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Career and Professional Development for Researchers
Career and Professional Development for Researchers
I design and facilitate evidence-based workshops, coaching programs, and interactive learning experiences for researchers, PhD candidates, postdocs, and scientific professionals.
My goal is to help participants navigate career transitions, develop professional skills, strengthen self-awareness, and build meaningful careers aligned with their values, strengths, and aspirations.
My approach combines active learning, coaching techniques, reflection, peer discussion, and practical exercises that support long-term development and behavioural change.
Why work with me?
Why work with me?
PhD scientist with 13+ years of research experience
ICF ACC certified coach
500+ coaching hours
Career coach and workshop facilitator at EPFL
Co-founder of the Sci.STEPS mentoring program
Experience across academia, NGO and startups
Core Program Areas
Core Program Areas
Career Development for Researchers
Career Development for Researchers
Supporting researchers in making informed career decisions and navigating transitions.
Participants learn to:
Participants learn to:
Clarify values, strengths, and career priorities
Develop a long-term career direction
Explore academic, industry, and hybrid pathways
Build actionable career strategies
Common modules include:
Common modules include:
Career clarity and decision-making
Academic-to-industry transition
CV and application strategy
Networking and informational interviews
LinkedIn and professional positioning
Professional Skills & Researcher Development
Professional Skills & Researcher Development
Supporting researchers in developing self-awareness, confidence, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Participants learn to:
Participants learn to:
Understand their strengths and working styles
Strengthen confidence and self-efficacy
Communicate more effectively in professional contexts
Navigate uncertainty and career-related stress
Common modules include:
Common modules include:
Values and motivation
Strengths and self-awareness
Confidence and professional identity
Career resilience and mindset
Mentoring & Coaching Skills for Researchers
Mentoring & Coaching Skills for Researchers
Supporting researchers in becoming more effective mentors, collaborators, and communicators.
Participants learn to:
Participants learn to:
Apply coaching and mentoring approaches in academic contexts
Support the development of students and peers
Give effective, constructive feedback
Conduct structured development conversations
Common modudes include:
Common modudes include:
Mentor vs coach mindset
Active listening and powerful questions
Feedback and difficult conversations
Supporting others’ development
How I work
How I work
My approach combines:
My approach combines:
Evidence-based learning design (Read about my approach here)
Coaching principles and reflective practice
Interactive group facilitation
Practical tools and real-life application
Peer learning and structured discussion
Participants do not only receive input — they actively work with their own experiences and leave with concrete next steps.
Impact
Impact
Participants consistently report:
Participants consistently report:
Increased clarity about career direction
Greater confidence in making career decisions
Improved understanding of strengths and professional identity
More structured approach to career planning
Practical tools they can immediately apply
Typical outcomes (based on participant feedback):
Typical outcomes (based on participant feedback):
80% report increased career clarity after workshops
High satisfaction with practical relevance and applicability
Strong perceived improvement in confidence and decision-making
Formats
Formats
All programs are flexible and tailored to organizational needs:
Workshops (2–6 hours)
Interactive group sessions
Multi-session development programs
Customized researcher development tracks
Available online or in person.
Let’s work together
Let’s work together
If you are looking to support your researchers in career development, professional growth, or mentoring skills, I would be happy to discuss a tailored program for your institution.
Book a get-to-know call or get in touch via coaching@evgeniyavorobyeva.com
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