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AJ Lauer
@ayjaylauer.bsky.social
Author, speaker, nerdy about leadership in STEM & HPC
Owner Thriving Ibis Leadership Solutions: thrivingibis.com

Formerly NCAR, CO School of Mines, Miami Dade College, UIUC

My Monster Mungo: https://www.amazon.com/My-Monster-Mungo-Imposter-Syndrome/dp/B0
Mood.
December 6, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Finally had some time to work on this guy again today! Used the jacket's arm fabric to piece together the peplum. It's looking like an actual circle now! Will sew it together and attach tomorrow 😁

#sewsky #upcycle #couture
November 29, 2025 at 3:39 AM
TIL The Land Before Time still makes me cry. 😭
November 29, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Kids were so helpful making apple pie this morning! And it turned out gorgeous. Now how to resist eating it until after the main event..?

#pie #baking #Thanksgiving #FoodArt
November 27, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Making sure this gets to #WomenInTech #WomenInSTEM and #AcademicSky !
Are you feeling like you're not good enough, you only got here by luck, or that “they” are going to figure out you're a phony and take it all away?

Do you find yourself doing any of these things in order to avoid those feelings?

Check it out: thrivingibis.thrivecart.com/from-saboteu...
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November 25, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Are you feeling like you're not good enough, you only got here by luck, or that “they” are going to figure out you're a phony and take it all away?

Do you find yourself doing any of these things in order to avoid those feelings?

Check it out: thrivingibis.thrivecart.com/from-saboteu...
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November 25, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Thanks for the fun time, #sc25! I made it back to CO with all my swag intact!
See you at #sc26 everyone ☺️
November 20, 2025 at 10:39 PM
This just may be the best #sc25 swag I've ever gotten!

#stl #food #conference
November 19, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Wise words from @giulsguidi.bsky.social while talking about her career story at the #SC25 @womeninhpc.org workshop:
"Your path keeps evolving as you meet the right people" and "if in doubt, yet a dog. Or two." ❤️🦮
November 17, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Great advice from @verolero86.bsky.social at the @womeninhpc.org workshop! Keep track of the things you say no to, to keep encouraging yourself to prioritize what is most important in your life.

#sc25 #hpc
November 17, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Ok staying in historic St. Louis is pretty cool.. there's cobblestone everywhere and all the buildings are lovely red brick ☺️
And! A cute locally owned grocery and Korean fried chicken.

#hpc #sc25
November 16, 2025 at 11:01 PM
On my way to #SC25! Here's a friendly reminder to update your LinkedIn before you go.
Bonus points for putting your LI QR code on your phone lock screen to save time and battery! 🔋
For more tips check out the blog: www.thrivingibis.com/post/3-must-...
#HPC #Conferences #WomenInTech
3 Conference Preparation Tips for Science and Tech Events
In addition to making last-minute updates to your talk 👀 Update your LinkedIn profile before you go!Make it easy for new connections to find and follow your work.Make sure everything is current. Doubl...
www.thrivingibis.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The kids moved a pumpkin into the backyard because they were worried about the squirrels not having enough to eat.
..this little guy looked quite happy about their gift today 😂
November 15, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Making sure this hits the #WomenInTech feed.
I'm happy to be offering FREE 30 minute coaching sessions at #SC25.

Having a career dilemma? Leadership challenge? Conflict at work? Existential drama?

I'll be a sounding board to process through whatever you have going on!

DM for the reg link - I'll see you in St. Louis!

#HPC #Supercomputing
November 12, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I'm happy to be offering FREE 30 minute coaching sessions at #SC25.

Having a career dilemma? Leadership challenge? Conflict at work? Existential drama?

I'll be a sounding board to process through whatever you have going on!

DM for the reg link - I'll see you in St. Louis!

#HPC #Supercomputing
November 12, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Aurora above Boulder, CO right now!

#spaceweather #auroraborealis #northernlights #nature
November 12, 2025 at 2:22 AM
I've literally been training to be able to walk all the steps #SC25 will require. Since my ankle surgery I've maxed out at 6000 steps in a day, and at SC I typically average 12k-15k.
Really thankful there's a shuttle to/from my hotel.
#HPC #conference #STL
a woman in a blue skirt and white jacket is walking through the woods carrying a yellow bag .
Alt: a woman in a blue skirt and white jacket is walking through the woods carrying a yellow bag .
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November 7, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Have decided to turn this $8 thrift store suit jacket into a vest with a peplum.
The destruction phase is fun so far!

#sewing #upcycling #fashion #madetomeasure
November 6, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Yes we did!!
November 6, 2025 at 12:11 AM
One of my favorite things about parenting is the random little stuff the kids leave around the house ❤️

#parenting #love #art #graffiti #lovenotes #kids
November 5, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Finished the Prince Sidon costume just in time! Happy kid, though he only wore the shark hat for about a block 🤷‍♀️
An older kid actually knew who he was! Very satisfying. 😄

#Halloween #sewsky #Zelda #trickortreat #cosplay #parenthood #sff
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November 1, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Looking forward to offering FREE 30 minute coaching sessions at #sc25! Got leadership questions? Conflict at work? Career uncertainty? Let's talk it through.
DM me for the reg link!
#hpc #womenintech @womeninhpc.org
October 30, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Just finished The Glass Slide World by @carrievaughnco.bsky.social . Highly recommend! The series has an enchanting combination of science, magic, and unique characters that is just delightful. I can't wait for the next book!
#amreading #books #sff
October 28, 2025 at 2:44 PM
It's been a busy few days in Illinois! 4 Imposter Monster workshops and one book signing. I had a great time connecting with UIUC faculty, staff, and students and it was lovely to be back on campus.
#speaking #academicsky #booksky #entrepreneur #uiuc #Illinois #sapros #studentaffairs
October 25, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Reposted by AJ Lauer
Looking forward to visiting UIUC next week!
Facilitating 4 workshops and hosting a book signing at The Literary 😄
chambanatoday.com/news/298892-...
#Illinois #author #UIUC #Illini #impostersyndrome
Author AJ Lauer to speak in Champaign about imposter syndrome - Chambana Today
STEM leadership expert and author of My Monster Mungo to host book event at The Literary on Oct. 23.
chambanatoday.com
October 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM