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Catherine is a Global Market Intelligence Manager in the Life Sciences industry. In this episode we talk about:  How to be the person job descriptions are written for.  Creating new opportunities within your organisation in a declining jobs market.  How to be CEO of your own mind and be free of old patterns of thinking.  Connect with Catherine  https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-mcdonnell-5a9ab722/  Kickstart your Intentional Careers Journey  Take the Career Accelerator Scorecard: https://scorecard.intentional-careers.com/strategy  Register for a free Intentional Careers workshop: https://intentional-careers.com/workshop/  Read The Book 'Intentional Careers for STEM Women': https://amzn.eu/d/bL9r8h0    Connect with Hannah  https://hannahnikeroberts.com/  www.linkedin.com/in/hannahrobertscoaching  www.facebook.com/drhannahroberts  X (Twitter) @HannahNikeR  Instagram @drhannahroberts  TikTok @drhannahroberts  YouTube @drhannahroberts

Dr Sayema Rahman Khan - CLIENT STORY  Sayema is a Research Project Manager at the Christie NHS Foundation Trust and Project Lead/Project Manager for Enhancing Research Culture at The University of Manchester.  In this episode we talk about:  How Sayema honoured her culture and her desire to become a researcher.   What to took and the sacrifices Sayema made to realise her dreams.  Learning to trust her own judgement and giving herself permission to speak up.    Connect with Sayema  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sayema-rahman-khan-phd-9b245711b/    Kickstart your Intentional Careers Journey  Take the Career Accelerator Scorecard: https://scorecard.intentional-careers.com/strategy  Register for a free Intentional Careers workshop: https://intentional-careers.com/workshop/  Read The Book 'Intentional Careers for STEM Women': https://amzn.eu/d/bL9r8h0    Connect with Hannah  https://hannahnikeroberts.com/  www.linkedin.com/in/hannahrobertscoaching  www.facebook.com/drhannahroberts  X (Twitter) @HannahNikeR  Instagram @drhannahroberts  TikTok @drhannahroberts  YouTube @drhannahroberts

Dr Giorgia Cioccoloni - CLIENT STORY  Giorgia is a Lecturer in Human Nutrition at the University of Leeds.  In this episode we talk about:  How we used the promotional criteria to create a focussed development plan.  Finding new and different ways to unlock your latent potential, such as self-promotion.  Identifying and removing energy drains at work.  Connect with Giorgia  https://www.linkedin.com/in/giorgia-cioccoloni-b3b9a231/    Kickstart your Intentional Careers Journey  Take the Career Accelerator Scorecard: https://scorecard.intentional-careers.com/strategy  Register for a free Intentional Careers workshop: https://intentional-careers.com/workshop/  Read The Book 'Intentional Careers for STEM Women': https://amzn.eu/d/bL9r8h0    Connect with Hannah  https://hannahnikeroberts.com/  www.linkedin.com/in/hannahrobertscoaching  www.facebook.com/drhannahroberts  X (Twitter) @HannahNikeR  Instagram @drhannahroberts  TikTok @drhannahroberts  YouTube @drhannahroberts

Dr Tracy Brown - CLIENT STORY  Tracy is a Scientific Project Manager I at Sygnature Discovery.  In this episode we talk about:  How to create time to work on your career not just in it.  Using internal secondments to test out potential role alignment.  How you know when your role is the right fit.  Connect with Tracy  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracymmbrown/    Kickstart your Intentional Careers Journey  Take the Career Accelerator Scorecard: https://scorecard.intentional-careers.com/strategy  Register for a free Intentional Careers workshop: https://intentional-careers.com/workshop/  Read The Book 'Intentional Careers for STEM Women': https://amzn.eu/d/bL9r8h0    Connect with Hannah  https://hannahnikeroberts.com/  www.linkedin.com/in/hannahrobertscoaching  www.facebook.com/drhannahroberts  X (Twitter) @HannahNikeR  Instagram @drhannahroberts  TikTok @drhannahroberts  YouTube @drhannahroberts

