Advocate with Impact: Building Confidence and Mastering Negotiation in Open Science

Success in academia and open science is not just about groundbreaking research—it’s about advocating for your work, negotiating effectively, and communicating with confidence. Yet, many Ph.D.s and open science researchers struggle with self-doubt, imposter syndrome, or hesitancy to assert their ideas, especially in competitive or collaborative settings. This workshop, led by executive coach Jamie Lee, equips researchers with the tools to confidently advocate for themselves, their ideas, and their contributions. Drawing on evidence-based practical neuroscience and proven negotiation strategies, participants will learn to overcome the internal and external barriers that hinder self-advocacy. Whether negotiating resources, pitching a project, or navigating interdisciplinary collaborations, this session will empower attendees to show up as credible and impactful leaders. Through interactive exercises and real-world examples tailored to the open science community, participants will: Reframe unhelpful thought patterns and shift from self-doubt to self-assurance in minutes. Learn the fundamentals of negotiating effectively while preserving relationships. Develop practical self-advocacy strategies for meetings, presentations, and collaborations. Build confidence to navigate conflict and communicate with authority in challenging conversations. Create a personalized toolkit for asserting their value and ensuring their voice is heard. Jamie Lee, an executive coach specializing in self-advocacy and leadership, has helped professionals in high-stakes environments amplify their voices, lead with clarity, and achieve career-defining results. Her approach combines actionable tools with an understanding of the pressures unique to academia and research, empowering attendees to thrive in their roles