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<\/p>\nWhen I finished my PhD in Chemistry some 20 years ago, I was frustrated, demotivated, and almost burned out. I felt like an imposter in the scientific community. Even top grades and a publication at that early age could not persuade me that I was a real scientist. So I left science and turned to something akin to chemistry: cooking!<\/p>\n
Beginning a catering business was the start of an interesting professional journey.<\/p>\n
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Over the years, I have collected professional experiences in radically different work places and team situations. In hindsight, I know what could have helped me claim my title as a scientist. A mix of encouragement from my supervisor, a better understanding of science management, and a dash of self-awareness would have changed my prospects drastically. Instead of landing in uncertainty, I could have finished my PhD with a big smile and positive scientific career options!<\/p>\n
As ScienceCoach, I offer carefully designed and engaging trainings for PhD students<\/a>, drawing on the lessons I would have loved to have learned earlier.<\/p>\n I mix methods of project and time management <\/a>with facilitation tools which encourage deep reflection and playful peer exchange. My goal is to help the students not only to survive in the scientific community, but to thrive!<\/p>\n PhD students are part of a research team. Their professional development and the progress of the team itself are dependent on the team\u2019s leadership. I offer management and leadership trainings<\/a> to supervisors, designed to promote confident leadership and a healthy work environment for the entire team. Great teamwork insures high performance.<\/p>\n The scientific life is complex\u2014challenging, rewarding, and sometimes quite frustrating. To unravel the frustration, I provide tailored coaching solutions: team coaching, career consultancy<\/a>, and personal coaching<\/a> to assist the scientific team on all levels.<\/p>\n In short: my purpose is to help young scientists to increase their professional satisfaction\u00a0and\u00a0to reduce frustration and stress, giving them skills to become the best scientists they can be!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When I finished my PhD in Chemistry some 20 years ago, I was frustrated, demotivated, and almost burned out. I felt like an imposter in the scientific community. Even top grades and a publication at that early age could not persuade me that I was a real scientist. So I left science and turned to … <\/p>\n