setting for live music. You are encouraged to bring low-back beach chairs.

Downtown Fullerton Art Walk: This is a community-driven, free event held on the first Friday of the month. It features various venues (including galleries, boutiques, and cafes) showcasing local art, performances, and creativity across the downtown area.

Concerts in the Park Series: Many cities in Orange County, such as Anaheim, Aliso Viejo, and Los Alamitos, run free weekly concert series throughout June. For example, Aliso Viejo’s summer series at Grand Park begins in early June, and Anaheim hosts free concerts at various local parks like Modjeska and Ponderosa Park.

Centennial Farm: Located at the OC Fair & Event Center, this three-acre working farm is free to visit and open to the public daily. It is a great way to see livestock, fruit, and vegetable gardens, and it serves as an educational space focused on California agriculture.

What else is happening in your area? Let’s share the wealth and support our mental health✨

#junementalhealthawareness #mentalhealthawareness #unemployment #jobsearchtips #careercoaching

If you are unemployed in So Cal, did you know that the economic contribution of California’s coastal and beach-related tourism is that of approximately 30 billion annually?

And you get to access it basically free (if you live close enough and a little under 20 bucks if it requires gas).

We live where people vacation, don’t let being unemployed keep you from enjoying it ✨😝

#unemployed #beachplease #calitoruist #jobsearchtips #careercoaching

Stop wasting hours on applications that lead nowhere. 🛑

If your job search feels like a full-time job with zero ROI, it’s time to change your strategy.

From optimizing your resume to mastering interview prep, 1-on-1 career coaching is the ultimate shortcut to your next offer. 🚀

Ready to fast-track your career? Let’s get to work.

#careercoach #jobsearchtips #careergoals #gethired #jobsearchstrategy

POV: You are unemployed or looking for a new job and you find my account 🙌✨

Welcome, welcome, come on in! I share open positions, companies actively hiring and tips for job search but also well being.

Being unemployed doesn’t have to be unproductive or detrimental. Staying glue to your computer or cellphone will not get you a job faster.

So get out of the house, step away from the computer for a minute and see what’s beyond the algorithm 😎

#careergrowth #jobsearchtips #careercoaching #professionaldevelopment #womeninbusiness

I heard the girls from @apadiv35sec5 are showing up and supporting each other this weekend✨

And of course I am coming through with some high healing vibes and wisdom from the amazing @sharmeenbaria 🙌

You don’t want to miss this workshop, our beautiful Sharmeen sent a message to you, from your heart 😏

#womensupportingwomen #womenpsychology #professionalwomen #feminism #womenempowerment

So you didn’t get a job offer in May. Not to worry keep trying! But while you try, don’t forget to take care of yourself.

Chances are that you will not get this type of freedom and opportunity to relax and reconnect after you go back to work. Most people work work work and skip on vacations or valuable time with family.

June is your chance for to rest and practice self-care!

#Juneunemployedchallenge #juneselfcarechallenge #junechallenge #2026summerglow #jobsearchtips

Getting ready to go to San Diego this weekend with @apadiv35sec5 ✨

I hope to see you there! Purchase your ticket at:

https://division35section5.weebly.com/2026-convention.html

I hope to see you there! 🙌

#div35 #div35sec5 #womeninpsychology #sandiego #california

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