Member since December 2023
With over 2 decades of experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work, 10+ years developing the future science and technology workforce, and multiple publications on DEI in STEM, Dr. AJ Lauer is a leading expert on workforce development in science and technology fields.
Dr. Lauer regularly coaches professionals at the executive level on how to create more inclusive and productive workplaces. Her 1:1 clients have held leadership roles at Amazon, Stitch Fix, The Ohio State University, Cornell University, and the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
Additionally, Dr. Lauer has facilitated workshops for faculty at Virginia Tech, the planning committee of the International Supercomputing Conference, and the DEI committee for the NASA GLOBE Program. She has presented talks at the International Women in High Performance Computing Workshop, Disrupt HR Denver, the University of Illinois, and many more.
Clients appreciate her ability to make leadership and DEI concepts actionable and relevant to their specific challenges. One client said, “The way she made complex concepts accessible and relevant to my situation was truly remarkable.”
Dr. Lauer's new book, My Monster Mungo: A Story About Imposter Syndrome, uses relatable characters, humor, and engaging illustrations to present a fresh new way to think about the dreaded imposter syndrome — your Imposter Monster.
Coaching is the skill of using impactful questions to inspire deeper thought, visioning, and change. When applied to situations of social (in)justice, coaching questions can be used as a tool for intervention and upstanding. They can also facilitate the introspection necessary to become a better ally through inspection of personal biases and perspectives on social justice. In this 7 hour workshop, participants will learn basic coaching techniques and apply them to diversity and inclusion topics, with the goal of becoming better prepared to stand up against microaggressions and other challenging situations.
By now we've all heard of the dreaded Imposter Syndrome, and many of us would probably admit to having it.
I'll present a new way of thinking about Imposter Syndrome - your Imposter Monster!
You'll learn:
What the research really says about imposterism (spoiler alert - YOU are not the problem. Environments are!)
Why and when you are likely to experience imposter feelings
We’ll discuss how to turn your Imposter Monster from a whisper that makes you feel small to a champion who helps you do hard things.
Time: can be customized from keynote speech to 2 hour workshop
Did you know that a supervisor staying curious and asking great questions can build employee engagement and improve retention? These skills are the foundations of the coaching mindset. In this highly interactive session, Dr. AJ Lauer walks through when and how to use coaching at work. Attendees will practice these skills and leave with a basic understanding of the coaching process.
Time: Talk - 45 minutes, full workshop - up to 8 hours
Audience: early to mid-career
Coaching is the skill of using impactful questions to inspire deeper thought, visioning, and change. When applied to situations of social (in)justice, coaching questions can be used as a tool for intervention and upstanding. They can also facilitate the introspection necessary to become a better ally through inspection of personal biases and perspectives on social justice. In this 7 hour workshop, participants will learn basic coaching techniques and apply them to diversity and inclusion topics, with the goal of becoming better prepared to stand up against microaggressions and other challenging situations.
By now we've all heard of the dreaded Imposter Syndrome, and many of us would probably admit to having it.
I'll present a new way of thinking about Imposter Syndrome - your Imposter Monster!
You'll learn:
What the research really says about imposterism (spoiler alert - YOU are not the problem. Environments are!)
Why and when you are likely to experience imposter feelings
We’ll discuss how to turn your Imposter Monster from a whisper that makes you feel small to a champion who helps you do hard things.
Time: can be customized from keynote speech to 2 hour workshop
Did you know that a supervisor staying curious and asking great questions can build employee engagement and improve retention? These skills are the foundations of the coaching mindset. In this highly interactive session, Dr. AJ Lauer walks through when and how to use coaching at work. Attendees will practice these skills and leave with a basic understanding of the coaching process.
Time: Talk - 45 minutes, full workshop - up to 8 hours
Audience: early to mid-career