Women in Research Webinar #35: Managing Limited Time: What to Say "Yes" To and What to Say "No" To

Do you find yourself saying yes to too many requests and struggling to protect your time?

Saying yes to everything might feel easier in the moment. But over time, without clarity about your priorities, it can leave you overcommitted and overwhelmed at the expense of your own wellbeing and long-term goals. With research, teaching, service and personal responsibilities all competing for attention, deciding what truly matters can be a challenge.

In this webinar, ARC Laureate Fellow and lead of the Women in Research initiative Professor Sharon Parker (Curtin University) will explore how to set priorities, say yes to opportunities that align with your goals and confidently say no to those that don’t. 

She will be joined by ARC Industry Laureate Fellow Professor Sarah Bekessy (RMIT University) and ARC Laureate Fellow Professor Hongxia Wang (Queensland University of Technology). Together, they will share insights from decades of experience in balancing research, teaching, mentoring and leadership, including tips for protecting focus, setting boundaries and maintaining wellbeing under pressure.

Whether you’re early in your academic career or an experienced researcher, this webinar will provide practical advice, strategies and inspiration to help you make deliberate choices with your time and build a sustainable and fulfilling professional life.

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