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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Episodes
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Friday Apr 07, 2023
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 episode relates to 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, 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!
Friday Mar 31, 2023
Friday Mar 31, 2023
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 transcript of this episode.
This episode relates to 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, 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!
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
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 positive relationships, even in difficult circumstances, while also setting boundaries and acknowledging toxic situations.
Listen to Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels as she shares actionable tips in this episode of the weekly PostdocTransformation show.
This audio is an excerpt of our free PostdocTransformer mini-course, click here to enroll here for free.
Click here for the full show notes of this episode.
This episode relates to 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, 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!
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
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-Winkels as she shares actionable tips in this episode of the weekly PostdocTransformation show. Click here for the full transcript of this episode.
This episode relates to 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, 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!
Friday Mar 10, 2023
Friday Mar 10, 2023
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 of this episode.
This episode relates to 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, 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!
Friday Mar 03, 2023
Friday Mar 03, 2023
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 as she shares actionable tips in this episode of the weekly PostdocTransformation show.
This episode relates to 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, 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?
Click here for the full transcript of this episode.
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!
Friday Feb 24, 2023
Friday Feb 24, 2023
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.
This episode relates to 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, 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?
Click here for the full transcript of this episode.
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!
Friday Feb 17, 2023
Friday Feb 17, 2023
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 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?
Click here for the full transcript of this episode.
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!
Friday Feb 10, 2023
Friday Feb 10, 2023
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, 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?
Click here for the full transcript of this episode.
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 onsies 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!
Friday Feb 03, 2023
Friday Feb 03, 2023
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 psychology background has always been advantageous. She transitioned her career back to academia to be appointed as a professor based on her pregnancy and motherhood according to her vision of life. As she has always aligned with the future of work, she founded and later reinvented her business. To prevent burnout, she maintains a lifelong learner to cater her clients' and children's needs.
Click here for the full transcript of this episode.
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 onsies 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!
