All the events here are relevant to people working in dementia research. If you would like to add your own you can submit an event
Salon – The Coaching Mindset
June 11 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A weekly webinar to discuss careers and research topics. These sessions combine livestreams, guest speakers, and group online chat to exchange ideas, challenge, influence, inspire, and educate. In this session Professor Michael Coleman from University of Cambridge and Dr Kalisha Bonds Johnson from Emory University go beyond the Lab to explore Coaching Skills for Better Research Leadership.
In the fast-paced world of dementia research, technical expertise is essential—but what about the human side of leadership? Coaching skills—like active listening, asking powerful questions, and offering meaningful feedback—can transform how we mentor others, collaborate with peers, and even lead ourselves. But how do we develop these skills in an academic culture that often prioritises results over reflection? And how can adopting a coaching mindset help us build stronger teams, foster resilience, and navigate complex careers with greater clarity? Today, we’ll explore why coaching isn’t just for managers—it’s a powerful tool for every researcher.
Speakers
Michael Coleman – is the van Geest Professor of Neuroscience in the Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Cambridge. Michael leads a team that comprises exceptional researchers from around the world, who work across a variety of disciplines in a highly collaborative environment. His research sits at the interface between basic and clinical neuroscience, translating advances in axon and synapse protection to treat and prevent neurodegenerative diseases.
Dr Kalisha Bonds Johnson is an Assistant Professor, Tenure track at Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing in Atlanta, Georgia. Kalisha graduated with a PhD from Oregon Health & Science University in 2019. During her PhD program, she was funded through several mechanisms, including the SAMHSA at American Nurses Association Minority Fellowship Program and the Jonas Foundation as a Veterans Healthcare Scholar. She is focussed on the decision-making processes regarding healthcare services for African American persons living with dementia and how these decision-making processes affect the quality of life of African American persons living with dementia and their families. Kalisha is passionate about supporting early career researchers to find their path into research, and securing the funding they need.
