PostPhDirections

In this conversation, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kirsten Thornhill, PhD, about her inspiring journey transitioning from academia to industry. Kirsten shared her personal experiences, the challenges she faced, and the strategies that helped her navigate this major career change successfully. We talked about the importance of having a growth mindset, building a strong network, and being will...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Alda Sabalic about her journey from completing a PhD in biophysics to becoming a successful science communication consultant. We talk about how she identified where her passion lies and how she turned it into a business. We explored how she discovered her passion for teaching and simplifying complex scientific concepts, why her work is needed an...

Summary: In this episode of  PostPhDirections , I sit down with Fernando Gomez-Baquero, the Director of the Runway Startup Postdoc Program at Cornell Tech, to explore how PhDs can transition from academia to entrepreneurship. Fernando shares his journey from earning a PhD to becoming a CEO and how the CornellTech Runway Startup program supports researchers in building their own startups. We talk a...

In this conversation, Angela Priest and I discuss how to effectively showcase one's personality in job applications, the importance of finding a work environment that aligns with one's authentic self, and strategies for navigating different corporate cultures. How to answer the question 'Tell me about yourself'. We discuss the significance of authenticity and personality in the workplace, particul...

In this episode of 'A Day in a Life of a Patent Consultant' , I chat with Asraa Ziadi, a patent consultant, about her journey from academia to the patent profession. We discuss the skills needed for patent consultancy, the daily responsibilities of a patent consultant, and the impact of this profession on innovation. Asraa shares her experiences transitioning from a PhD in chemistry to her current...

In this episode, I speak with Armando Casares-Körner, PhD. We talk about the Sunk Cost Fallacy, especially after publishing in Science . Lots of academics ask themselves 'When is it time to leave?'. We discuss whether he ever felt the pull of the sunk cost fallacy and what his deciding factors were not to continue an academic career despite having all the academic merits to do so. We also talk abo...

In this episode, I sat down with Jens Gertow, CCO at Mabtech, to discuss his journey from PhD to a successful career in industry. Jens shares how he landed his first role by highlighting not only the skills gained during his PhD, but also those developed through everyday life experiences. We explore how to identify transferable skills beyond the lab. Jens story is a nice example why telling a comp...

In this episode of the PostPhDirections, I speak with Professor Robert (Bob) Harris, Academic Vice President of doctoral education at K about the role of universities in preparing PhD graduates for their careers. We discuss the evolving career trajectories for PhDs, the challenges faced during the transition from academia, and the role of universities in career preparation. Bob shares insights fro...

Hear in this episode why meeting Angela was better than winning the lottery and how we met? In this very first episode of PostPhDirections I talk to Angela Priest, my co- founder and business partner of Alma. Me. We address one of the most asked questions 'How did you two meet considering Angela lives in the US and Elena in Sweden?'. We talk about our individual stories and how these brought us to...