BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//Telerik Inc.//Sitefinity CMS 15.4//EN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250101 TZNAME:UTC TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Date: February 2027 - October 2027Location: \;Online via Zo omWho is this event intended for? \;This programme is aimed at experie nced statisticians\, programmers and data scientists who work in the pharm aceutical industry\, typically with five or more years&rsquo\; experience\ , who are seeking structured peer support\, accountability\, and developme nt as they progress into more senior stages of their careers.What is the b enefit of attending? \;Through a combination of coach-led sessions\, p ractical discussion\, and ongoing accountability\, participants can streng then their confidence and benefit from sustained support from a trusted pe er group over time.OverviewThis peer support initiative is designed for pr ofessionals with at least five years of experience who are looking for pee r connection\, practical support and structured development\, as they prog ress in their careers. The programme will bring together participants at a similar career stage in a consistent small-group format\, creating a trus ted environment for reflection\, discussion\, and shared learning.Particip ants will attend coach-led sessions every two months\, with each session d esigned to deliver a clear and tangible goal or outcome. Sessions will be led by a coach and include breakout discussions in small groups. Each coac h-led session will also include an opportunity to review progress since th e previous meeting and reflect on actions taken. Coach-led sessions will c over goal setting\, personal brand\, feedback\, influencing and more.Betwe en formal sessions\, participants will be encouraged to use their breakout groups as accountability and peer support circles\, meeting independently to discuss learning from the previous session and\, where helpful\, to ex plore additional topics relevant to their own development or current chall enges. This flexible structure is intended to support both personal growth and practical problem-solving in a supportive peer setting.By combining e xpert input\, peer discussion\, and ongoing accountability\, the programme aims to strengthen confidence\, connection\, and sustained professional g rowth.The 5 coach-led sessions are as follows (specific dates are to be co nfirmed):Session 1 &ndash\; Feb 2026Coach: Lucy Rowell Title: Goal setting Abstract: TBCSession 2 &ndash\; April 2026Coach: Sophie Cliff (The Joyful Coach)Title: Building your brandAbstract: TBCSession 3 &ndash\; June 2026C oach: Zoe KeffordTitle: The art of giving and receiving feedbackAbstract: TBCSession 4 &ndash\; Aug 2026Coach: Emma May (The Career Habit)Title: Inf luencing for impact Abstract: This workshop will help analytical professio nals move from being right to being persuasive\, translating strong analys is into recommendations that land\, get adopted\, and build long-term cred ibility. This session builds on an understanding of emotional intelligence and skills used to navigate difficult conversations to become dynamically influential.Learning ObjectivesDistinguish influence from authority and i dentify Diagnose a stakeholder's decision-making style and adapt communica tion accordinglyStructure a recommendation using a clear\, persuasive narr ativeRead real-time signals of resistance or buy-in and adjust approach mi d-conversationIdentify actions to build long-term proactive influence The Leadership Network The Leadership Network is a WhatsApp community hosted b y Emma May as part of The Career Habit organisation. \; Attendees of t he Peer Support Initiative workshop would be eligible to join as an additi onal and independent way to facilitate ongoing\, self-motivated accountabi lity with other ambitious professionals. \; The group aims to build le adership habits through mutual support and encouragement. The group receiv es prompts to share their individual goals each Monday\, and to take time out for reflection on Fridays\, as well as other focused communications.Se ssion 5 &ndash\; Oct 2026Coach: Jess Davenport (Pepper Coaching)Title: Imp oster Syndrome: Unlocking Authentic Confidence: Overcoming Imposter Syndro me in a Changing WorkplaceAbstract: In an era of constant change\, rapid i nnovation\, and AI integration\, feeling out of your depth or questioning your value is increasingly common. Imposter syndrome (the persistent feeli ng that you aren&rsquo\;t as capable as others perceive you to be) can hol d talented professionals back from taking bold career steps\, sharing idea s\, and celebrating their achievements.This 60-minute workshop provides pr actical tools and fresh perspectives to help attendees redefine success\, reframe self-doubt\, and show up with authentic confidence.RegistrationReg istration is open from 4th September - 30th November.PSI Members: £\; 120+VATNon-PSI Members: £\;230 +VAT*Please note: Non-Member rates inc lude PSI membership until 31 Dec. 2027.Spaces are limited - click here to register now!Speaker details\n .table img {\n width: 150px\;\n h eight: 225px\;\n object-fit: cover\;\n }\n \nSpeakerBiographyLucy Rowell\, Impactful Authenticity \; \; \;Sophie Cliff\, The Jo yful CoachSophie Cliff (aka The Joyful Coach) is a coach and positive psyc hology practitioner who uses her expertise to help people flourish and thr ive by finding more joy. She is also the author of Choose Joy and The Hust le Cure.  \;Zoe Kefford \;Emma May\, The Career HabitAfter 25 year s in Biostatistics\, Emma is the founder of The Career Habit\, offering le adership training based on a framework for intentional career growth throu gh small consistent actions that build habits and behaviour change. Emma d evelops and delivers professional development workshops\, offering technic al SMEs interactive opportunities to learn and improve leadership competen cies. She also mentors analytical scientists to develop their understandin g and engage in practical strategies to improve professional development s kills and become effective leaders.She uses her experience of building cro ss-functional teams\, developing collaborative client-sponsor relationship s\, leading individual statisticians\, and cross-company governance\, to p rovide relevancy for Biostatisticians of all levels.An active member of PS I\, Emma is chair of the Professional Development Book Club\, offering pee r-to-peer and expert-led non-technical training. \; She volunteers as a mentor and has previously been responsible for university outreach and h eld the position of Membership Director.Jess Davenport\, Pepper CoachingJe ss is the founder of Pepper Coaching and an ex-corporate senior leader. Wi th a background spanning 15 years across a range of complex\, fast-paced t eams\, Jess helps ambitious professionals navigate career challenges\, bui ld authentic confidence\, and overcome self-doubt. By combining practical strategies with down-to-earth support\, Jess empowers people to recognise their value\, speak up\, and own their expertise. \; \; DTEND:20270301T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T124951Z DTSTART:20270201T090000Z LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:PSI Careers Workshop: Peer Support Initiative UID:RFCALITEM639233453911543334 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Date: February 2027 - Octo ber 2027
Location: \;Online via Zoom

