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Conservation Careers Podcast
Nick Askew from Conservation Careers uncovers what it's like to work in wildlife conservation. He explores how to get a conservation job, and discusses the latest industry news, by speaking to professional conservationists who share their career stories and advice. So if you want the inside scoop on the life of a professional conservationist and their industry, are feeling lost in your conservation job hunt and need some direction, or wanting to switch careers into conservation but don't know…
Episodes
Conservation Careers PodcastFrom Silicon Valley to Restoring Nature | Bernat Fortet
How better data and operations can help nature restoration projects grow, and how to bring your skills into conservation, with our guest Bernat Fortet. Picture…
Conservation Careers PodcastWoodland Restoration, Research and Conservation Science | Professor Kirsty Park
How can we restore woodlands to maximise biodiversity? What makes conservation research genuinely useful for the people working to protect nature? And how can…
Conservation Careers PodcastResearch, Teaching, Travel and Conservation | Iris de Winter
How curiosity, experience and an openness to different paths can help you build a fulfilling career in conservation, with wildlife conservationist Iris de…
Conservation Careers PodcastCheetahs, Coexistence and Conservation | Janet Hinostroza
How conservationists are helping people and predators coexist - and what a 30-year career working with big cats can teach us about saving cheetahs in the wild…
Conservation Careers PodcastHow to Navigate a Career Change with Confidence | Michelle Schafer
How to understand what you really want, explore new career possibilities and build a practical strategy for making your next move, with career coach Michelle…
Conservation Careers PodcastHow to Successfully Pivot Your Career | Helen O'Neill
How to understand what you really want from your career, explore new possibilities and make a successful career change, with author and career coach Helen…
Conservation Careers PodcastFinding Your Life's Purpose | Maren Oslac
How to discover your purpose, find greater fulfilment, and build a life aligned with who you really are, with our guest Maren Oslac. Have you ever reached a…
Conservation Careers PodcastHow Environmental Education Creates Lasting Conservation | Cindy-Lee Cloete
How conservationists can create lasting impact by empowering communities, transforming environmental education, and building inclusive conservation movements…
Conservation Careers PodcastThe Future of Conservation Education | Camille Mougenot
How conservation organisations can use immersive technology to educate, inspire, and reconnect people with nature, with our guest Camille Mougenot. Have you…
Conservation Careers PodcastFrom Earthshot Prize to Restoring Coral Reefs | Sam Teicher
How entrepreneurs, innovation, and restoration businesses can help save coral reefs and build a new restoration economy, with our guest Sam Teicher. Coral…
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Building New Models for Marine Conservation | Justin Blake
How marine scientists can combine conservation, entrepreneurship, storytelling, and tourism to create impact, with our guest Justin Blake. Justin Blake is a…
Conservation Careers PodcastBuilding Marine Conservation Careers in Indonesia | Lauren Sparks
How Indo Ocean Project is using science, education, and field experience to conserve Indonesia's marine ecosystems, with our guest Lauren Sparks. Indonesia…
Conservation Careers PodcastHow to Build a Career in Marine Conservation | Dr David Shiffman
How to build a meaningful career protecting our oceans, with our guest Dr David Shiffman. What does it really take to build a career protecting our oceans?…
Conservation Careers PodcastHow to Build a Purpose-Driven Career | Devon Fritz
How professionals can use their skills, values and career choices to create measurable positive impact, with our guest Devon Fritz. Have you ever wondered how…
Conservation Careers PodcastSnakes, Startups and Saving Nature | Dr Harry Fonseca Williams
How a conservation entrepreneur is tackling snakebite, restoring ecosystems, and building impact from the ground up, with our guest Dr Harry Fonseca Williams…
Conservation Careers PodcastLeadership in Conservation Organisations | Chris Lee
How conservation professionals can build strong teams, positive cultures, and deliver greater impact, with our guest Chris Lee. Today we’re exploring something…
Conservation Careers PodcastCommunity-Led Conservation in Madagascar | Dr Aubrey Alamshah
How SEED Madagascar is working with local communities is key to protecting wildlife and ecosystems, with our guest Dr Aubrey Alamshah. Today we’re heading to…
Conservation Careers PodcastInside Operation Wallacea - Field Expeditions, Biodiversity Research and Career Pathways | Dr Tom Martin
From cloud forests to coral reefs - how Opwall blends science, education and conservation impact with Dr Tom Martin, Head of Research at Opwall Did you know…
Conservation Careers PodcastWhat it really takes to build a career in marine conservation | Dr Lissa Batey
How to build a meaningful career protecting the ocean by working with people, communities, and partners, with our guest Lissa Batey. If you’re interested in…
