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).
Working with Your Cognitive Distortions
Wednesday, November 6th - 12:00-1:00pm (online)
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, since it didn’t come with a user manual. We’ll cover the most recent neuroscience findings and how we can apply them to our own lives.
Work-Life Balance
Thursday, November 14th - 12:00-1:00pm (online)
Academia is well-known for its high expectations, particularly when it comes to how many hours we work. How can we find a balance between our personal lives and the work we do? Finding that balance can lead to increased productivity and happiness. Come learn some tips to start on the right path.
Thrive in Academia: Understanding Your Time and Setting Goals
Tuesday, November 19th - 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!
Thrive in Academia: Mastering Your Schedule and Avoiding Procrastination
Tuesday, November 26th - 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!
Thrive in Academia: Building Habits and Creating a Focused Work Environment
Tuesday, December 3rd - 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!
Getting the Most from Your Reading
Tuesday, December 10th - 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.
A Leader's Toolkit: Emotional Intelligence – It Starts with You
Thursday, January 9th - 11:30am-1:30pm (209 Bartlett)
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! Lunch will be served.
A Leader's Toolkit: Emotional Intelligence – Emotions as Data
Tuesday, January 14th - 11:30am-1:30pm (209 Bartlett)
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. Lunch will be served.
A Leader's Toolkit: Developing an Effective Negotiation Strategy
Thursday, January 16th - 11:30am-1:30pm (209 Bartlett)
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. Lunch will be served.
A Leader's Toolkit: Navigating Difficult Conversations
Thursday, January 23rd - 11:30am-1:30pm (209 Bartlett)
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. Lunch will be served.