Dr Nicole Mai - CLIENT STORY  Nicole is a Principal Scientist I and Discovery Programme Leader at Immunocore.  In this episode we talk about:  How to leverage your natural talents outside of work to build confidence.  The courage it takes as a scientist to communicate when English is not your first language.  Nicole's most cherished tools from the Career Design Mastermind programme.  Connect with Nicole  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-mai-phd-24b045b1/    Kickstart your Intentional Careers Journey  Take the Career Accelerator Scorecard: https://scorecard.intentional-careers.com/strategy  Register for a free Intentional Careers workshop: https://intentional-careers.com/workshop/  Read The Book 'Intentional Careers for STEM Women': https://amzn.eu/d/bL9r8h0    Connect with Hannah  https://hannahnikeroberts.com/  www.linkedin.com/in/hannahrobertscoaching  www.facebook.com/drhannahroberts  X (Twitter) @HannahNikeR  Instagram @drhannahroberts  TikTok @drhannahroberts  YouTube @drhannahroberts

Emma Monk  Emma is a researcher and writer debunking and demystifying the headlines to bring the real facts and truth to counter the huge wave of misinformation online.  In this episode we talk about:  The truth behind the covid headlines and how politicians spin statistics as a blame game. Emma's personal journey from viewing herself as 'just a mum' to a scientific debunking expert. How feeling compelled to do something for the pure enjoyment of it is the hallmark of fulfilment.     Connect with Emma  https://monkdebunks.substack.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-monk12/     Kickstart your Intentional Careers Journey  Take the Career Accelerator Scorecard: https://scorecard.intentional-careers.com/strategy  Register for a free Intentional Careers workshop: https://intentional-careers.com/workshop/  Read The Book 'Intentional Careers for STEM Women': https://amzn.eu/d/bL9r8h0    Connect with Hannah  https://hannahnikeroberts.com/  www.linkedin.com/in/hannahrobertscoaching  www.facebook.com/drhannahroberts  X (Twitter) @HannahNikeR  Instagram @drhannahroberts  TikTok @drhannahroberts  YouTube @drhannahroberts

Dr Lucia Moreira Teixeira - CLIENT STORY  Lucia is the Immunology Lead at Sanofi.  In this episode we talk about:  The benefits and challenges of living and working in different countries.  How leveraging the Career Pivots® Compass methodology has resulted in rapid progress from Principal Scientist > Principal Scientist II > Team Lead in under 5 years.   The personal development benefits all aspects of life.  Connect with Lucia  https://www.linkedin.com/in/moreirateixeiralucia/    Kickstart your Intentional Careers Journey  Take the Career Accelerator Scorecard: https://scorecard.intentional-careers.com/strategy  Register for a free Intentional Careers workshop: https://intentional-careers.com/workshop/  Read The Book 'Intentional Careers for STEM Women': https://amzn.eu/d/bL9r8h0    Connect with Hannah  https://hannahnikeroberts.com/  www.linkedin.com/in/hannahrobertscoaching  www.facebook.com/drhannahroberts  X (Twitter) @HannahNikeR  Instagram @drhannahroberts  TikTok @drhannahroberts  YouTube @drhannahroberts

Bronwyn Friedlander - CLIENT STORY  Bronwyn has an extensive background in media and PR, notably as Head of Media Relations at the Royal Society and previously at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. She recently made a bold career pivot and is now in the second year of an Occupational Therapy degree at the University of East London.  Listen in for…  How to reconcile with 'what will people think' when making career pivots. Key coaching tools that ensure our 'Pusher' part keeps in the helpful range. Using leadership flex as a model to stress test why certain situations in the past didn't go well and how to adapt your leadership moving forwards.  Connect with Bronwyn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bronwyn-friedlander-084491296/    Kickstart your Intentional Careers Journey  Take the Career Accelerator Scorecard: https://scorecard.intentional-careers.com/strategy  Register for a free Intentional Careers workshop: https://intentional-careers.com/workshop/  Read The Book 'Intentional Careers for STEM Women': https://amzn.eu/d/bL9r8h0    Connect with Hannah  https://hannahnikeroberts.com/  www.linkedin.com/in/hannahrobertscoaching  www.facebook.com/drhannahroberts  X (Twitter) @HannahNikeR  Instagram @drhannahroberts  TikTok @drhannahroberts  YouTube @drhannahroberts

