ARC25 Agenda – Sat, Feb 1

10:30 to 11:30 am, Gulfstream

Career Planning 101: How to Set (and Meet) Your Professional Goals 

Session Presenter: Dr. Heather Dillon

Getting where you want to go in life requires a plan and the most successful career plans are comprised of well-conceived goals. In this workshop, you will learn how to effectively set goals to achieve your most important professional priorities and to translate those goals into concrete, actionable steps while staying motivated and accountable along the way. Don’t miss your chance to develop the fundamental goal-setting skills that will help you successfully chart and navigate your career journey now and into the future.

BIO

In her role at UCSD, Heather collaborates with partners across campus and within the greater community to facilitate high-impact professional development programs for Graduate Students and Postdocs. Heather is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, MBTI® Certified Practitioner and Crucial Conversations Certified Trainer with over 15 years of experience in coaching and advising. She graduated with Highest Honors from the University of California Davis with a degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior and has a Master’s degree in Cognitive Neuroscience from Dartmouth College. Heather currently serves as advisor to the UCSD postdoctoral association board, as an ex-officio member of the Chancellor’s Committee on the Status of Women, and as the Postdoctoral Office representative on the UCSD campus EDI Advisory Council. She is devoted to helping individuals succeed in their chosen professions by providing career guidance and advice through seminars, workshops, and individual meetings. Heather celebrates the diverse experiences and aspirations of each individual and strives to help everyone share their unique perspectives and talents while crafting their personal career journey.