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 (impostor syndrome, perfectionism, conflict resolution).
Adopting a Growth Mindset
Friday, March 13th - 11:00am-12:00pm (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.
Mastering Your Schedule and Avoiding Procrastination
Tuesday, March 24th - 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!
Understanding Your Time and Setting Goals
Tuesday, March 31st - 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!
Building Habits and Creating a Focused Work Environment
Tuesday, April 7th - 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!
Getting the Most from Your Reading
Tuesday, April 14th - 10:00-11:00am (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.
Adopting a Growth Mindset
Wednesday, April 22nd - 2:30-3:30pm (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.
Feedback: What Am I Supposed to do With This?
Tuesday, April 28th - 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.