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Send us a textWhat if breaking out of your comfort zone could unlock a life of purpose and fulfillment? That's the profound journey we explore today with our inspiring guest, Mark Delaney, the visionary behind the Purpose Mastermind. Mark walks us through his transition from a comfortable teaching career to leading a mastermind program that empowers individuals to uncover their life's purpose. His experiences with students revealed that the feelings of emptiness many express in adolescence often linger into adulthood, motivating him to seek deeper, meaningful conversations that have the power to transform lives.Mark shares personal anecdotes about overcoming fear and embracing the unknown, likening life's journey to an eagle breaking free from its cage. He emphasizes the necessity of harnessing our innate abilities to truly soar in life, even when the road is fraught with uncertainty. Together, we discuss how breaking free from the chains of safety can lead to profound liberation and a more gratifying existence, encouraging listeners to step into their own power and potential.In the final chapters, we dive into the significance of addressing personal struggles, particularly with mental health, and the freedom found in embracing one's true self. Through powerful stories, Mark highlights the value of placing ourselves in the right environment to realize our worth, beautifully illustrated by the varying value of a water bottle in different settings. We wrap up by offering ways to connect with Mark and his Purpose Mastermind, aiming to support those who feel trapped and are eager to make an impactful change in their lives. Join us on this enlightening episode as we inspire you to break free and discover your purpose.Connect With Mark:https://markdelaney.com/purpose-mastermind/Thanks for listening & being part of the Mindset Cafe Community.----------------------------------------------Connect With Devan:https://www.devangonzalez.com/connect----------------------------------------------Follow On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/devan.gonzalez/https://www.instagram.com/mindsetcafepodcastLet me know what topics or questions you want covered so we can help you achieve your goals faster.----------------------------------------------P.S. If you're not already a part of the The Mindset Cafe Community Page I would love to have you be a part of the community, and spread your amazing knowledge. The page is to connect and network with other like minded people networking and furthering each other on our journeys!https://www.facebook.com/groups/themindsetcafe/

From the Archives is our Summer Break Series of Podcasts that highlight some of the most listened to content from previous shows.   Mark Meincke is the host of the popular Operation Tango Romeo podcast - The Trauma Recovery Podcast. Today he's my guest on the PTSD911 Presents Podcast; we talk in depth about trauma and it's effects on the human experience. TRIGGER WARNING: Some of the dialogue on today's show may be troubling for some viewers/listeners. If you or a family member or friend are struggling with mental health issues such as PTSD, please reach out. Here are a few numbers you can call these numbers: IN THE USA: Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call 988 IN CANADA: 1-833-456-4566ABOUT MARK (In his own words) I was hesitant to attend in-person peer support. But, the fella who invited me was persuasive, and I'm glad he was. In time, I became the Peer Support facilitator. The Canadian Department of National Defense provided me with the training to be certified, and my experience hosting workshops proved to be very useful. Group members wanted a way to preserve the lessons which we shared in Peer Support, so Operation Tango Romeo was born. Through the magic of Podcasting, Peer Support is now available to the world. Veterans, First-Responders, and their families often feel isolated and alone as a result of trauma injuries. By listening to this podcast, they are able to relate to the stories, which provides a valuable sense of connection. Feeling that you are not alone is healing in itself, but PTSD recovery is an activity, not an event. OP TR shares advice on which actions to take in order to heal. Resources on healing and coping through various modalities are shared by having practitioners as guests. It's up to the individual to pick the modality which works for them, and to do the work required to heal. CONNECT WITH MARK: https://operationtraumarecovery.org/     +++++ FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS PODCAST/PTSD911 MOVIE Web site:  https://ptsd911movie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q Purchase the PTSD911 film for your public safety agency or organization: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/ The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of ConjoStudios, LLC Copyright ©2024 ConjoStudios, LLC All rights reserved.

In this episode, entrepreneur and business owner, T Mark Meyer, shares his top advice for business owners on how to be authentic in their personal brand and business practices. Mark discusses the importance of staying true to yourself, building trust with customers, and creating a genuine connection with your audience. Watch this video for valuable insights and tips on how to showcase your authentic self in your business endeavors. In this video, entrepreneur and business owner, T Mark Meyer, shares his top advice for business owners on how to be authentic in their personal brand and business practices. Mark discusses the importance of staying true to yourself, building trust with customers, and creating a genuine connection with your audience. Watch this video for valuable insights and tips on how to showcase your authentic self in your business endeavors. Don't forget to like, comment, and follow for helpful advice for business owners! Who is our guest t mark Meyer? Hello! I'm T. Mark Meyer. My purpose, the driving force behind my life's work, is to champion authenticity. My conviction? Every person, every organization, has the potential to tap into the power of their true selves, a power that can transform lives and cultures. Credentials: NLP Psychotherapist (NLP Huset) NLP Master Master Business Practitioner (Markmann Training) NLP Master Business Practitioner (Markmann Training) Master of Science in Business Administration (Copenhagen Business School) Member of the Danish Psychotherapist Association Combining my unique blend of therapeutic training and business savvy, I dedicate myself to helping individuals, couples, and businesses uncover and align with their authentic selves. Through therapy, coaching sessions, and transformative workshops, we delve into the layers of conditioning to reveal your authentic core. Connect With Mark: https://tmarkmeyer.com/ https://www.instagram.com/authentictmarkmeyer/ https://twitter.com/troelsmarkmeyer?lang=en A special thanks to out sponsors https://aadvancedservices.com/ https://fusenetworks.com/ https://valormarketingllc.com/ https://www.markyboyproductions.com/ 

In this episode, we delve into the inspiring story of Mark and Cindy Rhonemus, a retired couple who made the bold decision to sell everything they owned, uproot their lives, and embark on a mission to aid those in need in developing countries. Join us as Mark and Cindy recount the extraordinary journey of founding their non-profit organization, San Miguel Arcangel Missions, from scratch, navigating through challenges, and finding their strength in God to the face of adversity. Through heartfelt anecdotes and personal reflections, Mark and Cindy reveal the pivotal moments when they felt called by God for a higher purpose to dedicate their lives to serving others. Their deep faith and unwavering commitment to following God's guidance form the bedrock of their inspiring ministry. - - - - - - - - - - Connect With Tony Follow Tony Moreno: https://www.instagram.com/ant1234moreno/ - - - - - - - - - - Connect With  Mark and Cindy Rhonemus contact@sanmiguelarcangelmissions.org Donate to San Miguel Arcangel Missions https://sanmiguelarcangelmissions.org/cause/general-donation/ San Miguel Arcangel Missions is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit EIN: 87-2434067 organization that focuses on the development needs of impoverished rural communities in Central America. Learn More at: Website: https://sanmiguelarcangelmissions.org/ Contact: contact@sanmiguelarcangelmissions.org - - - - - - - - - - Music by Sergio Prosvirini from Pixabay

We all desire great love. Yet, there seems to be a lot in the way when it comes to cultivating a relationship we crave.Why is that?It's time for a new template—one rooted in choice, truth, safety, and respect. To get us there, Mark Groves and Kylie McBeath, champions of positive philosophy, provide us a roadmap, one they walked themselves, to step out of protection mode and into connection mode.Mark & Kylie are unique. Like us, they also had a Part 1 and Part 2 to their relationship. After an emotional but necessary "sacred pause" in the partnership, they were swiftly met with their own deep individual journeys. Journeys that would ultimately lead them back to each other. Their new book Liberated Love will help you identify lingering codependent patterns and programming, and create the love you truly desire.CONNECT WITH MARK & KYLIE: Get their book Mark's Website // IGKylie's IGMedicin Drop Newsletter: We giveaway one of our favorite wellness products every week! Join HERE!OUR LINKS + DISCOUNTSMushyLove Latte (discount: MEDICIN)Immune Intel AHCCOur favorite Reishi KING CoffeeLiving Libations Dental Products (discount linked here)Organifi (20% discount: MIMIFIT)See all our favorite products on The Medicin CabinetCONNECT WITH USOur websiteMimi's IG // Chase's IG // The Medicin IGSound from Zapsplat.com

Welcome back to DARE TO FEEL a podcast that fearlessly explores themes of intimacy, relationships, spirituality, and healing.In today's episode, we dove into the depths of love with Mark Groves, Human Connection Specialist, founder of Create the Love and host of the Mark Groves Podcast, and Kylie McBeath, Certified Health Coach and the host of The Journey Home podcast, and authors of their new book, Liberated Love.In this episode:Mark & Kylie share their personal journey of growth and transformation (including their ‘sacred pause') and how they've built a conscious and intentional relationship despite their challenges. We dove into co-dependency as a relational dynamic and chatted about key strategies to building healthy and intimate relationships.Mark and Kylie spoke about the concept of liberated love and how to transform codependent patterns into healthy, conscious relationships.We also discussed how to explore and embrace vulnerability to create a liberated and fulfilling love dynamic.CONNECT WITH MARK & KYLIE:Website: www.createthelove.com & www.markgroves.comIG: @createthelove, @beingisbeautiful,Mark and Kylie's new book, Liberated Love, goes on sale 4/16/24. Preorder here!CONNECT WITH ME:Website: https://www.alexandraroxo.com/IG: @alexandraroxoOrder My Latest Book: Dare To Feel: The Transformational Path of the HeartReceive free monthly shares from me

Why should we care about heart health in our 20s and 30s? What's the difference between salt and sodium? How do we pick up on blood sugar problems early? And how do we know if we're properly hydrated? Mark's passion for health optimisation, longevity and cardiometabolic health is obvious in this episode & helps us answer these questions (plus much more). He discusses why we should be motivated about heart health well before we ‘need to', an easy all-round hydration protocol, and unpacks the nuance of insulin resistance. He talks about his current interest in the benefits of near-infrared saunas combined with low-pressure hypobaric therapy for increasing energy and improving cardiovascular health. This jam-packed episode is a must-listen for all! CONNECT WITH MARK: via Melbourne Functional Medicine more about Mark Payne Reach out to the Nuanced Naturopaths ⁠here⁠! Send us your feedback, questions & episode requests. Connect with Julie: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Book an appointment with Julie⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Karinda: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ (to book in & browse resources) DISCLAIMER FOR PUBLIC: The contents of this podcast or any information mentioned is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you're seeking assistance with your health, please contact an accredited healthcare professional. If you'd like personalised support with your health, you can book a session with Julie or Karinda using the links above. DISCLAIMER FOR HEALTH PRACTITIONERS: The content provided is intended for entertainment and educational purposes. The information discussed in this podcast is not a substitute for professional training. While the authors/hosts make every effort to provide the most up-to-date data and evidence on naturopathic information, this content should not necessarily be considered standard of care and may not reflect individual practices within or outside of Australia. The Nuanced Naturopaths Podcast is a friendly conversation between two friends, that's us! Karinda and Julie. we're passionate about finding the nuance in natural health. As degree-qualified naturopaths, we like to ask the questions that need to be asked - about all aspects of health, healing and well-being. We delight in questioning firmly held beliefs and finding the nuance in all subjects health-related and beyond. Sometimes it can get a little technical but hopefully we explain in a way that is accessible to anyone interested in natural health, whether you're a practitioner or someone who wants to learn more and optimise your wellbeing. It's a chat about poop, periods and everything in between - buckle up for a laugh, a cry and for some things you are yet to consider about your health!

When you think of a 'man's podcast', what comes to mind? I thought I knew until Mark Hubert of the Warrior and the Wolf podcast joined us. Our conversation took us through the compelling story behind the Warrior and the Wolf podcast, from its symbolic logo and name to the personal experiences that define its purpose. We were moved by Mark's heartrending journey after his father's passing, a path that led to an affair in his marriage. But, as Mark pointed out, infidelity often isn't about sex; it's about deeper issues within us. It's a discussion that needs more attention, and Mark's candidness brought that into the limelight. We closed our chat with Mark's inspiring story of mending bridges with his wife, showcasing the art of healing and moving forward. He shared the impact of his transformative experience at the Crucible Project, a weekend that allowed him to tap into his emotions and vulnerability. We also reflected on the importance of father-child relationships and the long-lasting influence of childhood experiences. We found hope in Mark's positive learnings from his life chapters and the man he has become. Join us on this journey of rediscovering masculinity and vulnerability, and the strength that lies within it.CONNECT WITH MARK and The Warrior and The Wolf PodcastFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMWEBSITEMark's full story on The Warrior and The Wolf Podcast Episode If you like this episode, please be sure to subscribe everywhere you listen to podcasts! FOLLOW ME on INSTAGRAM Check out the WEBSITE Help support this podcast by buying me a cup of coffee. I need it to stay awake editing! BUY ME COFFEE

Mark and Jill Savage are passionate about encouraging, educating, and equipping families. After serving in church ministry for twenty years, the Savage's are now meeting the needs of families as authors and speakers. Known for their honesty, humor, and practical teaching, Mark and Jill bring hope and encouragement to every audience.     CONNECT WITH Mark and Jill Savage Website:  https://www.markandjill.org   CONNECT WITH Cedric Francis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedricbfrancis Twitter: https://twitter.com/cedricbfrancis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadtogreatness/   CONNECT WITH Shante Francis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shante.francis.14 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s_fran/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shante-francis-10370320a/   CONNECT WITH TMC Podcast Email questions: admin@lead2greatness.com Website: https://www.lead2greatness.com   DONATE TO Meet the Streets Outreach Website: https://www.mtsoutreach.org     Disclosure: Links contain affiliates. When you buy through one of our links we will receive a commission. This is at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting Lead to Greatness and allowing us to continue to bring you valuable content.   Promo:   Try Audible Premium Plus and Get up to two free audiobooks:   https://amzn.to/3as87Aw     Recording Equipment   Mic - https://amzn.to/3dHeSAi   Road Castor Pro - https://amzn.to/3aujvvS   Headset - https://amzn.to/2QM2O8a   Mic Cable - https://amzn.to/3dJ9Wec   USB Cable (Mac Book Only) - https://amzn.to/2PbAPy2   USB Cable (Windows Only) - https://amzn.to/3sK5K2h   Cable Compatible with Bose Brands - https://amzn.to/32BpN8j   Camera - https://amzn.to/3ncI7Oz   Mini Switcher - https://amzn.to/3dJGiWy   Micro HDMI Cable - https://amzn.to/3tISvQK   High Speed HDMI to HDMI Cable - https://amzn.to/3v3NfaG   

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Mark Ulmer, EVP Lending Operations, Freedom Mortgage Topics of Discussion: 1:41 - I always like to get started with our journeys to the mortgage industry. Tell us how you got into this business. 4:45 - What are you/Freedom Mortgage focused on in today's market? 9:20 - Freedom Mortgage is known for not only being one of the top mortgage lenders in the country but also for the incredible philanthropic work they do. Can you tell us more? 14:31 - So, Freedom Mortgage gives back and at the same time takes care of its employees. Freedom Mortgage has been recognized as one the “best places to work” many years in a row. Tell us a little about the corporate culture what creates that environment. 18:20 - You've had a long career in financial services, what advice would you give a young mortgage professional just starting out? 23:11 - You've been a big supporter of the California MBA, for which I'm always grateful. Can you share with us why you're such a big supporter? To learn more about the California MBA visit www.cmba.com and don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode!

