PhD Transition Report Podcast

In this episode, Author, Speaker, and CEO, Peter Bregman, discusses how PhDs can develop their leadership skills and become great leaders in industry.

In this episode, bestselling author of The Culture Code, Daniel Coyle, discusses what company culture is and why it is powerful.

Skip ahead to: 1:20 – TOP TIP: Incorrect Job Search Workflow8:30 – Show Me the Data19:00 – How To Avoid Being The Awkward PhD No One Wants To Hire w/ Jordan Harbinger56:30 – Principal Scientist Career Track w/ Scot Matkovich Ph.D. Tired of being perceived as an awkward PhD?  Want to be better at networking and relationship building? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, Jordan Harbinger gives practical strategies to improve your networking ability, to grow your confidence, and discusses the best ways to create meaningful professional relationships. Then Scot Matkovich, PhD comes on to discuss what it’s like to work in industry R&D and why he chose to make the switch from academia to industry.  About Our Guests Jordan Harbinger, often referred to as “The Larry King of podcasting,” is a Wall Street lawyer turned interview talk show host, and communications & social dynamics expert.Jordan has hosted a top 50 iTunes podcast (The Jordan Harbinger Show) for over a decade which receives over 4 million downloads per month, making the show one of the most popular podcasts in the world.  On The Jordan Harbinger Show, Jordan deconstructs the playbooks of the most successful people on earth and shares their strategies,…

Skip ahead to: 7:17 – TOP TIP: How To Give An Industry Interview Presentation12:38 – Show Me the Data28:08 – Communication And Building Consensus For PhDs w/ Crystal Dilworth, Ph.D.49:26 – Careers In Sales & Business Development w/ Jack O’Sullivan Ph.D. Are you highlighting your communication skills throughout your job search? Interested in consulting, sales or business development? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, Crystal Dilworth, Ph.D. talks to us about how she leveraged her STEM PhD background to do a very interesting type of consulting that relies on her communication and transferable skills. Then Jack O’Sullivan comes on to discuss how PhDs can excel in sales role and how communication plays a key role in sales and business development. About Our Guests Crystal Dilworth has a Ph.D. in molecular neuroscience from Caltech.  She is co-founder of The Nerd Brigade, an organization of award winning science communicators and edutainers working to diversify the face of science in mainstream media worldwide. Crystal’s career in science communication was launched with the delivery of a TEDxYouth talk titled “The Myth of the Scientist” and her casting in The PHD Movie & The PHD Movie2: Still In Grad School. These projects provided a visible platform…

Skip ahead to: 0:30 – TOP TIP: The Questions You Should Ask At An Interview9:07 – Show Me the Data27:41 – Presenting Yourself Authentically On LinkedIn w/Petra Fisher48:47 – Medical Writing Careers w/Evguenia Alechine, Ph.D. Do you feel limited by your PhD background? Does your LinkedIn profile showcase you as an industry professional? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, we are talking about how to get into a career that’s different than your PhD background. LinkedIn expert, Petra Fisher, will discuss how to present yourself as an industry professional before becoming one. Petra gives us strategies to make the best possible first impression with your LinkedIn profile. Plus we have on Evguenia Alechine, PhD who will discuss what it’s like to work as a medical writer. About Our Guests Petra Fisher is called “The LinkedIn Storytelling Wizard” by her clients and peers. Petra helps international professionals and entrepreneurs, establish a LinkedIn presence that naturally attracts their dream client or employer. Executives with an outstanding track record hire her to add their personality to LinkedIn. Entrepreneurs hire her to bring their employee past in line with their current focus. Petra lives with her teenage daughter and big-fat-red-cat. She loves to travel to…

Skip ahead to: 1:13 – TOP TIP: How To Turn On The Recruiter ‘Button’ On LinkedIn8:45 – Show Me the Data22:30 – Adding Value To Employers When You Don’t Have Value To Add w/A.J. Jacobs40:00 – Live LinkedIn Profile Review w/Isaiah & Mary52:38 – Stop Being Invisible On LinkedIn w/Donna Serdula Do you know the one thing you must do after an interview? Is your LinkedIn profile visible to recruiters? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, we are talking about how to add value to employers even when you feel like you don’t have any value to add. A.J. Jacobs, author of the book Thanks a Thousand, discusses the incredible value a ‘thank you’ can add and how it will help you build professional relationships. Then we’re bringing on Donna Serdula, the world’s number one LinkedIn specialist to help you stop being invisible on LinkedIn and discusses some incredible new ways you can leverage LinkedIn in your job search.  About Our Guests A.J. Jacobs is a New York Times bestselling author, whose titles include Drop Dead Healthy, The Year of Living Biblically, My Life as an Experiment, The Know-It-All, and It’s All Relative. Jacobs is a contributor to NPR, and has written…