Who is this event intended for? \;This programme is aimed at experienced statisticians\, programmers and data scientists who work in the pharmaceutical industry\, typically with five or more years&rsquo\; e xperience\, who are seeking structured peer support\, accountability\, and development as they progress into more senior stages of their careers.

What is the benefit of attending? \;Through a com bination of coach-led sessions\, practical discussion\, and ongoing accoun tability\, participants can strengthen their confidence and benefit from s ustained support from a trusted peer group over time.

Overview

This peer support initiative is designed for professionals with at leas t five years of experience who are looking for peer connection\, practical support and structured development\, as they progress in their careers. T he programme will bring together participants at a similar career stage in a consistent small-group format\, creating a trusted environment for refl ection\, discussion\, and shared learning.

Participants will a ttend coach-led sessions every two months\, with each session designed to deliver a clear and tangible goal or outcome. Sessions will be led by a co ach and include breakout discussions in small groups. Each coach-led sessi on will also include an opportunity to review progress since the previous meeting and reflect on actions taken. Coach-led sessions will cover goal s etting\, personal brand\, feedback\, influencing and more.

Bet ween formal sessions\, participants will be encouraged to use their breako ut groups as accountability and peer support circles\, meeting independent ly to discuss learning from the previous session and\, where helpful\, to explore additional topics relevant to their own development or current cha llenges. This flexible structure is intended to support both personal grow th and practical problem-solving in a supportive peer setting.

By combining expert input\, peer discussion\, and ongoing accountability\ , the programme aims to strengthen confidence\, connection\, and sustained professional growth.

