43 episodes

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. You don’t want to waste your time & effort with applying to the wrong employer? Then nominate your employer of choice, and we will ask them bold questions informing your job applications!

I’m your host, professor Dr Eleonore Soei-Winkels,
and let’s build your PostdocTransformation with this seasonal show!

Please share this with your underprivileged, underrepresented and underserved scholar friend!

PostdocTransformation Show Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels

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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. You don’t want to waste your time & effort with applying to the wrong employer? Then nominate your employer of choice, and we will ask them bold questions informing your job applications!

I’m your host, professor Dr Eleonore Soei-Winkels,
and let’s build your PostdocTransformation with this seasonal show!

Please share this with your underprivileged, underrepresented and underserved scholar friend!

    Leaping from sociology research to the consulting jungle, with Dr. Christine Solf

    Leaping from sociology research to the consulting jungle, with Dr. Christine Solf

    In this PostdocTransformation Show episode, Dr. Christine Solf shares her journey from German sociology research to a director role in a globally leading consulting company. Discussions revolve around leveraging social science skills in corporate innovation roles, networking tips, and reflections on transitioning from academia to business. Listening will inspire you to embark on your high impact development journey, as she discusses the importance of continuous learning, role models, and authentically integrating her art in her way of leadership.
     
    Listen to this 44 min episode, as Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels interviews Dr. Christine Solf! 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!
     
    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!

    • 42 min
    You are more than just a degree, with Dr. Irène Kilubi

    You are more than just a degree, with Dr. Irène Kilubi

    In this PostdocTransformation Show episode, Dr. Irène Kilubi shares her experience from being employed as a consultant based on her industrial engineering background and growing into entrepreneurship with two marketing boutiques. She shares her strategies and insights for individuals transitioning from academia to business, discussing personal growth, early supporter networking, humility, continuous learning, mental health, and gratitude. She is an advocate for age diversity in the workplace, and we celebrate her new book “Du bist mehr als eine Zahl” – You are more than just a number, Murmann Verlag. 
     
    Listen to this 54 min episode, as Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels interviews Dr. Irène Kilubi! 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!
     
    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!

    • 54 min
    The future of work in pharma, an HR & upskilling POV, with Candice Zarrei, Pharmuni

    The future of work in pharma, an HR & upskilling POV, with Candice Zarrei, Pharmuni

    In this PostdocTransformation Show episode, Candice Zarrei from Pharmuni shares #FutureOfWork opportunities in careers in the pharmaceutical industry. The interview includes advice on employability skills, the importance of continuous learning and personal branding, and opportunities within startups and SMEs. 
    Additionally, it discusses ethical considerations, misconceptions, and essential skills for success in a corporate pharmaceutical and medtech career, featuring insights on Pharmuni's recruitment tool. 
    From an HR & upskilling perspective, Candice also shares inspiration for students in industrial and occupational psychology, highlighting Pharmuni's University Partnership Program and the collaboration with universities to bridge the gap between academic and industry needs.
     
    Listen to this 51 min episode, as Candice Zarrei, Pharmuni Group Manager, speaks with Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels about the exciting opportunities in the pharma industries. 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!
     
    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!
     
          

    • 51 min
    Picture a scientist, through our lens, part 2 of 2, a conversation with Prof. Dr. Richa Chandra & Dr. Amber Miller from WISEcast

    Picture a scientist, through our lens, part 2 of 2, a conversation with Prof. Dr. Richa Chandra & Dr. Amber Miller from WISEcast

    In this PostdocTransformation Show episode, Prof. Dr. Richa Chandra & Dr. Amber Miller from WISEcast talk with Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels about  the challenges faced by women in STEM, particularly in academia, focusing on microaggressions, intersectionality, and barriers to career progression. They highlight the importance of empowering women and daughters, advocating for diversity in hiring practices, and transitioning into business. The conversation delves into the impact of biases, the need for inclusivity, and efforts to create a more equitable environment in STEM fields.
     
    Listen to this 33 min episode, as Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels talk with Dr. Amber Miller & Prof. Dr. Richa Chandra, who host their own inspiring podcast "WISEcast"! 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!
     
    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!

    • 33 min
    Developing adaptability: journey to leadership, with Dr. Tina Persson

    Developing adaptability: journey to leadership, with Dr. Tina Persson

    In this PostdocTransformation Show episode, Dr. Tina Persson shares her coaching expertise on leadership and self-awareness for scientists transitioning into the business world. Gain insights on personal development, the challenges of academia to industry shift, and the importance of adaptability in a fast-changing job market.
    Listen to this 44 min episode, as Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels interviews Dr. Tina Persson for your career transition into business! 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!
     
    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!
     
     

    • 43 min
    Democracy in German Academia: #LauteWissenschaft, with Dr. Kristin Eichhorn & Dr. Amrei Bahr

    Democracy in German Academia: #LauteWissenschaft, with Dr. Kristin Eichhorn & Dr. Amrei Bahr

    This is a must-listen for (international) researchers teaching students in Germany or aspiring to come to Germany. Kicking off season 4 of the PostdocTransformation show, Dr. Kristin Eichhorn is back and speaks with Dr. Amrei Bahr about the challenges facing German academia, including issues related to democracy, precarious working conditions, and the #IchBinHanna movement. They emphasize the importance of academia taking a stand, discussing strategies to address eroding democracy and the need for structural changes within research institutions. 
    Listen to this 34 min episode, as Prof. Dr. Eleonore Soei-Winkels interviews Dr. Kristin Eichhorn and Dr. Amrei Bahr for your career orientation in German academia! 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!
     
    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!

    • 33 min

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