Scientists are often encouraged to embrace the power of storytelling in writing or presentations, but how do you know which story to tell? Do you understand how to connect with your reader? If you struggle to find a balance between presenting research while also making a connection with your audience, you're not alone. Today we're joined by Trish Hall to talk about her new book, Writing to Persuade, and how you can weave her suggestions into your own work.  Trish Hall's served almost 5 years as the Op-Ed Editor of The New York TImes—doubling her department's size and creative output. She's credited with creating one of the cornerstones of the Sunday Times, the ‘Sunday Review'. Trish's other senior roles at the Times included Assistant Managing Editor and Living/Style Editor. She concluded her tenure with the Times as the Senior Editor.  Trish recently published “Writing to Persuade” (W.W. Norton) and writes and edits Op-Eds for clients who want to get their opinions out into the world Trish graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor's Degree in History.  Connect with Trish Hall Trish on LinkedIn Resources & People Mentioned Book: Writing to Persuade: How to Bring People Over to Your Side Pew Research on Credibility Interweaving the power of storytelling with your expertise Are you excited to start writing, but worried your opinion or research may be misconstrued? Do you know how to establish a connection with your audience? Trish has some encouraging words: you have some expertise or story that people want to hear. Don't be afraid to talk about a personal experience that will draw your readers in and engage them. People desire to have some context for what you're talking about. So a personal story or experience related to your topic goes a long way. Remember, as a scientist or engineer, polling consistently shows high degrees of trust in these positions. It's important to keep your audience in mind when you write. What publication are you writing for? Is the typcial reader liberal or conservative? Make sure you establish similarity with your audience. The best way to do that? Establish a personal connection with storytelling. Personal connection with your audience as a means of persuasion Scientists tend to focus on the facts and what the research shows. Facts, graphs, and charts are all great tools of persuasion, but developing a personal connection is the strongest. A personal connection is also one of the strongest precursors to change. The ‘Me Too' movement took off because everyone has a mother, daughter, or sister. Many people had a connection in some way or another to someone who was personally affected by sexual harassment or assault. Writing to persuade requires authenticity, the ability to be empathetic, and the ability to listen. If you're looking to share your opinion and persuade your reader to do the same, you have to know their argument. You have to anticipate their questions and rebuttals and address them. Present an argument that is rounded and addresses all issues—and always remember the importance of the human connection.  Make sure to listen to this episode of When Science Speaks to hear more about Trish's career in journalism and the powerful role of storytelling in persuasive writing the next time you're addressing an audience outside your specialty.. Connect With Mark and When Science Speaks https://WhenScienceSpeaks.com https://bayerstrategic.com/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BayerStrategic On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bayer-Strategic-Consulting-206102993131329 On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdanielbayer/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bayerstrategic/  

Mark Delaney has served in the 82nd Airborne Division and 96th Civil Affairs Battalion with trips overseas to Iraq, Syria, and Saudi Arabia.On making his own transition from military life back to civilian life, he personally discovered the obstacles and how difficult the whole process was for Veterans.   “It was deeply frustrating”, Mark shares. He wanted to create change.  He wanted to make this transition more productive, easier to navigate, and ultimately be successful for the veteran and their families. In this episode you will learn about:The frustrations and struggles our Veterans encounter in transition back to civilian lifeFinding their new identity beyond the uniform they used to wearLearning how to transition their skillsets learned in the military back into civilian careers.How The Veteran Professional provides resources and information for Veterans who are interested in higher education, entrepreneurship and professional careers.Our Veterans are amazing!  They have served us sacrificially and have protected our freedoms while being away from their own families and loved ones.  Thank you for your service!  We are so grateful! CONNECT WITH MARK:mark@theveteranpro.comThe Veteran ProfessionalThe Veteran (Semi) Professional Podcast Vet Journey Also, the two organizations that also help Veterans that Mark recommendsVeteratiAmerican Corporate Partners  CONNECT WITH DEBI:Email – debironca@gmail.comWebsite – www.debironca.comCalendly - https://calendly.com/debironca/free-clarity-call Could you be in transition?   Take my free Transition Assessmenthttps://assessment.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/free-quiz Personal 1:1 Coachinghttps://debi.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/coaching

Mark Meincke is the host of the popular Operation Tango Romeo podcast - The Trauma Recovery Podcast. Today he's my guest on the PTSD911 Presents Podcast; we talk in depth about trauma and it's effects on the human experience. TRIGGER WARNING: Some of the dialogue on today's show may be troubling for some viewers/listeners. If you or a family member or friend are struggling with mental health issues such as PTSD, please reach out. Here are a few numbers you can call these numbers: IN THE USA: Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call 988 IN CANADA: 1-833-456-4566   ABOUT MARK (In his own words) I was hesitant to attend in-person peer support. But, the fella who invited me was persuasive, and I'm glad he was. In time, I became the Peer Support facilitator. The Canadian Department of National Defense provided me with the training to be certified, and my experience hosting workshops proved to be very useful. Group members wanted a way to preserve the lessons which we shared in Peer Support, so Operation Tango Romeo was born. Through the magic of Podcasting, Peer Support is now available to the world. Veterans, First-Responders, and their families often feel isolated and alone as a result of trauma injuries. By listening to this podcast, they are able to relate to the stories, which provides a valuable sense of connection. Feeling that you are not alone is healing in itself, but PTSD recovery is an activity, not an event. OP TR shares advice on which actions to take in order to heal. Resources on healing and coping through various modalities are shared by having practitioners as guests. It's up to the individual to pick the modality which works for them, and to do the work required to heal. CONNECT WITH MARK: https://operationtraumarecovery.org/   +++++ LEARN MORE ABOUT PTSD911 DOCUMENTARY: https://ptsd911movie.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/ https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/ https://twitter.com/ptsd911movie SUPPORT THE FILM, MAKE A DONATION TO OUR FINISHING FUNDS CAMPAIGN and GET YOUR NAME IN THE CREDITS: https://fundthefirst.com/campaign/ptsd911-documentary-finishing-funds-apgixc PTSD911 Presents is a production of ConjoStudios, LLC Host: Conrad Weaver Copyright ©2022 ConjoStudios, LLC

"I'm always so fascinated by heartbreak because the idea in the language is that your heart is broken, but that couldn't be further from the truth. The pain itself is evidence of actually loving." -Mark Groves We sat down with Mark Groves from Create The Love + https://omny.fm/shows/mark-groves/playlists/podcast (Mark Groves Podcast) and wow, he poured his freakin heart out. Mark has been one of our favorite teachers in the relationship space. He has the perfect combination of realness and sage like wisdom. And He is a master at articulating the complexities of this human experience and normalizing the discussion around difficult aspects of life. In this episode we cover a lot of heavy topics, self worth, trauma, numbing pain, heartbreak, conscious breakups, healing after breakup, trust after cheating. You guys, I actually had to take breaks while editing this episode bc it was raw. So full permission slip, if you need go take this one in pieces, by all means do it. We immediately felt a bond with Mark bc he has experienced a similar part 1 and part 2 of his current relationship. We are so grateful to him for going to the deep places with us and trusting you, our listeners with very intimate details of his relationship, heartbreak and life. CONNECT WITH MARK: https://markgroves.com/ (Website) // https://www.instagram.com/createthelove/ (IG) // https://omny.fm/shows/mark-groves/playlists/podcast (Podcast) LINKS + DISCOUNTS MushyLove VIP https://my.captivate.fm/www.themedicin.com/products (Immune Intel AHCC) Real Mushrooms (discount: MIMI) https://www.shopog.com/ShoppingCart/index.cfm?FuseAction=CategoryShop&CategoryID=104&ParentCategoryID=15&OwnerID=10002263906 (Our favorite Reishi KING Coffee) https://my.captivate.fm/www.organifishop.com (Organifi) (20% discount: MIMIFIT) See all our favorite products on http://www.themedicin.com/medicincabinet (The Medicin Cabinet) CONNECT WITH US http://www.themedicin.com (Our website) https://www.instagram.com/mimi_themedicin/ (Mimi's IG) // https://www.instagram.com/the_chasen_one/ (Chase's IG) // https://www.instagram.com/themedicinpodcast/ (The Medicin IG) Sound from https://www.zapsplat.com/ (Zapsplat.com)

What does it mean to approach investing from a Christian worldview? Mark Wambolt, Director Of Sales for Eventide, talks about the positive impact of intentionally investing in businesses and organizations that work to see the world thrive, and doing so in a way that glorifies God and benefits people. We discuss the frameworks, strategies, and tools available to Christian investment advisors to help investors make informed investment decisions, as well as the Biblical precedent for God-honoring investing, and some amazing stories about these principles at work.   Connect With Mark! www.eventidefunds.com www.eventideinvesting.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwambolt/ The Eventide Center For Faith and Investing faithandinvesting.com Faith-based Investment Companies Mentioned: Kingdom Advisors kingdomadvisors.com Faith-driven Investor faithdriveninvestor.org Praxis Funds -  praxismutualfunds.com Timothy Plan - timothyplan.com Crossmark - crossmarkglobal.com Inspire - inspireinvesting.com   Books Mentioned In This Podcast: Garden City by Jon Mark Comer Every Good Endeavor by Timothy Keller Mission Drift by Peter Greer Rooting For Rivals by Chris Horst, Jill Heisey, and Peter Greer Leadership books by John Maxwell Money, Possessions and Eternity by Randy Alcorn Managing God's Money by Randy Alcorn When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor and Yourself by Stephen Corbett and Brian Fikkert World Magazine, World News Group, The World and Everything In It Podcast Hero On A Mission: A Path To A Meaningful Life by Donald Miller --- Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! https://www.facebook.com/morningstarchristianbookstore Twitter: @MStarBookstore Instagram: morningstarchristianbookstore www.morningstarbookstore.com  

Do you know what it really takes to be the best podcast guest?  How about a podcast host?  It's time for both to ‘cross the finish line together' with an expert.  Not only will you get some expert strategies, Mark Deal discusses tools that Podcast Editors can use - and even delves into the “Black Hole” that is Raspberry Pi! Mark Deal has made a livelihood helping attorneys and other service professionals showcase their talents and experience on both independent and branded podcasts.  He started his own podcasting journey in 2013 when he first appeared as a guest on a top-rated show. Since then he's hosted/co-hosted multiple interview-based podcasts and continues to be a guest expert when called upon. Mark also runs the largest growing Podcast Meetup (Podcast Atlanta) and speaks publicly at professional organization events.  Mark learned early on the value of being a podcast guest and continues to demonstrate that value to others.

Challenges in life are guaranteed. But how can you weather the storm and confront these challenges when they arise? What do challenges MEAN for your personal and professional growth? Mark Smith is going to share with you a complete mindset SHIFT to help you overcome challenges and create opportunities in life!

[CLIC] is the only Hotel Conference that focuses on the California Hotel Market and [CLIC] Connect is our interview show. Our first Guest for Season 6 is Mark Day Founder of Kohost. This exciting new company can help you with the digital experience of your Guests. Please tour our website at cliconference.com. Meet Kohost at the 5th Annual California Lodging Investment Conference on March 10th, 2022. For details and registration please go to cliconference.com

If you're looking for creative ways to finance and fund your real estate deals, this episode is for you! Stay tuned as Mark Willis outlines how to use a whole life insurance policy and other strategies to fund your project while generating compound interest.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE  The difference between the debt snowball and snowbank methods Steps to get into the snowbank method How whole life insurance can help you buy a home and increase your cash flow Why should you choose a certified financial planner? Reduce paid option: Ways to pay off your debts   RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Ep22: How To Pay Off Your Debt Faster  Ep31: How To Be Your Own Bank - Tom Laune   ABOUT MARK WILLIS Mark Willis is a man on a mission to help you think differently about your money, your economy, and your future. After graduating with six figures of student loan debt and discovering a way to turn his debt into real wealth as he watched everybody lose their retirement savings and home equity in 2008, he knew that he needed to find a more predictable way to meet his financial objectives and those of his clients. Mark is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER, a two-time #1 Best Selling Author, and the Owner of Lake Growth Financial Services, a financial firm in Chicago, Illinois. Over the years, he has helped hundreds of his clients take back control of their financial future and build their businesses with proven, tax-efficient financial solutions. He specializes in building custom-tailored financial strategies that are unknown to typical stock jockeys, attorneys, or other financial gurus. As co-host of the Not Your Average Financial Podcast TM, he shares some of his strategies for investing in real estate, paying for college without going broke, and creating an income in retirement you won't outlive. Mark works with people who want to grow their wealth in ways that are safe and predictable, to become their own source of financing, and to create tax-free income in retirement.   CONNECT WITH MARK  Website: Lake Growth Financial Services  LinkedIn: Mark Willis Podcast: Not Your Average Financial Podcast   CONNECT WITH US Email: shawn@greenbriarcg.com  Instagram: Shawn Winslow YouTube: Shawn Winslow LinkedIn: Shawn Winslow FaceBook: Shawn Winslow

There are lots of really funny people in the endurance world, but perhaps none funnier than Mark Remy. You know him as the man behind Dumb Runner, an endless source of hilarious fake news articles, comics, and merchandise that highlight the foibles of us runners. At the outset of our unforgettable interview with Mark, we told him straight up that he'd better make us laugh, and boy did he deliver! But Mark also showed a serious side, and even made Hanna cry. Almost. Okay, not really. Connect With Mark:@thedumbrunner - Instagram@realdumbrunner - Twitterwww.dumbrunner.comConnect With Us:@hannadoesfitness@fitzgerald.matt@8020enduranceOffers:InsideTracker | Get 25% off the entire InsideTracker store at insidetracker.com/eightytwenty

Passive income and positive cash flow can be achieved by choosing the right properties, evaluating deals, and creating partnerships. Mark Khuri joins the show today and shares his expertise in creating passive income from different real estate assets. Key Takeaways To Listen For:Benefits of transitioning from residential to commercial real estateFocusing on performing marketsCurrent investing environment situationAdvantages of working from home setupWhy it’s important to work with the best people when investing in real estateImportance of having the thirst for knowledgeHow financial assumptions and projections workAbout Mark Khuri:Mark Khuri has been an avid real estate investor for over 15 years and has sourced, underwritten, acquired, raised capital, renovated, managed, and sold both residential and commercial real estate investments throughout multiple markets in the US. Over the last decade, Mr. Khuri and affiliates of SMK have invested in over 50 residential and 45 commercial real estate opportunities across numerous asset classes.Connect With Mark:  Website: SMK Capital Management LLCTo Connect With Us:Please visit our website: www.bonavestcapital.com and please click here, to leave a rating and review!Sponsor:Thinking About Creating and Growing Your Own Podcast But Not Sure Where To Start?Visit GrowYourShow.com and Schedule a call with Adam A. Adams

