Science and healthcare careers are filled with challenges, failed projects, critical feedback, disappointing outcomes, difficult relationships, and uncertainty about the future. Because we care so much, these experiences can lead to stress, persistent self-doubt, and burn-out — turning our  dream career into a nightmare. This series is designed to address these realities by focusing on building resilience, adopting healthy mindsets, supporting well-being, and fostering professional growth . Participants will learn evidence-based tools to respond effectively to stress, uncertainty, and change, with the goal of developing skills to support a productive and fulfilling career. The content is tailored for modern research and academic environments and provides practical strategies that can be applied immediately, and over the long term.

Webinar #3: Assertiveness 2.0: Speaking Up, Even When Power Dynamics Make It Hard

Developing assertiveness is a c rucial skill, even more so in hierarchical environments where there may be concerns about damaging  relationships or missing out on opportunities. In this webinar we will explore how our views of assertiveness are set and ask whether our  approaches are helpful or unhelpful in various situations. We will also discuss practical tools for setting boundaries, articulating expectations,  requesting feedback, and navigating difficult conversations with colleagues, mentors, and supervisors. The realities of speaking truth to power will be addressed with the goal of helping you decide when and how to address issues that are important to you.

The series is suitable for advanced undergraduates, postbacs, graduate students, professional school students, and postdoctoral fellows. While focused on school and work, the realities of current events and applying these skills to our lives, will be also be addressed.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/rcvar3jv