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The Career Benefits of Becoming a Strong Science Communicator

When Science Speaks - May 12, 2022 23:05 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
On this week's episode, I speak with Martin Zaumanis, Ph.D., a scientist-project manager at Empa, an interdisciplinary research institute in Zurich, Switzerland that conducts cutting-edge materials and technology research.  In Martins’ research, he strives to bring sustainability to the core o...

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Effective, Memorable Communication with New York Times Best-Selling Author Michael Port

When Science Speaks - May 06, 2022 13:28 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
This week's guest is Michael Port, best-selling author, actor, and co-founder of Heroic Public Speaking. We discuss a range of communidation and career topics, such as: - How to effectively manage transitions in your professional life - As an author, actor, and professional speaker, the weakne...

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How to Excel in Leadership Roles Using Skilled Communication Strategies and Techniques with Gwen Action, Ph.D.

When Science Speaks - April 22, 2022 11:36 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
On this week's episode, Gwen Acton, Ph.D. shares insights and stories from her long career in science, communication, and leadership, including: - How even short, encouraging recognition of excellent job performance can energize and motivate your team  - Lessons about leadership she employed...

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Storytelling Across the World Using Visuals with Peter Barker

When Science Speaks - April 08, 2022 12:40 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
In this week's episode, Peter Barker, director of Orinoco Communications, a digital communications and content creation agency that combines storytelling and strategy to give research the reach it deserves, discusses key topics of storytelling, including: How developing communications in the vis...

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Bringing World-Changing Initiatives to Life with Kumar Garg

When Science Speaks - April 01, 2022 12:42 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
In this week's episode, Kumar Garg, Vice President, Partnerships at Schmidt Futures, discusses how to bring your science to life through crisp descriptions, engaging visuals, and related communication techniques. We discuss: - How Kumar's first job out of college (deputy communication manager ...

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Scientists and Social Change with Kelly Ramirez, Ph.D.

When Science Speaks - March 25, 2022 02:33 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
On this week's episode, guest Kelly Ramirez, Ph.D., co-founder of the 15,000-member international organization 500 Women Scientists, and I discuss a range of topics related to the group's social activism and priorities including: The motivation for creating 500 Women Scientists - and the inten...

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How Connection Helps Make Us Happy and Effective at Work

When Science Speaks - March 11, 2022 13:53 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
In this week's episode, Ryan Jenkins, co-author of the new book "Connectable" - which just was named the #7 bestselling book by The Wall Street Journal - discusses how the power of connection is vital for personal happiness and success at work. W We discuss:  Some key themes and strategies r...

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Special Episode: Why is a Former U.S. Senate Chief of Staff Hosting a Science Podcast?

When Science Speaks - February 25, 2022 15:20 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
In this special episode, I talk about:   - Why I started the podcast almost 4 years ago  - The similarities between scientists and public policy professionals  - How a Western Union telegram sparked my interest in public policy - The qualities scientists often possess - due to their work...

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Revitalizing Your Life, Accelerating Your Career with Jordan Harbinger

When Science Speaks - February 11, 2022 13:20 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
In this week's episode, Jordan Harbinger, host of one of the most downloaded podcasts, the Jordan Harbinger Show, and developer of one of the leading self-development programs in the world, shares key insights on relationship-building, the value of social capital, and related topics, such as: ...

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On the Lookout for Success with Elaine Eisenman, Ph.D.

When Science Speaks - February 04, 2022 14:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
In this week's episode, Elaine Eisenman, Ph.D., a seasoned independent Board member, senior executive, educator, and advisor to high growth companies, joins the show to talk about managing the seismic changes affecting work during the pandemic, productive mindsets she's put to use during the man...


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Gen Z Focused Entrepreneurship with Alexandra Debow and Weilyn Chong

When Science Speaks - January 28, 2022 03:45 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
On this week's episode, Alexandra Debow and Weilyn Chong, active, international entrepreneurs also pursuing their undergraduate studies, discuss a range of topics related to starting and nurturing new ventures, including: - Why they're so passionate about entrepreneurship   - Skills and at...

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Communicating about Climate Change with Wändi Bruine de Bruin, Ph.D.

When Science Speaks - January 21, 2022 04:47 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
In this week's episode, Wändi Bruine de Bruin, Ph.D., Provost Professor of Public Policy, Psychology, and Behavioral Science at the University of Southern California, discusses messaging about climate change, her role as the lead author of a recent study from USC and the United Nations Foundation...

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The Power of Connection with Tony Bacigalupo and Jillian Benbow

When Science Speaks - January 14, 2022 14:03 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
In this week's episode, two veteran community builders, Tony Bacigalupo and Jillian Benbow, share their insights and practical tips for connecting with others and creating community, both IRL and online. We discuss a range of community-related topics, including:  The focus and goals of Tony'...

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How to Succeed in a Difficult Conversation with Jaime Cohen

When Science Speaks - December 17, 2021 00:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
  On this week's When Science Speaks podcast, I talk with Jaime Cohen, founder of The Right Words and an internationally-recognized speaker, communication coach, LinkedIn Learning author, and top LinkedIn creator, whose communication-focused content has amassed millions of views.  We discuss...

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How to Advance Your Career with Matt Yako, M.Ed.

