Scientific Leadership Coach, Writer, Biotech Advisor
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 …
Telling or showing – which comes more naturally to you? In a nutshell from my last newsletter, telling is the mindset of, “I have the answer.” Showing is the mindset of, “You will arrive at your own answer with my …
In my last job, I had the best manager ever. They took actions to support me: sharing context and helpful info, making connections across the organization and solving problems – not by micromanaging but by negotiating mutual wins. Ten years …
I’ve been writing about scientific leadership for a while now, and people often mention how much they like my posts. The last time I got a compliment – after saying thank you, of course! – I asked, “What is it you …
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