Ep 103: Self-work to Network - Jim’s recent talk at the 3rd Annual New Mexico Postdoc Research Symposium - Propelling Careers Podcast episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 34 MIN

Ep 103: Self-work to Network - Jim’s recent talk at the 3rd Annual New Mexico Postdoc Research Symposium - Propelling Careers Podcast

from Propelling Careers · host Lauren Celano

In this episode, we will focus on a few more of  Jim’s recent talks. He has been busy over the last few weeks talking at places such as Wheaton College, the 3rd Annual New Mexico Postdoc Research Symposium and MGH. During this talk in New Mexico, Jim covered these points below.  We hope you enjoy listening.  What were you talking about at the 3rd Annual New Mexico Postdoc Research SymposiumWhat is the talk “From Self-work to Network: A Postdoc Adventure” aboutNormalizing difficulty and resolving conflictBuilding situational and self awareness Inventorying superpowers, subtle powers, and transferable skillsReframing your storyNetworking and outreach Lauren Celano, CEO of Propel Careers and Jim Gould, the Director for Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard Medical School,launched this podcast as a way for us to share our advice, insights, and reflections to help others navigate their careers. As we develop new episodes, this podcast will provide insights regarding career advice to help listeners navigate career choices and become more confident in their decisions. We look forward to busting myths and providing real life, timely, and accurate advice. Jim and Lauren work heavily with Ph.D. trained scientists, but the advice weprovide can be applicable to other audiences. We hope you enjoy listening!

In this episode, we will focus on a few more of  Jim’s recent talks. He has been busy over the last few weeks talking at places such as Wheaton College, the 3rd Annual New Mexico Postdoc Research Symposium and MGH. During this talk in New Mexico, Jim covered these points below.  We hope you enjoy listening.  What were you talking about at the 3rd Annual New Mexico Postdoc Research SymposiumWhat is the talk “From Self-work to Network: A Postdoc Adventure” aboutNormalizing difficulty and resolving conflictBuilding situational and self awareness Inventorying superpowers, subtle powers, and transferable skillsReframing your storyNetworking and outreach Lauren Celano, CEO of Propel Careers and Jim Gould, the Director for Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard Medical School,launched this podcast as a way for us to share our advice, insights, and reflections to help others navigate their careers. As we develop new episodes, this podcast will provide insights regarding career advice to help listeners navigate career choices and become more confident in their decisions. We look forward to busting myths and providing real life, timely, and accurate advice. Jim and Lauren work heavily with Ph.D. trained scientists, but the advice weprovide can be applicable to other audiences. We hope you enjoy listening!

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