€8 million project, CXO Mindset registration open now

€8 million project, course registration open

Hellllooo, this week I have two big updates for you - consortia kick off and my course launch.

**BIG NEWS:**Earlier this week I was at the opening ceremony of two massive research consortia funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, 60 million DKK (€8 million) each for six years. I’ll support the science communication work package from strategy to implementation.

This one really matters to me. When I walked away from a comfortable, well-paid corporate role 18 months ago, I was genuinely scared. I questioned myself constantly, was this the right decision, would I regret choosing passion over security?

Being part of €8 million research consortia is a tangible proof that backing my passion was the right decision. 🧡

Before moving on to an even bigger news, special welcome to everyone who recently joined this newsletter. 🤗 My name is Pranoti and I am the founder/creator of The Science Talk. My mission is to empower and enable scientists to share their stories in digital spaces with confidence and ease.

Now an even BIGGER NEWS(for me)

Registration for my online course is now open!

CXO Mindset for Research Leaders

For PIs & soon to be PIs who are overwhelmed and ready to built better systems & frameworks.
Register now

Being as group leader is exciting and exhausting. Your science is exciting but everything else you need to do as a group leader is exhausting. Does this sound familiar?👇

• Your to-do list grows longer each day, despite working constantly.
• Your PhD students need mentoring, but you’retoo exhaustedthink about your own career.
• You want to be a big deal but no time to do the things that will make you a big deal.

👆 Sounds familiar? Let me tell you - You’re not alone. Every group leader I’ve worked with (200+) feels the same. And it breaks my heart to see you suffer. It’s not your fault. You trained as a scientist. But no one taught you how to be a leader.

CXO mindset course starts on January 12th, 2026. First 10 scientists will get early bird discount of 25%.
Register now!

This is exactly why I created the CXO Mindset for Research Leaders programme. I want to teach you everything I learnt from my career 10+ years in research, 5 yrs in industry and 8+ yrs running my own business (7 yrs part time, 1.5 yrs full time). You won’t just learn but you will implement everything you learn into your everyday life.

What’s inside the 3 month program?

• Workshops - biweekly, this is where I teach you.
• Co-working sessions - weekly, this is where you implement what you learnt.
• Live Q&A - biweekly, this is where we fix what’s not working.
• Community on Slack - 24x7, this is where you share your wins, your struggles, connect with each other (optional).
• Asynchronous support - You can directly ask me questions and I will answer via text or voice memo.

CXO mindset course starts on January 12th, 2026. First 10 scientists will get early bird discount of 25%.
Register now!

I look forward to seeing you in the program. If you’re convinced but have questions before joining, please reach out to me. I’m here to help you!🧡

Cheers,
Dr. Pranoti Kshirsagar
Founder, The Science Talk

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Another reason behind launching this online course…
I need a steady source of income for myself and my team. Running a business is hard and expensive. Following my passion helps me sleep better at night. BUT it also cost me a 75% pay-cut in 2024 and 2025. And so in order for me to continue to bring the most valuable resources to scientists, I need a steady source of income.