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Research Adjacent

Stories and strategies to help you thrive in a research-adjacent career. Hosted by Sarah McLusky.

  1. 22H AGO

    Finding Community with Jeni Smith (Episode 64)

    This episode is all about finding and building your community with networking expert Jeni Smith. Sarah and Jeni talk about Why everyone is feeling isolated and craving human connection How self-awareness can help you figure out what kind of community you want Where to look for people like you Ideas for nurturing and growing relationships Find out more Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website Listen to Jeni’s first appearance on Research Adjacent Connect to Jeni on LinkedIn Find networking events on NetworkWhere.com Check out the Research Adjacent Community for freelancers and small business owners About Research Adjacent Fill out the research-adjacent careers quiz Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn Instagram and BlueSky Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice message

    38 min

  2. FEB 25

    Navigating Change with Andrew Millar (Episode 63)

    This episode is all about navigating change in the research and higher education world. Sarah’s guest is Andrew Millar, Head of Web Services at the University of Dundee. Sarah and Andrew talk about Seeing change as an evolution not a revolution Why open communication is essential for anyone managing change The importance of finding a sense of control amid change What changes are coming for higher education in 2025 and beyond Find out more Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn Andrew’s Predictions for 2025 LinkedIn article Download the Career Compass worksheet About Research Adjacent Fill out the research-adjacent careers quiz Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn Instagram and BlueSky Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice message

    36 min

  3. FEB 11

    Imposter Syndrome with Jenny Brady (Episode 62)

    This episode is all about imposter syndrome and how it shows up for research-adjacent professionals. Sarah’s guest Jenny Brady is a coach and facilitator who previously featured in episode 16. Sarah and Jenny talk about Why Imposter moments are part of being human When working with researchers can trigger confidence issues Techniques for managing imposter moments including evidence-based reflection, reframing and focusing on strengths   Find out more Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website Connect with Jenny on LinkedIn Listen to Jenny’s previous appearance on the podcast Download the Career Compass worksheet About Research Adjacent Fill out the research-adjacent careers quiz Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn Instagram and BlueSky Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice message

    38 min

  4. JAN 28

    Holly Prescott, PhD Careers Specialist (Episode 61)

    Holly is a PhD Careers Specialist at the University of Birmingham and creator of Post-Gradual: The PhD Careers Blog. Sarah and Holly talk about How a nudge from a friend kick-started her career   The shortage of research-specialist careers advisers Navigating life and work with a disability Why we need better language to define roles in research and higher education Find out more Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website Connect with Holly on LinkedIn or BlueSky Visit Post-Gradual: The PhD Careers Blog About Research Adjacent Fill out the research-adjacent careers quiz Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn Instagram and BlueSky Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice message

    36 min

  5. JAN 14

    Rachel Reeds, HE Professional and Author (Episode 60)

    Rachel is the author of Surviving and Thriving in Higher Education Professional Services, founder of The Bold Collective, and Senior Admissions Manager at Anglia Ruskin University. Sarah and Rachel talk about Being a positive disruptor in higher education Why HE professional roles are invisible by design The disparities between professional and academic contracts Her wish for HE professionals to speak up and speak out   Find out more Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website Connect with Rachel on LinkedIn or via her website Read Rachel's book Surviving and Thriving in Higher Education Professional Services Join one of Rachel's monthly workshops About Research Adjacent Fill out the research-adjacent careers quiz Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn Instagram and BlueSky Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice message

    39 min

  6. 12/31/2024

    Looking forward to 2025 (Episode 59)

    For the last episode of 2024, Sarah is looking ahead to 2025 and sharing a sneak peek into what lies ahead. Sarah talks about A preview of upcoming episodes and a special mini-series The new research-adjacent careers quiz and making the podcast back catalogue more accessible Her half-written book on research adjacent careers New workshops and support for research-adjacent professionals Launching the Research Adjacent Community for self-employed folks Find out more Suggest a guest via this form Try out the research-adjacent careers quiz Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn Instagram and now BlueSky See the list of workshops and training Sarah offers Come and join the Research Adjacent Community for freelancers Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice message Theme music by Lemon Music Studios from Pixabay

    26 min

  7. 12/17/2024

    Review of 2024 (Episode 58)

    Sarah looks back on memorable podcast moments from 2024 Sarah talks about How the second year of the podcast has been different from the first How the podcast has grown and evolved in 2024 What she has learned from Spotify Wrapped (yacht rock anyone?) and other podcast stats Most listened to episodes and memorable moments Episodes and links mentioned Suggest a guest via this form Research Adjacent at 50 celebration episode Most listened to episode of 2024 - Anthony Kavanagh, Patent Attorney Other popular and memorable episodes John Elvin, Industry Programme Manager Naomi Tyrrell, Research Consultant Kath Burton, Publishing Professional Helen White & Danni Elster, Experts by Experience Susan Shanks and Alice Millard, Archivists Sam Steele, Research Centre Managing Director David Wright, Exhibition Curator Helen Riding, NHS Research Manager For my podcast artwork of the year see Networking Expert, Jeni Smith's episode The Academic Adventures podcast Diversity in Research podcast - How being research adjacent can influence diversity in research Research Culture Uncovered (Episode 94) The role of podcasting in research culture and communications Find out what a 'ta-da' list is Find out more Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn and Instagram Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice message Theme music by Lemon Music Studios from Pixabay

    24 min

  8. 12/03/2024

    Helen Riding, NHS Research Manager (Episode 57)

    Helen Riding, NHS Research Manager (Episode 57) Helen is a research manager for the North of England Commissioning Support Unit and coordinator for the Research and Development Forum. Sarah and Helen talk about Being the glue that holds the primary care research world together How she went from graphic designer to research manager (via midwifery) Navigating redundancy and becoming a mature student Why she keeps the patient at the heart of everything she does   Find out more Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website Connect with Helen on LinkedIn, X or ResearchGate Find out about the NECS and the Research and Development Forum Read a recent paper on how being research-active improves healthcare About Research Adjacent Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn and Instagram Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice message

    35 min
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Stories and strategies to help you thrive in a research-adjacent career. Hosted by Sarah McLusky.

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  • Creator
    Sarah McLusky
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2023
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    Research Adjacent

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