PostdocTransformation Show

By: Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels
  • Summary

  • Invest in your PostdocTransformation! This is the seasonal show that helps scientists leap into business after the PhD! In every episode, we have actionable advice for your career transition into business. Don’t want to waste your time & effort with applying to the wrong employer? Then nominate your employer of choice, and we will ask bold questions informing your job applications! If you represent a company that recruits PhD holders, become a sponsor of our show and you can showcase potential roles for our audience in dynamic podcast ads. If you offer a service that supports PhD students finishing the PhD or PhD holders thriving in their business careers, we want to showcase your service via an interview episode! If you want to share your career transition journey to inspire our audience, we want to interview you for an episode!
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Episodes
  • Build the bridge to your future of work
    Nov 7 2024

    No idea, how to leap into business? Listen to this PostdocTransformation show episode to build your bridge now, so you can leave academia for your future of work in industries. Learn to develop a value proposition statement, embracing mentorship, creating a portfolio, crafting transition plans, attending industry events, learning project management, tailoring resumes, to exploring side projects. Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels emphasizes the importance of overcoming imposter syndrome, personal branding, working with recruiters, leveraging social media, staying updated on industry trends, and understanding business models. You are invited to our new internship opportunity in podcasting to help you gain practical experience and industry connections.

    For your free career planning, check your readiness to leap, enroll in our email course for your career transition made simple, and plan your life with our calendar.

    Listen to this 38min episode, so you can find psychological closure for your PostdocTransformation! Capitalize on our chapter markers as needed.

    Click here to find the shownotes with the full transcript, all mentioned links to our free career transition resources!

    Click here to subscribe as one of the first listeners of our upcoming second show: #CreatingReorganized!

    In this episode we gift you our 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, professor and business owner!

    2) How to build your sustainable LinkedIn profile?

    3) How to read social media & network?

    4) How to research your fave jobs & employers?

    5) How to do informational interviews to get insights?

    6) How to create your customized applications?

    7) How to prepare your thesis from a business POV?

    8) How to apply to your fave employers?

    9) How to choose the right job offer?

    10) How to prepare for your new job?

    • While or after listening to this episode, you can check your readiness to leap out of science in an instant - for free.
    • If you are ready to leap into business, but need free structured guidance, enroll here in your email course with 10 actionable lessons until you start your job in business.
    • Nominate an employer of choice, so that I can ask them bold questions informing your job application!
    • I have fun mugs, hoodies & baby onesies to inspire you for your #PostdocTransformation. Enter "Show" to get a 25% discount in my shop.
    • Follow me on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube & LinkedIn!
    • I'm Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels, Founder and CEO of PostdocTransformation, mom of two little ones and happy to share how you can build a #PostdocTransformation according to your vision of life! Thanks for listening and subscribing!
    • Please share our show with your underprivileged, underrepresented & underserved (future) PhD bestie!

    https://postdoctransformation.ac-page.com/show0060

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    1 hr
  • Manifest your future - be the hero of your PostdocTransformation, Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels
    Oct 31 2024

    If you need encouragement for leaving academia, listen to this episode of the PostdocTransformation show for creating a personal and professional manifest according to your vision of life, outlook, values, skills, challenges, and deriving your action plan. You learn how to apply the marketing strategy StoryBrand framework by Donald Miller on yourself, so you can become the hero of your PostdocTransformation. You don't have to leap out of science alone, take advantage of your mentors, networking, business preparation, and use various free and paid career transition resources as needed. This episode is designed to empower PhD and postdoc scientists by offering strategies to overcome uncertainties and change the narrative for a successful and sustainable PostdocTransformation.

    For your free career planning, check your readiness to leap, enroll in our email course for your career transition made simple, and plan your life with our calendar.

    Listen to this 38min episode, so you can find psychological closure for your PostdocTransformation! Capitalize on our chapter markers as needed.

    Click here to find the shownotes with the full transcript, all mentioned links to our free career transition resources!

    Click here to subscribe as one of the first listeners of our upcoming second show: #CreatingReorganized!

    In this episode we gift you our 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, professor and business owner!

    2) How to build your sustainable LinkedIn profile?

    3) How to read social media & network?

    4) How to research your fave jobs & employers?

    5) How to do informational interviews to get insights?

    6) How to create your customized applications?

    7) How to prepare your thesis from a business POV?

    8) How to apply to your fave employers?

    9) How to choose the right job offer?

    10) How to prepare for your new job?

    • While or after listening to this episode, you can check your readiness to leap out of science in an instant - for free.
    • If you are ready to leap into business, but need free structured guidance, enroll here in your email course with 10 actionable lessons until you start your job in business.
    • Nominate an employer of choice, so that I can ask them bold questions informing your job application!
    • I have fun mugs, hoodies & baby onesies to inspire you for your #PostdocTransformation. Enter "Show" to get a 25% discount in my shop.
    • Follow me on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube & LinkedIn!
    • I'm Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels, Founder and CEO of PostdocTransformation, mom of two little ones and happy to share how you can build a #PostdocTransformation according to your vision of life! Thanks for listening and subscribing!
    • Please share our show with your underprivileged, underrepresented & underserved (future) PhD bestie!

    https://postdoctransformation.ac-page.com/show0059

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    51 mins
  • Create a time capsule to let go of being a scientist
    Oct 24 2024

    Do you want psychological closure upon leaving academia? In this episode of the PostdocTransformation Show, you will learn about the concept of creating a time capsule as an exercise to assist scientists transitioning from academia to industry. Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels shares her personal experience of moving from neuroscience to an IT analyst role, touching on the emotional and identity challenges involved. The episode offers a detailed guide on crafting a time capsule, which includes writing reflective letters and gathering symbolic items from one's academic past. The process not only honors past achievements but also helps in embracing new professional paths, providing reassurance that scientific skills are valuable in business.

    For your free career planning, check your readiness to leap, enroll in our email course for your career transition made simple, and plan your life with our calendar.

    Listen to this 38min episode, so you can find psychological closure for your PostdocTransformation! Capitalize on our chapter markers as needed.

    Click here to find the shownotes with the full transcript, all mentioned links to our free career transition resources!

    Click here to subscribe as one of the first listeners of our upcoming second show: #CreatingReorganized!

    In this episode we gift you our 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, professor and business owner!

    2) How to build your sustainable LinkedIn profile?

    3) How to read social media & network?

    4) How to research your fave jobs & employers?

    5) How to do informational interviews to get insights?

    6) How to create your customized applications?

    7) How to prepare your thesis from a business POV?

    8) How to apply to your fave employers?

    9) How to choose the right job offer?

    10) How to prepare for your new job?

    • While or after listening to this episode, you can check your readiness to leap out of science in an instant - for free.
    • If you are ready to leap into business, but need free structured guidance, enroll here in your email course with 10 actionable lessons until you start your job in business.
    • Nominate an employer of choice, so that I can ask them bold questions informing your job application!
    • I have fun mugs, hoodies & baby onesies to inspire you for your #PostdocTransformation. Enter "Show" to get a 25% discount in my shop.
    • Follow me on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube & LinkedIn!
    • I'm Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels, Founder and CEO of PostdocTransformation, mom of two little ones and happy to share how you can build a #PostdocTransformation according to your vision of life! Thanks for listening and subscribing!
    • Please share our show with your underprivileged, underrepresented & underserved (future) PhD bestie!

    https://postdoctransformation.ac-page.com/show0058

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    39 mins

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