Skip ahead to:1:00 – Resume Musts For PhDs w/ Isaiah Hankel17:50 – Choosing Yourself In Your Career w/James Altucher36:20 – Show Me the Data51:31 – Finding A Career You Love w/Philip Kruger Ph.D. Are you prioritizing your own values in your job search or just following a predetermined path? Ready to choose yourself in your career and find a position that you enjoy? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, James Altucher, best selling author of Choose Yourself talks about the steps you can take to choose yourself in your career and find a position that you enjoy. Then Philipp Kruger, Ph.D. author of the Nature article ‘Why it is not a ‘failure’ to leave academia’ gives great insight into how PhDs can figure out what jobs are a good fit for them. About Our Guests James Altucher is a Top 10 Linkedin Influencer, prolific writer, successful entrepreneur, chess master, and venture capitalist. He has started and sold several companies and is actively invested in, or advises, over 30 different companies in areas ranging from tech to energy to healthcare to biotech. But more important, James has been inspiring people both in person through hundreds of events and through weekly Q&A Twitter sessions by speaking…

Skip ahead to:8:48 – Show Me the Data30:42 – How To Become An Unstoppable PhD w/Ruben Gonzalez1:00:20 – Overcoming Imposter Syndrome In Business w/Aja Isble Does your job search fill you with anxiety that you don’t know how to handle? Ready to find the courage needed to overcome your career challenges?  In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, Ruben Gonzalez, a 4-time Olympian and author of The Courage to Succeed lays out strategies you can use to overcome the anxiety associated with changing your path, setting large goals and ultimately achieving them. Then, we have on Aja Isble, M.B.A. who discusses how you can overcome imposter syndrome and truly see yourself as an industry professional. About Our Guests Ruben Gonzalez is a four-time Olympian, award-winning keynote speaker, and bestselling author of The Courage To Succeed. He is the first person to ever compete in 4 Winter Olympics in 4 different decades. He has spoken for over 100 of the Fortune 500 companies since 2002, appeared on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CNN, the New York Times, Success Magazine, Time, BusinessWeek and Forbes and been Featured in 3 chapters of Jack Canfield’s book, “The Success Principles”. In Ruben’s own words, “My story takes people’s excuses…

Skip ahead to:12:50 – Show Me the Data36:23 – How PhDs Maintain Focus Under Pressure w/Dr. Greg Wells56:45 – Maintaining Focus In Your Job And Career w/Aja Isble Are you constantly distracted and not able to focus on your job search? Do you know what gets you into a flow state?  In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, Dr. Greg Wells, talks about his book The Focus Effect, and give us tons of insight into everything having to do with focus. With highly practical and strategic tips you can implement right away. Then, we have on Aja Isble, who will talk about maintaining your focus once you get hired in industry.  About Our Guests Dr. Greg Wells is an assistant professor at the University of Toronto, and associate scientist at The Hospital for Sick Children, and the CEO of The Wells Group. He is the author of best sellers Superbodies: Peak Performance Secrets from the World’s Best Athletes, The Ripple Effect: Sleep Better, Eat Better, Move Better, Think Better and, most recently, The Focus Effect: Change Your Work, Change Your Life. Greg is a sought after speaker on the topic of human performance, and has spoken at top events like…

Skip ahead to:4:53 – Show Me the Data29:50 – Creating Atomic Habits As A PhD w/James Clear1:00:00 – What Is A Regulatory Industry Position? w/Bryant Moeller, Ph.D.1:02:10 – Power Of Non-Traditional Networking Opportunities w/Jessica Kishimoto, Ph.D. What is your worst job search habit? Do you want to create new habits that will lead you to a successful industry transition?  In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, James Clear, best-selling author of Atomic Habits, discuss practical strategies you can use to create new habits that will not only improve your job search but teach you how to be continuously improving and always reaching greater levels of success throughout your career. About Our Guest James Clear is the author of Atomic Habits and a writer focused on habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Entrepreneur, Time, and on CBS This Morning. His website, jamesclear.com, receives millions of visitors each month and hundreds of thousands subscribe to his popular email newsletter. He is a regular speaker at Fortune 500 companies and his work is used by teams in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. Through his online course, The Habits Academy, Clear has taught more than 10,000 leaders, managers,…

