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Have you ever felt like your career path was a bit scattered or not quite aligned with what you truly want to be doing?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Gillian Tarr, an Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, to discuss her journey through the K to R Essentials program and how it helped her find clarity in her research career. We dive into the challenges she faced before joining the program—feeling the pressure to diversify and take on projects outside of her core interests—and how she was able to redefine her research focus and embrace what truly matters to her.

Gillian shares how the program’s framework helped her commit to a more focused and meaningful research path, providing her with the confidence to pursue her unique ideas and make the impact she’s always wanted to make.

Tune in to this episode to discover:

• Gillian’s experience with balancing career anxiety and funding pressures before joining K to R Essentials
• The breakthrough moments in the program that allowed her to align her research with her core values
• How she gained the confidence to say no to projects that didn’t align with her North Star and go all-in on her true interests
• The transformative power of working on a grant out of inspiration, rather than obligation
• Practical insights on how to strategically plan your research projects for long-term success

Join us as we explore Gillian’s path to clarity, purpose, and confidence in her research career, and how these lessons can help you do the same.

Interested in joining the next cohort of K to R Essentials? Join the waitlist at https://sarahdobson.co/k2r