When Mark was 12 years old, his mother was diagnosed with cancer. She was rushed in for surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, and afterwards she experienced some of the most appalling side effects imaginable. It was like she got hit by a truck. A few excruciating months later she was gone.The defining moment in Marks life occurred about 15 years later, when he decided to stop playing the victim and began metamorphosing the overwhelming pain inside him into a fuel that could be used to solve a problem the world was literally dying to know. After 3 focused years of research and writing, Mark published two #1 bestselling books on cancer, both of which are currently reshaping humankind's understanding of the disease and saving lives across the world. In His work, Marks has come to the realization that over 90% of diseases in existence are characterized by the exact same thing: a dysfunctional metabolism. In response to this discovery, his work is now focused on documenting the safest and most effective therapies that target the body's metabolic processes for repair - including Red light therapy, Balneotherapy, and more to come.As always, I hope you love this solo episode.Please share with your friends, family and on social media.I Love you guys !!Connect With Mark:https://endalldisease.com/To check out my full SLEEP course head over to https://listenable.io/for a free 7 day trial and then use the link below or coupon code lachlandunnn for a 30% discount on your subscription. https://frstre.com/go/?a=76205-87a7d9&s=1505104-ffec16&p_affiliate.referral_code=lachlandunnnConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lachlan.dunn/https://www.instagram.com/transcendingexplorations/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lachlan.dunn.161/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSrM6mN5TcDst3MwUAjKfg

In this week's episode of the Follower of One podcast, Mike talks with Mark Griffin. Mark has over 25 years of HR experience and currently represents the Founder and President of In HIS Name HR, LLC. In HIS Name HR has a mission to provide world-class Human Resources support to both profit and non-profit organizations. Proper HR practices will help achieve organizational results. Please welcome him to the community!   Episode Breakdown 00:50 - Meet Mark Griffin 1:25 - Mark's Path to Now 2:25 - Mark's Story to Faith 4:50 - Mark's Journey to Lancaster 6:15 - In HIS Name HR, LLC 9:45 - Mark's Services to his Clients  13:40 - "College to Career" - Mark's Book 15:15 - Mark's Advice for Keeping Your Faith Engaged 18:05 - Find a Mentor 19:15 - Become A Modern Day Disciple with your Work 24:40 - Connect With Mark     Love People   A good reminder for all of us during these times and beyond is to love people. Love people where they are, who they are, and for what they are at all times. This is probably one of the most difficult things we struggle with because emotions are scattered from week to week, month to month, and even year to year. Mark highlights this as one of the most important things we can do for each other in times of need. How do we love people more? It all starts with judgment and grace. We need to judge less, be more understanding, and extend grace to everyone around us. As we all know, we are not perfect but being made in the image of God is powerful and we should all strive to be more like Jesus every day!     Find a Mentor   This applies to everyone. Whether you have a job or not, a mentor is the most influential and steady sources of support you can get. When we apply it across our lives, especially in the workplace, we understand that nothing can be obtained just by ourselves. Find someone who knows more than you and pushes you to be better at your craft. Build a deeper relationship with someone that provides you with greater strength when the times are tough, and less friction when you need to get something done. Mark speaks to the fact that he could have never been as successful as he is without successful people around him helping him. That is our prayer for everyone listening. Find a mentor, trust in them, and start building a more successful YOU!    Interview Quote   " We need to love everyone where they are, we can't judge, we can't question.. We need to love people and leave the judgement to the Lord"   Connect with Mark   Mark's LinkedIn In HIS Name HR Website In HIS Name HR Facebook Mark's Book: How to Build "Kingdom - Minded" Organizations  Mark's Book: College to Career - The Student Guide to Career and Life Navigation      Connect With Follower Of One   Join us over in our Online Community, get social with us; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Listen to our podcast on your way to work and subscribe using your favorite podcast app. Be a part of our next Marketplace Mission Trip!

Being threatened with acts of aggression and violence in their workplace is a common occurrence for many frontline staff. Using a variety of techniques in controlled environments, trauma therapist, Mark Wingfield deliberately frightens people to see how they would respond to threats helping them deal with real life situations by learning how to stand up for themselves.   KEY TAKEAWAY “The idea is to press their hot buttons and sometimes that's really hard. There are some people who are as cool as cucumbers. We spend a bit of time trying to make them feel a little bit uncomfortable, start to lose their control and then we help them to get it back again so they can deal with things that might really happen to them. So it's really challenging but afterwards people walk out 10 feet tall metaphorically!”   ABOUT MARK WINGFIELD Author, coach and trainer, Mark Wingfield specialises in managing fear and building resilience.  He has an eclectic mix of skills and experience and since 2006, has blended his skills, experience and expertise in communications, leadership coaching, self-protection and therapy to MPower™ individuals to face and manage their challenges and fears effectively.  Mark has worked in many different industries with all communities and sectors but always strives to provide something practical, realistic and relevant.   CONNECT WITH MARK http://uk.linkedin.com/in/wingfieldmark https://twitter.com/TheMADMAXMAN https://www.facebook.com/MAX.Conflict.Management https://www.youtube.com/user/MARKATMAX http://haveningmax.com/ Ebook – How to get home safe - every day - https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-get-home-safe-kindle-ebook/dp/B086P4FN1Z/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=how+to+get+home+safe+evry+day+mark+wingfield&qid=1586349828&sr=8-1-spell      ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a Coach, Mentor, iTunes #1 Podcaster, Mastermind Host, Speaker and Property Investor. Through coaching and workshops, Amy works with businesses to Focus on WHY to create people-centred environments, by improving productivity and employee engagement by focusing on fulfilment, values and purpose.   Amy inspires and empowers entrepreneurial clients to discover the life they dream of by assisting them to make it their reality through their own action taking. Helping them to focus on their WHY with clarity uniting their passion and purpose with a plan to create the life they truly desire.   If you would like Amy to help you focus on your WHY then please book a free 20 min call via www.calendly.com/amyrowlinson/enquirycall    Please sign up for the weekly Friday Focus newsletter at https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://www.instagram.com/focusonwhy/  https://www.instagram.com/amy.rowlinson/ https://www.facebook.com/RowlinsonAmy/ https://www.facebook.com/focusonwhy/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/focusonwhy/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyrowlinson/   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.  

Walk a mile in another person’s shoes to understand what great looks like to them, to strike the balance and to create shared value as this is how remarkable things can happen according to Mark Stokes. Determined to live a life of fulfilment, Mark walks us through his transition from corporate life to a life where he is now in full control of his whole personal economy and is able to spend more time with his family. Mark is in demand as a speaker, podcaster, trainer and mentor on the subjects of business, commercial property investment and development and SSAS pensions.   KEY TAKEAWAY “It's a very complex equation where my life has always been about change, radical change, evolutionary change and remaining calm and being able to draw the positives out of every situation where I can.”   RECOMMENDATION https://www.ted.com/talks/sir_ken_robinson_do_schools_kill_creativity   ABOUT MARK STOKES Mark Stokes wrote the groundbreaking bestseller ‘SSAS Pensions’ in 2019, is a SSAS Trustee and co-founder of SSAS Alliance. A successful property developer, experienced investor and business mentor of thirty years, Mark has a passion for developing sustainable businesses and leading high-performance teams that enable the creation of shared value.   With twenty-six years of board level business and property experience in the data centre, energy, construction and telecommunications industries, Mark has founded and operated several businesses, deploying global infrastructure projects up to £1 billion. Having left corporate life in 2015, Mark established a number of investment and development companies, co-founding Equa Group which specialises in commercial property investment and commercial-to-residential property conversions, providing attractive and affordable homes primarily in the South East of England. CONNECT WITH MARK https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-stokes/ www.equaacademy.co.uk www.ssasalliance.org     ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a Coach, Mentor, iTunes #1 Podcaster, Mastermind Host, Speaker and Property Investor. Through coaching, Amy inspires and empowers entrepreneurial clients to discover the life they dream of by assisting them to make it their reality through their own action taking. Helping them to focus on their WHY with clarity uniting their passion and purpose with a plan to create the life they truly desire.   If you would like Amy to help you focus on your WHY then please book a free 20 min call via www.calendly.com/amyrowlinson/enquirycall  Please sign up for the weekly Friday Focus newsletter at https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://www.instagram.com/focusonwhy/  https://www.instagram.com/amy.rowlinson/ https://www.facebook.com/RowlinsonAmy/ https://www.facebook.com/focusonwhy/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/focusonwhy/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyrowlinson/   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.

Mark Willis is a man on a mission to help you think differently about your money, your economy and your future. After graduating with six figures of student loan debt and discovering a way to turn his debt into real wealth as he watched everybody lose their retirement savings and home equity in 2008, he knew that he needed to find a more predictable way to meet his financial objectives and those of his clients. Mark is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM, a two-time #1 Best Selling Author and the Owner of Lake Growth Financial Services, a financial firm in Chicago, Illinois. Over the years, he has helped hundreds of his clients take back control of their financial future and build their businesses with proven, tax-efficient financial solutions. He specializes in building custom-tailored financial strategies that are unknown to typical stock-jockeys, attorneys, or other financial gurus. As co-host of the Not Your Average Financial Podcast, he shares some of his strategies for investing in real estate, paying for college without going broke, and creating an income in retirement you won’t outlive. Mark works with people who want to grow their wealth in ways that are safe and predictable, to become their own source of financing, and create tax-free income in retirement.   CONNECT WITH MARK: growmorewealth.com http://nyafinancialpodcast.com KEY TAKEAWAYS: Creative Real Estate Funding Solutions When You Are An Employee, Your Money is Your Boss How to Use Cash For Your Advantage What's the one thing your money can do for you? Insane Way to Handle Your Money I'd Much Rather have Tiger Woods' Golf Swing than Tiger Woods' golf clubs Design the Perfect Debt Pay Off Instrument Work with a Bank on Yourself Professional Is it possible Dave Ramsey is wrong?  Life is like a roll of toilet paper.  Episode Affiliate: https://w2capitalist.com/affiliates/ Links mentioned in this episode: w2capitalist.com/shop/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/REIforTheW2/    

Mark S. Babbitt is President of WorqIQ, a community and change management consultancy that helps organizations understand leadership's impact on culture and their collective level of Workplace Intelligence (WQ). Mark is also CEO and Founder of YouTern, a career site that enables college students and young professionals to find their first or next internship or job in the right organization for them. Mark co-authored the best-seller A World Gone Social: How Companies Must Adapt to Survive. His next book, Good Comes First: How Companies Can Create an Uncompromising Company Culture in a Confrontational World comes out later in 2020. Mark's written words can also be found in Entrepreneur, Inc., Forbes, Harvard Business Review and many other publications. An in-demand speaker, Mark was named one of Inc. Magazines Top 100 Leadership Speakers. Connect With Mark on LinkedIn - CLICK HERE

How do you talk about science in a manner that engages the general audience? For so long, scientists have been separated from the public through confusing dogma and research papers that do not translate well to everyday life. Public opinion and policies depend heavily on scientific studies, and people are drawn to those who can relay scientific information to them in an honest, clear, and understandable language. Because when scientists communicate well, the world tends to stop and listen to what they have to say as policies and procedures are affected by new discoveries and ideas. Lauren Robertson, Ph.D., is a Worldwide Medical Ph.D. Post-doctoral Industry Fellow at Biogen, where she uses digital strategy and science to connect with findings in clinical studies and take charge of digital projects in response to high priority Biogen assets. She is also currently a Science and Media consultant at iQ360 Inc., a PR communications and digital reputation management firm. where she developed and sourced original scientific content for social media posts along with interviews with leading academic scientists.  She previously served as Program Coordinator at Emerson College for the innovative Ask for Evidence public awareness campaign about the need to question the credibility in sourcing and public information related to science. Lauren also taught students and selected faculty at Emerson College about the best ways to incorporate the evidence-based curriculum into their classrooms and manage the artistic design and promotion of Boston subway ads related to the Ask for Evidence campaign. She has also served as a research assistant and lab manager at Harvard University where her work included performing independent research on calorie restriction and surgical stress relevance while managing the daily operations and ordering of the lab. Lauren has authored three publications, two of which she was the first author while at the lab. Lauren Robertson, Ph.D., received her doctorate in Philosophy and Biological Sciences from Harvard University and she received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government with a minor in Spanish from Smith College.  What You’ll Hear On This Episode of When Science Speaks  Lauren Robertson, Ph.D., talks about the factors that attributed to her interest in public and science and how these fields interact with each other Lauren shares her insight on how world facts can change the narrative we have sympathized with on sociological and economic levels How saying yes when taking on a new path and being willing to build connections allowed Dr. Robertson to move from one field to another Lauren discusses the different ways to tailor scientific content in a digestible and interesting way How communication is iterative and is dependent on preparatory work and why it’s a prerequisite for building understanding and trust within a community The power of science and its ability to change and improve government policy and in shaping public opinion Lauren shares her tips and strategies for making science relatable and understandable without sacrificing accuracy Why are scientists having difficulty in communicating to the general audience and why is it important for politics and society   Connect with Lauren Robertson, Ph.D. Lauren Robertson, Ph.D., on LinkedIn   Utilizing Facts for Impactful Scientific Narratives Facts govern our society and help us to connect to others despite having differing opinions on certain issues. We rely on facts in order to address the discrepancies that we see in how information is absorbed and understood by the general public, encompassing socioeconomic backgrounds, cultural standards, and other factors that affect public perception and policy. Whatever platform you decide to utilize, it is imperative for science and politics to find a common ground so that society can benefit from studies and policies that come from these two fields.  Lauren Robertson, Ph.D., aims to equip scientists with the right ventricular to connect with the general public. While scientists may have the research that effectively backs up their claim, giving just the essential and relatable facts is not something they are taught. Dr. Robertson has seen the need for scientists to be able to communicate effectively in an engaging manner so that their findings can help assuage fears, uncertainty, and misunderstanding of scientific findings that impact everyday living.   Saying Yes to Exploration and Building A Community What makes you say yes to opportunity? How do you know if a particular event in your life will push you forward and closer to where you need to be? People are offered different opportunities each day and while it can be overwhelming, choosing to say yes to opportunities can open gateways for you in fields that you wouldn’t have considered entering otherwise. By saying yes, you allow yourself to explore possibilities that can help you determine which future is right for you. Lauren Robertson, Ph.D. learned for herself the power and opportunities that come with saying “yes”. She explains that while not all doors that have opened for her were meant to make her stay, it has allowed her to learn things that helped her in the fields that she has decided to be a part of. It was through the opportunities that she said yes to that she learned the importance of interaction and communication and how these play a vital role in different aspects of society. She realized that her method of communicating her research finding was ineffective and often confused the individual rather than enlightening them on the subject. She found out that if we are to bridge gaps in society and properly address issues, the way facts and studies are communicated should be given importance. Learn more about Lauren Robertson, Ph.D., on this week’s episode of When Science Speaks. Connect With Mark and When Science Speaks http://WhenScienceSpeaks.com https://bayerstrategic.com/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BayerStrategic On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bayer-Strategic-Consulting-206102993131329 On YouTube: http://bit.ly/BSConTV On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdanielbayer/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bayerstrategic/ On Medium: https://medium.com/@markbayer17    Subscribe to When Science Speaks on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher

Human-centered design thinking has always been a widely applicable field of study and implementation. Design thinking has begun to change how we approach research and data analysis from facilitators to design sprints and creating conversations that promote change and understanding of an issue. Caleb McKinney, Ph.D., utilizes the power of design thinking to track the progress and success of graduates while integrating methods on how to help them thrive in a postdoctoral world. Caleb McKinney, Ph.D., is the Assistant Dean to the Graduate and Postdoctoral Training and Development at Georgetown University Medical Center. He also serves as the Assistant Professor for the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and the Director of Academy for Transferable Management Skills at Georgetown University. He previously worked as a Training Specialist at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIAID, and as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, where he planned, managed, and executed an independent laboratory research project under the program of the DNA Tumor Virus Section Chief.  Caleb McKinney, Ph.D., received his doctorate in Philosophy and Microbiology with a specialization in virology from the NYU School of Medicine Sackler Institute of Graduate Biomedical Sciences. He is currently working on his Masters of Professional Studies in Design Management and Communications from Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies, and he received his bachelor's degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology from Cornell University.  What You’ll Hear On This Episode of When Science Speaks  Caleb McKinney, Ph.D., shares his perspective on the current pandemic as a Ph.D. in microbiology specializing in virology  Making use of qualitative and quantitative measurements of engagement to weave data and narrative together in marketing communications  Caleb gives an overview of the Academy of Transferable Management Skills, A.T.M.S. and how they bridge the needs of stakeholders in career development and graduates Using design thinking as a tool for improvement and refinement.  Connect with Caleb McKinney, Ph.D. Caleb McKinney, Ph.D. on LinkedIn Caleb McKinney, Ph.D. at Georgetown University The Qualitative and Quantitative Measurement of Engagement How do you gauge the impact of your marketing campaign at a university level? What metrics are you using to measure and translate your data about students and their academic careers, and how are you using these data to help them in their plans after graduation? It isn't as simple as pressing a button but with the right questions on demographic, social channels, and defining objectives, the results will be able to provide useful and reliable data that can help address the concerns and needs of graduate students. Caleb McKinney, Ph.D., uses a human-centered design thinking approach to gauge effectively how graduate students relate to transferable skills and the importance of their desire to pursue postdoctoral outcomes. His data allow him to craft programs that help students grow in their essential professional skills in multiple areas.  Enhancing the Narrative Through Data Points Data have always been incredibly helpful in creating a convincing narrative that allows others to draw inspiration and insight from someone else's experience. It concretizes the possibilities that come after the conclusion of their doctoral studies and gives them an idea of how these options can turn out for them should they choose to pursue them. These data points provide a significant amount of resources to track and measure how the narrative impacts the student's overall development. By providing relatable stories for students and generating a response from them, it becomes possible to create programs that will enable them to use their transferable and marketable skills in broadening their horizons post-graduation. Weaving a narrative that utilizes qualitative and quantitative methods of measurement has allowed Dr. McKinney to navigate the barrier that separates students from the world beyond postdocs. He is able to connect graduates with an overview of what employers look for and they are able to get a better grasp of how they apply their skills in their field of study to further their career growth. Learn more about Caleb McKinney, Ph.D.on this week’s episode of When Science Speaks. Connect With Mark and When Science Speaks http://WhenScienceSpeaks.com https://bayerstrategic.com/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BayerStrategic On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bayer-Strategic-Consulting-206102993131329 On YouTube: http://bit.ly/BSConTV On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdanielbayer/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bayerstrategic/ On Medium: https://medium.com/@markbayer17 Subscribe to When Science Speaks on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher  

Breast cancer is preventable and yet, many women all over the world still get it. The question now is, how can you prevent and reduce your risks of developing breast cancer? Laura Esserman, MD is determined to change things through the WISDOM (Women Informed to Screen Depending on Measures of Risk) study.  Laura Esserman, MD is a Professor of Surgery and Radiology at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), and she is also the Director of the UCSF Breast Care Clinic. Her work in breast cancer spans the spectrum from basic science to public policy issues and the impact of both on the delivery of clinical care.  Dr. Esserman is recognized as a thought leader in cancer screening and overdiagnosis, as well as innovative clinical trial design. She led the creation of the University of California-wide Athena Breast Health Network, a learning system designed to integrate clinical care and research as it follows 150,000 women from screening through treatment and outcomes.  The Athena Network launched the PCORI-funded WISDOM (Women Informed to Screen Depending on Measures of Risk) study, which tests a personalized approach to breast cancer screening in 100,000 women. Dr. Esserman is also a leader of the innovative I-SPY trial model designed to accelerate the identification and approval of effective new agents for women with high-risk breast cancer. Dr. Esserman earned her MD and MBA from Stanford University, and her Bachelor's in the History of Science from Harvard University. What You’ll Hear On This Episode of When Science Speaks Laura Esserman, MD talks about her work in personalized medicine  Why personalized medicine is crucial for breast cancer treatment What is the WISDOM (Women Informed to Screen Depending on Measures of Risk) study and what does it hope to accomplish? Dr. Esserman talks about the current protocol for mammograms and why the approach needs to change The challenges that the WISDOM study has faced so far How Dr. Esserman and her team have been communicating the value of the WISDOM trial and how they encourage women to enroll in the study What are the implications of personalized medicine from the patient, government, and public health standpoint? The lessons that Dr. Esserman has learned in the process of putting together a coalition for successful trials Connect with Laura Esserman, MD Laura Esserman, MD on LinkedIn  WISDOM Study  The importance of personalized medicine Laura Esserman, MD has built her career around trying to deliver optimal care to everyone, and this includes designing care based on biology, patient preference, and clinical performance. Personalized care revolves around the recognition of the different risk factors for every person and acknowledging the fact that the treatment procedure for diseases varies from person to person. It allows patients to get the care they need based on their own profile, reducing the risks of overtreatment. She is particularly interested in diagnosing and identifying the various risk levels of breast cancer in diagnosed patients, thereby giving them the help they need to feel better and get better. This is the reason why Dr. Esserman’s work with the WISDOM study is focused on how to right-size breast cancer treatment. She says that there is a wealth of study around breast cancer and treatment options for those who need it and being able to zero-in on the right treatment plan for a patient risk level is crucial to optimal and efficient health care. The WISDOM (Women Informed to Screen Depending on Measures of Risk) study and its impact on breast cancer diagnosis and treatment The screening process for breast cancer has pretty much remained the same over the past four decades. Initially, breast cancer was considered a single disease and it was noticed by doctors that late diagnosis often had worse outcomes than those who were diagnosed early. Though screening has been helpful, it hasn’t had the kind of impact that medical professionals were hoping for which is why Dr. Esserman is intent on making the process for diagnosis and treatment better. The PCORI-funded WISDOM study intends to address this issue and it has zeroed-in on two things: proper screening of how malignant or how advanced the cancer is, and determining which type of breast cancer the patient has. This shifts the idea of treatment from being a uniform approach to a more personalized treatment plan. By retrofitting the process of diagnosis and treatment, WISDOM is able to properly address the needs of women with breast cancer. Learn more about Laura Esserman, MD and the WISDOM study on this episode of When Science Speaks.  Connect With Mark and When Science Speaks http://WhenScienceSpeaks.com https://bayerstrategic.com/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BayerStrategic On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bayer-Strategic-Consulting-206102993131329 On YouTube: http://bit.ly/BSConTV On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdanielbayer/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bayerstrategic/ On Medium: https://medium.com/@markbayer17 Subscribe to When Science Speaks on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher

Mark Blackhurst is the Co-Founder and CEO of Digital Next, a website marketer based in the UK. In this episode, you will hear how Mark and his brother started the company as a hobby. However, through Marks brothers understanding of Google and SEO, the company grew to $1.5 Million pounds in 14 months. It wasn’t without stress though, listen as Mark describes the challenges he faced while hiring abroad and why it’s essential to work with people that share your same passion. Mark also discusses the importance of discovery, and how mature companies use it to create the right relationships. Marks Website: https://digitalnext.co.uk/ Connect With Mark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markblackhurst/ Connect with Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveleclair/ Embracing Uncertainty: https://linktr.ee/embracinguncertainty

The biotech industry is dominated by highly educated and skilled professionals with a background in science. This poses an entry barrier for some but not for Danielle Silva. Despite her economics background, she was able to bootstrap her startup in the biotech industry at 22 years old and has been on an impressive upward trajectory ever since.    Danielle Silva is the Assistant Vice President of Capital Advisors Group where she focuses on business development efforts for life science and tech companies in New England and the Mid Atlantic.  Previously, Danielle led Silicon Valley Bank Analytics’ national life science business development. She is one of the founders of Life Science Nation where she helps life science companies raise capital, and she is a board member of The Deal Mak(her)s, an educational and networking group for women involved in deal-making.  She received her BA in Economics and Policy Studies from Syracuse University.  What You’ll Hear On This Episode of When Science Speaks Danielle Silva talks about how she built Life Science Nation at 22 and gives an overview of the work they do How Danielle managed impostor syndrome as a young founder Danielle talks about the challenges she faced as a woman executive in a biotech startup and how she overcame them Danielle talks about The Deal Mak(her)s and what they do Communication strategies and techniques for early-stage founders  Danielle discusses some tips on how to break into the biotech space and how willing members of the community are to help each other Connect with Danielle Silva The Deal Mak(her)s Life Science Nation Danielle Silva on LinkedIn  Managing Impostor Syndrome  When shifting into an industry that’s different from the one you’re used to, it’s not uncommon to come down with impostor syndrome at some point. Especially in a highly critical and precise industry such as the science industry, how you get ahead of things and manage yourself internally plays a key role in your potential success. Danielle Silva realized early on that no one has all the answers and that you don't have to have ready-made answers for every question thrown your way. Based on her own experience, she says that the most important thing was being a problem solver, having the flexibility to adapt, and surrounding herself with a team or network of people with deep expertise in the industry so that you can have a better understanding of the industry. Because the only way for you to feel genuinely that you are a part of something is to engage, to learn, and to embrace everything it has to offer.  Overcoming academic background challenges when joining a new industry  One challenge many entrepreneurs face when breaking into a new industry is the issue of perceived inexperience. As a newcomer in the science industry, Danielle knew she had to take the necessary steps to showcase what she has to offer and she was able to address the challenge posed by her coming from a different academic background by building her network within the science industry. She was able to gain credibility in her new field by staying on top of the information flow in the industry. She was able to prove that she has the necessary skills and expertise to make a mark in the field of science. Danielle not only made a mark, but she also made it possible for other women in the science industry to band together and support each other specifically in the biotech industry. Learn more about Danielle Silva on this week’s episode of When Science Speaks. Connect With Mark and When Science Speaks http://WhenScienceSpeaks.com https://bayerstrategic.com/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BayerStrategic On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bayer-Strategic-Consulting-206102993131329 On YouTube: http://bit.ly/BSConTV On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdanielbayer/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bayerstrategic/ On Medium: https://medium.com/@markbayer17  Subscribe to When Science Speaks on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher

When shifting from academics to the corporate business world you, need to have a mindset shift that requires you to step out of the Ivory Tower and take a look around to see where else you can provide value. And in order to do that, Abhijit Sanyal says you have to first discover what your value is beyond research and teaching.  Abhijit Sanyal is a Senior Executive with more than 25 years of experience across 300 projects focused on Marketing Strategy, Marketing Science, and Data Science. He is currently a Senior Advisor at Spinnaker Analytics, a firm focused on AI and predictive analytics, and a partner at Sanyal Capital Group, a strategic real estate investment firm.  Abhijit also serves as Faculty and Member of the Data Science and Analytics Advisory Board at Merrimack College. He has been a Founding Member of a media and entertainment startup, Head of the Analytics Function at two boutique healthcare consulting firms, and has also managed teams at IBM and Oliver Wyman Consulting. Abhijit Sanyal earned his Ph.D. in Marketing and Quantitative Methods at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He earned his MBA in Marketing at the Indian Institute of Management and his Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology.  What You’ll Hear On This Episode of When Science Speaks How Abhijit Sanyal made the switch from academics to management consulting  How Abhijit’s academic background helped mold his approach in translating data into corporate strategy Abhijit discusses how AI and machine learning has evolved over the years The skills postgrads and post-docs need in order to successfully transition from academia to the corporate or nonprofit government sector Abhijit shares the goals and milestones that he would like to achieve in the field of data science and analytics  Connect with Abhijit Sanyal  Abhjihit Sanyal on LinkedIn Transitioning from Academics into Corporate Business World  Making the switch from academics into corporate can be daunting but imagine if you have to do it as an immigrant in a country that was currently experiencing a recession. That was how Abhijit Sanyal’s journey in the corporate world started because after several trials for an academic position with no success, it was an interview for a management consulting role in data science and analytics that gave Abhijit the position that would change things for him. It was a big move but he considered the value he could provide from a professional standpoint to the industry and decided that he was in a better position to create change where it was needed the most. He embraced the transition and focused on providing that additional perspective into the data science and analytics industry that he can provide to further it even more.  The Skills You Need to Make the Switch from Academia into the Corporate World Your journey into data science and analytics will be a lot smoother if you’re coming from a computationally intensive field. Beginning your journey by taking as many statistics, predictive analytics, data science, marketing, and finance courses as you can so the jargon of the field will not overwhelm you is crucial to your success.  Abhijit says you should also build a machine learning and data science portfolio using some opensource software and data sources while also grabbing real-world opportunities to enhance your skills and your understanding of the field. This will help you identify your career trajectory and help you determine the roadmap towards your optimal positioning in the field of data science and analytics. Learn more about Abhijit Sanyal on this week’s episode of When Science Speaks. Connect With Mark and When Science Speaks http://WhenScienceSpeaks.com https://bayerstrategic.com/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BayerStrategic On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bayer-Strategic-Consulting-206102993131329 On YouTube: http://bit.ly/BSConTV On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdanielbayer/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bayerstrategic/ On Medium: https://medium.com/@markbayer17    Subscribe to When Science Speaks on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher

How do you bridge the gap between students who do not have the necessary experience and network that will help them get hired after college and companies who are counting their losses and are working to avoid hiring the wrong people? Leah Davidson saw this as a dilemma that persists in society and she has made it her mission to connect students looking to gain real-world experience with companies who are willing to host exciting projects. Leah Davidson is an entrepreneurial powerhouse with a compelling personal story. She's the co-founder of Canduit, a SaaS platform for experiential learning that matches students looking to gain real-world experience with companies hosting exciting projects. Canduit is currently working with about 30 plus universities in North and Latin America, as well as online education programs, high schools, and camps.  Before co-founding Canduit, Leah was the Strategic Partner Manager at DoorDash where she was responsible for strategy and operational roles. While at DoorDash, she founded Project Dash which used DoorDash’s logistics network to minimize food waste and fight hunger.  Leah has served as a United Nations Youth Ambassador which involves various roles for different UN agencies including being a blogger for UNICEF's Voices of Youth Initiative on the Environment and Climate Change. She has also served as a youth expert policymaker for UNESCO on education and sustainable development at a conference hosted in Japan.  Leah earned her Bachelor of Science degree and graduated as summa cum laude from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania where she majored in Economics Management in Global Innovation and minored in English.  What You’ll Hear On This Episode of When Science Speaks Leah Davidson shares how being the first to attend college in her family shaped her time at Wharton and her professional life How Leah realized the best way to bridge the gap between students looking for experiential learning and companies who wanted to hire the right talent  Leah discusses piloting Canduit’s technology in Santiago, Chile The real-world problems and use-cases that shaped Canduit’s target market  Leah shares her perspective on the market outlook for experiential and online learning  How Canduit can support and work with PhDs and postdocs Leah shares her advice on funding and other resources for young startup founders  Skills Leah has found useful in her leadership role  Connect with Leah Davidson Canduit Leah Davidson on LinkedIn Greg Lewin on LinkedIn DoorDash Enabling Academic and Workplace Connection  Finding out what they want to do after years of studying is a struggle for students at any level. And even when they know, getting the job they desire remains elusive to many because they lack the experience and connections necessary to land a job that finds them to be the right fit. On the other hand, employers are working hard to minimize their expenditures for recruitment while at the same time, optimizing their recruitment efforts. They want to make sure they hire the right people but they often lack the tools that can help them find the right talent for the position that they need to fill. Having been on the student side, Leah Davidson understands the anxiety it creates among her peers, and she learned from her partner, Greg Lewin, that the same woes ail the corporate world. This is why they decided to bridge the gap between students looking to gain experiential learning that they can add to their resume and companies who want to work with the right people for the right job. And so they created Canduit, a SaaS platform that matches students looking to gain real-world experience with companies hosting exciting projects.  More exposure for students in a less confrontational setting  Experience and connection are often necessary to help students land their dream job after the years they spent studying and preparing for their chosen career. It would be helpful for them to be exposed to companies with goals and businesses geared towards the path they want to take because this will do two things: concretize their career trajectory and provide them with experiences that they can add to their resume. Canduit aims to provide students with an opportunity to gain this exposure in a less confrontational setting. They are able to provide students with real-life experience on what it would be like to work in the industry they are aiming for and can help pave the path towards getting hired by even better companies in the future. According to Leah, it’s not always about getting hired by the big names from the get-go, it’s more important to be hired by companies who are a perfect fit for your skills and your ideal career path. As for companies, Canduit is able to give them a roster of candidates who are capable of fulfilling the needs of their company, people with the right technical know-how and a passion to learn the ropes and get the job done. They allow companies to get a glimpse of who to hire based on accurate work samples, which are the number one predictor on job performance. Doing this also takes away the confrontational process of students and employers trying to sell themselves.  Canduit offers both students and companies an opportunity to work together both online and offline, giving them the space they need to build networks, connections, and answering the need to find the right fit for jobs and experiences. Learn more about Leah Davidson on this week’s episode of When Science Speaks. Connect With Mark and When Science Speaks http://WhenScienceSpeaks.com https://bayerstrategic.com/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BayerStrategic On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bayer-Strategic-Consulting-206102993131329 On YouTube: http://bit.ly/BSConTV On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdanielbayer/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bayerstrategic/ On Medium: https://medium.com/@markbayer17 Subscribe to When Science Speaks on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher

There are certain clinical nuances in medical and/or scientific communication that gets lost in translation when communications professionals without background on the subject are left to relay these messages on their own. This is why Dr. Austin Lee Chiang Medical made it one of his biggest goals to get more clinicians on social media to talk about their work and to help educate the public. But this requires the ability to distill science for public consumption without dumbing down the information. This line between jargon and layman’s term is what science professionals need to tread in order to get their message across the right way. Dr. Austin Lee Chiang is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Director of the Endoscopic Bariatric Program, and the Chief Medical Social Media Officer at Jefferson Health. He's also the Founding President of the Association for Healthcare Social Media, an advisory board member of the Association for Bariatric Endoscopy, and he is also on committees for the leading national GI societies.  Dr. Chiang is triple board certified in Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, and Obesity Medicine. He completed an Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital before staying on as faculty. Prior to that, he obtained a Master's in Public Health from Harvard University's T.H. Chan School of Public Health. At about the same time, he trained in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Brigham and Women's Hospital where he completed the fellowship in Geriatric Endoscopy.  Dr. Chiang received his MD and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Columbia University. Before that, he attended Duke University where he obtained his bachelor’s degree in Biology.  What You’ll Hear On This Episode of When Science Speaks Dr. Austin Lee Chiang talks about why he’s on TikTok and what he hopes to achieve by joining the platform How Dr. Chiang distills medical information into the limited time in TikTok videos  How Dr. Chiang comes up with topics for his posts on social media  Things Dr. Chiang hopes to achieve as Chief Medical Social Media Officer at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital How Dr. Chiang’s colleagues relate with him as the Chief Medical Social Media Officer  Should scientific information be shared on Instagram?  Dr. Chiang gives tips on how clinicians and health organizations can get started with using social media and how to choose which platform to use Connect with Austin Lee Chiang, MD Sidney Kimmel Medical College LinkedIn for Austin Lee Chiang, MD Dr. Austin Lee Chiang on Instagram Dr. Austin Lee Chiang on Twitter Dr. Austin Lee Chiang on Tiktok Health Information Sharing  How much of the health information patients receive during when speaking with a medical practitioner actually sticks with them? Dr. Austin Lee Chiang says that not a lot of information is retained by patients because of the huge mental load it gives, and this opens up patients to the risk of misinformation which can easily be spread through social media. Like wildfire, misinformation can spread so fast and this can lead to bigger problems for the public and for the medical society. This is why Dr. Chiang believes that it’s important for health professionals to make themselves visible on social media in order to share information in a manner that can be easily understood yet is still accurate. He himself has been using various social media platforms to reach out to people not only to share his experience as a doctor with those eager to join the medical field but also to share his knowledge with people in a bid to fight the proliferation of misinformation. Distilling Science for Public Consumption  Granted, there’s no hard and fast rule for sharing scientific or medical information in a way the public can understand. For Dr. Chiang, he says that putting yourself in the shoes of patients and the public helps him choose topics to cover in the limited time frame allotted in social media. By trying to see things from the perspective of the audience, he is able to figure out what to share and how to best convey the relevant information in the most comprehensible way possible. However, Dr. Chiang says that although social media is most a lot of humor and fun, health professionals should make sure that they are being thoughtful with how they portray patient interactions and the work that they do to avoid misconceptions and misunderstandings. Optimizing social media advantages is a great tool for health professionals but they should still keep in mind that they are professionals and that what they do is in the service of the public. Choosing the Topics to Cover on Social Media  Dr. Chiang bases the topics he covers on his social media accounts on his expertise, his experience, and some of the common questions he encounters when dealing with patients. He says that sharing useful and helpful information that the public can easily understand is a responsibility that healthcare professionals should take seriously. Accurate representation of data, information, and healthcare tips is more important than just being fun and relatable. By choosing to go for topics that you have a wealth of knowledge on, you can guarantee that what you share will be what is truly needed by your target audience. Learn more about Dr. Austin Lee Chiang on this week’s episode of When Science Speaks. Connect With Mark and When Science Speaks http://WhenScienceSpeaks.com https://bayerstrategic.com/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BayerStrategic On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bayer-Strategic-Consulting-206102993131329 On YouTube: http://bit.ly/BSConTV On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdanielbayer/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bayerstrategic/ On Medium: https://medium.com/@markbayer17  

Scientists and policy makers have a couple of things in common: they dedicate themselves to a cause larger than themselves. Getting results that positively impacts other people or a certain issue is what drives these special people to overcome every rejection and test failures that they come across with. Policy-making isn’t the easiest field to enter into but for Mike Stebbins, PhD, it’s an incredibly challenging yet very fulfilling thing to be a part of. Mike Stebbins is the President of Science Advisors, a science and health consulting firm that he founded in 2018 to provide science, technology, and public policy guidance to private companies, philanthropies, and non-profit organizations. He is currently serving on the board of a number of corporations and non-profit organizations including the National Academy of Sciences board on research, data, and information. Mike was previously vice president of science and technology for the Laura and John Arnold Foundation who is responsible for identifying and pursuing opportunities for philanthropic investment in science and technology. Prior to this, he served as the assistant directors for Biotechnology in the Obama White House Office of Science and Technology Policy for seven years where he helped develop eight executive orders and other directives addressing issues ranging from the antibiotic resistance crisis to restoring pollinator health. He was also a former director of biology policy for the Federation of American Scientists where he led its Bio-security project. His public policy experience also includes working as a legislative fellow for US Senator Harry Reid, and as a public fellow for the National Human Genome Research Institute. Prior to his arrival in Washington, Mike worked as the senior editor at Nature Genetics. Mike earned his Ph.D. in genetics while working at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. He earned his degree in BS Biology at SUNY Stony Brook. What You’ll Hear On This Episode of When Science Speaks How Mike Stebbins got involved in public policy and his advice for scientists who would also like to be involved in policy-making Areas of science policy-making need skill strengthening and development Why PhDs and Postdocs need to view the transition into public policy as a new discipline Why persistence is a valuable asset in policy Mike’s major lessons from his time at the White House Employing the Tom Sawyer technique when driving people towards a goal The similarities of scientists and policy-makers How to get relationship-building right in the White House in order to get positive policy outcomes and how to make people passionate about executive actions How scientists can get people to listen to their findings in the realm of policy-making Mike’s example of how two factions with different opinions can work together   Connect with Mike Stebbins Mike Stebbins on LinkedIn Mike Stebbins on Twitter Mike Stebbins on Medium   Scientists in the world of policy-making Public policy is a tedious field of challenges where your rejections and failures become an essential part of getting the policies that you want to get implemented to function the way that you have envisioned in your mind. And the reason why a lot of scientists are coming into policy-making is because of the similarities between doing work in the laboratory and in drafting policy. The desire to get solutions for problems that once resolved could potentially make things better for everyone is the driving force for many of these special people to do their job and to do it extremely well. Mike Stebbins is a renowned geneticist who got involved in policy-making through his work in the White House and his legislative fellowship under US Senator Harry Reid, and as a public fellow for the National Human Genome Research Institute. His top notch advice for scientists who are rearing to enter the hectic and challenging world of policy-making is to view the field with a different perspective. It’s an entirely new field that relies heavily on building relations in order to get things done and knowing how to make different people come together towards a common cause is critical to the success of a certain policy. The value of bringing different people together in policy-making Mike Stebbins shares his first-hand experience in seeing how policy-making works through his experience working in the field. He has seen how people come together to get to an agreement that can effectively resolve an issue that would become an executive order that gets results such as when he developed executive orders and directives that addressed issues ranging from antibiotic resistance to restoring pollinator health. The key to getting the results he needed to see? Relationship-building. Getting people to become enthusiastic and passionate about the project that they are working on and getting them to share their expertise and skills to get to a point where all questions have been answered and resolved is crucial in policy-making. Banding people together for a cause greater than themselves and pushing aside other things that they may have invested in to get a policy off the ground is challenging and ultimately very rewarding. Policy-making is a selfless act bound by the desire to improve things and get things done. Learn more about Mike Stebbins and what he has learned from his time as a policymaker on this week’s episode of When Science Speaks. Connect With Mark and When Science Speaks http://WhenScienceSpeaks.com https://bayerstrategic.com/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BayerStrategic On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bayer-Strategic-Consulting-206102993131329 On YouTube: http://bit.ly/BSConTV On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdanielbayer/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bayerstrategic/ On Medium: https://medium.com/@markbayer17    Subscribe to When Science Speaks on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Bayer Strategic Consulting is a training and consulting firm that helps scientists and engineers effectively communicate the value of their work to their most important stakeholders using jargon-free and engaging language that gets results. Get a free consultation today to find out what they can do for you and your work.

Climate change has been impacting our lives for quite some time now and getting everyone on board to help mitigate its effects is becoming more and more important with each passing day. And Dr. Susanne Moser wants to make sure that every person who hears about climate change can feel the urgency in the message they share and inspire them to make better choices in their lives. Her goal is to apply her expertise and experience to help increase resilience, reduce vulnerability, and transform the way humans interact with the environment and each other to sustain a livable planet and live peaceful, satisfying lives. Dr. Moser is a leading expert on climate change adaptation, science-policy interactions, decision support and communication for social change. She serves as an affiliate faculty at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, research faculty at Antioch University in New England. She is also the Director of Susanne Moser Research and Consulting firm where she conducts original research on a range of social science aspects of climate and global environmental change. She provides training in communicating climate change and writes peer-reviewed journal articles among other related activities. Dr. Moser has extensive experience working in the US, Canada, Australia, and Europe. She has led and participated in projects to assess the impacts of climate change, examine the vulnerabilities and preparedness of communities and ecosystems, and identify barriers to adaptation strategies to overcome them. Dr. Moser did her postdoc at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government and earned her Ph.D. in geography from Clark University and her diploma in Applied Geography from the University of Trier in Germany. What You’ll Hear On This Episode of When Science Speaks Dr. Susanne Moser talks about what drew her to study climate change and share its impact The dilemma of communicating climate change  How Dr. Moser connects with audiences about the reality and seriousness of climate change  Are people willing to make changes in their lifestyles to help address climate change?  How Dr. Moser uses and presents data when she’s discussing climate change Dr. Moser talks about the evolution of her engagement strategies through the years  How the recent heat experienced in 2019 helped in shaping the approach to the climate change discussion Dr. Moser differentiates the public dialogue and public engagement strategies around climate change in countries like Australia, Canada, Europe, and the US Connect with Dr. Susanne Moser Creating a Climate for Change  Creating a Climate for Change on Amazon Dr. Susanne Moser on LinkedIn Dr. Susanne Moser  The dilemma of communicating climate change  As we continue to witness and push back on the ongoing assault on science, scientists find themselves in a position where they struggle to explain the importance and urgency of their findings to a broader and more diverse audience. While it might be easy for them to share their findings with peers, it does not necessarily translate in the same way when they are presenting this exact same information to the general public. So how then can studies be put forward in a way that will resonate and can be easily comprehended by people? Dr. Susanne Moser says scientists need to embrace the fact that it is not just the science that matters to people. By finding out the things that interest their audiences, knowing what makes them tick, knowing the best strategies for engagement, and making the conversation more inclusive, scientists can effectively bridge the communication gap and propel the discussion forward. Connecting with audiences  Dr. Moser says that when discussing climate change, scientists should expect a diverse crowd to come forward to join in on the conversation. This would include not just those who want to know more about it but also skeptics and people who deny that it exists. Understanding the best ways to include everyone in the conversation that does not make them feel dismissed or unheard is crucial in order for them to connect to the message you’re trying to send out. Finding common ground is a helpful method for presenters to create a genuine connection with their audience. Show them a problem, provide them with possible solutions, and build trust. Because when you’ve built a certain level of rapport with your audience and have given people a reason to trust you, the likelihood that they will be more accepting of your data and your studies will little to no resistance increases.   The role of data in driving the climate change mission  According to Dr. Moser, the way you present should be dependent not just on your study alone but on the type of audience that you’re presenting to. When faced with a high profile panel you want to lead with a narrative that is heavily data-backed, but if you're presenting to the general public, it doesn’t have to so heavy on data and jargon. The most important thing is to deliver your message in a compelling and understandable narrative so that they can grasp its urgency and impact in their lives. In general, Dr. Moser recommends spending 15% of your time on science answering questions such as, “What do we know? How do we know that? What’s started to happen?” The reason for this is that it’s difficult to argue with obvious and observable facts, giving people more context and allowing them to understand the whole picture in a less complicated manner. This makes it easier for your audience to grasp the idea behind the policies and studies that you’re pushing for such as the Green New Deal or the Paris Agreement. By giving them a breakdown of what is happening, what can be done to make it better, and giving them a picture of how it will be once things are where you would like them to be, they will be more inclined to listen and to ask questions that can lead to more fruitful discourses. Learn more about Dr. Susanne Moser on this week’s episode of When Science Speaks. Connect With Mark and When Science Speaks http://WhenScienceSpeaks.com https://bayerstrategic.com/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BayerStrategic On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bayer-Strategic-Consulting-206102993131329 On YouTube: http://bit.ly/BSConTV On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdanielbayer/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bayerstrategic/ On Medium: https://medium.com/@markbayer17  Subscribe to When Science Speaks on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher

