Scientific Leadership Coach, Writer, Biotech Advisor
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 …
Let’s face it, being told you need to be more “strategic” at work is like being told you should “just relax” when you’re stressed. It sounds like a good idea, but where do you even start? You may find yourself …
Being put on the spot with a question can be unnerving, especially at work. Your mind races, trying to come up with an appropriate response, but all you feel is a mental block. It’s not uncommon for professionals, regardless of …
Here’s a contrarian nugget of wisdom: Focusing solely on your strengths isn’t always the key to growth. Yes, I know it goes against popular opinion, but bear with me for a moment. Imagine you’re in a job that encompasses several …
You know that moment of hesitancy before you ask for something? It’s as if your mind is playing out a thousand ‘what if’ scenarios, complete with a side order of worst-case outcomes. It’s easy to get caught up in this, …
The journey of a PhD is akin to an expedition through the dense forests of knowledge. The path is challenging, the research relentless, and the analysis painstaking. But, as you emerge from this forest, having earned that coveted title, you …
If you’re anything like me, the word ‘feedback’ might make you break out in a cold sweat. Or perhaps it conjures up visions of sitting down with your boss, holding your breath, and bracing yourself for the dreaded criticism. But …
Once upon a time, in a workplace not so far away, I was informed by a manager that to be considered for promotion, I would need to “walk on water without getting my feet wet.” No, you didn’t read that …
A while back, I worked in a lab. And while I no longer spend my days pouring over test tubes and microscopes, I’ve carried the power of experimentation into my new role as a leadership and career coach. What’s the …
Have you been told you need to be more “strategic” but don’t know what to do? In the corporate world, people are often evaluated on whether or not they are “strategic” or have a strategic mindset. And I read an …
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