Balancing success with wellbeing in a science career
Welcome to Fire & Flow Circles!
Have you ever felt lonely as you navigate your career challenges? Have you ever wondered if other women in science feel the same doubts and challenges as you do?
I felt like that many times and I always tried to find others who could support me in my journey. But I know that it might not be easy for many of you because you get busy with work, running around to meet deadlines, and you leave community and self-reflection for later.
💫 This is why I created my project Fire & Flow and these circles.
To be closer to the women I am serving and offer them a space where they can simply show up and feel supported.
What to expect?
Fire & Flow Circles are a series of recurring monthly events for women in science looking to combine their ambition with more softness and a more aligned way to live and lead their careers.
These are spaces for you to be present with yourself and other women, reflect on what's alive for you, and connect with others in a similar journey.
Think of a space where you can show up as you are, share your struggles and find guidance and support from myself and peers who won't judge you but rather lift you up.
Leave inspired, with new connections, and with that feeling that you are not alone, you have what it takes, and you can keep growing to reach the career and life you envision.
How will it work?
In our kick-off event, we'll have an open conversation about:
Leading a successful career in harmony with your wellbeing
We'll start with a short grounding practice, a round of introductions, a journaling session to help you reflect about your needs, and a group sharing part.
We'll explore questions, such as:
- What is success for you?
- Where are you in your career and what are your priorities?
- Which challenges do you face right now?
- What kind of support do you need?
Expect a grounded and relaxed space, with time for a soft arrival, self-reflection, and sharing with peers and the group. I'll be there holding the space throughout.
These circles are for you if...
👉🏼 You are a passionate scientist who struggles with work-life balance, regulate yourself emotionally, set boundaries between work and personal life, and feel fulfilled and balanced despite all your dedication
👉🏼 You are a science professional who feels unclear about your path and wants to build self-trust and overcome perfectionism or imposter syndrome to get the clarity you need for your next step.
👉🏼 You are a manager, freelancer or entrepreneur still learning to juggle all your responsibilities inside your solo or small team while staying sane and taking care of yourself and others in your life
👉🏼 You want to improve your self-leadership skills and find a supportive community with whom you can share your struggles, celebrate your wins, and learn while you grow.
I believe we need more spaces to be real and authentic, feel safe and share with vulnerability. Spaces to listen, be heard, be supported and empowered, and connect with others so we don't feel alone in our self-growth journey.
With these circles, I want to offer you exactly that.
The rest, we co-create along the way.
If this resonates, I'd love to welcome you in this Circle!
Tickets & Cost
In this kick-off session, attendance is free to all so you can have a feel of the space and contribute to building it the way you need.
Upcoming events will remain free for newcomers and subjected to a small fee for recurrent participants to show commitment and support my work.
About the Host
Hello! My name is Ana Amaral. I am Portuguese and currently based in the Cascais area, near Lisbon.
I’m a self-leadership coach, trainer, yoga teacher, and former scientist. I am a strong connector and love creating spaces where people can connect with each other, find and provide support as they grow, as well as nurture their human side, more real, vulnerable and authentic.
I have a PhD in Biochemistry and spent 15+ years in highly competitive and international research environments, including Cambridge University (UK) and Karolinska Institute (Stockholm). Throughout my career I became passionate about self-leadership and wellbeing at work and decided to start my own project around it in 2025.
Today I support women in science to reconnect with themselves, nurture their self-trust, gain clarity about their goals, and build fulfilling and thriving lives aligned with who they are. I also facilitate workshops and trainings for scientists in scientific institutions on wellbeing and self-leadership, and teach hatha and yin yoga.
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