Development insights for research and academia

Future-ready academic careers

Experiential moments of connection for researchers and academics

Reflective conversations enable empowered voices and proactive handling, which in turn develop healthy, productive research environments. The work spans:

  • Networking and collaboration
  • Giving and receiving feedback
  • Research culture and leadership
  • Communication and influence
  • Strategic thinking

What I do in academia

Universities and research institutes are evolving ...

… and the ability to create impact is expanding beyond expertise and knowledge. Today, academic success increasingly depends on how you lead yourself, your collaborations, your teams, and on your visibility.

The emphasis here is on group formats such as workshops and team-based development, because culture evolves faster when people learn together and because academia benefits also from shared culture and shared practice to thrive.

Common challenges

Outcomes

simple & structured

How we work

Create an experiential space

A safe learning environment where participants explore and practice

Turn insight into behavior

Expand concepts to include repeatable actions, transform conversations, habit creation, experiments, and new ways of working

Encourage Community Building

Bring stakeholders into dialogue to re-shape organizational culture

Build a practical next step

Leave each session with an action plan and focus on practical next steps

Topics for us
to co-create

  • Navigating hierarchies without losing your voice
  • Networking as an academic advantage and building relationships with integrity
  • Personal branding for researchers and faculty: clarity, message, and visibility
  • Leadership mindset: self-leadership, influence, decision-making under uncertainty
  • Collaboration and stakeholder management (within institutes, across disciplines)
  • Confident communication: presenting, defending, and leading discussions
  • Team effectiveness in labs and academic units: agreements, trust, accountability
  • Future and potential: designing the next chapter (career, leadership, impact)

Who this is for

Why Claudia Benassi?

I hold a PhD, have spent 17 years in the world of top business schools, while also working closely with research institutions. I understand the logic, language, and pressures of academia — and I bring in the energy, strategy, and leadership practices that help people thrive in complex business systems.

Do you want networking
without hesitation?