Link to Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Aj4ehBjM7vwp6KJ2ZzKLR?si=1dep8nIiRpu2TWN7l99hRQ
Link to Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/from-research-to-real-impact-navigating-leadership/id1474039999?i=1000710379999
Are you a graduate student or early career researcher thinking about your next step? This episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD dives into how you can leverage your academic experience to thrive in industry and beyond! 🎓➡️💼 Join host David Mendes, PhD and special guest Dr. Rob Lion – professor, organizational consultant, and co-founder of Black River Performance Management—for an enlightening conversation on integrating psychological and behavioral science insights into real-world leadership, understanding organizational culture, and making your advanced degree work for YOU. Rob shares his personal journey from academia to consulting, reveals what employers really want, and offers practical tips on building leadership skills, boosting emotional intelligence, and navigating the transition from the lab to the workplace.
Key Topics Covered:
How to recognize and leverage organizational culture and leadership skills (even if you’re an introvert!)
Why emotional intelligence and teamwork beat being the “star” player
Practical strategies to gain leadership experience before you graduate
Common mistakes grad students make when transitioning to industry—and how to avoid them
How to effectively communicate your academic experience during job interviews
The value of humility and openness to learning in career development
Utilizing university resources for career transition, mentorship, and entrepreneurship
Don’t miss this episode if you want to:
Gain clarity and confidence about your career path
Learn actionable steps to build a successful non-academic career
Hear honest and practical advice from someone who made the transition successfully
Connect to Rob
Linkedin: Rob Lion
Connect to David Mendes (Papa PhD)
Linkedin: David Mendes da Silva
