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. The podcast is aimed at those feeling lost in their conservation job hunt or wanting to switch careers into conservation.
Episodes
Building 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 sits at the heart of the Coral Triangle - one of the most biodiverse marine regions on Earth. But protecting these extraordinary ecosystems requires more than passion. It requires science, local partnerships, long-term monitoring, and people wi
How 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?Today’s guest is Dr David Shiffman - marine conservation biologist, public science communicator, author of Why Sharks Matter, and our Marine Conservation Expert in Residence here at Conservation Careers. David has spent his career exploring the i
How 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 to turn your career into one of the biggest ways you can make a difference?Today’s guest is Devon Fritz, author of The High-Impact Professional’s Playbook and co-founder of the nonprofit High Impact Professionals.Devon works with professiona
Snakes, 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.Have you ever wondered what happens when you combine a passion for wildlife with the drive to actually make a difference?Today’s guest is Dr Harry Fonseca Williams - a toxicologist, conservationist, and founder who is working at the intersect
Leadership 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 that sits at the heart of every successful conservation project - but often gets far less attention than it deserves - leadership.I’m joined by Chris Lee, Executive Director at Des Moines County Conservation in Iowa, and co-host of the Parks
Community-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 southeast Madagascar - a region of extraordinary biodiversity, but also one facing some very real and complex conservation challenges.I’m joined by Dr Aubrey Alamshah, Conservation Research Coordinator at SEED Madagascar - an organisation taki
Inside 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 OpwallDid you know that Operation Wallacea has taken more than 50,000 students into the field over the past 30 years.But what actually happens on an expedition? How does the science work? And how can an experience like this shape an entire conservation career?In
What 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 building a career in marine conservation, this episode is for you.Today’s guest is Dr Lissa Batey, a marine conservation professional whose work brings together communities, partners, and organisations to deliver meaningful change for marine ec
Butterflies, 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 wondered what a sustainable Amazon looks like in practice – how local livelihoods, science and education can work together to protect one of the most biodiverse places on Earth – this episode is for you.Today’s guest is Johana Reyes, Founding
The 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 and welcome to the podcast.Today we're exploring a lesser-known but vitally important side of conservation: wildlife forensics.My guest is Dr Greg Simpson — a vet, public health specialist, conservationist, and Managing Director of
Community-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 community-led — this episode is for you.Today I’m joined by Helen Gibbons, an expert in community-based conservation and our current Expert in Residence at Conservation Careers. With over 25 years of experience working for leading organisations
Painting 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 muralist who uses large-scale, community-driven art to inspire awareness, connection, and action for nature.In this conversation, Rory shares what it’s like to create wildlife-inspired murals, and how involving schools and communities in the creati
Keeping 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 needs care, commitment and community to keep it that way.In this episode, we’re joined by Barry Fisher, Chief Executive of Keep Scotland Beautiful, the environmental charity on a mission to inspire action for a clean, green, sustainable Scotla
Is 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 and an experienced careers coach. Kristi has been a guiding force for hundreds of conservationists — helping them overcome internal barriers like imposter syndrome, burnout, and decision paralysis.Together, we explore what coachin
What 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 takes to make it happen on the ground – this episode is for you.We’re joined by Pedro Ribeiro, our Expert in Residence here at Conservation Careers, for a practical and inspiring look at rewilding in action.Pedro shares what rewilding looks l
Crocodile 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 dolls, she immersed herself in books, documentaries, and wildlife centres, determined to one day turn her fascination into action.In this episode, we sit down with Dr Tellez, Executive Director of the Crocodile Research Coalition, to explore her
Diving 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 trailblazing shark behaviorist, cave explorer, and professional diver who has spent over three decades in the Bahamas.As Director of Training for the Underwater Explorer Society and Founder of the non-profit People of the Water, Cristina has
Why 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 episode, we explore how zoos and aquariums scale conservation impact, how Dave built a fulfilling career through teaching, and what effective conservation education really looks like.We explore:Why zoos and aquariums are ideal hubs for conservation
