AJ L.

Founder at Thriving Ibis Leadership Solutions

Technology

Education: University of Wisconsin-Madison - Creighton University, Florida International University
Boulder, CO, USA

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Biography

I help science and technology leaders go from surviving to thriving in their roles.

Through the use of workshops, leadership training, coaching, and consulting for individuals and teams, I help leaders build skills, mindsets, and networks that benefit themselves and those around them.

How do I do it?
âž• I mentor leadership on best practices for workforce development, coaching skills, and how to create an environment that fosters belonging for current and future members of our field
💪 I coach professionals from entry-level to executive on how to create a workplace climate where everyone can succeed
💗 I engage clients in the hard work and the HEART work of learning how privilege, power, and oppression impact our workplaces
🎤 I encourage systemic change via conference presentations, publications, committee and advisory board membership, and willingness to engage in difficult conversations
🌱 I challenge myself every day to become a better ally and accomplice for people from historically excluded identities

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I am willing to travel

More than 100 miles

When it comes to payments

I sometimes get paid for speaking

Topics

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Example talks

Introducing your Imposter Monster

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

The Coaching Mindset

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