Conservation Careers PodcastButterflies, Brazil Nuts and Biodiversity – Protecting the Peruvian Amazon with Johana Reyes
How the Alliance for a Sustainable Amazon is combining science, education and community action to keep the forest standing, with Johana Reyes. If you’ve ever…
Conservation Careers PodcastThe Power of Wildlife Forensics in Conservation | Dr Greg Simpson
How the Wildlife Forensic Academy is training the next generation of crime scene investigators for nature, with Dr Greg Simpson. Hi, Nick here from…
Conservation Careers PodcastCommunity-Based Conservation in Action | Helen Gibbons
Hi there, Nick here from Conservation Careers and welcome to the podcast. If you’ve ever wondered how conservation can be truly inclusive, collaborative and…
Conservation Careers PodcastPainting Conservation: Rory McCann on Using Art to Connect People and Wildlife
When was the last time a piece of art changed how you thought or felt about the natural world? Today’s guest is Rory McCann — a conservation artist and…
Conservation Careers PodcastKeeping Scotland Beautiful: Leadership, Nature & Community with Barry Fisher
Scotland is a land of breathtaking beauty — from its rugged coasts and misty glens to its rich biodiversity and wild spaces. But like all places we love, it…
Conservation Careers PodcastIs Coaching Right for You? With Kristi Foster of Conservation Careers
Have you ever felt stuck, burnt out, or unsure of your next move in your career? In this episode we’re joined by Kristi Foster, Head of Programmes at…
Conservation Careers PodcastWhat Rewilding Really Looks Like | Pedro Ribeiro, Rewilding Expert in Residence
How rewilding is helping nature and people thrive in Portugal and beyond, with Pedro Ribeiro. If you’ve ever wondered what rewilding really means – or what it…
Conservation Careers PodcastCrocodile Conservation with Dr Marisa Tellez
Dr Marisa Tellez knew from a young age that she was destined to work with the world’s apex predators—particularly crocodiles. While her peers played with…
Conservation Careers PodcastDiving Deeper: Cristina Zenato on Sharks, Conservation & Purpose
What happens when you stop fearing sharks — and start listening to them? In this inspiring episode, we dive into the extraordinary world of Cristina Zenato – a…
Conservation Careers PodcastWhy Conservation Needs Educators | Dr Dave Johnston, Wildlife Conservation Society
Dr Dave Johnston, Director of Professional Development at the Wildlife Conservation Society, shares why education is essential to conservation. In this…
Conservation Careers PodcastDesigning Your Conservation Career: MSc Conservation Project Management
In this episode, Dr Stephen Green joins Nick Askew to share the story behind the MSc Conservation Project Management – a skills-based master’s programme…
Conservation Careers PodcastBuilding a Brand for Nature with Sara Kenny | Communications and Marketing Manager at Biodiversify
Today we’re joined by Sara Kenny – Communications and Marketing Manager at Biodiversify – for a rich conversation on the power of messaging, the art of…
Conservation Careers PodcastThree Decades of Nature Recovery with Craig Ralston | Senior Reserve Manager, Natural England
What can three decades in one wild place teach us about conservation? In this episode, we sit down with Craig Ralston - Natural England Senior Reserve Manager…
Conservation Careers PodcastThis One’s for the Insects | Dr Kate Umbers, Invertebrates Australia / Insect Conservation Lab
What if we gave as much love to insects as we do elephants? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Kate Umbers – Senior Lecturer in Zoology at Western Sydney…
Conservation Careers PodcastFrom Africa to the World: Leading WWF’s Global Conservation Mission | Daudi Sumba
How systemic transformation, inclusive leadership, and a vision for a nature-positive future are shaping WWF’s global conservation strategy, with our guest…
Conservation Careers PodcastPassion, Pangolins & Community Power | Beryl Makori, Pangolin Project
In this episode of the Conservation Careers Podcast, we meet Beryl Makori, Conservation Manager at The Pangolin Project in Kenya. Beryl shares the remarkable…
Conservation Careers PodcastConservation Leadership Across Continents: Dr Howard Nelson | Fauna & Flora / University of Cambridge
How One Caribbean Biologist is Shaping the Future of Conservation From Cambridge to the Tropics. In this episode of the Conservation Careers Podcast, we speak…
Conservation Careers PodcastLeading with Purpose: Inside Nick Bubb’s Mission at Tusk
How Nick Bubb Combines Fundraising, Empowerment, and a Life of Adventure to Guide One of Africa’s Leading Conservation Charities, Tusk. What’s it like to lead…
Conservation Careers PodcastRevolutionising Ecotourism: Daniel Kaul on Conscious Travel for Conservation
How Conscious Explorer is Transforming Travel Into a Powerful Force for Conservation and Community Development, With Daniel Kaul. Can travel be more than just…
Conservation Careers PodcastProtecting Egypt’s Turtles: Micol Montagna on Marine Conservation and Citizen Science
Hi there. Nick here from Conservation Careers, and welcome to the podcast. What’s it like to study and protect turtles in the stunning waters of Egypt’s Red…
Conservation Careers PodcastReinventing Your Career: Midlife Transitions and Purpose With John Tarnoff
