PostdocTransformation Show
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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4 days ago
4 days ago
Are you a scientist wanting to leap from academia to business? In this episode of the PostdocTransformation Show, hosted by Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels, you will learn insights and strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome, leveraging academic skills in the business world, and using psychological concepts like cognitive flexibility, a growth mindset and self-efficacy to adapt to new challenges.
You will be encouraged to explore side business projects, utilize AI tools, and apply growth mindset principles. The episode also highlights essential tools for building and managing a digital 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 47 min episode 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/show0066
Thursday May 29, 2025
Thursday May 29, 2025
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the importance placed on AI in the business world? In this episode of the PostdocTransformation show, you will learn that mastering AI is not the only path to your career success. Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels highlights the significance of human skills that can't be automated or outsourced. These skills include reliability, trustworthiness, asking clarifying questions, organization, follow-up, and being results-driven. She shares her own professional experience to show how these skills contribute to workplace success and leadership. The episode includes many actionable prompts for you to improve your human skills and reassures you that you are not falling behind in an AI-driven world.
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 47 min episode 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/show0065
Thursday May 22, 2025
Thursday May 22, 2025
In this episode of the PostdocTransformation Show, you will learn why academic CVs are often insufficient for business jobs and how to leverage a PhD mindset for a successful transition. Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels shares her personal journey from academia to a role in business during the 2007 financial crisis, the value of skills over academic titles, and the importance of translating scientific skills for business applications. Key segments include how to use business language, strategies for LinkedIn visibility, applying the Self-Determination Theory by Ryan & Deci (2000) to career decisions, and creating side projects to leverage research and teaching skills and learn future-proof skills. The episode concludes with encouragement to embrace business opportunities as valuable extensions of scientific training.
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 43 min episode 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/show0064
Thursday May 15, 2025
Thursday May 15, 2025
Do you fear or embrace agentic AI? In this episode of the PostdocTransformation show, hosted by Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels, educators are guided through the essential steps to integrate agentic AI into their teaching and business ventures. The episode offers practical advice on using AI tools for academic assignments, market research, and launching side businesses. It emphasizes the importance of ethical AI usage and strategic leadership. The show also introduces various student projects designed to enhance AI literacy and real-world business skills. Additionally, it discusses John Kotter's eight-step change model as a framework for successfully incorporating AI into professional practices.
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 43 min episode 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/show0063
Thursday May 08, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
Hi scientist, are you ready for a reality check preparing you to leap from academia into business? In this episode of the PostdocTransformation show, hosted by Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels, you will explore the insights from the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025, emphasizing the importance of technological advancement, green transition, demographic shifts, and the rise of remote work in shaping future job landscapes. You will delve into eight key subtopics of industrial and occupational psychology relevant for future business leaders. You will get practical advice on self-reflection, identifying transferable skills, continuous learning, networking, and personal branding. This episode also provides strategies to overcome challenges like imposter syndrome and uncertainty, and emphasizes the role of emotional intelligence and resilience in adapting to changes. You will be encouraged to engage in lifelong learning, to proactively navigate your career transition and even to build side project building employability and possibly your own startup.
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 41 min episode 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/show0062
Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
Hi scientist, are you ready for a reality check preparing you to leap from academia into business? In this episode of the PostdocTransformation show, hosted by Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels, you will explore the insights from the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025, emphasizing the importance of technological advancement, green transition, demographic shifts, and the rise of remote work in shaping future job landscapes. You will delve into eight key subtopics of industrial and occupational psychology relevant for future business leaders. You will get practical advice on self-reflection, identifying transferable skills, continuous learning, networking, and personal branding. This episode also provides strategies to overcome challenges like imposter syndrome and uncertainty, and emphasizes the role of emotional intelligence and resilience in adapting to changes. You will be encouraged to engage in lifelong learning, to proactively navigate your career transition and even to build side project building employability and possibly your own startup.
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 43 min 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/show0061
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
https://postdoctransformation.ac-page.com/show
Best-of clips from our #FutureOfWork episodes to count down daily until we kick-off season 6 of our beloved #PostdocTransformation show, subscribe to not miss it on May, 1st, 2025)
Get ready with our mini-series:
56: Reorganize for your #careertransition 57: Embrace your future - appreciate your past58: Create a time capsule for letting go of being a scientist 59: Manifest your future to be the hero of your career leap60: Build your bridge for #LeavingAcademia
You can "study" all full transcripts and find all free resources here:
https://postdoctransformation.ac-page.com/show
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
https://postdoctransformation.ac-page.com/show
Best-of clips from our #FutureOfWork episodes to count down daily until we kick-off season 6 of our beloved #PostdocTransformation show, subscribe to not miss it on May, 1st, 2025)
Get ready with our mini-series:
56: Reorganize for your #careertransition 57: Embrace your future - appreciate your past58: Create a time capsule for letting go of being a scientist 59: Manifest your future to be the hero of your career leap60: Build your bridge for #LeavingAcademia
You can "study" all full transcripts and find all free resources here:
https://postdoctransformation.ac-page.com/show
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
https://postdoctransformation.ac-page.com/show
Best-of clips from our #FutureOfWork episodes to count down daily until we kick-off season 6 of our beloved #PostdocTransformation show, subscribe to not miss it on May, 1st, 2025)
Get ready with our mini-series:
56: Reorganize for your #careertransition 57: Embrace your future - appreciate your past58: Create a time capsule for letting go of being a scientist 59: Manifest your future to be the hero of your career leap60: Build your bridge for #LeavingAcademia
You can "study" all full transcripts and find all free resources here:
https://postdoctransformation.ac-page.com/show
Sunday Apr 27, 2025
Sunday Apr 27, 2025
https://postdoctransformation.ac-page.com/show
Best-of clips from our #FutureOfWork episodes to count down daily until we kick-off season 6 of our beloved #PostdocTransformation show, subscribe to not miss it on May, 1st, 2025)
Get ready with our mini-series:
56: Reorganize for your #careertransition 57: Embrace your future - appreciate your past58: Create a time capsule for letting go of being a scientist 59: Manifest your future to be the hero of your career leap60: Build your bridge for #LeavingAcademia
You can "study" all full transcripts and find all free resources here:
https://postdoctransformation.ac-page.com/show
