Dr Emma Williams

Emma (The Nerd Coach) Williams Creatively Empowering Researchers in their Careers ● Author, speaker, trainer, coach ● Coffee lov

Emma Williams is a dynamic force in researcher development, leveraging over 30 years of diverse experience within higher education.

From her beginnings as a physicist to her successful training business owner role, Emma has dedicated her career to empowering researchers to take proactive and positive steps in their professional journeys.

Driven by a mission to unlock researchers' potential, Emma combines her vast expertise with a creative and empathetic approach. Her work spans speaking engagements, writing, and hands-on training, all aimed at developing researchers' skills and confidence.
Emma's passion for women's development in universities and her advocacy for entrepreneurial exploration among researchers is particularly close to her heart.

Emma's unique ability to blend creativity, enthusiasm, and deep understanding has earned her high praise from colleagues and participants. Those who have collaborated with Emma describe her as an inspiring and adaptable trainer, capable of engaging with diverse groups and fostering a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Emma offers a comprehensive suite of services with a portfolio that includes career planning workshops for postdocs, the UNIque women's development online program, enterprise skills training, and guidance on transitioning from academia to other fields.

She is also adept in MBTI and Belbin team role profiling, further enriching her training sessions.

Emma believes in the power of partnership and collaboration. She delivers her programs with energy and passion, whether face-to-face or online. Her favourite approach to her work involves creativity, empathy, and often a large coffee in hand.

Emma's dedication and effectiveness in her field are reflected in the glowing testimonials from those she has supported:

"She brings such creativity, enthusiasm, and deep understanding not only to her workshops but to her interactions at every level."

"She is a most impressive trainer, able to adapt easily to any group of participants and is very creative."

"Not only is she a friendly and helpful person, but she is also well-equipped to support and encourage women to bring about changes in their lives."

Emma Williams continues to champion the cause of researcher development with unwavering passion and commitment. To connect with Emma and explore how she can support your career journey, contact her via her email or LinkedIn.