Researchers do not need to be the loudest people in the room to be visible. However, they do need to ensure that their expertise, interests and contributions are understood by the people they want to influence, collaborate with or support.

This practical and reflective workshop helps researchers develop a professional identity that feels authentic, communicate their work more effectively and build visibility in ways that align with their character, values, strengths and intentions.

What participants will gain

A clearer understanding of how professional reputation and visibility are shaped
Greater clarity about what they want to be known for as a professional researcher
Increased confidence in communicating their expertise and interests
Practical strategies for building visibility without relying on self-promotion
A better understanding of how to communicate with different audiences
Greater confidence creating meaningful professional connections

What we cover

Understanding professional identity, reputation and visibility
Recognising the signals that shape professional reputation
Communicating expertise, interests and contribution more clearly
Building visibility through relationships, conversations and contribution
Adapting communication for different audiences and settings
Identifying authentic and sustainable visibility strategies
Creating opportunities for connection, collaboration and influence
How to do all of this and remain who you really are

How it works

This session is designed to be:

Practical and reflective, not theory-heavy
Interactive, but low-pressure, making real progress in the session
Supportive and realistic about research life
Focused on small, usable actions that can be immediately applied

Format

Single workshop, 90 minutes to 2 hours
Delivered online via Zoom, or in person on request
Suitable for PhD researchers, doctoral training programmes, postdoctoral researchers and early career researchers (can be adapted for each career stage)

This session works well alongside

What you'll leave with

A clearer understanding of how professional reputation and visibility are shaped
Clarity about what you want to be known for as a researcher
More confidence communicating your expertise and interests
Strategies for building visibility without relying on self-promotion
A better sense of how to communicate with different audiences
More confidence creating meaningful professional connections

Frequently asked

Who is this workshop for?: PhD researchers, early career researchers and research leaders who want their expertise and contributions understood by the people they hope to influence, collaborate with or support. It can be adapted for different career stages.
How long is the session?: 90 minutes to 2 hours, depending on what works for your group.
Is it delivered online or in person?: Online via Zoom, with in-person delivery available on request.
How many people can take part?: I usually run it for groups of 6 or more, and it works well with larger cohorts and doctoral training programmes.
Do I need to be comfortable with self-promotion?: No. You do not need to be the loudest person in the room. We focus on authentic, sustainable ways to be visible that fit your character, values and strengths, so you can build a reputation and remain who you really are.

The Authentically Visible Researcher