Resources for Researchers and Research Leaders
Welcome to my resources page – ebooks and short videos all listed below. Everything is free.
Whether you’re navigating your own research career or leading and developing others, you’ll find practical tools and resources here. It exists because I believe researchers deserve better support and because the tools that make a real difference are often straightforward once someone shows you where to look.
I’m Dr Margaret Collins. I have over two decades of experience in research, a PhD in molecular genetics, former Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Virology and now a leadership developer and coach working with researchers and research leaders across universities and research institutes worldwide.
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I write for researchers and the people who develop them — practical insights on leadership, resilience and building a research career that’s sustainable as well as successful. You won’t hear from me unless I have something worth saying. When you do hear from me it will be grounded, practical and relevant to the realities of research life.
How to Network Effectively
In this video, we explore how networking can help researchers and professionals create opportunities, build collaborations and increase their visibility. Participants are encouraged to think strategically about their professional networks, identify gaps and opportunities and develop a more intentional approach to building relationships.
The full session combines practical networking strategies with communication skills. Participants learn how to talk about their work in ways that are clear and engaging, approach networking conversations with greater confidence and develop professional relationships that support their long-term career goals.
The NotebookLM was trained exclusively on workshop resources created by Margaret Collins. (C) All rights reserved.
When Research Gets Hard: a resource for Supervisors
PhD supervisors are seeing a new pattern: strong students are withdrawing when research gets hard, when experiments fail or feedback lands badly.
In this short guide, I explore what is really happening beneath the surface — and give supervisors a practical repertoire of responses.
The NotebookLM was trained exclusively on workshop resources created by Margaret Collins. (C) All rights reserved.
Free ebooks
These resources distil ideas I return to again and again in my work with researchers and research leaders — on confidence, time, imposter feelings and more. They’re designed to be genuinely useful and quick to read.
To access the free ebooks I’ll ask for your email address. In return you’ll receive the occasional email from me with new resources, practical insights and updates on my work. Nothing spammy — you can unsubscribe at any time and I’ll never share your details.
Click the image to sign up and download your chosen ebook. I hope you find it valuable.
Am I an Imposter?
This free ebook has 10 simple questions to help you to self-assess how badly you are affected by imposter feelings and behaviours.
I reveal three simple and effective first steps to outgrow your imposter today.
There is a part of you that knows you can move beyond imposter feelings...
Confident Speaking…
Learn simple and effective ways you can grow in confidence today:
- The 4 step process of natural confidence
- What confidence means for you
- Three ways to feel more confident
- Three ways to look more confident.
It really is possible to learn to feel more confident, to be comfortable in your own skin and be your best self when you need to show up.
How to create more time…
This ebook reveals the real reason things get done – or not. You’ll also learn:
- The art of choosing priorities
- How action comes before motivation
- How setting tight deadlines can be key
- Why permission to take a break can be motivating.
To get different results you need to take different actions… start with a decision to do something different today.
Resources for Resilience – Videos
Click on the tab to view the video of your choice!
A short video series on managing time, energy and emotions.
Tools to overcome your Imposter Syndrome Feelings!
This mini course will help you if you are:
- Fed up with not feeling good enough,
- Frustrated that you are holding yourself back in your business or professional role,
- Ready to finally overcome your Imposter Syndrome feelings.
Find out more more at MargaretCollins.com/oisf