PEOPLE DRIVE PROGRESS
Leadership is human.
Even in science.
Coaching, leadership development, and professional growth for people building meaningful careers in STEM.
The technical work is the easy part. It's the people, the politics, and the pressure that no one prepared you for.
Ways we can work together
Private Coaching
A confidential space to think, grow, and lead with intention.
Group Coaching
Practical tools and real conversations with a community that gets it.
Speaking & Workshops
Engaging talks that inspire, challenge, and equip you to take action.
Online Courses
Learn new skills to improve your career and your well-being.
A Brief introduction
This started with my own burnout, not a business plan.
I'm Tarah, a scientist, leadership coach, and mom with a PhD and 20+ years in STEM. I've also tried the, "I'll take a break when this is finished" approach. Zero stars, do not recommend.
Now I help STEM professionals build the skills to lead people and have energy left for the rest of life!
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
REAL PEOPLE. LASTING IMPACT.
“Tarah creates a space where you feel heard, challenged, and genuinely supported.”
- Postdoc (microbiology)
“I learned how to organize my schedule to fit my energy levels and I'm getting so much more done. ”
- Graduate student (computer science)
“As an international student, I often find networking and making connections more challenging. Your workshop gave me valuable insights that I am eager to implement.”
- Graduate student (engineering)
IDEAS FOR A MORE HUMAN-CENTRED CAREER
From the Blog
Reflections, tools and real conversation about leadership, emotional intelligence, work, life, parenting, and the messy middle of a STEM career.
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
Let's start with the right questions.
Synergy Scientific
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