Andrea Biedermann - Coaching - Training

Training: Courses, Workshops, Talks

Courses, workshops and talks are useful if

The main goal is to convey knowledge
You need to reach a large audience in a short time and with limited resources
You want to establish common ground
You value exchange between participants

career

Career Planning

Do you want more clarity on the direction your career could or should take? This workshop invites you to reflect on your current career and define your future path.

Career

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Applications & Interviews

Wondering how you can improve your documents, or how to prepare for a job interview to be successful?

Career Applications Interviews

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Working Strategies for PhDs and Postdocs

Do you want to feel more in control of your research, teaching, etc. and establish a better work-life balance?

Working strategies

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Navigating the Academic System

Thinking about a career in academia and unsure where to start?

Career

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Intercultural Competency

Are you looking for some insights on how to work with the Swiss? Or are you about to move abroad and want to minimize culture shock?

Culture

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Testimonials about courses, workshops, and talks

This is some of the feedback given by former participants - all statements given in their original language:

It was interactive, there was a joyful atmosphere, and the presentations were extremely informative.

Introduction to Swiss and PSI Culture at PSI, Nov 2022

I learnt a lot in this session. I think the most important thing was that we can transfer a lot of side-skills into sellable skills.

Joint CERN-PSI Workshop: From Research to Industry, Sept 2024

leadership

Supervising Students

Are you about to or currently supervising students and would like to learn more about your supervisor role?

Leadership

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Leading a Research Group

Do you want to learn more about leading a group, and supporting early career scientists on their journey towards scientific independence?

Leadership

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Positive Leadership

Would you like to adapt your leadership style to increase trust, effectiveness and productivity?

Leadership

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This is what former participants said about leadership development programs:

All statements are given in the original language:

Andrea Biedermann's teaching was remarkable, the use of her past experience as supervisor for illustration purpose was very welcomed and benefited a lot the overall teaching, by showing more 'applied' examples/applications of the concepts described in the course. I really enjoyed her talk and the way it was structured/illustrated.

Workshop for Supervisors at PSI, Nov 2023

Other Ideas?

Please do not hesitate to contact me for a training that is tailored to your needs and specifications. Trainings are offered in English and German.

Duration	1 day
Description	Do you want more clarity on the direction your career could or should take? Are you asking yourself whether you want do continue in academia or move to the private or public sectors? Or are you wondering where your competencies would be useful? This career planning workshop invites you to reflect on your current career and define your future path:
Learning goals	What makes a successful career? Identify where you are standing; competencies, interests, values Define your future career path; goals, options, opportunities, next steps

Duration	1-2 days
Description	This workshop provides you with behind-the-scenes insights into what happens with your application once you hit the ‘Apply’ button. It helps you understand what companies (in Switzerland) are looking for, and how to convince them that you are a promising candidate. We will look at success factors for your CVs and motivation letters, as well as strategies for job interviews.
Learning goals	Company perspective on hiring talent Identifying and communicating relevant skills Motivation letters, CVs and other documents Tailoring your documents to a specific position Understanding the purpose, structure and format of a job interview Preparing for an interview

Duration	0.5 - 1 day
Description	Do you want to learn how to find a job, read job advertisements and receive some hints on when to apply? This workshop will help you understand the Swiss job market and find interesting positions.
Learning goals	Employers in Switzerland How does a company attract and recruit talent? Reading job advertisements Other sources for finding a job (networking, LinkedIn, events, …)

Duration	1-2 days
Description	Are you sometimes feeling overwhelmed with your research, teaching, outreach and other tasks, and want to improve your strategies to make your PhD or postdoc life easier and more rewarding?
Learning goals	Time management & self-leadership Communication Handling conflicts Dealing with stress and taking care of your mental health

Duration	1 day
Description	Would you like to set yourself up for a career in academia and need more information how this works? Or do you want to figure out if an academic career is the right choice for you? While there is no guarantee for success in academia, this workshop provides some answers and strategies
Learning goals	How academia works Grant proposals and other ways of getting academic positions Typical career paths How to increase your chances of becoming a professor (no guarantee!) Behind-the-scenes view of the day-to-day work of a professor

Duration	1-2 days
Description	If you are asking yourself what it takes to be a good group leader, how to select students and give them a good start, educate them towards independent researchers and valuable group members, create a team atmosphere characterized by trust and mutual respect, then this workshop provides numerous hints and strategies for your day-to-day leadership tasks, as well as information on how to handle difficult situations.
Learning goals	Recruiting and onboarding Goals and performance appraisals Reflection on your leadership role Practical tips on how to lead (clear communication, group principles, managing expectations, team dynamics) Effective meetings Conflicts and crises Support network

Duration	1-2 days
Description	Based on positive psychology, positive leadership is a concept that fosters better team performance and is fun for the leader too. Are you curious?
Learning goals	5 ingredients for good leadership based on positive psychology - PERMA-Lead® Benefits of positive leadership Positive leadership in practice, e.g., for team meetings