When Science Speaks - December 10, 2021 14:13 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
In this week's episode, Matt Yako, M.Ed., CEO and Founder of Inner Circle Career Coaching LLC shares his insights on a variety of topics related to finding your dream job, staying plugged into the job market even while you're in your current position, and more, including: - How Matt made a ma...

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The Scientist and the Lawyer: Effectively Navigating Across Professional Cultures with Melanie Kitzan Ph.D., J.D.

When Science Speaks - December 03, 2021 14:17 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
This week's episode features Melanie Kitzan, Ph.D., J.D., Associate General Counsel at Alpine Immune Sciences. We discuss issues related to similarities and differences in the way lawyers approach their work compared to scientists, how Melanie operates effectively across scientific and legal cul...

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Navigating Career Transitions Effectively with Holly Falk-Krzesinski, Ph.D.

When Science Speaks - November 19, 2021 13:41 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
On this week's episode (link in comments), Holly Falk-Krzesinski, Ph.D. shares her mindset and approach to career advancement, including topics such as: - How she moved forward from being the first in her family to graduate college (and grad school), to her college experience and extended inte...

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Commercializing Technology from Academia to the Marketplace with John Fraser

When Science Speaks - November 12, 2021 13:38 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
    In this week's episode, John Fraser, President of Burnside Development & Associates, discusses academic technology transfer commercialization and start-up formation and financing as well as related topics such as:   - The economic impact of academic-licensed products and misconceptio...

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Transitioning from an Academic Scientist to Industry with Vicky Sherwood, Ph.D.

When Science Speaks - November 04, 2021 17:03 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
This week's episode features Dr. Vicky Sherwood, an expert medical writer producing a wide range of communications materials supporting scientific publications and events. She's also a Ph.D. in molecular virology, a consultant with her own firm helping STEM researchers with resources to make inf...

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Synthetic Biology and Science Communication with Nadine Bongaerts-Duportet, Ph.D.

When Science Speaks - October 29, 2021 13:04 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
  This week's episode features Dr. Nadine Bongaerts-Duportet, whose professional passion is discovering the possibilities of engineering life at the smallest scale and designing cells with new functions. We discuss a range of topics related to genetic engineering and synthetic biology, science...

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Opthalmology and Entrepreneurship with Liane Clamen, MD

When Science Speaks - October 22, 2021 12:52 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
On this episode of When Science Speaks, Liane Clamen, MD, an ophthalmologist and the Founder and CEO of Adaptilens, discusses her invention, an intraocular lens (or IOL) that imitates the human lens so patients will have near, intermediate, and distance vision without eyeglasses or contact lens...

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Debunking Misinformation with Seema Yasmin, M.D.

When Science Speaks - October 15, 2021 01:16 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
  Seema Yasmin, M.D. is a medical doctor, poet, professor, and professional debunker. She's Director of the Stanford Center for Health Communication and a clinical assistant professor in the Stanford University School of Medicine. Yasmin teaches science journalism and global health storytell...

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Overcoming "Overwhelm" and Impostor Syndrome with Rebecca Zucker

When Science Speaks - October 08, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
  In this week's episode, Rebecca Zucker, an experienced and respected coach working with C-suite executives and other senior leaders across the globe at clients such as Amazon, Clorox, Dropbox, Google, among many others, discusses key career challenges, including: Her own early career path...

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Anger, Empathy, and Improvisational Theater as Therapy with Joe Shrand, MD

When Science Speaks - October 01, 2021 13:29 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Dr. Joe Shrand is a psychiatrist who works with adults as well as children and adolescents.  After a career in theater, he went to Medical School and is now Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Addiction Medicine. Joe is an Instructor of Psychiatry at Harv...

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Key Leadership Pillars and Strategies with David A. Rosen

When Science Speaks - September 24, 2021 12:49 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
On this week's episode, David Rosen, CEO of Acrelic Group, Adviser and Mentor at Signal Lake (VC), TechLaunch (Accelerator), and several tech hardware and software companies, discusses the leadership pillars he's developed over the course of his career and related performance-optimizing strateg...

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The Long Game and "Optimizing for Interesting" with Dorie Clark

When Science Speaks - September 20, 2021 03:42 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
On this special episode of When Science Speaks, award-winning executive coach, leading author and international keynote speaker Dorie Clark shares insights from her just-released book, The Long Game. - Dorie discuss ways to get "unstuck" professionally, sharing her own experiences and describi...

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Keys to Finding, Cultivating, and Ending Mentor Relationships with Lisa Fain, JD

When Science Speaks - September 17, 2021 12:50 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
This week's episode features Lisa Fain, JD, CEO of the Center for Mentoring Excellence and founder of Vista Coaching, the coaching division of the Center. We discuss a range of issues associated with mentorship, including: Lisa's professional journey, with its theme of creating inclusive, pro...

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A Powerful and Personal Journey in Scientific Research

When Science Speaks - September 10, 2021 13:13 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
This week's episode features an interview with Tyler Parsons, Ph.D.,  a medical scientist with strong communication and leadership skills. Tyler has presented and won research awards at university, state, national, and international conferences and is passionate about translating complex discov...

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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words (About Science)

When Science Speaks - September 03, 2021 13:26 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
  Kaan Mika, Ph.D. is a computational biologist who takes vivid, creative, and fascinating pictures of the natural world on his Instagram, slice_of_science, while also highlighting the inspiring work of other scientists. This week's episode focuses on Kaan's photography, research, and appro...

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