This week, we will be joined by Sean Bittner, PhD (he/him). Sean holds a PhD in Bioengineering and the Associate Certified Coach credential from the International Coaching Federation. His graduate research focused on 3D printing and biomaterials research, and he has a combined 6 years of writing & presentation consulting and leadership & career coaching experience. Sean currently serves as the director of a medical technology accelerator program. In graduate school, Sean gained a true passion for personal and professional development for graduate students and entrepreneurs. He pursued both research and non-research based opportunities that combined his interest in science and technology with a passion for people development and leadership. As a coach, Sean works with rising leaders in graduate school and healthcare entrepreneurship on self-discovery and improving their communication and emotional intelligence skills. In his spare time, Sean enjoys running and playing volleyball, learning to play piano and speak Italian, and spending way too much time building model kits. You can find Sean on Twitter @thelifescicoach and on Instagram @seanwithoutanh!

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