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A Leader's Toolkit: Navigating Difficult Conversations

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!..

Event date Thursday, January 22, 2026 Event time 10:00 am Go to all events list Event

Mastering Your Schedule and Avoiding Procrastination

Tired of deadlines looming? Learn effective scheduling techniques to maximize your time and stay ahead. Uncover the root causes of procrastination and...

Event date Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Event time 10:00 am Go to all events list Event

A Leader's Toolkit: Emotional Intelligence – Emotions as Data

Whether you are hoping to motivate a team, negotiate with your boss, or improve a relationship, navigating complex emotional landscapes can mean the...

Event date Thursday, January 15, 2026 Event time 10:00 am Go to all events list Event

Managing Your Mental Health in Graduate School

Feeling stressed? Overwhelmed? You’re not alone. While stress is a normal part of life, the unique combination of stressors in grad school contributes to ...

Event date Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Event time 3:00 pm Go to all events list Event

Building Habits and Creating a Focused Work Environment

Does your focus fizzle at the smallest distraction? Our workshop can help! Explore your existing routines and brainstorm ways to integrate focused work...

Event date Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Event time 10:00 am Go to all events list Event

A Leader's Toolkit: Developing an Effective Negotiation Strategy

Whether you are hoping to motivate a team, negotiate with your boss, or improve a relationship, navigating complex emotional landscapes can mean the...

Event date Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Event time 10:00 am Go to all events list Event

Thriving in Community: The Science of Resilience and Wellbeing

Feeling stressed and overwhelmed by the pressures of graduate school? Join this group to practice strategies to reduce stress and increase resilience ...

Event date Thursday, January 22, 2026 Event time 4:00 pm Go to all events list Event

Understanding Your Time and Setting Goals

Learn to identify what steals your focus and disrupts your productivity. In this workshop, we’ll work through several fun and interactive activities to...

Event date Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Event time 10:00 am Go to all events list Event

A Leader's Toolkit: Emotional Intelligence – It Starts with You

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...

Event date Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Event time 10:00 am Go to all events list Event

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