Workshops at WoCaNet 2025

1. Women Empowerment

This workshop is designed for women who aspire to become leaders in male-dominated environments. As a female leader, you may face unique challenges, and this seminar focuses on understanding those challenges and finding pathways to success.
The workshop will be given by Laura Lazar from be cosmopolite.

• A deeper understanding of unconscious gender bias, its impact on both women and men, and strategies to build a successful career despite it.
• Insights into the differences between female and male communication styles and behaviors, along with practical approaches to navigate gender-based conflicts.
• Increased confidence in your role as a female leader.
• An opportunity to discuss personal challenges and receive valuable insights from a trusted group of women in similar career paths.
• A personalized strategy to enhance confidence and motivation for future career opportunities.
• Full day workshop, registration fee is €10.

Managing time and energy effectively is essential for researchers who face constant challenges such as tight deadlines, shifting research directions, experimental setbacks, and funding rejections. This workshop provides practical strategies to help you stay focused, manage stress, set healthy boundaries, and develop habits that support a successful career in academia and beyond.
The workshop will be given by Hanna Sänger from GoodThoughts Coaching.

• How to identify key factors that influence your motivation and productivity.
• Techniques for organizing tasks, prioritizing effectively, and setting achievable goals.
• Strategies to overcome perfectionism and procrastination.
• Approaches to maintaining resilience and managing stress in a demanding research environment.
• Half day workshop, registration fee is €5.

Unconscious biases shape our perceptions and influence our decisions, often leading to unintentional stereotyping and limiting diversity in the workplace. This workshop provides an in-depth understanding of how unconscious thinking patterns develop and how they can be addressed to create a more inclusive environment.
The workshop will be given by Lisa Hanstein from EAF Berlin.

• An interactive format combining personal reflection, group discussions, and practical exercises.
• Exploration of the cognitive processes behind unconscious biases and their impact on decision-making.
• Strategies to actively recognize and counteract unconscious biases in professional settings.
• A forum for sharing best practices and developing actionable steps for fostering diversity.
• Half day workshop, registration fee is €5.