THE MOTHERMIND NETWORK
ELEVATE WORKSHOPS
MotherMind Elevate is our high-value workshop series to expand your vision, sharpen your skills,
and equip you with actionable tools to reach your next level.
nEGOTIATION AS A SCIENTIFIC SUPERPOWER WITH dR. jESSICA mERLIN
Academia runs on negotiation—whether anyone admits it or not. From your first faculty offer to renegotiating for resources years later, the most successful scientists know when (and how) to ask for what they need. In this session, we’ll demystify the negotiation process: how to do your homework, what’s on the table (spoiler: it’s more than just salary), and how to navigate power dynamics without losing your footing. Learn how to turn negotiation from a dreaded conversation into one of your most powerful academic tools.
Speaker Bio. Dr. Jessica Merlin MD PhD MBA is the founder of Jessica S. Merlin MD PhD MBA Coaching and Consulting LLC. She is also an NIH-funded physician-scientist and Professor with Tenure at the Ohio State University. Her training includes an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a PhD in Behavioral Science, as well as completion of the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) fellowship program. Her scientific accomplishments include being contact PI or MPI on $20+ million in NIH and foundation grants, including an NIH center grant and a T32 post-doctoral fellowship. Her passion for career coaching and consulting originated from her own experiences as a senior scientist, and her mentees’ experiences navigating the treacherous landscape of academia. She has worked with dozens of faculty at all career levels around the US, and has particular expertise in helping individuals navigate career transitions and negotiate the resources they need to thrive.
From Surviving to Thriving in Your Career and at Home, with Dr. Anne Welsh
In demanding careers and complex systems, time is often the first thing we lose. Meetings multiply, requests accumulate, and the work expands to fill every available space. Over time, it can begin to feel as though our calendars—and our priorities—are no longer our own.
This highly interactive workshop is an invitation to take that time back.
We will begin by naming the systemic and cultural forces that make protecting our time so difficult, especially for Scientists, Women, and Mothers. From there, participants will partner through a structured peer coaching experience to reflect on how their time is currently being used, surface what truly matters most, and identify where boundaries, priorities, or expectations may need to shift.
Participants will leave with:
A personalized time-reclamation experiment designed to withstand anticipated barriers
Built-in accountability from a peer
Practical peer coaching tools they can immediately apply in their work and leadership
Speaker Bio. Dr. Amery Treble-Barna, PhD, PC is Associate Professor and Director of Faculty Wellbeing and Vitality across the University of Pittsburgh’s six Schools of the Health Sciences. An NIH-funded neuroscientist, neuropsychologist, and certified executive coach, she is Founder of MasterMind Executive Leadership, LLC, partnering with faculty and institutions nationwide to advance leadership capacity, workforce wellbeing, and career sustainability. Integrating rigorous science, practical leadership insight, and genuine warmth and authenticity, she delivers evidence-based, experiential programs that drive measurable growth and lasting impact.
RUTHLESSLY RECLAIMING YOUR TIME: A PEER COACHING WORKSHOP
This event is free! Register below:
REGISTRATION CLOSED. May 6: LEANING INTO CORE VALUES DURING times of uncertainty
When policies shift and funding landscapes become unpredictable, it’s easy to feel untethered. This interactive workshop will help you identify your core values and explore how they can serve as a compass in navigating uncertainty. You’ll learn strategies to align your research and professional goals with what truly matters to you—so you can adapt, sustain momentum, and find long-term fulfillment in both work and life.
APRIL 2: Strategies for scientist mothers seeking balance
Finding balance as a scientist mother has always been a challenge, but in today’s climate, it can feel downright impossible. With everything on your plate—research, funding pressures, caregiving, and just keeping up with the news—it’s easy to feel like you’re drowning. This workshop is about taking a pause, reflecting on what balance means for you, and experimenting with small but meaningful shifts to regain control.
You’ll receive a free workbook, "3 Experiments for Improving Balance," to guide you through this process.
REGISTRATION OPEN! DECEMBER 6: Strategies for scientist mothers seeking balance
Get ready to gain clarity, challenge current thinking, uncover new possibilities, train in peer coaching skills, benefit from 1:1 peer coaching around a challenge most important to you, and connect deeply with an intimate group of inspiring and brilliant scientist mothers—all jam packed into 2 expertly facilitated hours!
REGISTRATION OPEN! NOVEMBER 13: Strategies for scientist mothers seeking balance
Get ready to gain clarity, challenge current thinking, uncover new possibilities, train in peer coaching skills, benefit from 1:1 peer coaching around a challenge most important to you, and connect deeply with an intimate group of inspiring and brilliant scientist mothers—all jam packed into 2 expertly facilitated hours!
REGISTRATION OPEN! OCTOBER 30: Strategies for scientist mothers seeking balance
Get ready to gain clarity, challenge current thinking, uncover new possibilities, train in peer coaching skills, benefit from 1:1 peer coaching around a challenge most important to you, and connect deeply with an intimate group of inspiring and brilliant scientist mothers—all jam packed into 2 expertly facilitated hours!
REGISTRATION CLOSED! OCTOBER 18: Strategies for scientist mothers seeking balance
Get ready to gain clarity, challenge current thinking, uncover new possibilities, train in peer coaching skills, benefit from 1:1 peer coaching around a challenge most important to you, and connect deeply with an intimate group of inspiring and brilliant scientist mothers—all jam packed into 2 expertly facilitated hours!
REGISTRATION OPEN! OCTOBER 1: Strategies for scientist mothers seeking balance
Get ready to gain clarity, challenge current thinking, uncover new possibilities, train in peer coaching skills, benefit from 1:1 peer coaching around a challenge most important to you, and connect deeply with an intimate group of inspiring and brilliant scientist mothers—all jam packed into 2 expertly facilitated hours!
REGISTRATION CLOSED! Strategies for scientist mothers seeking balance—SEPTEMBER 24
Get ready to gain clarity, challenge current thinking, uncover new possibilities, train in peer coaching skills, benefit from 1:1 peer coaching around a challenge most important to you, and connect deeply with an intimate group of inspiring and brilliant scientist mothers—all jam packed into 2 expertly facilitated hours!
REGISTRATION CLOSED! Strategies for scientist mothers seeking balance—September 6
Get ready to gain clarity, challenge current thinking, uncover new possibilities, train in peer coaching skills, benefit from 1:1 peer coaching around a challenge most important to you, and connect deeply with an intimate group of inspiring and brilliant scientist mothers—all jam packed into 2 expertly facilitated hours!