(S4E6) From Research To Consulting: Inspiration, Strategies And Tips From Dr Simon McNair Research Culture Uncovered podcast

(S4E6) From Research to Consulting: Inspiration, Strategies and Tips from Dr Simon McNair

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In our weekly Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? This episode is part of Season 4, which focuses on Researcher Careers.

Ruth Winden, the Careers with Research Consultant at the University of Leeds, is your host for this season.

Today, I am speaking with Dr Simon McNair, a behavioural psychologist and previous Leverhulme Fellowship holder at the University of Leeds. Simon moved into consulting in 2019, as he wanted to have an even greater, direct impact in his research area:

How do consumers make financial decisions and how can organisations support them in making good choices?

Simon now works as a Behavioural Architect Manager at Cowry Consulting, an award-winning, global, tech-enabled behavioural science consulting firm.

SImon and I discuss these fundamental career topics:

why, however successful and promising your career as an academic might be, it is important to step back at times and question whether academia is the right path for you
how to approach the key question: which direction do I want to take?
how to value your researcher experience and translate it into opportunities
why creating a target list of your ideal employers can lead to great results
what researchers offer to employers, and why most employers need professionals with a research background on their teams
why you should never hesitate to reach out to professionals to find out more about organisations and their work
and why reviewing your career once a year is a good habit to have.

If you want to learn more about Dr Simon McNair and keep track of his work and projects in behavioural psychology and consulting, Simon's LinkedIn profile is a good starting point.

Be sure to check out the other episodes in this season to find out more about Research Culture, Open Research, Postgraduate Researchers, and Research Impact.

If you would like to contribute to a podcast episode get in touch: academicdev@leeds.ac.uk

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