Alchemy Private Coaching For Scientists, Leaders & Founders in STEM
One-on-one coaching to guide scientists through career shifts, help STEM leaders build executive presence, and support founders as they pitch, fundraise, and scale.
Why Alchemy?
Alchemy began as the ancient practice of transforming matter into gold. Today, it’s a metaphor for transformation, fusion, and mastery.
Private coaching with Joanna reflects that same idea:
Taking your expertise as a scientist or STEMist — the raw material
Transforming it into a career path or leadership style with visible influence
Blending science, strategy, and a touch of magic into a career that feels purposeful, sustainable, and influential.
My Mission
I built this work on a simple belief: scientists and STEM leaders deserve visibility, recognition, and influence equal to their expertise.
Too often, brilliant people in STEM are overlooked in senior rooms, passed over for opportunities, or confined to the “technical expert” box.
They contribute knowledge, but aren’t given a voice at the tables where decisions are made.
My mission is to change that.
I help scientists, leaders, and founders shape research and also shape decisions at the highest levels of their organizations and industries.
"Joanna helped me step into a leadership role I didn't think was possible"
Does This Sound Like You?
You’ve moved into a bigger leadership role and are learning to shift from execution to strategy. You want to strengthen your presence so your ideas carry weight with executives and board members where decisions are made.
You’re established in your organization but feel undervalued. You want to be recognized for your impact, get the promotion you’ve earned and the salary you deserve, and build influence with executives, sponsors, and stakeholders who shape the future of your team and your work.
You’re a biotech or medtech founder juggling investor pitches, fundraising, and team growth. You need a trusted partner who understands both science and strategy to help sharpen your message, leadership approach, and decision-making.
You’re preparing for a career shift and need to position yourself as more than a subject-matter expert. You want clarity on your next step and a strategy for making it visible to senior leaders and decision-makers.
Ready to explore if alchemy private coaching is right for you?
Why Private Coaching?
Group coaching creates community. Private coaching creates precision.
With 1:1 support, the focus stays entirely on your goals, challenges, and growth.
Each conversation is designed to move you closer to the outcomes that matter most.
You’ll gain clarity, accountability, and strategic direction tailored to your unique goals.
What We Focus On
Depending on your goals as a scientist, leader, or founder, we may focus on:
Career Transitions in STEM
Clarifying your next step, reframing your story beyond the technical expert box, and positioning yourself for roles where you have both visibility and influence to make real change.
Leadership Authority
Building executive presence, learning how to influence without authority, and gaining confidence to speak up in senior rooms where strategy and resources are decided.
Founder Strategy
Refining your investor pitch, preparing for board conversations, and making hard decisions while balancing the demands of scaling a biotech or medtech company while leading with clarity and credibility.
ready to take the next step in your career or leadership journey?
testimonials
What STEM Leaders & Founders Say About Working With Joanna
"Joanna is a compassionate, expert partner for any scientist in the job market"
Her guidance helped me develop authentic, trust-based relationships with team leaders and cross-functional colleagues, which drove stronger alignment, clearer objectives, and accelerated progress across our Discovery programs. She helped me recognize the full value of my experience and leadership potential, giving me the confidence to consider founding a company of my own
Director, R&D Strategic Integration
“Joanna has been critical to my career growth over the past two years."
As I transitioned from project to portfolio management and then into a team lead role, her coaching gave me the clarity, confidence, and structure to lead effectively.
Andy Tebben, Senior Director, Research Portfolio Management
"Joanna is a compassionate, expert partner for any scientist in the job market"
Her tailored guidance, strategic advice, actionable feedback, and sincere encouragement were essential in helping me navigate my job search and career transition.
Director, R&D Strategic Integration
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