Ep.16 - Volatile Markets? Don't Be Reactive, Be Proactive
EQ.IQ Podcast with Nick and Damien
Release Date: 11/15/2022
EQ.IQ Podcast with Nick and Damien
On this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with prolific research scientist, Dr. Sarah Andres. Dr. Andres shares her origin story and points out key take aways from her journey. She then highlights how EQ is a key ingredient in that journey, as well as in team management, recruitment, and how it acts as a catalyst for problem solving in science. You don’t want to miss this one!
info_outline Ep.18 Work Interviews: Define Your Culture, Define Your ValueEQ.IQ Podcast with Nick and Damien
Interviews can be stressful, there is a lot at stake - your future, your career, your happiness. But with a little reframing, you begin to think of an interview, as more of a recruitement. Are THEY the right fit? Join us as Nick & Damien discuss some tips & tricks for navigating your next venture and empowering yourself to find the right work alignment.
info_outline Ep.17 - A Q&A With Our Hosts and EDC Founders, Nick & Damien.EQ.IQ Podcast with Nick and Damien
Join us as our producer Pablo Signori digs deep with EDC Founders/hosts Nick & Damien on their origin story. In this episode they discuss the paths that led to starting their biotech lab management company, Experimental Designs Consulting, and what skills were key in forging their successful business.
info_outline Ep.16 - Volatile Markets? Don't Be Reactive, Be ProactiveEQ.IQ Podcast with Nick and Damien
Forget the noise; find the signal. Biotech entrepreneurs and academic researchers often encounter situations that were never addressed in their technical training. These knowledge gaps can create anxiety in response to challenges such as media predictions of funding scarcity, but it’s never too late to learn new ways of thinking that will help you ride out the ups and downs in the choppy waters at the convergence of science and finances.
info_outline Ep.15 - Journaling: Data Research of Your MindEQ.IQ Podcast with Nick and Damien
Don’t be a bad influence on yourself. The most important influencer in your life is… you. But you might also be your own worst critic. If you don’t have a strong sense of what your recurring thought patterns are and where they come from, they can sometimes hold you back from making positive changes in your life. Learning how to archive your thoughts can help you plot your path forward.
info_outline Ep.14 - Optimizing Your Planned FutureEQ.IQ Podcast with Nick and Damien
You need to know your destination before you can plan your route. Where do you see yourself in ten years? You’re most likely to have heard this question in a job interview, a situation in which other people will use your response to help them shape their initial opinion of you. As a young leader, learning how to ask yourself the same question will help you shape your strategies, whether they’re for your next networking event or your entire life’s work.
info_outline Ep.13 - Time Off: Setting The StandardEQ.IQ Podcast with Nick and Damien
Downtime is not lost time. When you love your work and are passionate about your long-term goals, time off can seem like a loss of momentum. However, just as athletes can’t improve their performance without giving their bodies time to recuperate, researchers and entrepreneurs can sometimes make faster progress by hitting the pause button.
info_outline Ep. 12 - Energy Management: Do More, Work LessEQ.IQ Podcast with Nick and Damien
Don’t just go through it—grow through it. When we think about concepts such as productivity, bandwidth, and return on investment, we often revert to traditional metrics based on time and money. However, learning to reframe these concepts around energy will help you make better decisions about how you invest your time and effort.
info_outline Ep.11 - Capitalizing On Your Origin StoryEQ.IQ Podcast with Nick and Damien
Don’t put limitations on your dreams. Growing a company or research program can be a stressful and risky endeavor. Anchoring your long-term scientific vision with a positive emotion will keep you motivated as you work towards your goals, and will help you craft a compelling story that will inspire others to support you on your journey.
info_outline Ep.10 - The Great Resignation or A Great Situation?EQ.IQ Podcast with Nick and Damien
In this episode, Damien and Nick discuss recruiting through what has been deemed "The Great Resignation."
info_outlineForget the noise; find the signal.
Biotech entrepreneurs and academic researchers often encounter situations that were never addressed in their technical training. These knowledge gaps can create anxiety in response to challenges such as media predictions of funding scarcity, but it’s never too late to learn new ways of thinking that will help you ride out the ups and downs in the choppy waters at the convergence of science and finances.