Raising the Value of Your Work with a Clear Professional Identity - Online Webinar - ALL ECRs

The British Academy Early Career Researcher Network brings together ECRs across the humanities and social sciences disciplines, regardless of their funding source or background.

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Session Facilitator - John Niland

Event Format - Online 

Event Description 

How do you talk about your work? In the Age of AI and of geopolitical turmoil, perception of value is changing all the time.

In this session, John Niland of Self-Worth Academy addresses:

• What is professional identity and why is it important?
• Common pitfalls to avoid, when talking about your work
• The four biggest benefits of a clear identity at work
• The key steps to nurture an outstanding professional identity
• Why self-worth is vital, particularly during transitions
• Tips to illuminate the value of your work with other people
• Shifting from Growth-Mindset to Renaissance-Mindset

The SWSW Webinar Series aims to bring knowledge and skill-based content relevant to our community every month, with engaging expert speakers.

If you register for the event but unable to make it closer to the time, please let us know by emailing ecr_network@thebritishacademy.ac.uk so we can offer your place to another network member.

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