Skip ahead to:2:45 – Show Me the Data13:55 – Advanced Pitching & Communication Strategies w/Bill McGowan51:22 – Transitioning Into A Scientist Position w/Tapan Shah, Ph.D.1:02:10 – How To Get Hired As A Consultant In Industry w/Patricía Silva, Ph.D. Are you confident with your elevator pitch? Do you project confidence when you communicate with potential employers?  In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, Bill McGowan, Founder and CEO of Clarity Media Group and a two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist will share key insights into how you can master your elevator pitch and be more confident every time you open your mouth to speak. About Our Guest Bill McGowan, Founder and CEO of Clarity Media Group, is a two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist who has produced and reported for ABC News 20/20; CBS News 48 Hours, Dow Jones Television and MSNBC. In front of the camera, he has anchored hundreds of hours of news and information programming and has conducted thousands of interviews with newsmakers, CEO’s, celebrities, doctors, book authors, attorneys, and professional athletes. Bill now uses that experience to coach clients on how to exude more confidence and command on television and in front of an audience. Those he has trained include Eli…

Did you know that you can meld your scientific skills with business know how? Do you want to advance into a high-level management position in industry? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, we will walk you through the strategies you can use to leverage your PhD skills and advance into C-suite industry positions.  Our guest is Himanshu Gadgil, Ph.D. the Chief Scientific Officer at Enzene Biosciences. He shares his account of how PhDs can leverage their skills to gain C-suite positions and brings a unique account of working in the Indian biotech industry. In this podcast, you’ll find: Show Me The Data – The benefits of doing R&D in industry and why moving beyond the bench is a good thingBecoming A C-Suite Scientist – Himanshu Gadgil, Ph.D. discusses how PhDs can leverage their skills to gain C-suite positions To get advanced access to the full length versions of these podcasts, as well as access to our live training webinars, exclusive training videos, case studies, industry insider documents, transition plan, and private online network, get on the waitlist for the Cheeky Scientist Association now.

Do you know what is the fastest way to lose money when transitioning into industry? Does the thought of negotiating your job offer make you cringe? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, we will walk you through the strategies to negotiate your job offer the right way. Our guest Don Asher, Ph.D., is an internationally known speaker, writer and negotiation expert. He will discuss why it’s essential to negotiate, specific scripts to use and what to avoid to ensure your negotiation is successful, regardless of the position and country you are in. In this podcast, you’ll find: Show Me The Data – What you are missing out on by not negotiating or by doing it badlyNegotiation Know-how – Don Asher, Ph.D. walks us through the right way to negotiate and get paid what you’re worth To get advanced access to the full length versions of these podcasts, as well as access to our live training webinars, exclusive training videos, case studies, industry insider documents, transition plan, and private online network, get on the waitlist for the Cheeky Scientist Association now.

Do you know why networking is critical for your job search success? Have you ever thought about the importance of body language when networking? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, we discuss how to be a better networker and how you can leave those awkward PhD days behind you. Our guest Carole Railton, an expert on personal branding and body language, addresses how your body language could be sending the wrong message to employers. She will discuss strategies you can use to improve your body language and thus improve your networking success. In this podcast, you’ll find: Show Me The Data – Why networking is the single most important part of your job searchBody Language For Business – Carole Railton, a body language expert, discusses how your body language may be sabotaging your job search and how to fix it so you can get hired in industry To get advanced access to the full length versions of these podcasts, as well as access to our live training webinars, exclusive training videos, case studies, industry insider documents, transition plan, and private online network, get on the waitlist for the Cheeky Scientist Association now.

Do you know how to network effectively at conferences? Have you ever wondered how to build long-term professional relationships? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, we discuss how you can make the most out of attending conferences by shifting your approach. Our awesome guest this week is Jayson Gaignard, a Talent Scout and Curator at MMT and host of The Community Made Podcast. Jayson truly understands the power of his network, his community, and discusses how you can invest in and benefit from your network during your job search and have fun doing it. In this podcast, you’ll find: Show Me The Data – Why nearly every professional organization holds regular conferencesNetworking Delight – Jayson Gaignard discusses how to make networking fun (yes, it can happen), his methods for building relationships, and how a strong network is your most valuable asset To get advanced access to the full length versions of these podcasts, as well as access to our live training webinars, exclusive training videos, case studies, industry insider documents, transition plan, and private online network, get on the waitlist for the Cheeky Scientist Association now.

