Women In STEM Career & Confidence

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 

Anna Reader - CLIENT STORY  Anna is currently Head of Equality and Diversity at the University of York and is about to start a very exciting new career pivot to work for the Women in Higher Education Network (WHEN).  Listen in for…  What to do if on paper everything looks good but you have lost your spark. How to pivot out of mid-career stagnation when there is more weight and importance on the next step needing to be "right." The importance of getting support with your career development, especially when you already have insider knowledge.    Connect with Anna  https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-reader-a5378032/  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 @drhannahrobert

Ellen Thomas  Ellen is the Chief Medical Officer at Genomics England.    In this episode we talk about:  How to navigate internal career opportunities.  The importance of self-management in leadership.  Normalising mental health challenges.    What I'm really taking away from this conversation is how to be brave, have fun, and make a dent in the world.  Connect with Ellen  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellen-thomas-67644610b/     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'   Connect with Hannah  https://hannahnikeroberts.com/  www.linkedin.com/in/hannahrobertscoaching  www.facebook.com/drhannahroberts  X (Twitter) @HannahNikeR  Instagram @drhannahroberts     

Dr Abaynesh Gebreyohannes – CLIENT STORY  Abaynesh is a Senior Research Scientist at Osmoses   In this episode we talk about:  What to do when the plans you made in your career are no longer viable. In this case due to civil war in Ethiopia. Navigating living and working in different continents when you require a VISA. How to take up space and ask for what you need.  Connect with Abaynesh  https://www.linkedin.com/in/abaynesh-yihdego-gebreyohannes-phd-chemical-engineer-membrane-engineer/  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 

Dr Emma Standley – Client Story Emma is a child and adolescent mental health and neurodevelopment Research Fellow at The University of York.   In this episode we talk about:  The journey Emma took herself on through the Career Design Mastermind to conclude that she was exactly where she needed to be for her next steps. Emma's most loved tools from the Career Pivots® Compass methodology including time and energy secrets and archetypes. How learning her Talent Dynamics profile has opened opportunity for mastery of skills and elevating the understanding of herself and dynamics within teams.  Connect with Emma  https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-standley-research/  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': Available on Amazon here Connect with Hannah  https://hannahnikeroberts.com/  www.linkedin.com/in/hannahrobertscoaching  www.facebook.com/drhannahroberts  X (Twitter) @HannahNikeR  Instagram @drhannahroberts   

Samantha Bradford IFA  Sam is a multi-award winning chartered financial planner and advisor. She lives in a 400-year-old cottage with her husband, 2 dogs, 5 chickens and 3 beehives. She has volunteered as a scout leader for over 15 years and is a bell ringer too!  In this episode we talk about:  The six steps to planning your financial future.  How to recognise and reconcile with money mindset blocks.  How to be with the reality of your situation and feel empowered in your actions.    Connect with Sam  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthabradfordfpfs/  ☎️ 07887 832222 📩 samantha.bradford@sjpp.co.uk  💻 www.simplicityfp.co.uk    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'   Connect with Hannah  https://hannahnikeroberts.com/  www.linkedin.com/in/hannahrobertscoaching  www.facebook.com/drhannahroberts  X (Twitter) @HannahNikeR  Instagram @drhannahroberts   

Nicola Newby  After 25 years at GSK, in a variety of positions including director level operations management and co-chair of the Women's Leadership Initiative (WLI), Nicola has taken voluntary redundancy to explore 'what's next?' in her own career and has already taken a voluntary board position with the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA).  In this episode we talk about:  How DEI has evolved over time and the move towards allyship and gender equity for all. Sage advice on handling change and redundancy in the workplace and seeing opportunity in the uncertainty. The magic triangle of health – wealth – time.    Connect with Nicola  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolanewby/  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 

  Chiara is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Fellow and Assistant Professor at Politecnico di Milano as well as an Optica Ambassador.  In this episode we talk about:  The importance of trying out new opportunities before committing to them long-term (such as moving countries).  How our Pusher part gets driven by the need to avoid failure so can result in overcompensating with overworking.  Separating your career from your identity, ensuring that successes and failures such as winning grants are not attached to your self-worth.  Connect with Chiara  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiaratrovatello/  X: @ClaireFoundling   https://chiaratrovatello.com    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 

Dr Kat Fish – Client Story Kat is a Research Fellow at The University of Sheffield. When Kat was diagnosed with endometriosis, she often employed the push through and reactive approach to work, but this came at a cost. When she was diagnosed with a second chronic health condition ME, this strategy (and others she had tried) were no longer working effectively. Her intention for coaching was to find a sustainable way of working in academia with her conditions. As with any chronic health condition, it is a unique journey for that individual.  In this episode we talk about:  The major insights she gained from our sessions including a particular pertinent conversation with her Perfectionist on the bathroom floor.  Making the shift from time to energy management, employing ruthless prioritisation, saying no gracefully, and asking for what you need. Including research from Cal Newport's book Deep Work.  Learning how to flex leadership styles to get the result with minimum energy consumption.  Connect with Kat  https://www.linkedin.com/in/katfishbiofilms/  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://www.amazon.co.uk/Intentional-Careers-STEM-Women-confidence-ebook/dp/B0CGXRNFZ3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3ROKZ7OEFHC64&keywords=intentional+careers+for+stem+women&qid=1693918605&s=books&sprefix=intentional+careers+for+stem+woemn%2Cstripbooks%2C66&sr=1-1   Connect with Hannah  https://hannahnikeroberts.com/   www.linkedin.com/in/hannahrobertscoaching   www.facebook.com/drhannahroberts   X (Twitter) @HannahNikeR  Instagram @drhannahroberts