Personal Branding & Professional Presence for Researchers

Confidence, clarity, and credibility in your research identity

In a competitive research landscape, it’s not just the science that matters — it’s how researchers present themselves, communicate their expertise, and connect with others.

These workshop formats help participants develop a clear, confident professional identity — whether they’re applying for grants, attending conferences, building networks, or stepping into non-academic roles. We explore visibility, values, communication style, and presence — online and in person.

Sessions are interactive, reflective, and practical, giving participants the tools and time to shape how they show up in their work and the wider world.

Researchers building confidence and professional presence during a personal branding workshop for scientists and academics

Delivery options & formats

Half-day workshop (in person or online)

Participants explore personal brand fundamentals, visibility strategies, and how to communicate their research and values clearly and consistently. Includes guided reflection and small-group sharing.

→ Most popular format

1-day workshop (in person or online)

Includes everything in our half-day workshop, plus practical work on digital presence (e.g. LinkedIn profiles, bios, website content), confidence-building exercises, and deeper exploration of communication styles and presence.

Talk or Mini-Session (60–90 mins)

A short, engaging introduction to the concept of personal branding for researchers — ideal for career weeks, orientation programmes, or research retreats.

Add-on or stand-alone: Networking for Scientists (2.5 hours or talk)

Helps participants build professional relationships and communicate their work with confidence — whether in informal or high-stakes settings.

→ Available as a follow-up session or standalone event

Perfect for:

  • PhD and postdoctoral researchers preparing for their next career step
  • Researchers seeking to increase their visibility and influence
  • Interdisciplinary teams or leadership development programmes
  • Science communication and research support professionals
  • Anyone struggling to communicate their value and voice
  • Researchers preparing to attend large conferences
  • Graduate schools running career or collaboration programmes
  • Early-career researchers exploring non-academic pathways

Delivery locations

We run these workshops online for institutions worldwide, and in person across Europe.

(If we can get there by public transport, we’re happy to travel!)

Request more information and pricing

Want to bring a branding, presence or networking workshop or training session to your team, research group, students, faculty, or science and research communication programme?

Send us a quick note using our short form, and we’ll send you a detailed 2-page overview with format options, pricing, and information about customisation.

If you like what we’re suggestion, we can schedule a call to discuss details and answer your questions.

Prefer to speak?

Intrigued? Let’s chat.

hello@scicommsuccess.com

+43 660 378 2939