Best Quitting Academia Podcasts (2024)

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Thinking Big & Making Trillions - Serial Dropout to Harvard & Oxford Academia & E-commerce CEO - Dr Pradeep - #003 34:58

1M ago34:58

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This week, Adrian speaks to Dr. Pradeep Kumar Sacitharan, CEO of Donsfield, to share valuable tips that have the potential to change lives. We discuss Academia, leveraging failure for greater success and expansion into different verticals and utilizing AI. He tackles life and career management scenarios with meticulous strategies based on his exper…

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Raising Funds made Easy - From Graphic Design to Funding Expert- James Church - #003 36:28

2M ago36:28

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This week, Adrian speaks to James Church. James Church is an accomplished entrepreneur. He is the founder of Robot Mascot, a niche pitch and investment readiness agency, and the author of "Investable Entrepreneur". His best-selling book has revolutionised the world of startup investment. When his book was released, it quickly soared to the top of t…

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The democratization of deepfake technology brings new perils for business 33:50

3M ago33:50

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Deepfake technology democratization has made tools and the necessary technology to run the software available to anyone via search or through app stores.

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Constraints Drive Innovation - From HR Leader to HR Founder and Podcaster - Matt Burns - #002 27:00

3M ago27:00

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On this first episode of Quit and Switch with Adrian Daniels, Adrian welcomes Matt Burns, ex-Head of HR at Walmart, an experienced HR executive, founder of Bento HR and host of Thinking Inside the Box podcast. We talk about: Matt’s transition from HR leader to HR founder, tips for transitioning into HR and the digital transformation space, and how …

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Blackstone’s Kate Hogan on the joys of moving outside her comfort zone 19:58

6M ago19:58

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Kate Hogan, global head of internal audit at Blackstone, on self-advocacy, sponsors, and stepping off the well-trodden path

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How government and business are tackling the global housing crisis on government’s future frontiers 43:12

9M ago43:12

43:12

Innovative new approaches and data-backed programs from both the public and private sectors show promise in finding solutions to homelessness and housing insecurity.

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Financial services industry faces tradeoffs in 2024 33:40

10M ago33:40

33:40

Deloitte's Monica O'Reilly and Jim Eckenrode discuss rising interest rates, inflationary fears and other factors driving decision-making as financial services firms plan for turbulent times

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202. Academia Has a Postdoc Problem 1:05:34

10M ago1:05:34

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A few generations ago, you could probably graduate from a PhD program and immediately land yourself a junior faculty position at a nearby university. But as grad school enrollment grew, a new quasi-professional job-description emerged in the nebulous middle ground between student and professor. Lacking a better name, we just called them ‘postdocs’.…

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The game-changing magic of knowing when to quit: An interview with Annie Duke 29:44

10M ago29:44

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It’s not always best to value grit or follow-through, says Annie Duke, a former professional poker player who knows a thing or two about when to fold her cards. Hear her conversation with Deloitte's Steve Goldbach and Stuart Crainer of Thinkers 50 from the podcast The Provocateurs.By Tanya Ott with Annie Duke, Steve Goldbach and Stuart Crainer

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201. Society for Neuroscience 2023 – LIVE!

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Josh and Dan traveled to Washington DC for the Society for Neuroscience Conference 2023. We chatted with students, postdocs, and faculty about everything from grad school applications to industry jobs to work-life-balance. And we recorded this special update from the hall of posters and vendors. Here are a few photos from our vantage point at […] T…

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200. Want a Degree Without Quitting Your Job? An Online PhD Might Be the Solution. 1:07:09

11M ago1:07:09

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Karla already has a successful career. After completing her training, she’s worked as a pelvic-floor physical therapist for over ten years! Her patients love her, and she loves serving them. But no matter how skilled she becomes at her craft, there’s still a limit to how many people she can help. A PT, working in […] The post 200. Want a Degree Wit…

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100. The One Where We Celebrate (R) 50:24

12M ago50:24

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Graduate training has many milestones, but a few stand stronger in memory due to their importance. You may remember the day you passed your comprehensive exams, officially becoming a ‘PhD Candidate.’ Or maybe you’ll remember the day you saw a paper you co-authored published in your favorite journal. And of course, every PhD remembers their […] The …

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199. Mailbag: Is a Master’s enough, or do I need a PhD? 30:53

1y ago30:53

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This week, we answer a listener’s question about whether he should pursue schooling beyond a Master’s degree. Plus – once your formal education is complete, how can you continue to focus on learning? What steps should we take to become life-long learners? Adam writes: I have been given an exciting opportunity to continue my education […] The post 1…

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Unleashing value from digital transformation: A real-world perspective 36:05

12M ago36:05

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Digital transformation seems to be a given in most organizations. It’s not a question of whether they will do it, but what sort of return they can expect from it. But finding those returns may depend more on the underpinnings of the transformation, not the top-level technologies or grand ambitions that are expressed. John Marcante and Tim Smith hav…

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198. Just The Abstract: Is the GRE Really Optional? 28:27