Derek Miller  Former scientist now creating tools for research & STEM education. He is founder of Genius Lab Gear and owner of Laser Classroom  In this episode we talk about:  The safety and systemic challenges facing pregnant women in STEM conducting lab work.  Survey and real-world experiences of how pregnant women in STEM are currently trying to manage in the absence of accurately designed PPE.   'The Alma' as the lab coat has been named can only exist if people know about it, so spread the word and design her in.  Connect with Derek  https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekrmiller/  Maternity lab coat product page  Our article outlining key takeaways from the survey  C&EN article on maternity lab coat   ChemistryWorld article on maternity lab coat     Kickstart your Intentional Careers Journey  Take the Career Accelerator Scorecard: https://scorecard.intentional-careers.com/strategy  Register for a free Intentional Careers workshop: https://intentional-careers.com/workshop/  Read The Book 'Intentional Careers for STEM Women': https://amzn.eu/d/bL9r8h0    Connect with Hannah  https://hannahnikeroberts.com/  www.linkedin.com/in/hannahrobertscoaching  www.facebook.com/drhannahroberts  X (Twitter) @HannahNikeR  Instagram @drhannahroberts  TikTok @drhannahroberts  YouTube @drhannahroberts

Anna is the Research Strategy and Communications Lead at MPI-CBG – Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics  Listen in for…  What to do when multiple offers are on the table How your natural talents inform role choices and contribute to high-performance teams Making the shift from doer to leader with clarity and confidence    Connect with Anna  https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-frangou/    Kickstart your Intentional Careers Journey  Take the Career Accelerator Scorecard: https://scorecard.intentional-careers.com/strategy  Register for a free Intentional Careers workshop: https://intentional-careers.com/workshop/  Read The Book 'Intentional Careers for STEM Women': https://amzn.eu/d/bL9r8h0    Connect with Hannah  https://hannahnikeroberts.com/  www.linkedin.com/in/hannahrobertscoaching  www.facebook.com/drhannahroberts  X (Twitter) @HannahNikeR  Instagram @drhannahroberts  TikTok @drhannahroberts  YouTube @drhannahroberts

Lisa is a Senior Director of Patient Engagement at Evinova.    Listen in for…  How to connect the events throughout our lives into an intentional career path The immense opportunities that visibility on LinkedIn can unlock The power of working with a coach who isn't afraid to challenge you    Connect with Lisa  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-kerr-patientengagement/    Kickstart your Intentional Careers Journey  Take the Career Accelerator Scorecard: https://scorecard.intentional-careers.com/strategy  Register for a free Intentional Careers workshop: https://intentional-careers.com/workshop/  Read The Book 'Intentional Careers for STEM Women': https://amzn.eu/d/bL9r8h0    Connect with Hannah  https://hannahnikeroberts.com/  www.linkedin.com/in/hannahrobertscoaching  www.facebook.com/drhannahroberts  X (Twitter) @HannahNikeR  Instagram @drhannahroberts  TikTok @drhannahroberts  YouTube @drhannahroberts

