Dr. Jena
From speaking at national conventions to teaching college courses for 10 years, I enjoy bringing big energy to groups ready to achieve their goals.
I’d love to speak to your organization on the topics below or serve as a subject matter expert to create something together that meets your needs.
Speaking Topics
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Graduate School 101
With another recession looming and lay-offs on the rise, many working professionals are considering going back to school to level up their credentials and sharpen transferable skills. Whether they are diving deeper into their industry or pursuing a degree to pivot to a new one, this workshop provides what working professionals need to know before pursuing their next degree.
In this 60-minute workshop, I cover:
• What graduate school is
• Types of graduate degrees plus career opportunities for those with advanced degrees
• The best time to go to graduate school
• Overview of the application process - including writing tips for personal statements
Each participant will receive a digital workbook to capture thoughts and helpful tips. By the end of the presentation, attendees will have a clearer idea of what type of advanced degrees to research for their career goals, approximate timing on when they might pursue their next degree, and ideas for their personal statement when they do decide to apply.
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How to Apply to Graduate School
After the big decision to apply to graduate school or an advanced degree program comes the hard part: confidently creating an admissions worthy application. From researching programs that fit career interests to securing transcripts and letters of recommendation, plus writing an exceptional personal statement, the application process can be daunting.
In this 60-minute workshop, I cover:
• Researching graduate programs that fit personal and professional needs
• How to strategize the application timeline
• The elements of a strong application
• Managing emotions while applying
• Helpful tips for a successful application
Each participant will receive a digital workbook to capture thoughts and helpful tips. By the end of the presentation, attendees will have: a clear timeline for their individual application process, a plan for requesting strong letters of recommendation, ideas for a personal statement that will impress admissions committees, and methods for handling emotions during the application experience.
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How to Balance Work and Graduate School
Working full or part-time while going back to school is possible - it's a lot to balance, but still possible. As someone who worked full-time while in a full-time doctoral program for working professionals, I can speak to the challenges and triumphs of the experience. This workshop benefits anyone considering working while going back to school, and those who are currently balancing both and looking for more tools to succeed.
In this 60-minute workshop, I discuss:
• Time management
• Relationship management
• Increasing efficiency at work and in school
• Avoiding burnout
Each participant will receive a digital workbook to capture thoughts and helpful tips. By the end of the presentation, attendees will identify ways to maximize their current time constraints, consider how to prioritize their most important relationships, and determine opportunities to "fill their own cup" to ensure they have the emotional and mental energy to succeed personally and professionally.