1y ago28:27

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Just The Abstract is a new series where we explore a topic in a short, focused episode that’s easy to share. This week, we find out why most science PhD programs stopped requiring the GRE, and whether they’ll demote your application if you fail to provide a score. We take our inspiration this week from […] The post 198. Just The Abstract: Is the GR…

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114. Grad School Should Have a Time Limit (R) 49:44

1y ago49:44

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Here’s a controversial idea: what if graduate school finished on a predictable schedule the way (checks notes) every other academic training program does! Since kindergarten, your education has had fixed milestones. You knew it would take 12 years to graduate from high school, 4 for college, and 2 for a Master’s or an Associate’s Degree. […] The po…

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197. Mailbag: What If I Have “Bad Lab Hands?” 35:29

1y ago35:29

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This week, we’re opening the mailbag once again to answer YOUR burning questions! Change of Plans We start with Allen, who was awarded a grant based on a research proposal he submitted BEFORE joining the lab. When he finished the summer rotation, it didn’t turn out the way he expected. I have now been asked […] The post 197. Mailbag: What If I Have…

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196. YOU Can Win A Poster Competition w/ Dr. Zen Faulkes 57:25

1y ago57:25

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Wherever scientists gather, there is sure to be a poster session. You may see them at major scientific symposia, as well as your university’s departmental retreat. To keep things interesting, a lot of conference organizers will host a poster competition. Entrants will have a chance to present their poster to a judge, who will score […] The post 196…

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195. Five Myths of Scientific Poster Design w/ Dr. Zen Faulkes 56:28

1y ago56:28

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The scientific poster is an academic oddity. Where else do thousands of people gather around hundreds of large-format printouts to talk about esoteric subjects!? Posters might be the most common form of scientific communication on the planet. In your career, you will probably present more posters than talks or journal articles. And nearly anyone ca…

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194. Mailbag: Do I Have to Do Animal Research? 45:22

1+ y ago45:22

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It’s no secret that biomedical research relies heavily on animal models. Our mammalian cousins share so many common genes and pathways that we can often make breakthrough advances in human medicine through the use of animal proxies. But animal research is neither easy nor fun. Experiments are expensive, time consuming, and it’s often dirty, smelly …

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122. Tenure Tracker – The Life Non-Linear with Dr. Jimena Giudice (R) 58:58

1+ y ago58:58

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Dr. Jimena Giudice has all the traits of a promising new faculty member. Through her training and early career, she has earned more than a dozen grants and awards. She’s co-authored two dozen papers. And she has trained students and postdocs, gaining a reputation as a highly effective mentor. You’d expect that Dr. Giudice’s undeniable […] The post …

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Adrian Daniels - SaaS Sales Manager and Side-Hustler to full-time podcaster - My Quit and Switch Career Journey - #001 4:52

1+ y ago4:52

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In this episode, Adrian shares his own quit and switch journey with the listeners, exploring the different careers, businesses and industries he's been involved in through his professional life. And how he's got to where he is today. About Adrian Adrian is a podcast coach and host, digital consultant, and mentor who has over the past decade has bui…

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Quit and Switch - A Short Audio Film Experience 0:58

1+ y ago0:58

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Quit and Switch - A Short 58 second Audio Film Experience. Introducing Quit and Switch with Adrian Daniels. A brand new podcast which focuses on careers, business and entrepreneurship, with a touch of self-development. Since 2020, the world has never been the same; we have witnessed global phenomenons such as lockdowns, The Great Resignation, The W…

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Introducing Quit and Switch - A revolution of pivoting careers, business and industries 3:20

1+ y ago3:20

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Official trailer of Quit and Switch with Adrian Daniels. Introducing Quit and Switch with Adrian Daniels. A brand new podcast which focuses on careers, business and entrepreneurship, with a touch of self-development. Since 2020, the world has never been the same; we have witnessed global phenomenons such as lockdowns, The Great Resignation, The Wor…

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193. Listener Mailbag – Undergrad Research and Choosing a Master’s Program 28:22

1+ y ago28:22

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This week, we open the mailbag to answer listener questions about getting extra research experience as an undergrad, and making a difficult choice between Master’s programs. Stay with us! Could Great be Perfect? Our first letter comes from Owen. He’s a freshman who found a research lab he loves, and is doing some amazing work. […] The post 193. Lis…

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Heitman’s Mary Ludgin on her winding path to leadership 20:34

1+ y ago20:34

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Mary Ludgin, director of global investment research for Heitman, makes the case for lateral moves, role models, and redefining the criteria for a good hireBy Tanya Ott with Mary Ludgin, director of global investment research for Heitman

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192. Careers In Focus: Medical Writer 38:08

1+ y ago38:08

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When you think about your day, which events and activities feel the most fulfilling? Which tasks do you tolerate, but would rather avoid? Maybe your experiments feel like a drag, but you get a lot of satisfaction out of crafting an abstract for your latest research article. Or perhaps you love training new students in […] The post 192. Careers In F…

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Nationwide’s Holly Snyder on leading with empathy during times of change 22:03

1+ y ago22:03

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Holly Snyder, president of Nationwide Life Insurance, shares why courage, empathy and authenticity are key components of her leadership toolkitBy Tanya Ott with Nationwide Life CEO Holly Snyder

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