Thriving and well-being as early career researcher: Self-knowledge as core competence

  • Venue:

    IMKIFU

  • Date:

    19.02.2026

  • Speaker:

    Dr. Nicola Bauer

  • Source:

    Workshop

  • Self-knowledge and emotional intelligence empower individ-

    uals and teams to realize their full potential. To understand

    your individual behavior and recognize contexts whereby

    your energy flows with ease will allow you to identify your

    preferred working conditions – an essential base for your

    well-being and joyful performance at work.

    With this workshop, we invite you to explore your personality

    facettes through self-reflective as well as engaging interactive

    exercises in the group.

     

    Dr. Nicola Bauer is a trainer and coach for doctoral research-

    ers and postdocs with focus on purposeful career develop-

    ment, self-awareness and mental health. After a doctorate

    in stemcell biology, she spent several years in pharmaceutical

    business consulting followed by second studies in Psychology.

    Having co-created the career center at Helmholtz Munich,

    Nicola founded JoyWorks Trainings in 2023 to support early

    career researchers to build a successful and fulfilling career

    and life. Drawing on her expertise as a scientist, psychologist,

    and body therapist, she delivers trainings that combine sci-

    ence-based insights with embodied practices – making them

    a lasting experience.

     

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