How Career Coach John Tarnoff Helps Professionals Navigate Change, Find Purpose, and Build Meaningful Careers in Conservation and Beyond. What if midlife…
Conservation Careers PodcastRewilding Britain: Rebecca Wrigley on Restoring Nature and Empowering Communities
What does it take to rewild a nation? How can restoring nature also regenerate communities and economies? And what’s the future of rewilding as a career path?…
Conservation Careers PodcastPodcast | From Intern to Conservation Leader: Richard Grimmett’s 40-Year BirdLife Journey
Lessons From Four Decades of BirdLife International: Richard Grimmett on Conservation Success and Challenges. How does a passion for birds turn into a lifelong…
Conservation Careers PodcastBuilding Bridges for Conservation: Dr Jonny Hanson’s Vision for Rewilding and Coexistence
Hi there. Nick here from Conservation Careers, and welcome to the podcast. How can we restore biodiversity while balancing the needs of people and wildlife?…
Conservation Careers PodcastRewilding Europe: Frans Schepers on restoring nature at scale
How do you transform landscapes, restore biodiversity and reconnect people with nature - all at scale? And what does it take to build a pioneering conservation…
Conservation Careers PodcastFrom campaigning to chairing: Tony Juniper’s journey in nature conservation
How can campaigning lead to transformative leadership in conservation? And what role do cross-sector partnerships play in scaling biodiversity impact? Today’s…
Conservation Careers PodcastThe power of trees: Sir William Worsley on conservation, climate and careers in forestry
Today’s guest is Sir William Worsley, Chair of the Forestry Commission (England). Sir William shares his rich experience in forestry management, conservation…
Conservation Careers PodcastLeading Europe's biggest conservation charity | Beccy Speight
What does it take to lead one of the world’s largest conservation organisations through a time when 41% ofUK species are in decline? And how can today’s…
Conservation Careers PodcastThe role of media in modern conservation | David Mizejewski
Have you ever wondered how your backyard or garden can help to save wildlife? Or why something as simple as leaving your leaves where they fall can make a big…
Conservation Careers PodcastThe importance of community in our careers
Have you ever felt like an outsider or imposter in your career? Or wondered where (or even if) you can fit and belong? We're biologically hard-wired for…
Conservation Careers PodcastSnakes, rainforests and rock ‘n’ roll | Romulus Whitaker
Today’s guest is Romulus Whitaker, a renowned herpetologist and conservationist often referred to as the"Snake Man of India." Romulus shares his lifelong…
Conservation Careers PodcastInspiring young conservation leaders | Becky Park
Today’s guest is Becky Park, the Programme Manager for the Osprey Leadership Foundation. They work to inspire young people about the natural world and to help…
Conservation Careers PodcastExploring the human side of conservation practice | Dr Laura Thomas-Walters
Why do so many people get into conservation because of a love of animals, only to discover that it’s all about people? And why if you’re interested in working…
Conservation Careers PodcastFrom Navy to conservation diversity leader | Taurean Meacham
Today we explore the world of conservation and diversity with digital storyteller Taurean Meacham. Working for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Taurean is the…
Conservation Careers PodcastThe power of words in wildlife conservation | Jon Monsoon
Why do so many people get into conservation because of a love for animals, only to discover that it's all about people? And why, if you’re interested in making…
Conservation Careers PodcastFrom bartender to Gorilla guardian | Greg Cummings
How Passionate Individuals Can Transform Their Careers and Save Wildlife, With Our Guest Greg Cummings. How can someone transition from being a bartender in…
Conservation Careers PodcastSwitching careers from IT to conservation | Clare Roberts
How do you switch careers from working in IT and Quality Management for 20 years to making a real impact in conservation? That’s exactly what today’s guest -…
Conservation Careers PodcastConnecting to conservation from the corporate sector | Raoul Bollen
How corporate professionals can contribute to conservation efforts, with our guest Raoul Bollen. How can corporate professionals contribute to conservation…
Conservation Careers PodcastNavigating Conservation Challenges in Africa | Ademola Ajagbe
How The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Africa use partnerships, science, and sustainable finance to tackle the biodiversity crisis, with our guest Ademola Ajagbe…
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Dr Carrie Goucher | How to stop wasting precious time in mediocre meetings!
Meetings are a core part of our working lives, and yet studies have found that 50% of time spent in meetings is often wasted. When viewed as a whole that's…
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Dr Stephen Green | Course Leader MSc Conservation Project Management
Have you considered going back to university and doing a Master's Degree in order to become more employable within the sector? Perhaps you’ve looked at many…