The 5 coach-led sessions are as follows (speci fic dates are to be confirmed):

Session 1 &ndash\; Feb 2026

Coach: Lucy Rowell

Title: G oal setting

Abstract: TBC

Session 2 &ndash\; April 2026

Coach: Sophie Cliff (The Joyful Coach)

Title: Building your brand

Abstract: TBC

Session 3 &ndash\; June 2026

Coach: Zoe Kefford

Title: The art of giving and rec eiving feedback

Abstract: TBC

Session 4 &nda sh\; Aug 2026

Coach: Emma May (The Career Habit)

Title: Influencing for impact

Abstrac t: This workshop will help analytical professionals move from bei ng right to being persuasive\, translating strong analysis into recommenda tions that land\, get adopted\, and build long-term credibility. This sess ion builds on an understanding of emotional intelligence and skills used t o navigate difficult conversations to become dynamically influential.

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The Leadership Network

The Leadership Network is a WhatsApp c ommunity hosted by Emma May as part of The Career Habit organisation.  \; Attendees of the Peer Support Initiative workshop would be eligible to join as an additional and independent way to facilitate ongoing\, self-mot ivated accountability with other ambitious professionals. \; The group aims to build leadership habits through mutual support and encouragement. The group receives prompts to share their individual goals each Monday\, and to take time out for reflection on Fridays\, as well as other focused communications.

Session 5 &ndash\; Oct 2026

Coach: Jess Davenport (Pepper Coaching)

Title: Impos ter Syndrome: Unlocking Authentic Confidence: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in a Changing Workplace

Abstract: In an era of constant change\, rapid innovation\, and AI integration\, fe eling out of your depth or questioning your value is increasingly common. Imposter syndrome (the persistent feeling that you aren&rsquo\;t as capabl e as others perceive you to be) can hold talented professionals back from taking bold career steps\, sharing ideas\, and celebrating their achieveme nts.

This 60-minute workshop provides practical tools and fresh pers pectives to help attendees redefine success\, reframe self-doubt\, and sho w up with authentic confidence.

Registration

Registration is open from 4th S eptember - 30th November.

PSI Members: £\;120+VAT
Non-PSI Members: £\;230 +VAT
*Please note: Non-Member rates include PSI membership until 31 Dec. 2027.

Spaces are limited - click here t o register now!

Speaker details

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Speaker Biography

Lucy Rowell\, Impactful Authentici ty

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Sophie Cliff\, The Joyful Co ach

Sophie Cliff (aka The Joyful Coach) is a coach and positive psychology practitioner who uses her exper tise to help people flourish and thrive by finding more joy. She is also t he author of Choose Joy and The Hustle Cure.
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Zoe Kefford

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Emma May \, The Career Habit

After 25 years in Biostatistics\, Emma is the founder of The Career Habit\, offerin g leadership training based on a framework for intentional career growth t hrough small consistent actions that build habits and behaviour change.

Emma develops and delivers professional development workshops\, offer ing technical SMEs interactive opportunities to learn and improve leadersh ip competencies. She also mentors analytical scientists to develop their u nderstanding and engage in practical strategies to improve professional de velopment skills and become effective leaders.

She uses her experien ce of building cross-functional teams\, developing collaborative client-sp onsor relationships\, leading individual statisticians\, and cross-company governance\, to provide relevancy for Biostatisticians of all levels.

An active member of PSI\, Emma is chair of the Professional Development Book Club\, offering peer-to-peer and expert-led non-technical training.& nbsp\; She volunteers as a mentor and has previously been responsible for university outreach and held the position of Membership Director.

Jess Davenport\, Pepper Coaching

Jes s is the founder of Pepper Coaching and an ex-corporate senior leader. Wit h a background spanning 15 years across a range of complex\, fast-paced te ams\, Jess helps ambitious professionals navigate career challenges\, buil d authentic confidence\, and overcome self-doubt. By combining practical s trategies with down-to-earth support\, Jess empowers people to recognise t heir value\, speak up\, and own their expertise.

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