Upcoming Personal Development Workshops!
Personal development programs help you develop self-awareness, learn new strategies (time management, negotiation), engage others (mentors, networks), and overcome challenges (imposter syndrome, perfectionism, conflict resolution).
Time Management Strategies
Wednesday, May 15th - 12:00-1:00pm (online)
Strong time management skills are a requirement for success. If you struggle with time management—or if you don’t— learn how you can do more in less time. We will talk about systems and tips to increase your productivity and leave you more time to enjoy life.
Managing Procrastination
Wednesday, May 29th - 3:00-4:00pm (online)
Even with our best intentions, we often put off doing the things we need to do. Why does this happen and what can we do about it? Come learn about the science of procrastination and concrete strategies to move past procrastination into productivity.
A Leader's Toolkit: Emotional Intelligence – It Starts with You
Tuesday, June 4th - 9:30-11:30am (329 Integrated Sciences Building)
Do you grow anxious or annoyed in meetings, but struggle to understand why or how to manage your way through it? Do you get the sense others are frustrated with you, but don’t understand why? Despite our best intentions, relationships can suffer from a lack of self-awareness. In this session, we will explore the emotional intelligence framework and use interactive exercises to recognize and manage emotions for better decision-making. Technical skills may get you the entry-level job, but emotional intelligence will get you the promotion!
A Leader's Toolkit: Emotional Intelligence – Emotions as Data
Tuesday, June 11th - 9:30-11:30am (329 Integrated Sciences Building)
Whether you are hoping to motivate a team, negotiate with your boss, or improve a relationship, navigating complex emotional landscapes can mean the difference between success and failure. This session will help you recognize emotions as data, map them across a framework of core concerns, and use the information to drive decisions that maximize value in your personal and professional relationships.
Thrive in Grad School: Understanding Your Time and Setting Goals
Thursday, June 13th - 12:00-1:00pm (online)
Learn to identify what steals your focus and disrupts your productivity. In this workshop, we’ll work through several fun and interactive activities to understand how to better manage your time. We’ll then learn the power of SMART goals and create a personalized roadmap for success in grad school. Sign up today and take control of your workload!
A Leader's Toolkit: Developing an Effective Negotiation Strategy
Tuesday, June 18th - 9:30-11:30am (329 Integrated Sciences Building)
Graduate and postdoctoral training (and life!) require the careful balancing of relationships and resources. Learning what to ask for, how to ask, and when to respectfully say no are essential survival skills. This interactive session will introduce a negotiation framework that can help you achieve success in your personal and professional trajectories.
Thrive in Grad School: Mastering Your Schedule and Avoiding Procrastination
Thursday, June 20th - 12:00-1:00pm (online)
Tired of deadlines looming? Learn effective scheduling techniques to maximize your time and stay ahead. Uncover the root causes of procrastination and develop strategies to overcome them. Register now and transform your productivity!
A Leader's Toolkit: Navigating Difficult Conversations
Tuesday, June 25th - 9:30-11:30am (329 Integrated Sciences Building)
When you sense conflict, do you address it or avoid it? Have you ever had a conversation go terribly wrong and wonder “What just happened?” You are not alone! In this interactive session, we’ll explore what makes some conversations difficult and discuss strategies to reduce anxiety and engage with greater confidence.
Thrive in Grad School: Building Habits and Creating a Focused Work Environment
Thursday, June 27th - 12:00-1:00pm (online)
Does your focus fizzle at the smallest distraction? Our workshop can help! Explore your existing routines and brainstorm ways to integrate focused work sessions. Design your ideal distraction-free zone to maximize productivity. Learn strategies for staying accountable and discuss self-motivation methods with your peers. Join us and create an environment that fuels your success!
Adopting a Growth Mindset
Wednesday, July 3rd - 10:00-11:00am (online)
Do you take failure hard? We all do, but the most successful scholars view failure as an opportunity. Learn how to grow from setbacks by adopting a growth mindset. While a fixed mindset tells us that we cannot improve, a growth mindset makes failure easier to bear and sets us up for success.
Getting the Most from Your Reading
Thursday, July 11th - 12:00-1:00pm (online)
A lot of your time is spent reading. Is your reading productive? Learn to read quickly and effectively. Keep track of your reading and keep up with your ever-expanding field. We’ll share tips from the pros and talk about software that makes it easier to keep up and stay organized.
Feedback: What Am I Supposed to do With This?
Tuesday, July 23rd - 10:00-11:00am (online)
Do you enjoy feedback and criticism? Probably not, but a huge part of graduate and postdoctoral training is accepting and learning from feedback. This session will help you shift from a defensive position to a growth mindset and develop strategies to manage the anxiety associated with good, bad, and even just plain wrong feedback.
Thrive in Grad School: Understanding Your Time and Setting Goals
Tuesday, August 6th - 10:00-11:00am (online)
Learn to identify what steals your focus and disrupts your productivity. In this workshop, we’ll work through several fun and interactive activities to understand how to better manage your time. We’ll then learn the power of SMART goals and create a personalized roadmap for success in grad school. Sign up today and take control of your workload!
Thrive in Grad School: Mastering Your Schedule and Avoiding Procrastination
Tuesday, August 13th - 10:00-11:00am (online)
Tired of deadlines looming? Learn effective scheduling techniques to maximize your time and stay ahead. Uncover the root causes of procrastination and develop strategies to overcome them. Register now and transform your productivity!
Thrive in Grad School: Building Habits and Creating a Focused Work Environment
Tuesday, August 20th - 10:00-11:00am (online)
Does your focus fizzle at the smallest distraction? Our workshop can help! Explore your existing routines and brainstorm ways to integrate focused work sessions. Design your ideal distraction-free zone to maximize productivity. Learn strategies for staying accountable and discuss self-motivation methods with your peers. Join us and create an environment that fuels your success!