Scientific Leadership Coach, Writer, Biotech Advisor
Rachel Kindt 
My first effective communication in biotech was effective by accident. I was presenting the team’s results to our pharmaceutical partners. I’d done this once or twice already, but was still unsure how to do it well. In contrast to the …
Last Friday, I over-scheduled myself. I hustled out of rowing practice to get home and take a shower before my first Zoom meeting. Then I scarfed down some lunch while driving to meet with a coaching client, turning around to …
On Saturday, October 7th, I awoke to the sound of aid raid sirens, a low boom, and then a louder one. My husband and I were in a hotel in Tel Aviv, on vacation. After the sirens, we quickly dressed …
“Seveneves” by Neal Stephenson is one of my favorite science fiction books. It tells the story of humanity’s survival in the wake of a catastrophic accident to the Moon. In the first half of the book, humans establish temporary colonies in …
Once upon a time, there was a talented Chef who loved cooking. They were incredibly creative and could happily cook all day long. One day, the powers that be said to the Chef: “We’ve noticed what a great cook you …
Last week I got Covid, and was too sick to finish the newsletter. This made my inner taskmaster very unhappy. I experienced an internal struggle between my inclinations – the part of me that is caring and healing versus the …
I’m always excited to begin working with a new coaching client – to experience the “dopamine hit” of an unknown journey full of possibility, and the pleasure of getting to know another human being deeply. In my coaching process, the …
We all know that there are two parts to a conversation: talking and listening. It’s a simple concept that has been drilled into our heads since we were kids. But have you ever taken a moment to truly understand what …
After 20 years in biotech, I believe personal growth is recession proof. Here’s why… Throughout my career, there were times when my day to day job felt like it was going nowhere. Maybe there was a big organizational change, or …
If you’re a leader, you have the power to dictate what people should know and do. However, there’s another, often more effective approach: inviting them into the process. Let’s explore how. Certainly, as a leader, you can make requests and …
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