Sarah Blackford is a qualified higher education careers adviser who has been supporting Ph.D. candidates and early career researchers through career workshops, webinars, and 1-2-1 coaching for over 20 years. Her workshops are broadly based on her book, ‘Career planning for research bioscientists’, and much of her advice and resources are published on her personal blog. As a registered career practitioner with the Career Development Institute and the Association for Graduate Careers Services (AGCAS), Sarah adheres to a recognized ethical code of practice.