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).
 
Feedback: What Am I Supposed to do With This?
Tuesday, June 24th - 12:00-1:00pm (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.
 
Developing Resilience: Working with Your Cognitive Distortions
Tuesday, July 1st - 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.
 
The Art of Introducing Yourself
Tuesday, July 8th - 12:00-1:15pm (online)
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 introduce yourself. This session will demystify the process and set you on a path for success.
 
Building a Mentoring Network
Tuesday, August 5th - 12:00-1:15pm (online)
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? This session will provide tips and an action plan for building your mentoring network.