Faculty Fundraising: How to Talk to Donors with Helene O'Leary

Moment of Calm: Guided Meditation to Ease Anxiety

This is a tool for when you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed. Ease back into calm with this brief guided meditation from Elisabeth Andrews, MPH. More wellness resources: https://elisabethandrews.com/wellness-resources-1 [https://elisabethandrews.com/wellness-resources-1]

Faculty Fundraising: How to Talk to Donors with Helene O'Leary

Your PhD program probably didn't cover how to build relationships with prospective donors. As you advance into academic leadership, however, these conversations become a critical part of the job. In this episode, Elisabeth talks with faculty fundraising coach Helene O’Leary, who demystifies donor relations to help academic leaders bring in transformative gifts for their institutions. You’ll learn: * Why successful fundraising isn’t about being extroverted or charismatic * How to overcome awkwardness to begin — and end! — conversations that lead naturally to support * Real examples of academics who shifted from pitching projects to creating authentic connections, and raised major gifts as a result If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable “asking for money,” this conversation will reframe donor engagement as something far more natural, rewarding, and even fun. Find Helene on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helene-o-leary-10425924/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/helene-o-leary-10425924/] Connect with Elisabeth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabethandrews/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabethandrews/]

Guided Meditation to Begin Journaling

Journaling is my life-long passion and the practice I most love to teach. To help you get started, I recorded this 6-minute guided breath work meditation preparing body and mind for a short journaling session. Get your pen and paper ready and use this recording to enter a calm and reflective state.

Hiring Expert: Why Personal Referrals Can Backfire

Most job seekers are told to “find a personal connection” to get hired — but it turns out that advice can actually undermine your credibility. In this eye-opening conversation Susanna Williams, a VP of HR and career coach, explains why referrals can backfire, what hiring managers really want to see, and exactly what you should do instead to position yourself as a top candidate. Susanna breaks down: * Why personal referrals can be a red flag * How to circumvent the "numbers game" and find the perfect match * Crafting a resume versus a cover letter, and why the cover letter is your golden ticket * The "overqualified" trap and how to avoid it A few choice quotes: "Pushing the hiring manager actually doesn't make you more attractive. To me, it's like, 'Oh, you're a little desperate.' And that's not appealing." "It is not a numbers game. It's a clarity game." "What unlocked everything is that I stopped trying to apply to places I was excited about, and thought about places that would be excited about me." Connect with Susanna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannawilliams/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannawilliams/] Connect with Elisabeth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabethandrews/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabethandrews/]

Dreams as Data: Insights from Your Sleeping Mind

In this episode, we explore what your dreams have to offer your research career. Drawing from historical examples and touching on neuroscience, psychology, and religious traditions, we examine how our unconscious mind can assist with career breakthroughs. I describe three distinct approaches to dream interpretation: * Freud's perspective on dreams as repressed responses to the past * Jung's view of dream characters as different aspects of oneself * Edgar Cayce's framework for using dreams as problem-solving tools Key takeaway: Our highly evolved brains spend hours dreaming each night for good reason. By paying attention to these messages from your unconscious mind, you can access deeper wisdom about your work and life direction. LINKS: * December 1 Boundaries Boot Camp registration: (FREE!) https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEucO6qqTwoE9N4WmleDG1AUUNl3rhqjj_D [https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEucO6qqTwoE9N4WmleDG1AUUNl3rhqjj_D] * View event flyer here [https://www.canva.com/design/DAGVpsIUUkg/o1qLsadIygI906ANoPD2eg/view?utm_content=DAGVpsIUUkg&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor] * How to Remember Your Dreams, from This Jungian Life: https://thisjungianlife.com/recall-content/ [https://thisjungianlife.com/recall-content/] * Dream Consultant GPT: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-8MUejKPgi-dream-consultant [https://chatgpt.com/g/g-8MUejKPgi-dream-consultant] * Benzene Lullaby via Suno: https://suno.com/song/57058eb4-57b7-42ba-b3c1-ef25216bbcf5 [https://suno.com/song/57058eb4-57b7-42ba-b3c1-ef25216bbcf5](but keep in mind benzene can be quite dangerous and toxic, that was just a bit of AI fun)