MotherMind is a transformative leadership development and group coaching program curated to promote the wellbeing and professional fulfillment of scientist mothers.

Evidence-based leadership development curated for scientist mothers by a scientist mother.

Leave behind the “one size fits all” leadership trainings to design a blueprint for leading bravely, authentically, and in a way that is aligned with your whole self. Gain unwavering confidence in effective leadership skills in an expertly facilitated safe peer environment.

Peer connection is at the heart of MotherMind.

You are not alone. Participants form deep, life-long connections with a network of brilliant, inspiring scientist mothers who understand the greatest joys and most complex challenges of balancing motherhood and a demanding career in science.

Engage in transformative growth through coaching.

Our three-pronged approach merges individual executive coaching, peer coaching, and group coaching to maximize impact, improve clarity, and create transformative and sustainable change.

MotherMind programming centers around skill development and themes critical to scientist mothers, including but not limited to:

  • Vision for Life and Leadership

  • Aligning Work and Life with Core Values

  • Time Management & Prioritization

  • Mindfulness for Well-Being & Well-Leading

  • Establishing & Maintaining Boundaries

  • Authentic + Strategic Networking & Sponsorship

  • Self-Compassion & Challenging Limiting Beliefs

  • Coaching Skills as Communication Skills

  • Collaborative Negotiation & Advocacy

  • Personal Leadership Model & Leadership Identity

  • Strategic Planning

MotherMind is offered via two options

MotherMind Residency

Our transformative 12-month program hosted at your organization.

MotherMind Open Enrollment

6-month all virtual program composed of an intimate cohort of scientist mothers from any organization.

MotherMind Residency

Our transformative 12-month program hosted at your organization.

MotherMind Open Enrollment

6-month all virtual program composed of an intimate cohort of scientist mothers from any organization.

Our next MotherMind Open Enrollment cohort launches in January 2025!

Mothermind Open Enrollment details

ELIGIBILITY & REGISTRATION

MotherMind is designed for scientists/researchers at the faculty level or industry equivalent who identify as mothers of school-age and/or young children. Most participants spend at least 50% of their professional effort on research. We welcome scientists/researchers from all fields and faculty/industry scientists at any rank. All interested individuals meet with Dr. Treble-Barna prior to registration to ensure that: (1) MotherMind is a good fit for each individual’s goals; and (2) the members of the MotherMind cohort will have sufficiently overlapping goals. After meeting with Dr. Treble-Barna, interested individuals meeting the above eligibility criteria will be invited to register.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

We want to create an inclusive space for all mothers in science. We welcome participation from anyone regardless of gender identity who identifies as a “mother”; however, we want to note that we do explore the relationship between motherhood and womanhood specifically in this program. If you have any questions about whether this program may fit your needs as a mother, please contact us.

We would also like to specifically invite persons from backgrounds often excluded from scientific careers to participate in MotherMind (e.g., persons excluded based on ethnicity and race, individuals with disabilities, individuals who identify as LGBTQIA, first generation college students, and other backgrounds recognized as excluded by the NIH). Scholarships are available to support participation.

Program Investment

Registration: Limited time significantly discounted program price of $1500 (market $4000).

Funding Source: Participants are strongly encouraged to use professional/career development funds or ask for their organizations to sponsor their registration. Invoices will read “MasterMind Executive Leadership, LLC Open Enrollment Program”.

Download our “MotherMind: Make the Ask!” template!

Scholarships are available to support participation of persons from backgrounds often excluded from scientific careers, single mothers, and individuals with limited professional development funding.

Time Commitment: Works out to less than 1.5 hours per week over the 6 months of the program—time that you deserve to invest in yourself and will deliver results that far exceed your investment

Testimonials

  • “Participating in this program was an empowering and transformative experience. Juggling the responsibilities of being a mother to three elementary school-aged children with demanding extracurricular schedules has added distinctive challenges and hurdles to my academic journey. I gained invaluable tools, mentorship, and a supportive community of peers facing the same work-life challenges.”

    -MD/PhD, Assistant Professor & Mother of 3

  • “The program was a welcome opportunity for me to invest time and thought into my professional/career development amidst the steadfast support of an accomplished, authentic, smart group of moms who are going through some of the same challenges as a mom in academia. It helped me pause the hamster wheel of the day-to-day work-life balance and gain perspective on big and small issues in my career I otherwise would not have taken the time to think about, from understanding my values to setting boundaries to gaining daily momentum on writing.”

    -PhD, Assistant Professor & Mother of 2

  • “I especially appreciated the connections I made with other scientist mothers from across the university. I learned so much from their sharing of experiences, role modeling, and peer mentorship. Perhaps most importantly, I gained a tightknit system of support and validation that I anticipate will continue to help me achieve my personal and professional goals.”

    -PhD, Assistant Professor & Mother of 2

  • “I gained tools to navigate career obstacles with confidence. Through engaging workshops, insightful discussions, and practical peer coaching exercises, I honed my leadership abilities and learned how to effectively advocate for myself. The program not only equipped me with tools to excel in my career but also allowed me to form meaningful friendships with other mothers in the scientific community.”

    -MD, MS, Assistant Professor & Mother of 3

  • “Amery exceled in guiding our cohort, fostering a welcoming atmosphere that embraced vulnerability. Through adept communication and collaboration, she inspired and motivated all members to coach and uplift one another. She meticulously selected content and guided discussions, ensuring they were distinctly relevant to the dynamics of being a scientist and a mother, distinguishing this program from my prior leadership trainings. The value of the connections established with fellow mom scientists and the effectiveness of the peer coaching approach are immeasurable.”

    -PhD, DPT, Assistant Professor & Mother of 3

For a deeper dive on the MotherMind Approach, check out this blog post