Designing 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 co-created by Newquay University Centre and Conservation Careers.Together, they reflect on the first year of delivery, the importance of employer-aligned training, and the transformative impact of the Conservation Careers Kickstarter course. It’s
Building 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 communications strategy, and why brand matters in conservation.We dig into Sara’s journey from zoology and human rights into charity communications, and now, leading communications and marketing for one of the UK’s most distinctive biodiversity con
Three 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 at Yorkshire’s Lower Derwent Valley National Nature Reserve - to explore his remarkable 30-year journey of restoring landscapes, inspiring communities, and navigating change.Craig shares his reflections on the importance of long-term thinking
This 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 University and Managing Director of Invertebrates Australia – for a passionate, perspective-shifting conversation about the beauty and importance of bugs.Kate shares why insects deserve a central place in conservation, the inspiring work of the I
From 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 Daudi Sumba.What does it take to lead one of the world’s most influential conservation organisations during a time of ecological crisis and transformation? And how do you align 100+ countries, thousands of staff, and a 64-year legacy behind a s
Passion, 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 story of rediscovering Kenya’s giant ground pangolin—a species once thought extinct in the country—and the urgent efforts now underway to protect it. From community engagement and ranger patrols to habitat leases and landowner partnerships, Th
Conservation 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 with Dr Howard Nelson—Lecturer in Conservation Leadership at Fauna & Flora International and the University of Cambridge.Howard brings over 30 years of experience across the Caribbean and the UK, working in government, NGOs, and academia.
Leading 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 one of Africa’s most influential conservation charities? How do you support grassroots leaders across a continent while balancing fundraising, strategy, and your own wellbeing? And how can a mid-career pivot lead to purpose and impact in cons
Revolutionising 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 an escape? How can tourism actively contribute to conservation and community well-being? And what does ethical, sustainable travel truly look like?Today’s guest is Daniel Kaul, founder of Conscious Explorer and Natucate, two pioneering organi
Protecting 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 Sea? How can citizen scientists and local communities play a key role in marine conservation? And what are the biggest threats facing sea turtles today?Today’s guest is Micol Montagna, biologist and project coordinator at TurtleWatch Egypt 2.0.
Reinventing 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 wasn’t a crisis but an opportunity? How can professionals transition into conservation careers later in life? And what does it take to reinvent yourself for a career with purpose?Today’s guest is John Tarnoff, career coach, author, and speaker spe
Rewilding 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?Today’s guest is Rebecca Wrigley, Chief Executive and co-founder of Rewilding Britain. With over 23 years of experience in conservation and community development, Rebecca has led Rewilding Britain’s mission to restore species-rich habitats ac
Podcast | 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 career in global conservation? And what can four decades of experience teach us about the evolution of biodiversity efforts?Today’s guest is Richard Grimmett, Senior Conservation Adviser at BirdLife International, where he’s been a driving f
Building 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? And what can large carnivores teach us about coexistence and environmental harmony?Today’s guest is Jonny Hanson, environmental social scientist, conservationist, and author of Living with Lynx: Sharing Landscapes with Big Cats, Wolves, and Bea
Rewilding 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 initiative from scratch? Today’s guest is Frans Schepers, co-founder and Executive Director of Rewilding Europe. Frans has dedicated over a decade to leading rewilding efforts across Europe, turning ambitious ideas into tangible result
From 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 guest is Tony Juniper, Chair of Natural England and one of the UK’s most prominent voices in nature conservation.He’s been described as ‘the most effective of Britain's eco-warriors’ and ‘one of the top ten environmental figures of the last t
The 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, and the evolving mission of the ForestryCommission since its founding in 1919.In our chat, we discuss the Commission's role in afforestation, timber production and wildlife conservation, and the importance of balanced woodland management. Si
Leading 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 leaders inspire millions to fight for biodiversity? Today’s guest, Beccy Speight, CEO of the RSPB, offers her insights into what it takes to manage over 1.2 million members and 200 reserves across the UK.In this episode, we discuss the
