PostdocTransformation Show

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!

Episodes

June 11, 2025 47 mins

Are you an introverted scientist anxious of networking? The PostdocTransformation show episode covers the importance of networking for career transitioning from academia to business and provides practical tips and psychological insights to help you overcome your fears. Prof. Dr. Soei-Winkels shares her own experiences and offers advice on efficiently and effectively networking, mastering online platforms, conducting informational i...

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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. 

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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 ...

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    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 application...

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    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...

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    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 landsca...

  • 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 landsca...

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    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 past 58: Create a time capsule for letting go of being a scientist 59: Manifest your fu...

    Mark as Played

    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 past 58: Create a time capsule for letting go of being a scientist 59: Manifest your fu...

    Mark as Played

    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 past 58: Create a time capsule for letting go of being a scientist 59: Manifest your fu...

    Mark as Played

    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 past 58: Create a time capsule for letting go of being a scientist 59: Manifest your fu...

    Mark as Played

    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 past 58: Create a time capsule for letting go of being a scientist 59: Manifest your fu...

    Mark as Played

    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 past 58: Create a time capsule for letting go of being a scientist 59: Manifest your fu...

    Mark as Played

    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 past 58: Create a time capsule for letting go of being a scientist 59: Manifest your fu...

    Mark as Played

    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 past 58: Create a time capsule for letting go of being a scientist 59: Manifest your fu...

    Mark as Played

    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 past 58: Create a time capsule for letting go of being a scientist 59: Manifest your fu...

    Mark as Played

    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 past 58: Create a time capsule for letting go of being a scientist 59: Manifest your fu...

    Mark as Played

    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 past 58: Create a time capsule for letting go of being a scientist 59: Manifest your fu...

    Mark as Played

    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 past 58: Create a time capsule for letting go of being a scientist 59: Manifest your fu...

    Mark as Played

    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 past 58: Create a time capsule for letting go of being a scientist 59: Manifest your fu...

    Mark as Played

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