Women In STEM Career & Confidence

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 

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 

Dr Lauren Mullin CLIENT STORY – Part 3  This is the final part in our three-part series with Dr Lauren Mullin. Just as a reminder, Lauren is Lead Analytical Scientist at Arxada and founder of ChemHerstory blog, which is dedicated to communicating the stories of the lost women in the history of STEM. You will be blown away are the details Lauren shares.  In this episode we meet:  Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu (1912-1997) was a Chinese-American physicist who has been referred to as the First Lady of Physics for her contributions to the field. After working on the Manhattan Project, Dr. Wu produced elegant experimental data that refuted a long-held belief in nuclear physics (the law of conservation of parity). This work and its implications were so ground-breaking that it was awarded the Nobel Prize in that same year (1957)--but only to Dr. Wu's collaborators, not to her. Despite this, she continued to conduct stellar research and act as a true leader in science for the rest of her career.  Connect with Lauren  https://chemherstory.wordpress.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-mullin-ph-d-80695039/  Drawing Ada Lovelace (For Children) | New Macclesfield Sch (newmacclesfieldartschool.com)  Life Drawing: Ada Lovelace | New Macclesfield Sch (newmacclesfieldartschool.com)  Ada's Legacy: Talk and live music | New Macclesfield Sch (newmacclesfieldartschool.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' available on Amazon here. Connect with Hannah  https://hannahnikeroberts.com/  www.linkedin.com/in/hannahrobertscoaching  www.facebook.com/drhannahroberts  X (Twitter) @HannahNikeR  Instagram @drhannahroberts 

Inspiring Stories 053 - Dr Lauren Mullin - Client Story (Part 2) Subscribe to the Women In STEM Career & Confidence Podcast on your favourite platform and stay tuned. This is the second part in our three-part series with Dr Lauren Mullin. Just as a reminder, Lauren is Lead Analytical Scientist at Arxada and founder of ChemHerstory blog, which is dedicated to communicating the stories of the lost women in the history of STEM. Over the next three episodes we meet one inspirational woman from history and you will be blown away are the details Lauren shares. In this episode we meet: Dr. Kamala (Bhagvat) Sohonie (1911-1998) was the first Indian woman to receive a doctorate degree in science (Cambridge University, 1939). Before that, Dr. Sohonie directly challenged her initial rejection based entirely on her gender from a graduate programme in her home country by sitting in protest until finally admitted, paving the way for other woman to study after her. Dr. Sohonie was a biochemist, and her research covered a lot of ground--including improving nutrition for impoverished children and pregnant women.  Connect with Lauren:https://chemherstory.wordpress.com/ LinkedIn: Lauren Mullin 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 Website: hannahnikeroberts.com LinkedIn: Hannah Roberts Coaching  Facebook: Dr Hannah Roberts X (Twitter) @HannahNikeR Instagram @drhannahroberts

Inspiring Stories 052 - Dr Lauren Mullin - Client Story (Part 1) Subscribe to the Women In STEM Career & Confidence Podcast on your favourite platform and stay tuned. Lauren is Lead Analytical Scientist at Arxada and founder of ChemHerstory blog, which is dedicated to communicating the stories of the lost women in the history of STEM. Over the next three episodes we will meet one inspirational woman from history and you will be absolutely blown away are the details Lauren shares. In this episode we meet: Hertha Ayrton (1854-1923) was a British inventor, mathematician, engineer, and physicist who was also a highly active suffragist. She was the first woman to read a research paper at a Royal Society meeting, and first woman to win the Hughes Medal. This is a story of female friendship, male allyship and cool science.  Connect with Lauren:https://chemherstory.wordpress.com/ This Week in ChemHerstory: 24th-30th April LinkedIn: Lauren Mullin 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 Website: hannahnikeroberts.com LinkedIn: Hannah Roberts Coaching  Facebook: Dr Hannah Roberts X (Twitter) @HannahNikeR Instagram @drhannahroberts

Inspiring Stories 051 - Dr Antigone Marino Subscribe to the Women In STEM Career & Confidence Podcast on your favourite platform and stay tuned. Antigone is a research lead at the Institute of Applied Sciences and Intelligent Systems (ISASI) at the Italian National Research Council (CNR). She also holds many leadership positions from President of the IEEE Photonics Society Italy Chapter, member of the board of directors of the Italian Physical Society (SIF) to member of the board of directors of the OPTICA Foundation. In this episode we talk about: The role of philosophy in physics. The confidence challenge for non-native English speakers in science, leading to internal comparison of performance when in native vs non-native interactions. The importance of examining your fears and comfort zone when faced with new opportunities. Connect with Antigone LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antigonemarino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/antigone.marino Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antigone_marino X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/AntigoneMarino   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 Website: hannahnikeroberts.com LinkedIn: Hannah Roberts Coaching  Facebook: Dr Hannah Roberts X (Twitter) @HannahNikeR Instagram @drhannahroberts

Inspiring Stories 050 - Anna Fuller - Client Story Subscribe to the Women In STEM Career & Confidence Podcast on your favourite platform and stay tuned. With more than 20 years’ experience in scientific research and management, Anna is now the Operations Manager at star* scheme in Cardiff. In this episode we talk about: Not letting other people’s advice and opinions knock your confidence or dictate your choices. The different stages of the Intentional Careers™ Journey and how Anna went from unfulfilled to feeling purposeful and valued in the workplace using two Career Pivots®. How coaching can support your self-discovery by understanding your motivations and what will actually make you happy and fulfilled in your work.  Connect with Anna LinkedIn: Anna Fuller 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 Website: hannahnikeroberts.com LinkedIn: Hannah Roberts Coaching  Facebook: Dr Hannah Roberts X (Twitter) @HannahNikeR Instagram @drhannahroberts

Anna Fuller – Client Story With more than 20 years’experience in scientific research and management, Anna is now theOperations Manager at star* scheme in Cardiff.   In this episode we talk about: Not letting other people’s advice and opinions knock yourconfidence or dictate your choices. The different stages of the Intentional Careers™ Journey and how Anna went from unfulfilled tofeeling purposeful and valued in the workplace using two Career Pivots®. How coaching can support your self-discovery by understanding your motivations and what willactually make you happy and fulfilled in your work.   Connect with Anna https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-fuller-5976aa84 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

Inspiring Stories 049 - Dr Helen Bridle - Client Story Subscribe to the Women In STEM Career & Confidence Podcast on your favourite platform and stay tuned. Helen is an Associate Professor in bioengineering at Heriot-Watt University and Director of Let’s Do Engineering, an EPSRC funded engagement project designed to tackle stereotypes around engineering with interventions for children aged 3-7 years. In this episode we talk about: Overcoming the critical mindset surrounding perfectionism and people pleasing. Ensuring we don’t use avoidance and procrastination tactics when it comes to feedback so it can be tackled constructively using the 4A’s framework. Tools to overcome overwhelm and burnout and being back the intentionality in your career. Connect with Helen LinkedIn: Helen Bridle 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 Website: hannahnikeroberts.com LinkedIn: Hannah Roberts Coaching  Facebook: Dr Hannah Roberts X (Twitter) @HannahNikeR Instagram @drhannahroberts