A study released by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) claimed that 50% of academic papers are read-only by their authors and journal editors and that 90% of these are never cited. This means that most, if not all, of the innovations that can be found in businesses, industries, and manufacturing have no academic basis and do not come from recommendations from business schools. According to this week's guest, Professor Kambiz Maani, the findings of the AACSB signifies that no one finds much value in academic papers when it comes to innovations and best practices in various industries and that they look within the business space alone for innovations and best practices for just-in-time manufacturing, total quality management, and enterprise resource planning. It was this realization that made Professor Maani decide to start the Annual Research Translation Competition at Massey University with the intention of making business research more relevant and useful to the public and to business managers. Professor Maani is an internationally acknowledged expert in systems thinking and complexity. His academic and consulting career spans over 30 years in the US, Asia, Australia, and South America. His academic portfolio includes being the Foundation Chair in Systems Thinking, and Practice at the University of Queensland, being the Division and Department Head at the University of Auckland, and being an Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor at Massey Business School. He has also held visiting positions at MIT, London Business School, Boston University, Cornell, and the Helsinki School of Economics.  Professor Maani’s work focuses on complexity management and group decision making and he has been the recipient of several research and publication awards from scholarly journals. His current projects include strategy and policy design in climate change and sustainability. He has advised numerous corporations and government agencies in Australia, New Zealand, the US, China, and Asia, and he also provides seminars in corporate training internationally. Professor Maani is the author of internationally acclaimed books that are used widely at universities, governments, and organizations around the world. His latest book, Multi-Stakeholder Decision Making for Complex Problems was published by the World Scientific press in 2017 which features his consulting projects for UNESCO Biospheres in Asia. What You’ll Hear On This Episode of When Science Speaks [00:39] Mark introduces his guest, Professor Kambiz Maani [03:34] Why Professor Maani created the Annual Research Translation Competition [11:02] Professor Maani discusses why academic research risk losing funding  [15:55] The importance of using jargon-free language when translating research  [17:45] What is systems thinking and why is it important? [22:31] How Professor Maani became a pioneer of systems thinking  [28:06] Professor Maani shares success stories and the benefits of the application of systems thinking Connect with Professor Maani  Professor Kambiz Maani on LinkedIn Multi-Stakeholder Decision Making for Complex Problems by Kambiz Maani Why Academic Research Remains Abstract And Mostly Unusable Research done by academia is fascinating. They have uncovered many different ways to improve on the way things work and offer a wealth of information on the ways to innovate and improve practices for businesses, industries, and manufacturing. But the problem lies in the ability of these research pieces to be translated into a narrative that regular folks will understand. Professor Kambiz Maani found out that the reason why innovations in businesses and industries do not use research provided by academia is that it’s full of jargon that does not resonate with people. And the problem is rooted in the definition of success for research which is measured by citations. This has made research studies into a massive industry where publishers are merely looking at citations as proof for journal quality and journal impact factors. Instead of becoming a resource of knowledge for businesses and industries, researchers have become unknowing contributors locked into a disconnected system. So how then do we tap into the capability of research to be a useful resource for relevant solutions in addressing pressing issues in society? The answer, according to Professor Maani, is systems thinking.  Improving the way you do and translate research  With academia not being able to convey its findings properly with key stakeholders and with the general public, it faces the risk of having their funding significantly reduced. Therefore, it is crucial for academics to focus on research that addresses a significant issue in business and society, and then to turn their findings into a narrative that can be easily understood and grasped and implemented by the community.  One way to do this is to reduce the scientific jargon used in papers and instead use easy-to-understand yet accurate terms instead. Professor Maani says that by refusing to be boxed into the idea that the primary audience for research are peers in academia, it opens up the vast opportunities for translation for academics. By embracing the idea that industry stakeholders and the public are the ultimate beneficiaries of research, it will be easier to adapt the research into a language that everyone can understand. Why systems thinking is expedient for researchers Although much of scientific discoveries and breakthroughs are hinged on reductionism by researchers, it is easy to lose the essence of each piece and parcel along the way. This then complicates the processes that should work as a unified whole and instead, creates a convoluted system that is inefficient and may even prove to be ineffective. In society and policy, Professor Maani says that we have seen the effect of that mentality in isolated policies that create winners, losers, and trade-off decisions that are based on seeing things in isolation and rather than seeing the whole picture. For research to become more relevant to society, academics need to learn to practice systems thinking so that they can better bring together the pieces of a study that they have dissected in the process. Learn more about Professor Kambiz Maani and his work on this week’s episode of When Science Speaks. 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Scientists and engineers know that communicating their work in a compelling narrative is crucial to their line of work. It helps people understand and appreciate the complexity of the research and study they have done but the problem is, not many STEM professionals know how to turn their work into a compelling story. What they need to do, according to Dr. Bob Rogers, is to work on their demystifier quotient which is the ability to bring their stories to life and translate these complex topics into an engaging and comprehensible story for the general audience. Dr. Rogers is a leader in his technical field of data science and artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare and he is also a master communicator and translator of complex topics. He is an extraordinary demystifier in his area of expertise and he is currently the Expert in Residence for AI at UCSF Smarter Health where he is developing FDA-cleared AI to improve healthcare, and he is also an advisory board member at the Institute for Applied Computational Science at Harvard University where he's currently helping shape the Data Science, Computational Science, and Engineering Graduate Programs at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.  Dr. Rogers is the co-founder of Orchestrated Intelligence which focuses on AI to augment supply chain planners. He previously served as Chief Data Scientist for IT Transformation in the Data Center Group at Intel, and as Intel's Chief Data Scientist for Analytics and AI solutions. Prior to his work at Intel, Dr. Rogers had an impressive array of leadership experiences through founding and co-founding startups in the data science field.  Dr. Rogers earned his Ph.D. in physics from Harvard University and B.S. in Physics from Berkeley.  What You’ll Hear On This Episode of When Science Speaks [01:07] Mark introduces his guest, Dr. Bob Rogers [04:03] Tips on how to tell a compelling story about your work  [06:50] Is communicating through vivid and simple terms in order to reach more people consider as a dumbing down of concepts? [08:47] Why scientist and engineers struggle to translate high-level concepts in a way resonates with the general audiences and policymakers [13:21] Dr. Rogers shares his perspective on the capabilities of AI now and in the future  [16:29] The challenges and risks associated with the wide adoption of AI [20:48] Dr. Rogers recalls his project at the Center for Missing and Exploited Children and how he used AI to improve their data analysis and other processes [30:16] The keys to becoming an effective data scientists  [35:38] How PhDs and postdocs can use their knowledge in entrepreneurship in a meaningful manner Connect with Dr. Bob Rogers Center for Digital Health Innovation at UCSF Orchestrated Intelligence Dr. Bob Rogers on LinkedIn Understanding the process of better communicating your work  The value of breaking down high-level concepts into a narrative that the general public can understand is an important factor to consider in the field of STEM. However, it is a skill that remains elusive for many scientists and engineers because turning technical research into a compelling story isn’t the easiest thing to do. But Dr. Bob Rogers says that it’s possible if you start by understanding the needs of your audience and answering these questions: why they’re there, what they need to know, and what can your product do for them. Once you have those dialed in, it will be much easier to communicate with them in an effective and engaging manner that will allow them to resonate with the work that you have done. By simplifying the terms you use and sharing your narrative in a compelling yet easy to grasp manner, you have already made it that much easier to get your message across. It is about knowing every detail about the topic at hand and finding a balance of what to add or leave out in crafting a narrative from a complex topic in order to make it comprehensible for your target audience. Leveraging AI now and in the future  Artificial Intelligence is a system that’s built to answer a very specific question. If you think about AI that way, then you’re well on your way to being able to maximize it to its full potential. AI shouldn’t be viewed as a competitor for human skills; rather, consider it as a source of support that improves the processes and output that’s gathered from large amounts of data. However, there are risks and challenges involved when in the adoption of AI, with the biggest one being its inability to recognize underlying bias in the data that’s entered within its system. This is particularly true with the extant privacy laws for data protection across various industries.  Learn more about Dr. Bob Rogers, his expertise, and his work on this week’s episode of When Science Speaks. 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A common thread that runs through diverse and successful careers in STEM, whether in the academic or corporate world, is the ability to interpret and communicate complex and data-driven topics into narratives that can inspire action at the individual, corporate, and policy levels. However, many STEM professionals still grapple with the skills and attributes they need that can help them distill complex topics which makes the work of this week’s guest, Joan Wasser Gish, incredibly crucial.  Joan Wasser Gish is an expert in translating findings from education, research, and implementation into policy and practice at scale. Twice appointed by the Governor to the Massachusetts Board of Early Education and Care, Joan helps to build systems that improve implementation and policies that make access to high-quality early education easier, particularly for low-income children across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. She joined the Boston College Lynch School of Education in 2015 to translate research on the effective integration of comprehensive services in K-12 into a state-wide infrastructure. This infrastructure was designed to support the integration of education with social services, youth development, health, and mental health resources for Massachusetts children and families.  Joan and her team's impact has expanded beyond Massachusetts to include multiple states around the country. She has extensive experience related to educational and social domestic policies focused on low-income children and families. She's worked on these issues in a Presidential campaign and also in the United States Senate. Joan is helping to lead policy change across the country and has been published by the Washington Post, Brookings Institute, Education Week, and Commonwealth magazine. Joan holds an MA in Education Policy from Columbia University's Teachers College and a JD from Columbia School of Law. She received her BA in Political Science and Political Theory where she graduated Magna Cum Laude from Brown University. What You’ll Hear On This Episode of When Science Speaks [01:01] Mark introduces his guest, Joan Wasser Gish [03:08] The common theme in Joan’s diverse work experiences and the skills that helped make her successful in each of them [05:54] Joan shares why she thinks it’s important to pay attention to the political environment in her field of work [09:17] How Joan manages her various high-level responsibilities  [11:10] Essential techniques and practices for distilling complex topics and in communicating these to policymakers [19:17] Joan reveals how she developed the skill to distill complex topics  [21:26] How grad students, P.hDs, and postdocs can learn how to effectively communicate and discuss complex topics [27:24] Joan’s career journey and her takeaways from it Connect with Joan Wasser Gish Joan Wasser Gish on LinkedIn Lynch School of Education and Human Development Department of Early Education and Care Translating Data into Narratives to Inspire Action  Whether it's communicating with policymakers or with potential investors, having the skill to translate complex topics and data into meaningful narratives is a core differentiator. Joan Wasser Gish says that while researchers focus on the rigor, accuracy, and integrity of their research and are able to effectively communicate and establish their credibility in the academe, that often isn’t the case when they’re presenting it to people who aren’t as familiar with the jargon and concepts that they are working on. Policymakers who want to make the best policies for their constituents aren’t so keen on learning terms that they can easily misunderstand or be confused with. What they want is an effectively and efficiently communicated narrative that they can easily grasp and turn into policy. This then is where Joan’s work is crucial: bridging the gap between research and policymaking. Essential skills and techniques for distilling complex topics For Joan, distilling complex topics for policymakers is about straightforward, accurate, and understandable translation of the relevant research. It is about refining the data they’ve found and summarizing it without losing its value, credibility, and relevance to the policy that is being pushed for and developed. This involves outlining the benefits of research for the purposes of the desired policy, as well as clearly pointing out the key points that policymakers need to focus on in the process of their policymaking. Drafting citations and providing access to ad rem reports are helpful but being able to get your point across in a succinct and comprehensible manner is even more vital. Learn more about Joan Wasser Gish on this week’s episode of When Science Speaks. 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The term soft skills are in no way judgmental but many employers will prefer to describe it as professional skills, personal skills, collaboration, and communication. Irrespective of how it is described, it is almost unanimously accepted that soft skills are crucial in today's workplace, especially in the life sciences. When asked what these soft skills are, employers tend to narrow it down to communication and team building. However, Karla Talanian and two of her colleagues found through their research that there are more to soft skills than commonly thought. Karla Talanian is the Director of Talent and Workforce Development, as well as the Manager of Labor Market Research at MassBioEd, an educational nonprofit whose mission is biotechnology, education, and workforce development. MassBioEd is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1985 that represents and provides services and support for the world's leading Life Sciences supercluster. It has a membership of more than 1200 biotech companies, academic institutions, disease foundations, and other organizations involved in life sciences and healthcare.  Prior to joining MassBio, Karla served as Biomedical Careers Program Manager at Just-A-Start Corporation where she trained adults of high potential and low opportunity for careers in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and clinical life sciences industries. Karla also has taught math and served as Associate Director of the Russian School of Mathematics in Framingham, Massachusetts.  Karla earned her MBA and Master’s Degree in Biotechnology from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and her BA in chemistry from Smith College.  What You’ll Hear On This Episode of When Science Speaks [01:02] Mark welcomes his guest, Karla Talanian [02:57] Karla explains the origin of the term soft skills and why they used the phrase in their article title  [06:56] Why biotech firms are more inclined to focus on soft skills versus technical skills and which specific skills they look for when hiring someone [12:05] Karla shares why the executives they interviewed found it hard to define what soft skills were [14:57] Why it’s a challenge for biotech executives to find talents with soft skills and why having a growth mindset is crucial when looking for people with soft skills [17:57] Karla talks about her plans for the future in relation to her research on soft skills [20:37] The importance of addressing the soft skills gap in the field of Science Connect with Karla Talanian MassBioED LinkedIn for Karla Soft Skills in the Life Sciences Op-Ed Understanding What Soft Skills Truly Are Soft skills are underrated and yet a lot of employers in science consider these skills to be an important factor when looking to hire someone. The reason why it’s grossly underrated is that employers themselves do not know how to accurately define what soft skills they are looking for in a potential candidate. Karla Talanian and her colleagues did research on the role that soft skills play in the Life Sciences and their studies proved one of many things: that it plays an essential role in expanding and growing a field that’s often perceived as focused solely on technical skills alone. They traced the origin of the term soft skills and figured out why there was a discrepancy between people’s understanding of it and its application in any particular field. Finding Talents with Soft Skills in the Life Sciences Finding people with soft skills is a challenge for many employers particularly because of the notion that the sciences are all about technical skills and that everything else is secondary. But the research done by Karla’s team found out that biotech firm executives are actually more inclined to find people who fit somewhere in the S.O.F.T. quadrant which is where the term “soft skill”s came from which are Self, Others, Feelings, and Think. But while it is a challenge to find people with the perfect fit, it isn’t impossible because these skills, though not innately present, everyone has the ability to learn these skills over time. The key factor? Growth mindset or the determination to improve and grow as a person and to have the ability to discard those things that are holding you back. And this, Karla says, is crucial in helping close the soft skills gap in the field of science. Learn more about Karla Talanian on this week’s episode of When Science Speaks. Connect With Mark and When Science Speaks http://WhenScienceSpeaks.com https://bayerstrategic.com/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BayerStrategic On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bayer-Strategic-Consulting-206102993131329 On YouTube: http://bit.ly/BSConTV On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdanielbayer/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bayerstrategic/ On Medium: https://medium.com/@markbayer17 Subscribe to When Science Speaks on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher

Mark is a 21 year-old consultant, Forbes Featured TEDx keynote speaker, on Amazon Prime's Docuseries the Social Movement & host of the Humans 2.0 podcast, ranked in the Global Top 100, where he interviews Billionaires, New York Times Bestselling Authors and World-Class human beings.  He's conquered social anxiety, depression, and obesity and is now a renowned expert on podcasting, company communication, marketing, and authentic branding. Connect With Mark: https://www.markmetry.com/ (Website) | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | https://twitter.com/markymetry (Twitter) In this episode, we discuss: His motivations for starting his Humans 2.0 podcast Understanding the value of connections and business at a young age Using creativity as an outlet for his social anxiety Listening to your inner voice and desire

A critical part of the scientific process is the interpretation and presentation of results in a form that the general public can understand. When science is not clearly communicated, it can seem to produce complex and conflicting information. However, scientists typically don't have any training on how to communicate, despite the fact that it's a very important part of their success, not only for advancing their discoveries but for getting money to do the science in the first place. Alison Davis has made it her life’s work to help scientists communicate the right way.  Alison is the President of Word Science LLC, a firm she founded almost 11 years ago to deliver concise and engaging science writing and editing, speech writing for science and medical clients, as well as related materials for a variety of audiences including lay audiences. She is the author of Always There: The Remarkable Life of Ruth L. Kirschstein. Before starting her own firm Allison served as a science writer for the National Institutes of Health and NASA's Ames Research Center. Alison earned her Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Georgetown University School of Medicine. She did her postdoc at Stanford University School of Medicine in Developmental Biology and studied at the University of California Santa Cruz's science communication program. Allison earned her Bachelor's in Biochemistry magna cum laude from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. What You’ll Hear On This Episode of When Science Speaks [1:00] Mark introduces his guest, Dr. Alison Davis [2:29] Dr. Davis shares what attracted her to science and what led her to science communication in UC Santa Cruz [6:27] What challenges did Dr. Davis face as she was transitioning her career into the science communication space? [11:33] Dr. Davis gives her perspective on ghostwriting in the science field and why it’s important to be confident in what you do when establishing your career [14:23] Dr. Davis talks about how her training in science has helped her in her writing career  [16:45] Dr. Davis discusses how science communication has evolved since the time she started working in the field [20:00] Career advice from Dr. Davis on how to best transition into the science writing and communication space [26:41] The importance of choosing your audience, honesty, and organized thinking when you’re working on a writing piece particularly in the field of science [35:18] The role of good science communication in combating the denial and denigration of science Connect with Alison Davis Dr. Alison Davis LinkedIn Wordscience LLC Always There: The Remarkable Life of Ruth Lillian Kirschstein, MD Science Communication As a Career Although many scientists consider science communication as an alternative career path, it does not necessarily involve the conduction of experiments or thorough studies. According to Dr. Davis, science communication is mostly ghostwriting since you will mostly be positing ideas and studies by others. What matters, she says, is that you stay true to the study and maintain honesty with your audience because this helps build your confidence in your skills and in your capacity to communicate the message that you want to impart. Critical thinking, honesty, and a good dash of humor are helpful in a career that some might consider as unforgiving. It is one of the ways through which the sciences can be defended against the denigration and denial that it’s facing in a world where people are questioning its credibility and reliability on a daily basis. Determining your audience, zeroing in on your medium, and writing a piece that resonates with people are crucial aspects of the job. Connecting Before Communicating In today’s society where some research institutions have become weak and dependent on outside funding, some research findings have a tendency of being exaggerated thus making them sound like alternative facts instead of literature and research-based evidence. The failure to connect with the audience and to share findings with them at a level that they can understand and appreciate is a challenge to scientists and therefore, a challenge to those who are working in the field of science communication. According to Dr. Davis, scientific research is beneficial to everyone which means that effective communication is an absolute must. The need to connect every piece written with the audience it was written for is non-negotiable; the challenge is how to do it in a way that is engaging and compelling. In this episode of When Science Speaks, Dr. Davis shares how her career has grown through the years and the challenges that she figures to be constants in the field of science communication. She imparts wisdom and advice on how to write science pieces, how to connect with the audience, and also emphasizes why this field is an important contributor to the world of science as a whole. Connect With Mark and When Science Speaks http://WhenScienceSpeaks.com https://bayerstrategic.com/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BayerStrategic On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bayer-Strategic-Consulting-206102993131329 On YouTube: http://bit.ly/BSConTV On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdanielbayer/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bayerstrategic/ On Medium: https://medium.com/@markbayer17 Subscribe to When Science Speaks on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher

  Dr. Crystal Icenhour is the founding CEO of Aperiomix, a precision infection testing company at the intersection of high tech and biotech. Aperiomics is a service company identifying every known bacteria, DNA virus, parasite, and fungus in one test. This technology is a novel combination of genomics and informatics transforming infectious disease diagnostics and saving lives. Dr. Icenhour is also the Principal of Icenhour Biotech, a consulting firm focused on providing support to the biotechnology community in the areas of leadership, innovation, and commercialization. Her professional goal is to bridge the translational gap between the worlds of business and science. She’s committed to improving patient health through better infectious disease testing. Dr. Icenhour earned her Ph.D., Pathobiology and Molecular Medicine in 2002 from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. She served as a senior postdoctoral fellow at Duke University Health System and a research fellow at the Mayo Clinic. She also attended the University of Tulsa where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. What You’ll Hear On This Episode of When Science Speaks [01:00] Mark introduces his guest, Dr. Crystal Icenhour [02:51] Dr. Icenhour explains about why scientist struggle to commercialize their work [05:03] What made Dr. Icenhour interested in innovating pathogen diagnostic and gin fighting infection [07:27] Dr. Icenhour talks about why she’s interested in many different fields [11:03] Dr. Icenhour’s three-piece advice for people who want to start or join a science-based company [13:33] Dr. Icenhour shares how you can build a good network through conversations that connect people to you at a personal level [17:14] Dr. Icenhour describes the biotech industry in Virginia and where she can see it heading [22:18] Dr. Icenhourl talks about her career highlights and the challenges she faced along the way Connect with Crystal Icenhour Aperiomics Crystal’s Linkedin The Struggle to Commercialize Science There is a fundamental difference between the scientific work that is done in an academic setting and one that can be used for purposes of business and entrepreneurship. While the ultimate goal of academic scientific research is the pursuit of knowledge, it’s quite a different ball game when you put science in the world of business. Because science in business means serving the needs and wants of the market. According to Dr. Crystal Icenhour the transition of turning scientific research into a viable market product can be a struggle for the many scientists who are able to make breakthroughs but lack funding and support. Dr. Icenhour is passionate about bridging the translational gap between science and business and her scientific accomplishments and entrepreneurial milestones offer a unique success story of the transition from the discovery of knowledge into application for profits in business. Balancing your time, identifying your skills and your strengths are crucial in making it work but when you do get the work going, the business will start growing. Gaining confidence to make the transition from academics to corporate The idea of transitioning from the space of academic and research science to using science for entrepreneurial purposes can be daunting. But with the right network and support, you can make an easy transition and find a way to meld them together to create a unique space for innovations that can help a lot of people. And one of the key elements to building that network is by opening yourself up to the prospect of meeting new people who will resound with the vision you have in mind. Networking can be difficult for introverts but it’s not impossible. In fact, introverts have the unique capacity of holding key leadership roles because they have the ability to listen well and to empathize with people which is very important when you want to bring people into your fold. Build your network by creating conversations that bring a more personal side of you that encourages connections and flavor discussions with just the right amount of information that will keep the person interested in making the conversation last longer. The Outlook of The Biotech Industry in Virginia  STEM professionals will be pleasantly surprised that the biotech industry in Virginina is more robust than what people perceive it to be. There is so much room for growth and innovations in biotechnology, particularly in pharmaceutical innovations and in addressing veteran medical concerns. There is so much that can be done in Virginia and the industry there is looking to expand more to get under the radar of investors who can help make the industry flourish even more. Learn more about Dr. Crystal Icenhour’s experiences, expertise, and passion in this week’s episode of When Science Speaks. Connect With Mark and When Science Speaks http://WhenScienceSpeaks.com https://bayerstrategic.com/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BayerStrategic On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bayer-Strategic-Consulting-206102993131329 On YouTube: http://bit.ly/BSConTV On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdanielbayer/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bayerstrategic/ On Medium: https://medium.com/@markbayer17 Subscribe to When Science Speaks on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher

Allen Kamer is a highly successful entrepreneur and experienced corporate executive in the healthcare and medical informatics space with more than 25 years of experience. He recently joined OurCrowd as a Managing Partner to launch its first Digital Health sector Fund, which is called Qure Ventures which is focused exclusively on investments in digital health.  Previously, Allen was a co-founder of Humedica, a transformative population health and analytics company that was sold to UnitedHealth in 2013. Following the acquisition, Allen served as the Chief Commercial Officer of Optum Analytics which is a division in Optum, UnitedHealth Group’s health services company.  Allen also was a director at leading healthcare investment bank, Leerink Swann (now Leerink Partners), and held management positions at Biogen. He began his career reporting on FDA and policy issues for The Pink Sheet Allen received his B.A in Politics and Legal Studies from Brandeis University. What You’ll Hear On This Episode of When Science Speaks [01:02] Mark introduces his guest, Allen Kamer [02:50] What attracted Allen to join the healthcare field and why he stayed in the industry for over 25 years [04:19] Allen talks about his unique entrepreneurship journey [08:36] The business model of entrepreneurship that involves building a start-up within an established firm [10:56] Do you need to have an MBA or Ph.D. to become an entrepreneur? [12:31] How to best overcome challenges in your business journey [14:58] Allens talks about the strengths and weaknesses of STEM graduate students and high-level Ph.D. candidates and postdocs in the healthcare industry and in entrepreneurship [18:09] Opportunities for PhDs and postdocs in data science [20:35] Allen shares career lessons he wished he learned earlier Connect with Allen Kamer Allen Kamer on LinkedIn OurCrowd Qure Ventures   The importance of the healthcare sector  Healthcare is a professional field that impacts everyone. At some point, every person would require some level of healthcare service and/or products which means that individuals who take part in this industry not only become valuable contributors in ensuring the health of a community, they also contribute to the economic ramifications of a stable health sector. For Allen Kamer, it’s a field that’s exciting, challenging, and offers personal interaction with people which is why he was drawn into being a part of the health care industry for over 25 years to date. That said, he joined the industry not as a care provider but as a person who works behind the scene working on policy and regulations that would benefit the entire industry and everyone it touches. Allen’s entrepreneurship trajectory in the healthcare field offers a unique case study of the very essence of entrepreneurship: problem-solving, disruption and innovation. However, entrepreneurship comes in different flavors. Allen talks about the different facets of entrepreneurship and why he went with the unique approach of becoming an entrepreneur from within a corporation.  Overcoming challenges in entrepreneurship As a STEM professional, chances are that you’re highly skilled and are pursuing a graduate degree, Ph.D. or are currently working on or considering going into a postdoc. However, there are certain industry challenges that you will come challenge not just your existing skills but will also require you to learn new ones in order to cope. Allen believes that STEM graduates have the unique advantage of having gone through rigorous training that gave them A+ problem solving and research skills which is crucial in any given industry. But one thing is different though: there isn’t much time to experiment and this, according to Allen is what poses the greatest challenge for most people who are newbies in the world of business. Being able to adjust to a new environment and taking your learnings from one field to the next is always crucial and gives a person a headstart. But in business, the main challenge is ensuring customer satisfaction and gaining their trust enough for them to refer you to someone else. And one of the ways to do this is by learning all the processes and gathering enough data from client interactions and using these to your advantage as a business owner which is where research and data analysis skills garnered from years of practice can become useful. Opportunities for PhDs and Postdocs in Data Science Wherever you are in your career, there are lessons you wish you learned early on as they have the potential to determine your current and future opportunities. For Allen, he did not understand the power of networking early in his career and it was only when he started to expand his field and got the chance to interact with more people that he realized the value of creating a strong and reliable network. STEM PhDs and Postdocs looking to go into the data science space would be pleasantly surprised to know that if they put their heart into it, they can truly make a mark in this industry. There is the constant need for the improvement of algorithms and the ability to connect disparate types of data and information together to understand medicine, science, and healthcare delivery, etc. So there are tons of opportunities for STEM professionals to become data scientists, enabling them to help in shaping a new healthcare industry environment. Learn more about Allen Kamer and his experience and expertise on this week’s episode of When Science Speaks. Connect With Mark and When Science Speaks http://WhenScienceSpeaks.com https://bayerstrategic.com/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BayerStrategic On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bayer-Strategic-Consulting-206102993131329 On YouTube: http://bit.ly/BSConTV On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdanielbayer/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bayerstrategic/ On Medium: https://medium.com/@markbayer17 Subscribe to When Science Speaks on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher

Dr. Kimberly Scott is a professor of women and gender studies in the School of Social Transformation at Arizona State University (ASU) and the founding executive director of Arizona State University’s Center for Gender Equity in Science and Technology (CGEST). She's a visionary leader and a business-savvy education administrator who is recognized as an international subject matter expert in STEM-related topics and advocacy that aims to enhance education opportunities for women and girls of color. Kimberly has published pieces in outlets such as the International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, International Journal of Gender, Science, and Technology, Feminism and Psychology, Huffington Post and Slate, among others.  Prior to her academic career, Dr. Scott worked as an urban educator with international and national institutions including a center for girls in Chiang Mai, Thailand, the Education Loss Center in Newark, New Jersey, and the Smithsonian's National Museum of African art. A highly successful grant writer in support of programs and research for girls of color and digital media use, Kimberly was named in 2014 as a White House Champion of Change for STEM Access. That same year, the publication Diverse Issues in Higher Education, identified Dr. Kimberly Scott as one of the top 30 women in higher education. Kimberly earned her PhD in Educational Theory, Policy, and Administration from Rutgers University. Prior to that, Kimberly received her MS in Curriculum and Instruction/Elementary Education from Long Island University. She also earned her BA in Art History and French Literature from Smith College.  What You’ll Hear On This Episode of When Science Speaks [01:03] Mark introduces his guest, Dr. Kimberly Scott [02:47] Why Kimberly founded the Arizona State’s Center for Gender Equity in Science and Technology (CGEST) and what programs they offer [07:17] Common misconceptions about women of color in the STEM workforce [10:39] Effective responses to address the misconceptions about women of color in the STEM field [12:51] Why diversity is a need-to-have in any organization [17:42] How CGEST shares their information and arguments in favor of diversity in STEM-related fields to policy makers  [20:28] Why women of color are less likely to get approval from venture capital and angel investors [23:30] What to expect at the 4th National Annual STEM Collaborative Women of Color in STEM Entrepreneurship Conference 2020 [28:25] Kimberly speaks about the 2020 priorities of CGEST Connect with Kimberly Scott Kimberly Scott on LinkedIn Center for Gender Equity in Science and Technology Women of Color STEM Entrepreneurship Conference The challenges in STEM for girls and women of color Minority women face many challenges in life because of society’s preconceived misconceptions about them, boxing them in and limiting what they can do. In STEM-related fields, girls and women of color are often tagged as uninterested and lacking motivation, often times being questioned about how they are to avoid failure in their projects versus how they are planning to succeed. The difference in the language used when talking to and about girls and women of color in STEM can be discouraging but according to Dr. Kimberly Scott, that shouldn’t be the case at all. Trained as a sociologist of education and childhood, Dr. Kimberly Scott's interdisciplinary work examines the social and academic development and achievement of girls of color in informal spaces and their technosocial innovations. She is an authority when it comes to topics that discuss the limitations and boxed-in-misconceptions often imposed on girls and women of color, and how these misconceptions hinder them from pursuing careers in STEM and also, why pushing the envelope can be gratifying once they succeed and prove to the world how wrong it was. The case for diversity in business and organizational success Dr. Scott believes that despite the slow emergence of diversity, there is evidence that shows that when a business embraces diversity, they are likely to get a greater return on investment. She goes on to explain that diversity brings with it diverse ideas that lead to more innovative and creative products. Therefore it is no surprise that companies with greater gender and racial diversity are correlated with greater profitability.  Beyond the business sector, Kimberly Scott also talks about how her work over at the CGEST is helping to make the case for diversity in the public sector through policy advocacy more favorable. She shares how their studies and arguments in favor of diversity can make it easier for policymakers to know exactly what needs to be done through policy workshops and collaborations with people who have worked with policymakers to support their work.  Contribute to the solution at the 4th National Annual STEM Collaborative Taking her work further, Kimberly Scott and the CGEST are organizing the 4th National Annual STEM Collaborative entitled Women of Color in STEM Entrepreneurship Conference 2020. The conference will be held from March 18th to 20th in the beautiful Monica Beach Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii. At the conference, participants will contribute to the discussion by joining transdisciplinary teams and coming to a possible solution that will create sustainable 10-year plans that can transform STEM pathways for girls and women of color. The aim is to have a series of innovative workshops using system mapping, a novel technique that can empower them to achieve greater heights in the field. Learn more about Kimberly Scott and how she drives research, advocacy, and policy implementation initiatives that enhance education and opportunities for girls and women of color in STEM on this week’s episode of When Science Speaks. Connect With Mark and When Science Speaks http://WhenScienceSpeaks.com https://bayerstrategic.com/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BayerStrategic On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bayer-Strategic-Consulting-206102993131329 On YouTube: http://bit.ly/BSConTV On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdanielbayer/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bayerstrategic/ On Medium: https://medium.com/@markbayer17 Subscribe to When Science Speaks on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher ************************************************************************

