Participants are introduced to holistic strategies and tools for strategic goal-setting and planning so they can achieve their vision of success in graduate school and beyond.

Learning Objectives:

• Prioritize responsibilities so that productivity is not sacrificed
• Understand the 7 Domains of Professional Development: Academic, Network, Leadership, Career, Funding, Personal, and Well-being
• Develop strategies to enjoy yourself while working toward your goals

*Companion Workshop to the Professional Pathways Planner* 

Participants will discover how to build meaningful, robust relationships with a diverse network of mentors and how to draw on mentorship to achieve academic and career goals.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify potential mentors from the university and beyond
• Confidently build meaningful relationships with career advocates
• Develop a professional presence

Participants are challenged to envision a personally fulfilling career path beyond the academy.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn a 5-point strategy to achieve success and fulfillment during and after graduate school
• Identify and market your transferrable skills and transferrable experiences
• Get the tools to gain experience and build professional connections while completing your studies

*Companion workshop to the Options for Success Program*

Academics have a tough time describing their academic skills and experiences in a way that’s relevant to people in other disciplines and to potential employers. This workshop helps students learn how to implement “Power Stories, a career narrative development technique that will help career changers and job seekers leverage their current accomplishments for expanded professional opportunities.

Learning Objectives:

• Market transferrable skills to rebrand yourself beyond the academy
• Develop a clear career narrative to create your own “power story”
• Write a professional resume and cover letter

*Companion workshop to Be Bold book and the Options for Success Program*

Participants discover how to prepare for a successful first year in a professional career and learn the key differences between the professional environment and the academic environment.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn planning, communication and identity building strategies
• Establish professional identity with confidence and authenticity
• Understand the importance of collaboration, leadership and network building for early career professional development