Three tips for writing grants faster: – Pre-write sections – Plan writing the specific grant – Re-apply if/when you are unsuccessful Transcript: If you’re thinking about putting together a grant or perhaps writing more grants. What are some tips that I have for you to make them more competitive or to get more organised? I […]
Leveraging Your Conference Presentation for Career Success
Other than social media, conference presentations are likely the largest audience you can present your work to. And, let’s be honest, you could have had a barbecue during COVID19 with all of your research-related followers and not violated social distancing laws. So conferences are huge opportunities. But, so much of the focus is on the […]
Smart Work – Book Review
I read Dermot’s book – here are my thoughts. Transcript: Hi there! So, for this review of Smart Work by a Dermot Crowley, I thought I’d match the book cover, and where are in. Some takeaway messages for me from this book: 1.) Get everything located in one electronic spot. I know that we like […]
Q&A from BSc Students
At a careers session at Monash University, I got asked some really great questions. So, I thought I’d ask and answer them again here so everyone can benefit. Transcript: I just went to an event at Monash uni talking about careers beyond science bachelor’s degree. So no we’re not talking about people with PhDs at […]
Twenty Questions for Humans – Book Review
I read Craig’s book – here are my thoughts. Transcript: Hi there everyone. I’ve just finished reading this book 20 questions for humans by soon to be Dr. Craig Harper. He’s embarking on a PhD in neuroscience as it is. He’s keen on being a neuroscientist. So, I thought I’d just quickly go through what […]
Atomic Habits – Book Review
I read James’ book. Here I my thoughts. Transcipt: Hi there! I just finished reading this book by James Clear. A different JC on Atomic Habits. I was lucky enough to hear him talk about this and have him sign my book. I thought I’d quickly run through some of the things that I got […]
LinkedIn for Researchers
LinkedIn is essential for research success in the 21st century. As well as go through the three different ways researchers should be using LinkedIn – positioning, promotion, partnerships.
Writing Your CV
COVID19 has impacted us all in many ways. For some, it has meant a shift in research focus. Our workload has increased. Funding has increased. It’s a case of all hands on deck. However, for most work has shifted. So you might think it is time to find a new job, or perhaps you just […]
Four Apps That I Use
Four apps that I use to help me run my practice. Gmail (but maybe moving to Outlook). Hubspot for managing customers, clients and collaborators. ASANA to manage projects, and tasks. Evernote for taking notes and capturing business card details. Transcript: What are some of the apps that I use to help me run my practice? […]
A Day in the Life
What does a day look like for me? In this video I provide a quick run down. Transcript: What does a day in the life for Dr. Richard Huysmans look like. For me life look like it’s varied. Certainly, some days I could be in my office the whole day. Other days I could be […]