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- Making your work relatable
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47. LinkedIn for Impact: Prof Phillip Dawson on making the platform work for you (even if you hate social media)
You probably already know that being on LinkedIn is a good idea for your work, your research, and your career. But how do you make sure it's actually making a positive difference, rather than just becoming "doom scrolling at work"? Returning guest Prof Phillip Dawson joins us to walk through a seven-step framework for making LinkedIn manageable, effective, and maybe even (dare we say it) not terrible. From setting goals and capturing ideas, through writing posts and showing up in conversations, to reflecting on what's actually working, we cover the full process for turning LinkedIn from hellscape to... well, if not heaven, then at least something you can actually live with 😅
43. Career Transitions: Sofia Oliveira on what 140 job applications taught her about life after academia
What if leaving academia isn't failure – but the path to work that actually fulfils you? Sofia Oliveira finished her PhD, spent six months applying for 140 jobs, and discovered a career in science communication that she finds more rewarding than anything she experienced in the lab. She joins us to share the real numbers behind her transition, the mindset shifts that made it possible, and how LinkedIn became her secret weapon for finding opportunities.
41. Context Before Detail: Dr Michael Wheeler on the hourglass method for structuring talks, papers, and career-building communication
Wish more people knew about your team’s amazing research, but worried you don’t have natural charisma or the “gift of the gab”? Never fear! Sci comms expert Dr Michael Wheeler argues that powerful communication comes down to two fundamentals: the quality of your ideas and the order in which you present them. In this episode, Michael introduces the hourglass method — a simple framework for structuring any research communication, from conference talks to grant applications to casual conversations at the pub.
37. Crafting Your Signature Talks: Prof Phillip Dawson on developing repeatable academic presentations that build your reputation
Imagine having an exceptional talk in your back pocket that you can confidently deliver anywhere, anytime... A talk that consistently wows audiences and builds your reputation as a go-to expert in your field... A talk that might even turn into a book one day. Prof Phillip Dawson shares how developing repeatable talks can transform speaking from a last-minute scramble into a sustainable career-building practice.
Popular topics:
- Public engagement
- Career development
- Knowledge mobilisation
- Stakeholder/audience mapping
- Storytelling
- Strategic comms
- Community engagement
- Team alignment
- Talks and presentations
- Collaborating with professional staff
- Making your work relatable
- Co-design
- Leadership
- Communicating in different formats/mediums
- Strategy
- Impact planning
- Behaviour change
- Your pitch
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Networking