STEM graduates are oftentimes boxed in as working in a laboratory or conducting experiments and studies in the field. In reality, they offer a diverse range of skills and assets through their years of education and training which can be used in other fields, particularly in entrepreneurship. And this is what Tess Michaels learned through her journey as a graduate with a STEM degree and her experience in investment banking, as well as her experience as a businesswoman. Tess Michaels is the owner of Stride Funding, a venture-backed student funding platform that offers flexible and affordable income share agreements to supplement student loans. She is a serial entrepreneur who has started multiple successful businesses including Soceana which is a software-as-a-service platform that enables corporations to better manage and promote corporate volunteerism. While she graduated with a background in STEM, she also has an extensive background in investment banking and private equity through her years with companies such as Goldman Sachs and Vista Equity Partners. Tess graduated from the University of Pennsylvania where she received the Penn Alumni Award of merit and has attended business school at the Wharton School of Business. While there she was also recognized with the Wharton Dean’s Award for Innovation.  What You’ll Hear On This Episode of When Science Speaks [00:57] What drew Tess Michaels to the STEM fields [02:36]Tess shares her view on the relationship between scientific investigation and entrepreneurship [04:26] Tess’ recommendations for budding entrepreneurs [07:26] The skills and abilities that natural and social scientists get from their training that becomes an asset in the startup environment [9:53] What is Stride Funding? [12:37] Tess talks about Soceana and what attracted her into being a policy entrepreneur [15:04] Tess gives advice for women in research as they advance in their career Connect with Mike Stebbins Tess Michaels on LinkedIn Stride Funding Soceana STEM graduates and their unique position in the world of business STEM is often thought of as a higher-level education, but the foundation of a good science and technology education begins at an early age. As students progress up to secondary and post-secondary education, STEM students undergo rigorous training under these four disciplines which allows them to develop skills that they can apply beyond the specific field of expertise that they focused on. Tess Michaels is a STEM graduate who has experience working in diverse fields including research, investment banking, private equity, and business startups. She knows firsthand that it is possible to bring your education into various professional fields with great success. She was able to apply the skills she has learned through her years of training and studies in various professional arenas. Tess has also used her experience to touch the lives of other people through companies she has founded starting with Soceana and now with Stride Funding.  The interplay between scientific investigation and entrepreneurship Tess Michaels believes that scientific investigation and entrepreneurship are two fields that can combine to create something almost magical. And by “magic”, she means being able to use inductive reasoning, strategic marketing, product development, and policymaking in inventive ways. By utilizing these techniques she can create a balanced and well-designed solution for problems that people face every day. This, she says, is what can help STEM graduates stand out in the world of business. The most important thing when melding two distinct fields together is to find a unique position wherein the expertise you have gained from both fields complement each other. By finding a niche and focusing all energy into seeing a vision become reality, the line between scientific investigation and entrepreneurial risk-taking can be blurred, and graduates can find success in all areas of life. Learn more about Tess Michaels and how she brings together science and entrepreneurship on this week’s episode of When Science Speaks. Connect With Mark and When Science Speaks http://WhenScienceSpeaks.com https://bayerstrategic.com/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BayerStrategic On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bayer-Strategic-Consulting-206102993131329 On YouTube: http://bit.ly/BSConTV On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdanielbayer/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bayerstrategic/ On Medium: https://medium.com/@markbayer17 Subscribe to When Science Speaks on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Bayer Strategic Consulting is a training and consulting firm that helps scientists and engineers effectively communicate the value of their work to their most important stakeholders using jargon-free and engaging language that gets results. Get a free consultation today to find out what they can do for you and your work.

Graduating with a PhD is an unbelievable accomplishment. It is the culmination of many years of sweat, tears, hard work, and dedication. And for many who have finally received their PhD diploma, the next step is to get into a Postdoctoral Fellowship program. The transition can be difficult, so where can postdocs turn to in order for them to transition smoothly from graduate school to their next big adventure? The Postdoc Academy is designed just for that.  Dr. Sarah Chobot Hokanson is Assistant Provost, Professional Development & Postdoctoral Affairs at the Boston University School of Medicine where she provides services and programming for all postdoctoral scholars at Boston University. Previously, Dr. Hokanson was US Deputy Director of Science and Innovation at the British Consulate-General in Boston.  Dr. Hokanson has received an Executive Education Certificate for the Entrepreneurship Development Program from MIT Sloan School of Management. She also completed an NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein Postdoctoral Fellowship at Cornell University in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from Boston University and has earned her Ph.D. degrees in Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. What You’ll Hear On This Episode of When Science Speaks [1:04] Mark introduces Dr. Sarah Chobot Hokanson [2:58] The Launch of the Postdoc Academy [3:48] The first course, ‘Succeeding as a Postdoc’, is open for registration now [4:22] Benefits that students receive from joining the Postdoc Academy [7:00] Highlights of the first course [9:59] Plans for upcoming courses Connect with Dr. Sarah Chobot Hokanson Dr. Sarah Chobot Hokanson’s first episode on When Science Speaks Sarah on LinkedIn Sarah on Twitter The transition from graduate student to postdoc Becoming a postdoc is a major challenge and a change. While it’s important to begin the process with focus and attention, but the whole experience isn’t meant to last forever. That’s why it’s important to also give as much value to career planning and on your goals and plans once the Fellowship has been completed. The question is, how do you do this in the most effective way possible? Postdoc Academy was built to address that and the many other questions that come with the decision to pursue Postdoctoral Fellowship. When transitions, new experiences, and planning for the future all happen simultaneously, it can be exhilarating. Postdoctoral candidates are often busy with many activities which is why the course designed by Postdoc Academy is flexible. The goal of the entire course is to provide transferable skills to postdocs in a wide variety of career paths through a comprehensive program. The course takes place over six weeks, with one week modules, but the weekly sections need not be completed until the six weeks have all been duly accomplished since the priority is the schedule and other study commitments of postdoc candidates. The cost of the course is also flexible with paid tracks available that will award certification and credentials.  Succeeding as a postdoc Leveling up from graduate school to a postdoctorate fellowship program is a major change. Not only will your expectations but so too will your routines. So what can you expect when you sign up with Postdoc Academy? What topics will be covered and learnings and benefits can you get from joining their course? Most importantly, how much will it cost to participate in a course? The first course is called “Succeeding as a postdoc”, and is organized into four modules. It is focused on the transition between being a graduate student and career planning. The first module is a general overview and forming a career plan. The next module focuses on how to implement a career plan. Because stress can be a challenge for many postdocs, the third module is about resilience and stress management. The fourth and final module fulfills the Academy’s commitment to diversity and is about working in intercultural environments.  Learn more about Dr. Sarah Chobot Hokanson and Postdoc Academy on this week’s episode of When Science Speaks. Connect With Mark and When Science Speaks http://WhenScienceSpeaks.com https://bayerstrategic.com/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BayerStrategic On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bayer-Strategic-Consulting-206102993131329 On YouTube: http://bit.ly/BSConTV On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdanielbayer/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bayerstrategic/ On Medium: https://medium.com/@markbayer17 Subscribe to When Science Speaks on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher

Research and technology create immense value for the world through the results of their hard work. Important innovation and discovery are done in labs around the world, but there is another equally important landscape for businesses and startups who are working in innovative technologies, and that is the connection between people.  Dr. Christie Canaria is a Program Director in the Small Business Innovation Research (or SBIR) Development Center at the National Cancer Institute. She provides programmatic support to small businesses applying to the SBIR and STTR programs and has areas of expertise in biological imaging, biosensors, and nanotechnology.  Dr. Canaria was an AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow, and she began science policy work in Washington DC in 2013. Previously, Christie managed an optical microscopy facility at DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, as an imaging expert and neurobiologist. She was also a coordinator and imaging expert at the Caltech biological imaging center.  Dr. Canaria earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from the California Institute of Technology. Prior to that, Dr. Carnaria earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of California, San Diego. What You’ll Hear On This Episode of When Science Speaks [00:41] Mark introduces his guest, Dr. Christie Canaria [03:05] How Dr. Christie came to be Program Director [06:12] Communicating scientific ideas to the public [08:11] The SBIR programs are the engine for innovation [11:12] Dr. Canaria’s programs provide funding in the form of grants and federal contracts to small businesses that have innovative projects with high commercial potential [13:33] How Dr. Canaria and her program choose the companies they work with [17:04] There is a lot of value in the program [19:09] What the future holds for the program [21:32] Dr. Canaria could not have predicted her career path Connect with Dr. Christie Canaria I-Corps at NIH FAQ for I-Corps at NIH LinkedIn for Dr. Christie Canaria AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships (STPF) The engine of innovation Innovation is a major factor in the development of small businesses. That innovation involves risk, however, and not all entrepreneurs and business owners are ready to take put their hard-earned company on the line. Being a startup company is always difficult, and having a business that is trying to innovate with cutting edge technologies is no different.  The SBIR Programs that Dr. Christie Canaria are a part of are what they like to call America’s Seed Fund. They provide early-stage funding for biotech companies, many of whom are startups. Companies like this can be started in a lab and are looking for traction and money to get off the ground. The National Cancer Institute, which is a part of the NIH, funds many of these small businesses that are working on the next generation of technologies in the field of cancer research. The value in connections Part of the process for going through the SBIR program is interviewing 100 people. That can seem like a lot of work, but there is incredible value for companies to gain in going through that process. That process inherently leads to a sharing of ideas that can lead to “aha” moments. Perhaps one the entrepreneurs will end up applying their technology to a different disease than they were initially studying, leading to a breakthrough that would not have otherwise happened. It is a networking process that can be fruitful for the businesses as well as their research. In one example that Dr. Canaria gives in this episode, she worked a team that had interviewed over 160 people during the eight-week program. Their network was naturally expanded through those efforts, and about a year after the program it paid off. Because of the connections made during I-Corps, they were able to connect with another party that became a multi-million dollar strategic partner and investor. Learn more about Dr. Christie Canaria on this week’s episode of When Science Speaks. Connect With Mark and When Science Speaks http://WhenScienceSpeaks.com https://bayerstrategic.com/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BayerStrategic On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bayer-Strategic-Consulting-206102993131329 On YouTube: http://bit.ly/BSConTV On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdanielbayer/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bayerstrategic/ On Medium: https://medium.com/@markbayer17 Subscribe to When Science Speaks on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher

Working as a geotechnical engineer, or any technical field requires a highly-trained skillset. Years of education and training is needed to prepare for a career in the STEM fields. However, the high-quality institutions that educate students in those fields are not always as focused on teaching them other skills that are beneficial in the workplace. There are ways to learn these skills, however, as this week’s guest knows well. Terre Nicholson is Principal Consultant at HD Geo, a consulting firm in New Zealand specializing in geotechnical engineering, contaminated land, and observation. Terre has more than 30 years of experience in project and environmental management. She has also served as Bureau Chief of the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection.  Terre earned her bachelor’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. There she worked as an engineer in training in Occupational Hygiene at the Nevada Test Site. She also received her diploma in Hazardous Materials Management at the University of California Davis.  What You’ll Hear On This Episode of When Science Speaks [01:06] Mark introduces his guest, Terre Nicholson [03:15] The differences of working in the United States and New Zealand [05:13] Effectively engaging stakeholders [08:42] Terre’s time as the Bureau Chief of the Nevada Division Environmental Protection [11:01] Terre shares a story from her experience in policymaking [19:50] The key to success is perseverance [23:38] When empathy is fake Connect with Terre Nicholson HD Geo LinkedIn for Terre Effectively engaging stakeholders as a scientist One of the most underrated skills for someone who works in STEM fields is communication. Technical fields are very focused on developing the skills inherent to a chosen field, and understandably so. But what are some of the possible ways to overcome this? What are some other, non-technical skills that professionals and students can learn to become better communicators? Terre has some great insight on this topic this week. One way Terre talks about to improve these areas is education. Terre took a class on risk communication. In that course, she learned that empathy is key. When communicating with someone it is helpful to imagine their point of view and understand that they are entitled to their opinion. Many people just don’t have complete knowledge and it is important to convey your point without making them feel stupid. Perseverance in the face of cancer In 2006 Terre was diagnosed with breast cancer. She underwent treatment and overcame it, but the cancer came back not long after that. But this time her breast cancer was diagnosed as stage four, which is terminal. There are drugs and treatments that are available, but for Terry, who lived in New Zealand, those drugs had an astronomical cost.  After a struggle with what to do and who to look to for help, Terre ended up working with the Breast Cancer Coalition. Terre found a sympathetic ear in Parliament and was able to speak at that governmental body. Terre and over 250 people marched on Parliament and she was able to share her story. As a result of her efforts, Terre’s petition has garnered over fifty thousand signatures.  Learn more about Terre Nicholson on this week’s episode of When Science Speaks. Connect With Mark and When Science Speaks http://WhenScienceSpeaks.com https://bayerstrategic.com/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BayerStrategic On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bayer-Strategic-Consulting-206102993131329 On YouTube: http://bit.ly/BSConTV On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdanielbayer/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bayerstrategic/ On Medium: https://medium.com/@markbayer17