The 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 difference for local ecosystems? And what role does media, from television to online platforms, play in conservation efforts? Today’s guest is David Mizejewski, a naturalist, author, and television presenter with the National Wildlife F
The 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 connection, and research shows that it's vital to our physical and mental wellbeing.But when it comes to our careers, we often think we need to go it alone.In this special episode, we discuss the importance of community in our careers as conservati
Snakes, 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 passion for snakes, conservation and the incredible biodiversity of India's rainforests.In this episode, we discuss what drew Romulus to snakes, especially the King Cobra, his experiences in the rainforest and the significance of water and forest
Inspiring 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 them to develop into conservation leaders who can make a real difference, at both a grassroots and international level.We discuss the foundation's origins, its mission in conservation and leadership training, and how it connects the UK with c
Exploring 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 as a social scientist particularly, should you focus on improving on your softer skills, especially if you want to get ahead in your career?We discuss these questions and many more with today’s guest Dr Laura Thomas-Walters.Laura is the Deput
From 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 Program Coordinator for the Diversity Joint Venture for Careers in Conservation.In this episode we delve into Taurean's work to improve diversity, equity, inclusion and justice in conservation and beyond.We'll hear about how he survived
The 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 an impact in conservation, should you focus on improving your communication skills to advance your career? We explore these questions with today’s guest, Jon Monsoon. Jon brings over 20 years of experience in wildlife c
From 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 London to leading an organisation helping to protect Gorillas - one of the most charismatic species on the planet? And how can they raise millions of dollars in the process - meeting influential people like Bill Gates and Leonardo DiCaprio
Switching 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 - Clare Roberts - has achieved in the past few years, and she’s here today to share her story. We start by exploring her pre-conservation career in the corporate world of IT consultancy, where she used her free time to volunteer at ho
Connecting 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 efforts? What skills can they bring from the boardrooms of the private sector to help wildlife charities specifically to develop and grow? These are some of the topics we discuss with today’s guest Raoul Bollen. Raoul has been on
Navigating 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.Today we’re speaking with an old friend and colleague Ademola Ajagbe, the Regional Managing Director atThe Nature Conservancy (TNC) for Africa.Ademola discusses the urgent challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss, emphasizing the n
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 often billions, if not trillions, of dollars wasted annually, which could be put to much better use.But why do we spend so much of our precious lives clogged up in a confetti of mediocre meetings?!With calendars full back-to-back often borne as
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 programmes and wondered if they are tooling you up with the right skills employers value. In today’s podcast, we’re speaking with Dr Stephen Green who’s the course leader for an exciting new Master's programme, designed and delivere
Cristianne Close | Deputy Global Conservation Director WWF International
In this episode we’re speaking with the Deputy Global Conservation Director at WWF International, Cristianne Close. Cris describes herself as ‘passionate about creating positive change in the world, especially aiming to make the impossible, possible’. In this episode, we discuss how she gave up a fast-paced corporate career to follow her purpose and work in conservation. Now, as a seni
How to plan for a gap year or career break? Julia Rogers | EnRoute Consulting
Have you ever felt like escaping the rat race and travelling the world? Seeking impact, adventure and new experiences? Perhaps volunteering for nature conservation organisations, and setting yourself for a career change or education when you return? But with the world as your playground … where do you start? How do you plan such a trip to ensure your time and money are well spent? Today we’re spea
Biodiversify-ing businesses and beyond with Michael Burgass (Director of Biodiversify)
Increasingly, the private sector is taking a growing interest in their impact on wildlife, and this could lead to a much-needed step change in conservation efforts. But why do companies care about nature? How can they assess and minimise their impacts? And what sort of jobs are opening up for conservationists seeking to work in this exciting area of change? Here to discuss these topics and many mo
Lise Aangeenbrug | Chief Program Officer at the National Park Foundation
