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).
 
Thrive in Academia: Building Habits and Creating a Focused Work Environment
Thursday, May 1st - 11:30am-12:30pm (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
Wednesday, May 7th - 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, May 22nd - 9:30-11:30am (551 Goodell)
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!

A Leader's Toolkit: Emotional Intelligence – Emotions as Data
Thursday, May 29th - 9:30-11:30am (551 Goodell)
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.

A Leader's Toolkit: Developing an Effective Negotiation Strategy
Thursday, June 5th - 9:30-11:30am (551 Goodell)
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.

A Leader's Toolkit: Navigating Difficult Conversations
Thursday, June 12th - 9:30-11:30am (551 Goodell)
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.