What does your LinkedIn profile say about you? Is it obvious who you are and what you do? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, we chat with leading LinkedIn experts to help you leverage the power of LinkedIn in your job search and become a LinkedIn master. Our first guest Petra Fisher is a LinkedIn Storytelling Wizard! She discusses how you can use LinkedIn to make authentic connections and boost your industry job search. You can receive weekly LinkedIn tips from her here. Then we have Donna Serdula, author of LinkedIn Makeover: Professional Secrets to a Powerful LinkedIn Profile and LinkedIn Profile Optimization For Dummies. She has helped over 5,000 professionals tell their story & build a powerful professional brand through LinkedIn and shares her unique insights. In this podcast, you’ll learn: Show Me The Data – Why you MUST make a good impression on LinkedInStand out on LinkedIn – LinkedIn expert Petra Fisher shows you how to stand out from the crowd on LinkedIn to get noticed by employersLinkedIn Logistics – Donna Serdula delivers strategic tactics you can use to build your brand, grow your LinkedIn network and boost your job search To get advanced access to the…

Do you know why PhDs are ideal candidates for careers as a Patent Agent? Would you like to use your scientific background to work with inventors on cutting-edge innovation? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, we interview Ryan Flaherty, Ph.D., who has transitioned from a PhD in Analytical Chemistry into his role as a Patent Agent and shares his experiences with us. In this podcast, you’ll learn: How he transitioned into his current roleWhat are the day-to-day activities of a Patent AgentWhat challenges he faced when entering to this positionWhat does the career trajectory look like for someone in his positionWhat specific skills are necessary for this role and how can PhDs better position themselves for this transition To get advanced access to the full length versions of these podcasts, as well as access to our live training webinars, exclusive training videos, case studies, industry insider documents, transition plan, and private online network, get on the waitlist for the Cheeky Scientist Association now.

Do you know what a product life cycle is? Have you ever thought about applying your PhD transferable skills to a Product Manager role? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, we interview Michael Papadimitrious, Ph.D., who talks to us about his transition into his current role as a Product Manager and how to best position yourself for a career in this field. In this podcast, you’ll learn: How he transitioned into his current role and why he chose this careerWhat his day-to-day activities as a Product Manager areWhat challenges he faced when entering this professionWhat is the application process like for Product Manager rolesWhat does the career trajectory look like for someone in his positionWhat specific skills are necessary for this role and how can PhDs better position themselves for this transition To get advanced access to the full length versions of these podcasts, as well as access to our live training webinars, exclusive training videos, case studies, industry insider documents, transition plan, and private online network, get on the waitlist for the Cheeky Scientist Association now.

Are you interested in starting your own company? Have you ever wondered what skills are needed to be a CEO? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, we interview Laura Motta-Mena, Ph.D., who talks about her transition from her postdoc to CEO of her own startup and how she was able to achieve it. In this podcast, you’ll learn: How she transitioned into her current roleWhat are the day-to-day activities of a CEO of a startupWhat challenges she faced when starting her own companyWhat specific skills are necessary to start your own company and how can PhDs better position themselves for this transition To get advanced access to the full length versions of these podcasts, as well as access to our live training webinars, exclusive training videos, case studies, industry insider documents, transition plan, and private online network, get on the waitlist for the Cheeky Scientist Association now.

Do you know what happens after submitting a job application? Would you like to learn how to apply for industry jobs strategically? In this episode of Cheeky Scientist Radio, we interview Darren Ferreira, R&D Talent Acquisition, with experience at Johnson & Johnson and Roche, who explains to us the recruiting and hiring processes in a large pharma company. In this podcast, you’ll learn: Perspectives from a recruiter about job searchingWhat does a recruiter look for in your industry resume and LI profileAn outline of the recruiting and hiring process in a large pharma companyWhat is the best way to approach a recruiter and how can you increase your visibility To get advanced access to the full length versions of these podcasts, as well as access to our live training webinars, exclusive training videos, case studies, industry insider documents, transition plan, and private online network, get on the waitlist for the Cheeky Scientist Association now.