Having a big goal is great, but how are you going to get to where you want to go? It’s easy to get stuck when you can’t see all the steps from A to Z, but it’s impossible to know exactly how your goal is going to play out. So I want you to focus on something different: resourcing your goals. 

In this episode, I want to show you how to prepare to achieve your goals by looking at the three big resources every goal needs.

Tune in to this episode to learn about:

• What it means to resource your goals
• Being delusional about your capacity
• What to do when you can’t see all the steps towards your goal

And so much more!

Learn how to take these strategies and transform your approach on your chase for your first big R01.

As ambitious academics, you’re driven by a pursuit of excellence, but at what cost? 

I want to peel back the layers of what it means to maintain internal integrity while entering into a world of high standards and pitfalls of unrealistic expectations. 

Listen as we explore the art of setting big goals, understanding the importance of self-compassion, and cultivating trust in our own reliability. It's a conversation about empowering yourself, aligning your goals with your well-being, and redefining what success looks like from the inside out.

Tune in to this episode to learn about:

• How unrealistic expectations slow down your progress
• What causes R01 procrastination
• The difference between helpful and unhelpful high standards

And so much more!

Learn how to show up for you before you make the mistake and put all your energy into showing up for everybody else, hindering your chance of reaching your research career goals

You’ve likely faced moments where your aspirations seemed out of reach. You may not have even considered a particular path because it seemed impossible. 

But what if “impossible” is a belief instead of a fact? 

In this episode, we’ll explore how to shift from self-limitation to self-empowerment, how to challenge your beliefs, and the importance of community in expanding what’s possible.

Tune in to this episode to learn about:

• Questioning your beliefs about what’s possible
• How a community of collaborators can help you see things in a new way
• Digging deeper into what is required to achieve the impossible

And so much more!

Learn how to dismantle the barrier of the impossible so you can see your full potential as a researcher. 

Sometimes, awards and recognition don’t tell the full story.

In this episode, we reflect on the profound and emotional story of Dr. Katalin Karikó, who shares the Nobel Prize in Medicine with Dr. Drew Weissman for their trailblazing work on mRNA—a foundational piece of the puzzle for developing the COVID-19 vaccine.

As much as she is celebrated, Dr. Karikó’s journey serves as a testament to her relentless pursuit and unwavering vision. She's been candid about her uphill battle in securing grants, facing career setbacks, and achieving the highest level of success, all while being a mother.

There's an essential takeaway here for every woman early-career researcher trying to navigate the world of academia: Define your worth by your passion and curiosity, not by institutional validation and expectations. 

Dr. Karikó’s career path exemplifies that essence, proving that career roadblocks don't define success. You do.

Tune in to this episode to learn about:

• Trusting your scientific instincts over institutional benchmarks
• The interplay of innovation and feasibility in NIH funding
• Dr. Karikó’s take on balancing motherhood with a demanding research career

And so much more!

Learn from Dr. Karikó's journey and be reminded to prioritize passion over recognition, stay true to your unique scientific paths, and not let adversity stop you from pushing forward.

There’s a philosophy that has shaped my business and can grant you some much-needed wisdom as you manage your academic journey, especially as an early career researcher: 

“You can’t expect your client to be a better person than you are.”

But what does this mean for you as a grant writer, a solo PI, and a leader of your projects? 

That’s what we dive into in this episode—navigating through the importance of expectations and accountability, developing a nurturing yet realistic environment in the challenging world of R01s, and working with your partners in academia. 

Tune in to this episode to learn about:

• The power of community, support, and accountability 
• Managing expectations for yourself and others
• Not being afraid to set strong boundaries

And so much more!

Learn how recognizing and reshaping expectations can act as a cornerstone for building your career without losing yourself in the process.

This episode is especially close to my heart as I share some insights from the past several months of running my business while supporting a team member on maternity leave. It's been a period of many challenging decisions, and I've had a chance to reflect deeply on my leadership style and the principles that guide me. 

