WHAT THEY DIDN'T TEACH YOU IN GRAD SCHOOL
Beyond conducting research and publishing in academic journals, there are a number of skills essential to research career success. Unfortunately, they are rarely taught in graduate programs, leading to unnecessary stress and frustration.
Did your PhD program cover these topics?
- GRANTS - How to get funders excited about your work
- OUTREACH - How to partner with nonprofits, public agencies, and private companies
- BOUNDARIES - Which commitments you can turn down so you don't burn out
- TECHNOLOGY - How to use software and AI to streamline your work process
- TIME - When to get important writing done in a day packed with meetings
Imagine a faculty that was soaring in all of these areas.
The "Secret Seminar" provides this missing preparatory piece, based on 20 years helping faculty surge forward in their research careers. By taking the guesswork out of key areas like grant writing, time management, technology, and team building, I've helped researchers access more than $30 million in funding, publish internationally award-winning books, and successfully launch major multi-national initiatives.
This one-semester series not only demystifies these skills but also guides groups of 5-15 faculty members to apply them in real time. The result is a transformation in both productivity and wellbeing. Read more about the course and what faculty participants are saying.
About Elisabeth Andrews
Research AND Resilience
Whole-person strategies for research leadership
With two decades in high-stakes science writing and governance consulting, I understand the pressures of complex institutions.
As a longtime yoga teacher and wellness educator, I also know your career success relies on your personal wellbeing.
Combining experience and insights across academia, government, and self-development, I support whole-hearted, intellectually fulfilling careers and bold collaborative teams building meaningful solutions.
WORKING WITH ME:
- The Secret Seminar: Research Leadership
- Online and Onsite Workshops for academic research faculty
- Strategic Guidance for interdisciplinary teams
- Reclaim Your Time - Boundaries at work
- Journaling to improve your writing and self-knowledge
New Resource for Researchers
Get funded faster with a clear research story
Download my free Instant Project Summary Guide — a step-by-step tool to get decision-makers excited about your work. Designed for researchers preparing proposals, collaborations, or public talks.
Planning Without Boundaries Is Just Dreaming
I am committed to helping you leave a meaningful legacy while enjoying the process.
I encourage anyone who is feeling overwhelmed to check out my guidebook 50 Ways to Say No.
I wrote this for the kindhearted people-pleasers who give all their time away.
You can read it in 30 minutes. It is literally 50 phrases and when to use them.
For example:
- At Work
- When You Feel Emotionally Pressured
- When You Wish You Could Say Yes
Check out the reviews on Amazon. Or book me for a Boundaries Boot Camp to get your group started with implementing healthy boundaries.
