Personal Development
Getting the Most from Your Reading
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...
The Art of Introducing Yourself
Whether hoping to meet people in your department, impress faculty, or simply address your fear of public speaking, a great first step is learning how to...
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...
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...
Developing Resilience: Working with Your Cognitive Distortions
The human brain is amazing! It is also full of cognitive biases that constantly get in our way. Learn how to manage your own brain and get the most out of it...
Adopting a Growth Mindset
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...
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...
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...
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!..
Feedback: What Am I Supposed to do With This?
Do you enjoy feedback and criticism? Probably not, but a huge part of graduate and postdoctoral training is accepting and learning from feedback. This...
Building a Mentoring Network
Research has shown that mentors play a vital role in training and career success, but how do you know what mentors you need? Or how to reach out to them?...
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...