The Wisepreneurs Podcast Emma Williams Helping PhDs to Thrive Beyond Academia
Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me.
Join host Nigel Rawlins on the Wisepreneurs podcast as he chats with Emma Williams, a former academic turned business owner. Emma shares her journey from a career in physics and Magnetic Resonance Imaging research to starting her own coaching business.
She discusses the challenges academics face when transitioning to industry, the importance of understanding personal values, and her approach to coaching highly skilled STEM professionals.
Emma also touches on the impact of student debt, the evolving job market, and her insights into using AI.
In this packed episode, Emma provides valuable advice for academics contemplating a career change and those navigating professional transitions.
Books by Emma Williams
- Leaving Academia: Ditch the blanket, take the skills (Creatively Empowering Researchers in their Careers) https://geni.us/academia
- The UNIque Guide for Women: Confidently embracing your career in research and beyond (Creatively Empowering Researchers in their Careers)
Coauthored with Liz Elvidge and Carol Spencely: What Every Postdoc Needs To Know
Courses by Emma Williams https://ejwsolutions.teachable.com/
- Leveraging LinkedIn for Researchers
- The Successful Researcher Roadmap
- How to write a fellowship
- I'm a postdoc ... get me out of here
Mentions
Sharon Gaskin https://thetrainerstrainingcompany.co.uk/
Debbie Jenkins https://debbiejenkins.com/
Nether Hall Archers, Cambridge
Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge
Connect with Emma Williams
Website: https://ejwsolutions.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmawilliamstraining/
Connect with Nigel Rawlins
website https://wisepreneurs.com.au/
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelrawlins/
Twitter https://twitter.com/wisepreneurs
Please support the podcast
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311675/supporters/new
Stay one step ahead with The Wisepreneurs Insider newsletter
As a subscriber, you'll get:
- Sneak peeks at upcoming must-listen podcast episodes and guests
- Bonus wisdom straight from recent guest experts
- Marketing tips to attract your ideal clients
- Productivity hacks to streamline your independent business
- And more exclusive insights are delivered right to your inbox!
- Don't miss out on these invaluable resources
- Subscribe now and gain the edge you need to survive and thrive as a wisepreneur