Do your daily habits align with your career goals, or do they need a reset? I want to share with you both the successes and challenges of maintaining effective work habits. We'll go into the lessons learned from my own experience and how critical it is to protect your prime working hours to enhance efficiency.  As I take you on my personal journey of evaluating my habits, remember that it’s important to periodically check in on ourselves so that we can match our evolving circumstances to our aspirations. Tune in to this episode of the podcast to learn about: The importance of revisiting ..read more

What sets apart a thriving research career from one that merely meets expectations?  In this episode, I explore decision-making in academia, highlighting the transition from NIH Career Development Awards to your first big R01 grant. I challenge the notion that more time leads to better decisions, emphasizing instead the value of gathering information and taking courageous action.  I also take time to reflect on recent K to R Essentials cohort applications. I was moved by stories of resilience during the pandemic and the similarities I see in the applicants’ K Award experiences. As we ..read more

As the K to R Essentials opens for new applicants, it’s one thing for me to say how beneficial it is. But it’s so much more impactful when you hear it from a fellow researcher who went through the program.  In this episode, I’m revisiting a conversation with a former K to R Essentials member, Kristin O’Grady. The mindset shift from mentee to PI doesn’t always happen overnight. Sometimes it’s a progression where each step you take gets you closer to believing you’re enough to get the job done. Kristin O’Grady joined my group coaching program after trying other grant workshops that left her ..read more

As the K to R Essentials opens for new applicants, it’s one thing for me to say how beneficial it is. But it’s so much more impactful when you hear it from a fellow researcher who went through the program.  In this episode, I’m revisiting a conversation with a former K to R Essentials member, Kristin O’Grady. The mindset shift from mentee to PI doesn’t always happen overnight. Sometimes, it’s a progression where each step you take gets you closer to believing you’re enough to get the job done. Kristin O’Grady joined my group coaching program after trying other grant workshops that left he ..read more

Apply to the upcoming cohort of K to R Essentials here: https://www.sarahdobson.co/nih-k-to-r-program ..read more

Apply to the upcoming cohort of K to R Essentials here: https://www.sarahdobson.co/nih-k-to-r-program ..read more

Apply to the upcoming cohort of K to R Essentials here: https://www.sarahdobson.co/nih-k-to-r-program ..read more

Apply to the upcoming cohort of K to R Essentials here: https://www.sarahdobson.co/nih-k-to-r-program     ..read more

Apply to the upcoming cohort of K to R Essentials here: https://www.sarahdobson.co/nih-k-to-r-program   ..read more

Mentorship is not the same as coaching. Even with great mentors who support you in pursuing the path you want, the “how” of it all isn’t often something they can help you with. Why? Because that’s the part you need to figure out for yourself. That’s where coaching comes in—helping you to find the answers for yourself and create your own path.  I’m revisiting a conversation with Kate Callahan MD, Geriatrician & Health Systems Researcher so you can see for yourself the process of finding and sticking to your North Star.    Dr. Callahan (a client inside our K to R Essentials gr ..read more