I realize it’s not much different than what early career researchers are preparing to do as they build their labs and careers. Leading in any capacity requires you to make a lot of decisions—and being able to make clear decisions helps you and the people you lead. 

Listen in to this episode to learn the five strategies that have guided me through my toughest decisions and how they can help you prepare for the unique challenges of research leadership. 

Tune in to this episode to learn about:

• How being clear on your vision shapes each decision you make
• The role of advisors and the significance of seeking diverse inputs
• The power of self-trust in the decision-making process

And so much more!

Learn to trust your ability to lead and make the tough decisions that will impact your research project, your team, and your entire career. 

It's no secret that you constantly feel like you’re drowning in tasks and pulled in a million different directions as you try to please everyone around you. But it's time to pause, reassess, and reclaim your time.

And it starts with knowing your priorities and ends with learning how to say no.

I want to unravel why we try to prioritize every single thing and help you figure out what really matters. 

Your day-to-day professional life becomes so much richer—and more efficient—when you allow yourself to prioritize the work you love. 

Listen in and learn how to get back on track. 

Tune in to this episode to learn about:

• Why it’s so hard to figure out what you want
• How women in academia become burned out
• The painful reality of deprioritizing

And so much more!

Learn how prioritizing around your North Star is the key to staying focused on the work that really matters to you. 

My guest, Rebecca Fischer, epidemiologist and Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University, was feeling both hopeful and confused as she contemplated writing her first R01.

Drowning in commitments, Rebecca echoed a sentiment many early career researchers feel: "What exactly am I doing? Can I truly get where I dream of being?" 

Rebecca took a leap of faith joining us, not just with the hope of penning her R01 but in search of a clearer, more sustainable path for her career. And what she unearthed in her journey was profound: her most significant challenge was herself. 

From learning to set stringent boundaries to recognizing the transformative power of a clear direction, Rebecca's time with us reshaped her entire academic outlook. She started viewing her academic trajectory not as a static milestone but as a dynamic journey. 

Listen in and hear her story!
 
Tune in to this episode to learn about:

• The transformative impact of identifying a clear North Star
• The shared growth journey of group coaching
• The need to set boundaries and chart a deliberate career course

And so much more!

Hear Rebecca's story and discover how our group coaching program could be the key to writing your R01 and having a career in academia where you feel in full control.

“Feeling relaxed and happy with my latest accomplishment,”…said no overachiever ever.

As an overachieving academic, it’s super difficult to celebrate the wins because no win is ever good enough. And it’s never good enough because there’s always more to be accomplished. 

With the pressure of doing all it takes to thrive in academia, especially as a woman, it’s no surprise that instead of finding pride and joy with every step forward, you let the anxiety of still needing to do more push you forward.

But imagine what would happen if you stopped trying to prove yourself to the academic world (and yourself) and replaced your critical overachiever with a supportive, relaxed achiever.

As a recovering overachiever, I can attest that it’s not easy, but learning to silence your overachiever is possible—and so rewarding. 

Tune in to this episode to learn about:

• The connection between anxiety and overachieving
• My battle against overachieving and how it can help yours
• The unfair roles women faculty play that push you to do the most

And so much more!

Learn how to be kind to yourself because your accomplishments are worth celebrating! 

As a recovering people pleaser, I see the “perceived benefits” of being the best team player you can be. 

But who gets those benefits?

If all of your time and energy is focused on helping everyone else get what they want, it’s likely you’re the one being left out of the benefits equation. 

When your focus is on other people before yourself, especially if you’re a pre-tenure faculty member, not only does it impact you professionally, it impacts you mentally. 

Discover the signs, challenges, and lies that people-pleasing teaches you and learn the strategies recovering people-pleasers use, so you can maintain balance and ensure your goals are still the #1 priority. 
 
Tune in to this episode to learn about:

• My people pleasing history
• 8 biggest impacts of people pleasing
• 5 ways to overcome people pleasing

And so much more!

Learn that it’s okay to say no to others and say yes to yourself without worrying about negatively impacting professional relationships and your tenure track.