How do you raise nearly $100,000,000 per year to protect and conserve America’s 420+ National Park Sites? Sites important for recreation, education, and the conservation of endangered landscapes, natural communities and species. We discuss this, amongst many other things, with Lise Aangeenbrug. Lise is the Chief Program Officer at America’s National Park Foundation, the official nonprofi
Burnout in conservation
Have you ever felt like you’re energetically exhausted, mentally distant from your job, or less able to produce results at work? There’s a chance that these symptoms could be related to burnout. According to The World Health Organization (WHO), burnout is a syndrome “…resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” As conservationists, our work is our passion, but
Patience Thody | Deputy Chief Executive The Wildlife Trusts
If you’ve spent time in the UK and visited a local nature reserve, then chances are you’ve been to a site managed by one of the 46 individual Wildlife Trusts that collectively represent 2,000 staff, 35,000 volunteers and nearly 1 million members. Helping to coordinate this huge force for nature is the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts of which today’s guest is their Deputy Chief Executive. Patie
How important are volunteers in conservation? Rhoda Ludford - Volunteering Development Consultant with the RSPB
How important are volunteers in conservation? What are the different types of work you can do as a volunteer, and how can it benefit your career? We answer these and many more questions in discussion with today’s guest Rhoda Ludford. Rhoda is the Volunteering Development Consultant with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds - Europe’s largest wildlife conservation organisation wi
Charu Mishra | The world’s foremost expert on snow leopard conservation
We ran a live event in partnership with Conservation Optimism, to explore and celebrate the work of Dr Charu Mishra - the world’s foremost expert on snow leopard conservation, and double Whitley Gold Award Winner. Conservation Optimism is a global community dedicated to inspiring people to make a positive difference for nature, and co-hosting the live event with me was Sofia Castelló y Tickell. T
Dr Rebecca Jefferson | The power of social science for conservation
Why should more conservationists learn to study people? To better understand them as individuals, communities and societies, alongside their complex behaviours and interactions. This is what today’s podcast is all about, and it’s something termed social science. Here to discuss the power of social science for conservation is today’s guest Dr Rebecca Jefferson. Rebecca runs Human Natu
How to raise more funding for wildlife conservation
What can Coca-Cola teach us about how to better save wildlife, in Australia and beyond? And why should more governments set up charitable foundations to protect their national parks and threatened wildlife? We discuss these and many other issues with today’s inspiring guest - David Goldman. David is the Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer at the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife
The Importance of Communications for Conservationists
Why is communications so important for conservationists? What communications skills are employers are looking for? And how can you start developing these skills, today? We answer these questions and more in this special edition of the Conservation Careers Podcast. Sir David Attenborough said that "Conservation is now a communications challenge". Awareness of this challenge is growing rapidly and i
Podcast | Laura Dempsey | Collaboration, Education & Innovation (Volunteers for Future)
What role do schoolchildren play in conservation efforts? Why target them specifically, and how do you successfully establish and grow a conservation enterprise from scratch - now empowering over 13,000 young people to help tackle climate change and wildlife conservation. That’s what today’s inspiring guest - Laura Dempsey - has achieved with Volunteers for Future. Volunteers for F
Renewing biodiversity through a people-in-nature approach (RENEW) with Professor Kevin Gaston
How do people and nature interact? How does nature benefit people? Which interactions have the greatest impacts, and how can research into these questions help tackle some of the biggest issues facing wildlife today? These are some of the questions which today’s guest has dedicated his career to tackling. Kevin Gaston is a Professor of Biodiversity and Conservation at the University of Exeter.
How to save species, sites and ecosystems with Nina Seale from Synchronicity Earth
In conservation, some issues tend to get a lot of attention from the donors when other, equally important issues, can be ignored. What do you do in this situation to raise the profile, and much-needed funding, to conserve the overlooked species, sites and ecosystems? To discuss this and more we’re speaking with Nina Seale from Synchronicity Earth. Synchronicity Earth aims to be a different kind
Podcast | How to follow your passion as a career switcher … Developing The Soil Centre with Tara Phillips
Have you ever had a BIG idea that grabbed your attention and got you excited? And if you have, did you know how to start turning your idea into reality? Todays’ guest is a career switcher doing just this. Tara Phillips is a Ted-X speaker coach who is developing an exciting idea to start an inspiring physical space where people can learn, convene and campaign about soil and soil-related issues. Ca
How can Aquariums support conservation efforts?
