Training

Traudl Burgmair’s programme series consists of two keynote talks delivered online (open to all) and a two-day in-person workshop (limited places). The aim of the series is to empower women in academia to demonstrate their expertise, attitude and effectiveness clearly and authentically, to develop further and to fulfil their roles with confidence.

Lunch Talk 1: How internal influences affect leadership skills and effectiveness

• Online & open to all interested parties at the UR; no limit on the number of participants
• Content: The talk raises awareness of the influence of personal conditioning and beliefs on leadership behaviour, decision-making and self-confidence. Participants will reflect together on how internal programming can either promote or hinder effectiveness.
• When? Thursday, 29 October 2026, 12.15 pm – approx. 1.00 pm
• Registration and Zoom link: GRIPS

Lunch Talk 2: Diversity as a resource in leadership

• Online & open to anyone at the UR who is interested; no limit on the number of participants
• Content: The talk highlights how valuable diversity is in leadership styles, as well as in thought and decision-making processes, and how it can be utilised productively – without judgement or labelling.
• When? Tuesday , 24 November 2026, 12.15 pm – approx. 1.00 pm
• Registration and Zoom link: GRIPS

Workshop: Self-efficacy & authentic visibility

This two-day face-to-face seminar is aimed specifically at female researchers on the path to a postdoctoral qualification. The number of participants is limited to 12–15, and the workshop sessions build on one another in terms of content; participants should therefore attend both days when registering.

• Content: Consciously harnessing the power of thought – presenting yourself with confidence – making a lasting impact: This two-day intensive workshop combines the latest findings from mindset research, self-efficacy and personal development with practical methods for authentic self-promotion and confident positioning. Successful visibility does not begin with communication techniques, but with one’s inner attitude. Our thoughts, beliefs and self-image have a significant influence on how we make decisions, tackle challenges and are perceived by others. Participants will learn to recognise limiting patterns of thought and behaviour, to strengthen their self-efficacy in a targeted manner, and to showcase their professional expertise clearly, authentically and convincingly.
• When?
  21 January 2027, 10.00–17.00
  22 January 2027, 9.00 am–4.00 pm
• A third session for joint debriefing (online) will also be arranged together during the workshop.
• Where?
  Library in the Vielberth Building (2nd floor, room 2.35)
• Registration and preparatory materials: GRIPS

About the speaker: Traudl Burgmair is a certified business coach, mediator and psychological counsellor. With over 20 years’ experience in top management and 8 years’ experience in management consultancy, she supports people in developing themselves authentically and with self-confidence. Under the motto ‘Leadership is not a title – it is an inner attitude’, the focus is on combining clarity and self-confidence with value-based thinking, psychological depth and interpersonal collaboration.
Further information is available on the speaker’s website (external link, opens in a new window)

Target group | Advanced female academics on the qualification path who are aiming for a professorship

Content | The workshop offers intensive training in applying for a professorship. Young female academics learn valuable information about their application and application documents and can realistically practise the appointment procedure. Each participant will receive in-depth feedback.

Registration | If you are interested, please contact the Equal Opportunities Coordination Office(katja.von-poschinger(at)ur.de (opens your email program))

Dates:

Part 1: On 25 February from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (online)
Part 2: Each participant will receive an individual coaching session afterwards.

Realisation | Dr Susanne Frölich-Steffen

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