Steph is the histology R&D Lead at Quotient Therapeutics.  In this episode we talk about:  Using other areas of life as clues to understanding your strengths and future career role profile alignment. Knowing what to do with one hour a week of personal development time. How to shift from a proving to pro-active approach in your career design.  Connect with Steph  https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-ma-phd-39354083/    Kickstart your Intentional Careers Journey  Take the Career Accelerator Scorecard: https://scorecard.intentional-careers.com/strategy  Register for a free Intentional Careers workshop: https://intentional-careers.com/workshop/  Read The Book 'Intentional Careers for STEM Women': https://amzn.eu/d/bL9r8h0    Connect with Hannah  https://hannahnikeroberts.com/  www.linkedin.com/in/hannahrobertscoaching  www.facebook.com/drhannahroberts  X (Twitter) @HannahNikeR  Instagram @drhannahroberts  TikTok @drhannahroberts  YouTube @drhannahroberts

Valeria is a client relationship manager at Alphalyse.  In this episode we talk about:  The curse of tolerance when a role is not aligned for you and how to erodes confidence over time. How it's easy to assume you did something wrong or you are to blame when you are made redundant. Leveraging the power of LinkedIn and your second-degree connections to get headhunted.  Connect with Valeria  https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriabarattini/  Kickstart your Intentional Careers Journey  Take the Career Accelerator Scorecard: https://scorecard.intentional-careers.com/strategy  Register for a free Intentional Careers workshop: https://intentional-careers.com/workshop/  Read The Book 'Intentional Careers for STEM Women': Amazon here Connect with Hannah  https://hannahnikeroberts.com/  www.linkedin.com/in/hannahrobertscoaching  www.facebook.com/drhannahroberts  X (Twitter) @HannahNikeR  Instagram @drhannahroberts  TikTok @drhannahroberts  YouTube @drhannahroberts

Dr Rachel James – CLIENT STORY  Rachel is a writer and a postdoctoral researcher at The University of Edinburgh and a former Daphne Jackson Trust fellow.  In this episode we talk about:  The decision-making moment of pausing her academic career for motherhood and overcoming the fear of failure.  How the Daphne Jackson Trust enabled Rachel to return to academic research after a career break by reducing the barriers to re-entry.  The process of following your talents, strengths, and passions as a starting point for your next career pivot.  Connect with Rachel  https://www.linkedin.com/in/racheljamesphd/  Nature Careers Article: "How a part-time fellowship enticed a scientist back to academia' https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-00042-5    Kickstart your Intentional Careers Journey  Take the Career Accelerator Scorecard: https://scorecard.intentional-careers.com/strategy  Register for a free Intentional Careers workshop: https://intentional-careers.com/workshop/  Read The Book 'Intentional Careers for STEM Women': Amazon link here Connect with Hannah  https://hannahnikeroberts.com/  www.linkedin.com/in/hannahrobertscoaching  www.facebook.com/drhannahroberts  X (Twitter) @HannahNikeR  Instagram @drhannahroberts  TikTok @drhannahroberts  YouTube @drhannahroberts

Dr Hazel Dickson – CLIENT STORY  Hazel is the Social Media and Content Principal at Waters Corporation.  In this episode we talk about how insights from the Career Design Mastermind supported Hazel to:  Negotiate a secondment at work aligned with her Talent Dynamics profile resulting in a new role and promotion. Gain an understanding of her anxiety around getting things wrong, where it originated from, and the use of awareness and tools to move forwards more confidently. Separate her career from her identity by focusing on strengthening all areas of life which as a by-product resulted in better work outcomes.  Connect with Hazel  https://www.linkedin.com/in/hazeldickson/  Kickstart your Intentional Careers Journey  Take the Career Accelerator Scorecard: https://scorecard.intentional-careers.com/strategy  Register for a free Intentional Careers workshop: https://intentional-careers.com/workshop/  Read The Book 'Intentional Careers for STEM Women': On Amazon here Connect with Hannah  https://hannahnikeroberts.com/  www.linkedin.com/in/hannahrobertscoaching  www.facebook.com/drhannahroberts  X (Twitter) @HannahNikeR  Instagram @drhannahroberts  TikTok @drhannahroberts  YouTube @drhannahroberts