Build the Career You Want, even in Uncertain Times

Many students and professionals these days feel anxious about what’s next in their careers. They’ve seen layoffs around them, noticed trusted managers and mentors feeling unsure, and found the job search process more challenging than ever. Even the most capable people can start to feel stuck, and the stress often shows up as sleepless nights, restless energy, or a quiet worry that never goes away.

This workshop will help you find clarity, confidence, and courage to move forward in your career. You’ll:

• Gain clarity on what you really want
• Build the confidence of knowing you can achieve it
• Find the courage to take the bold steps that matter
• Leave with clear, practical actions you can start right away

Schedule

6:00 - 6:30 pm Networking and Dinner

6:30 - 8:00 pm Interactive Seminar + Q&A

Who should attend:Women in STEM, graduate students, postdocs, and professionals who feel stressed or anxious about their careers due to uncertainty and who want clarity, confidence, and courage to navigate it.

About the Speaker

Hojeong Kim, PhD, CPC, ACC is a leadership coach who helps high-achieving women step into careers that excite them, feel truly their own, and come with a clear plan. She knows what it’s like to face uncertainty and reinvention, having navigated her own bold career shifts: from academia to tech during the 2009 financial crisis, and later from a thriving leadership role to launching her own business.

Her passion for coaching comes from seeing too many talented women feel stuck or unseen in roles that don’t fully reflect their strengths. Today, she helps them break free from those limits, define what they really want, and go after it with confidence. It’s work she finds deeply fulfilling.

Hojeong is the founder of Kim Coaching Group and holds an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential from the International Coaching Federation (ICF). She is a Certified Imposter Syndrome Coach Practitioner and is also trained in Women-Centered Coaching and Positive Intelligence.

Before becoming a coach, Hojeong earned her Ph.D. in Physics from UT Austin and conducted postdoctoral research at McGill University and the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center. She then served in leadership roles in data science at tech companies like LinkedIn and Twilio. When she’s not coaching, you’ll find her enjoying a fun run, hiking local trails, walking her dog, and attempting to keep her garden alive with more enthusiasm than skill.

Tickets will not be sold at door.

🎟️ General price: $35

This event is $5 for AWIS members, one of the many benefits of joining our supportive and empowering network of women in STEM. Not a member yet? This is a perfect time to connect with our vibrant community and gain exclusive access to networking, mentorship, and career development opportunities!

Ticket Discounts Available (Verification will be required at event check-in)

• AWIS Members: $5 with code AWIS
• Students: $15 with code Student
• AWIS Mentoring Program: $5 with code Mentoring

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