PostdocTransformation for the scientist leaping into business after the PhD or postdoc

Sooner or later, more or less you could be thinking of dropping out of grad school or stopping your doctoral journey. This episode shall help you manage your expectations and to be prepared for the fears, doubts & challenges on your PhD journey. Building resilience and frustration tolerance and coping with impostor syndrome will be key (also for later in your future). You need to consider long...

Embarking on your PhDjourney? These are must-known strategies for doing your PhD: Identifying personal interests and goals, navigating with academia vs. business in mind, expanding your opportunities, prioritizing your health & informed decision-making. Listen to Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels as she shares actionable tips for your PostdocTransformation. PostdocTransformation Bundle Monthly 3...

You excel at research as a PhD, postdoc or professor, but still want to / must leap out of science? Now, for which jobs in business do you qualify? Listen to Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels as she shares your potential job roles in this episode of the weekly PostdocTransformation show, e. g. data scientist, business development manager, product developer & innovator, strategic consultant, heal...

Got strong teaching skills as a PhD, postdoc or professor, and want to / must leap out of science? Now, for which business jobs do you qualify? Listen to Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels as she shares your potential job roles in this episode of the weekly PostdocTransformation show, e. g. internal and external communicator, corporate trainer and learning developer, analyst and requirements engineer...

Do you fear sacrificing passion when you leap into business after your PhD or postdoc? Do you ask yourself, whether career growth is equal for you as an underrepresented, underprivileged &  underserved human? Do you fear the cultural adjustment at a business workplace? In this episode you'll learn in part 2 of 2, how to tame your fears before leaping into business. Maybe you fear losing your a...

Do you fear the unknown world outside of academia? Does fear of failure ring a bell? Is starting from scratch making you freeze? In this episode you'll learn in part 1 of 2, how to tame your fears before leaping into business. Maybe you fear missing intellectual stimulation, or not utilizing acquired skills  or you feel being professionally isolated as the only PhD in (blank) or being undervalued....

Aren't you enthusiastic & passionate for (your) research (anymore)? Is your publication or research output non-competitive? In this episode you'll learn about warning signs that your career in academia might derail, so you can reflect on your career options leaping out of science. Is it difficult for you to secure research funding? Dealing with junior and senior academics spans from networking...

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In this episode you’ll learn about some misconceptions of working in business, and which two perspectives are critical for capitalizing most on your PhD, what you can do to break into the business job market without prior relevant experience. And if you feel, you might be letting down your supportive supervisors by leaping into business, this Q&A episode is for you! PostdocTransformation Bundl...

In this episode you'll learn why you should be active on social media as a scientist staying in academia or transitioning your career into business. Topics include serving yourself vs. your community (social listener, learner, curator, creator), choosing the right platform (LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Website etc.), assessing your one-time and regular effort and measuring return on investment.  L...

In this episode you'll learn why and how you could boomerang back to academia, by becoming a professor at an applied university based on your valuable experience in the corporate world or as an entrepreneur. Listen to Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels as she shares actionable tips in this episode of the weekly PostdocTransformation show.    Click here for the edited transcript of this episode. This...

In this episode you'll learn about the entrepreneurial mindset and business acumen that makes a scientist also a good entrepreneur. Both you can hone via your career transition into business, and some of it you build already at grad school! Listen to Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels as she shares actionable tips in this episode of the weekly PostdocTransformation show.  Click here for the edited tr...

In this episode you'll learn how to approach leaving a job or academic lab in a respectful manner. E. g. focusing on explaining personal reasons for leaving rather than blaming others, expressing gratitude for invested time and effort, offering ongoing support for co-authorship and networking opportunities, and considering teaching opportunities at your alma mater. It's important to maintain posit...

10 reasons for leaping into business after the PhD: opportunity for innovation and creativity, potential for financial rewards, opportunity for professional growth and development, transferable skills, broaden your network, opportunity to make an impact, flexibility and work-life balance, pursue your passion, global opportunities and diversify your skill set. Listen to Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Wink...

10 reasons for staying in academia beyond the PhD: Passion for Research, mentorship, job security, prestige, collaboration, intellectual freedom, teaching, grant opportunities, professional development, pursue non-academic interests. Listen to Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels as she shares actionable tips in this episode of the weekly PostdocTransformation show. Click here for the  full transcript...

10 career tips for doctoral students in their final year: Stay focused and disciplined, seek feedback regularly, network strategically, start thinking about your post-PhD career early, develop transferable skills, publish your work, attend conferences and workshops, apply for funding and awards, consider alternative career paths, and take care of yourself. Listen to Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels...

ChatGPT will be your best tool to customize your job application for your first job in business! Especially if you are a (future) PhD without prior business experience, writing cover letters, CVs and resumes outside the academic context can be challenging. Listen to Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels as she shares six mind boggling use cases in this episode of the weekly PostdocTransformation show. ...

Are you curious about the in demand skills & roles in current job ads and the best industries to be employed in the near future (2023)? If you are a (future) PhD preparing your leap into business, listen to Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels as she drops her latest recap in this episode of the weekly PostdocTransformation show.   This episode relates to the free email course with ten email lesson...

In this 26 min episode of the weekly #PostdocTransformation show, Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels covers ten steps to transition your career into business! This episode accompanies the free email course with ten email lessons until you start your new job in business ! 1) Check your readiness to leap out of science (episode 0001) ! Introducing myself, I share how I capitalized on my PhD as a mom, p...

In this 30 min episode of the weekly #PostdocTransformation show, Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels covers a retrospective on how she capitalized on her PhD in neuroscience (2008) as a mom, professor & business owner. How she leaped into IT just one month after her graduation day, honing her transferable skills during the PhD. She shares the diverse jobs in IT strategy consulting and how her psy...

After your PhD, do you want to apply to an employer in business or industries? Then you need to check your readiness to leap out of science first. In this 30 min episode, you will learn 15 questions that you need to reflect before you apply. Listen to this episode to learn, how I capitalized on my PhD as a mom, professor and business owner. Click here for the  full transcript of this episode. Whil...