Benefits
Gain personalized insights and feedback from a certified career coach
Connect with like-minded peers and share valuable perspectives
Build a clear path toward career fulfillment with guided exercises and tools
Stay motivated and accountable through a structured, supportive environment
Overview
Session 1: Introductions and identify sub-topics for group coaching sessions (session 2 -5)
Sessions 2 through 5: Group coaching on sub-topics identified during session 1
Session 6: Reflections, long-term goal setting, and wrap-up
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This course is for graduate students and postdocs seeking clarity on where and how to find meaningful work and how to navigate career transitions. This course is especially useful to those considering non-academic careers.
This course is NOT for you if you already know what job or career you want and are simply pursuing best practices in applying, interviewing, and negotiating.
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This course equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and mindsets to learn more about and prepare for any career path. Additionally, course instructor Dr. Stephanie Pearl is able to offer deeper insights into science communication, policy, government research and administration, and independent consulting based on her personal experiences in these areas.
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This course equips participants with skills, knowledge, and mindsets to take agency in generating their own career outcomes, whatever those desired outcomes may be.
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Participants are expected to attend and fully engage in each of the six, 90-minute Zoom sessions to receive maximal benefit. Sessions will be held live and include breakout discussions and one-on-one “laser coaching” sessions with each participant.
That said, life happens! If you cannot attend a session, please let the instructor know and you may have an opportunity for a brief, one-on-one makeup session. Additionally, recordings of each session will be made available to all course registrants.
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Participants determine their own homework load, which will vary by individual. Sessions 2–6 will conclude with goal setting, and sessions 3-6 will incorporate accountability to support follow-through. The instructor may also provide supplementary resources after each session, which participants can review at their discretion.
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If you have additional questions not addressed on this page, please email Stephanie Pearl at spearl@adaptiverootsconsulting.com.
About the Instructor
Stephanie Pearl, PhD, is a CTA Certified Coach with 20 years of cross-sector experience in the sciences. Having successfully navigated career transitions herself, she’s passionate about empowering scientists to discover fulfilling careers that match their unique strengths and aspirations.