PostdocTransformation for the scientist leaping into business after the PhD or postdoc

PostdocTransformation for the scientist leaping into business after the PhD or postdoc

Invest in your PostdocTransformation! This is the seasonal show that helps the scientist 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

January 16, 2026 46 secs

If you are among the best bachelor and master students, you might think about earning a PhD. This episode of the PostdocTransformation show for scientists leaping into business will help you reflect on deciding on the best grad school for you, as you envision your vision of life, especially as an underrepresented, underprivileged and underserved student and young professional.    

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Do you want to achieve satisfaction while juggling career and family responsibilities (in your future)? In this episode of the PostdocTransformation Show, professor Dr. Eleonore Soei Winkels offers a deep dive into practical tools and strategies for your career planning, resources management, and the importance of having a supportive partner.

You will understand the signific...

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Why you need to embrace AI for your future of work to become employable in the rapidly changing job market in business? From this social clip of our PostdocTransformation show, you will understand the importance of engaging in AI exploration side projects, discover skills that will be in demand, and get guidance on your career transition. You will be warned about the future potential disruptions caused ...

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Why you must bet on yourself for your future? Knowing your vision of life and what motivates you at the workplace, recognizing and celebrating your small wins will reinforce you for and on your upcoming career leap. (Social clip, listen to the full episode)

 

In this episode of the PostdocTransformation Show, you’ll understand, how you can develo...

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As a student, do you fear or embrace agentic AI? Students who capitalize on it will outperform students AND professors who don't. Listen to embrace it for your career advantage!

In this social clip of our episode of the PostdocTransformation show, hosted by Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels, scientists leaping into business are guided through the essential steps to integrate a...

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Hi student, do you understand emerging job trends and to future-proof your career? 

In this social clip of our episode of the PostdocTransformation show, you will get practical advice on personal branding based on your study and even research discipline and work experience like teaching in higher education. 

You will learn about the value of leveraging LinkedIn for career exploration and visibility, and identifying side business ...

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Hi student, are you ready for a reality check preparing you to leap into the business job market?

In this social clip of our 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 ...

Do you want to build business skills, create a safety net for your career development and achieve financial independence beyond academia?

Start your side hustle to prepare for your future! In this episode of the PostdocTransformation show for the scientist leaping into business, you will learn how to leverage AI tools for the initial steps of business development.

The "Fogg behavior model" and the "Ries lean startup methodology" wi...

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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...

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Are you a scientist wanting to leap from academia to business?

In this social clip of our 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 b...

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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the importance placed on AI in the business world? In this social clip of our 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, organiza...

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In this social clip of our 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 title...

Do you fear or embrace agentic AI?

In this social clip of our episode of the PostdocTransformation show, hosted by Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels, scientists leaping into business 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 ac...

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Do you want to future-proof your career by understanding emerging job trends and the necessity of acquiring business-relevant skills - while you study towards your Bachelor, Master or even PhD? 

In this social clip of our episode of the PostdocTransformation show, you will get practical advice on personal branding based on your study and even research discipline and work experience like teaching in higher education. 

You will lea...

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Hi scientist, are you ready for a reality check preparing you to leap from academia into business?

In this social clip of our 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...

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...

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Are you a scientist wanting to leap from academia to business?

In this social clip of our 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 b...

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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the importance placed on AI in the business world? In this social clip of our 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, organiza...

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In this social clip of our 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 title...

Do you fear or embrace agentic AI?

In this social clip of our episode of the PostdocTransformation show, hosted by Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels, scientists leaping into business 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 ac...

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