Demystifying Leadership: Learn to increase your impact and influence

Join this workshop to demystify and re-define the concept of “leadership” and understand the importance of developing your impact and influence in Academia and beyond. We will explore opportunities to increase your visibility and spheres of influence to drive research impact throughout your project and increase your power to pursue your research interests and aspirations. This is an opportunity to uncover what leadership means to you, decide on the type of leader and influencer you want to become as well as help you prioritise the relevant skills and mindsets which will help you progress to the next level of confidence and responsibility. The workshop will cover the following themes:

• Defining “a good leader” in research and beyond: uncovering myths and assumptions
• De-tangling the concept of leadership in the context of research in a post-COVID world: moving towards impact and influence
• Top skills and mindsets which you need to develop to increase your impact and influence in research and beyond
• The art of influence and impact: practical tips on building your leadership experience and how this will support your current research project

The workshop is highly engaging and requires active participation. This is a safe place to share your experience and learn from peers.

Tea, coffee, water, & biscuits will be provided.

This training is provided free of charge to postgraduate researchers, however, the cost of providing the course is £30 per participant.

All PhD students

This workshop is run by an external trainer and places are limited. If you are unable to attend please ensure you cancel your place, or contact us at researcher.development@admin.cam.ac.uk, at least 24hrs in advance so we can allocate your place to another student.

Number of sessions: 1

• To encourage participants to increase their impact, visibility, and spheres of influence
• To recognise the importance of developing both technical and soft skills to increase research impact
• To clarify your development goals as a researcher

In person session with some group activities and participation.

Natacha is the founder of Cambridge Insights, specialising in leadership and strategy development within research-intensive environments. Her approach integrates leadership development, coaching, and innovation to support researchers throughout their academic journey. Natacha has worked with Russell Group Universities, academies, and research centres, helping researchers tackle critical challenges and achieve meaningful outcomes through action learning sets.

With a background in Economics and Social Sciences from Paris, Natacha’s career began in the high-tech and innovation sectors. She later developed leadership programmes at the University of Cambridge, designing a framework for evaluating training and development initiatives. Since founding Cambridge Insights in 2015, Natacha has created tailored programmes that enhance leadership skills and drive innovation. She is also a mentor for the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship Development Network.

https://www.cambridgeinsights.co.uk

Please note that late comers will not be admitted after 1 Hour

3 hours