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Personal and Professional Development Programme for Women Researchers

This programme is designed for women researchers as part of RESNET activities and is open to all female researchers at UEA. It consists of 3 sessions, all linked to provide an opportunity for participants to:

  • Enhance and improve their communication skills
  • Feel more in control of themselves and their lives
  • Gain confidence in presenting and decision making


  • By working together over the 3 sessions, it will be possible to create a supportive learning environment where participants can work on their real issues and develop practical and effective strategies together to address these.

    Part 1 - On being myself

  • Understanding personal preferences and the significance of these
  • How not to stand in your own way
  • Communication skills and working with difference
  • Knowing what you want and going for it


  • Date: 8th October 2008
    Time: 13.00 - 17.00
    Venue: The Terrace Room, Sportspark

    Part 2 - Gaining control of my life

  • Dreaming and decision making
  • Strategies for saying yes and no
  • Making change work
  • Action planning with a difference


  • Date: 5th November 13.00 - 17.00
    Time: 13.00 - 17.00
    Venue: LaRC2, Floor 02, Library

    Part 3 - Presenting with confidence

  • Being congruent - words and action that match
  • Delivering a message with impact
  • Overcoming resistance and responding to challenge
  • Motivating and engaging an audience


  • Date: 4th December 2008
    Time: 13.00 - 17.00
    Venue: The Cringleford Room, Sportspark

    Facilitator: Stephanie Spink MA FCIPD
    Stephanie has worked as a trainer, facilitator and coach for over 25 years. A key part of her work is helping people develop the confidence and skills to find their true potential and the communication skills to achieve it.

    If you would like more information, please contact

    s.payne@uea.ac.uk
    Call: 01603 593269   Internal: 3269

    Book now by email s.payne@uea.ac.uk or by using the booking form places limited

    ResNet is administered from CSED, UEA.

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