Building Adaptive Strategies for Career Advancement in Science

Your career is your most personal experiment—requiring both strategic thinking and adaptive flexibility. In today's evolving scientific landscape, linear career paths are giving way to "squiggly" journeys that demand updated approaches to advancement. This session will equip you with a framework to navigate career advancement with intention, combined with insights from accomplished women leaders in science.

Presentation / Workshop - The Adaptive Career Planning Model

Dr. Jenn Felsted-Knight, former neuroscientist turned leadership coach, will present a framework designed to help you clarify your professional purpose and unique value proposition, create a roadmap that evolves with changing priorities, and apply systematic approaches to career decision-making. We'll address key factors influencing advancement including building visibility to be recognized for your work, developing strategic relationships, and creating sustainable advancement strategies that integrate with your life priorities.

Discussion - Insights From Successful Women Leaders in Science

Accomplished leaders, Jyothsna Visweswaraiah and Karin von Hodenberg, will share insights from their career journeys—highlighting strategic pivots that propelled their growth, relationship-building that unlocked new opportunities, and strategies for balancing technical expertise with leadership development.

You’ll Leave With:

1. A framework for clarifying your professional purpose and creating adaptive career roadmaps
2. Systematic approaches to building adaptive career strategies that respond to evolving opportunities
3. Real-world insights from leaders on navigating career advancement in science

Date and Time:
September 18, 2025
4:00-5:30 PM

Agenda
3:45-4:00 Registration
4:00-4:05 Welcome
4:05-4:45 Workshop
4:45-5:15 Keynotes
5:15-6:00 Networking