"The most comprehensive seminar regarding HDR career development to date. I would usually have to attend 3 or more separate workshops to get all the info I got at this session. Please keep doing this."
- Griffith University Student - Strategies for Success and Career Planning for HDRs Workshops, Jul 2017
"Shari is amazing. Many thanks for bringing her to GU."
- Griffith University Student - Strategies for Success and Career Planning for HDRs Workshops, Jul 2017
"Great dynamic, made it easy and comfortable to share thoughts/opinions."
- Latrobe University Student - Finding a Work Life Balance Workshop, May 2017
"I found the workshop very useful and most importantly fun and engaging. Thank you."
- Macquarie University Student - Communicating Effectively Workshop, Nov 2016
“Should be compulsory! Thank you - it's great to be reminded of these things.”
- UNSW Student - How To Keep Going When The Going Gets Tough: Practical Tips for Thriving in Research Workshop, Oct 2016
"Keep these sessions happening, they are extremely useful."
- University of Queensland Student - Managing the Gap Workshop, Aug 2015
"Let's keep having these workshops more often. The facilitator (DR Shari) was very knowledgeable."
- Western Sydney University Student - Career Shaping, Planning for the Future : Resume's and Selection Criteria Workshop, Jun 2017
What is Resilient Researcher?
Resilient Researcher comprises a selection of workshops and webinars which can be run individually or combined into day programs in line with your institution’s requirements. The workshops and webinars offer a practical framework for HDR’s and ECR’s to address the following key components integral to research success:
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positive psychological wellbeing
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effective communication skills
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career development strategies.
Utilising evidence based psychological principles and a participant-centred approach, the workshops are based on co-operative, experiential learning principles and include:
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explanation of theory and applications
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facilitated discussions
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fun, practical activities
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skills to build and maintain functioning throughout the research program and beyond.
Experienced psychologist and career development specialist, Dr Shari Walsh, is passionate about enabling postgraduate and early career researchers to develop skills to manage issues that can impact research progression including:
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anxiety, stress and low mood
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procrastination and perfectionism
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communication and networking barriers
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concern regarding career opportunities.