Many of us will have visited aquariums and marvelled at the marine life on display. But what role can an Aquarium have in supporting conservation efforts? Here to discuss this and other topics is today’s guest Elizabeth Stephenson. Elizabeth is the Program Director of the New England Aquarium’s Marine Conservation Action Fund - a grants programme that provides support for community-based an
Celebrating Episode 100 of the Conservation Careers Podcast
In this special conversation we're celebrating the 100th episode of the Conservation Careers Podcast! The CC Podcast was launched on 21st June 2018, and over the past five years we've talked to so many different people within the conservation sector, played with the format and enjoyed the ride. We're proud to say that we've had 152,136 unique podcast downloads and a typical episode gets 1,500 to
How to rescue dying national parks with Dr Niall McCann | National Park Rescue
Our guest in this episode is a good friend and someone I’ve wanted to get on the show since day one. Described as the real-life Indiana Jones, Niall McCann is a TV Presenter, Explorer, and Biologist. Niall has travelled the planet on biological expeditions in some of the most remote parts of the globe, and joins the show today to discuss his role as Director of Conservation for National Pa
The Conservation Pathway Programme
In this very special episode of the podcast, we take you behind the scenes of our NEW Conservation Pathway Programme. The Conservation Pathway Programme is designed to help career switchers like you discover how to confidently switch your career to conservation with expert guidance and support. In this episode I'm joined by Starlight Mundy, Business Growth Strategist and Community Accelerator, who
From corporate to conservation: How Edward found his purpose
How do you switch careers from something entirely unrelated to wildlife and start to carve out a role for yourself in the conservation sector? How do you find your purpose, network effectively, get training support and secure high-quality experiences which can transform your work? In this episode, guest Edward Sanders discusses how he overcame these challenges and more. Ed has worked in the UK, Fa
Dr Malcolm McAdie | Wildlife Veterinarian
Can you picture yourself rescuing, rehabilitating or even releasing individuals from a Critically Endangered species in the wild? Or translocating wolves from Canada to be released in Yellowstone National Park in the US? Those are just two examples of the work of Dr. Malcolm McAdie, a Canadian wildlife veterinarian who’s worked with species such as wolves, snakes, Bald Eagle and Critically Endange
Dr Helen Gath | Durrell Conservation Academy
What role do zoos play in conservation, why is diversity important and how can you get upskilled to have more impact? We discuss these topics in front of an audience from within our CC Pro community on today’s podcast with Dr Helen Gath from the Durrell Conservation Academy. Helen is a conservation ecologist passionate about enthusing others to protect the natural world. She holds a PhD on
Stella Diamant | The Madagascar Whale Shark Project
Stella Diamant is a passionate conservation biologist who founded the Madagascar Whale Shark Project, introduced a code of conduct for whale shark tourism, initiated an environmental education programme for Malagasy youth, and has identified almost 500 individual Whale Sharks. She’s now working in collaboration with other NGOs and has helped ensure the code of conduct is being added to Malagasy
Lucy Standing | Co-Founder of ‘Brave Starts’ helping the over 50s to switch careers
In this episode we’re speaking with Lucy Standing, who’s the Co-Founder of Brave Starts which offers career change and start-up business programmes to help people over 50 lead more purposeful lives. Lucy talks openly about the challenges mature people face in their careers and within the workplace. We discuss why age is being ignored in discussions about diversity and inclusion, and what ca
Melissa Hobson | Ocean Writer and PR Consultant
Today we’re speaking with ocean writer and PR freelancer Melissa Hobson. Mel is passionate about communicating how we can all make a difference for the marine environment, our planet and people’s lives. She’s a certified scuba diver and has worked in PR for over a decade – at first outside of conservation and then more recently turning her considerable talents towards helping wildlife to fl
Valérie D'Hoedt Meyer | IUCN Academy Director
Today we’re speaking with Valérie D'Hoedt Meyer, who is the Director of the IUCN Academy. Launched in September 2021, the IUCN Academy seeks to harness expertise from within the International Union for Conservation of Nature network to provide training for those seeking to make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic world of conservation. The IUCN is a membership Union uniquely compose
Ben Stockwell | Senior Rewilding Officer at Citizen Zoo
If you’re interested in conservation, then you’ve probably heard the term rewilding. Over the past decade or so it has represented a growing movement within the industry to restore nature back to its former glory. Sometimes involving reintroducing long-lost species back into landscapes. One of the organisations involved in the movement is Citizen Zoo – a young UK charity dedicated to rewi
Career switch success stories from the class of 2022
Are you keen to switch your career into conservation in 2023? Perhaps you’re feeling a little stuck in a job you’re not fully happy with, and you want to follow your passion and help wildlife to flourish as your day job. Well, today I want to show you that this is possible by sharing the inspiring success stories of four amazing ladies who switched their careers into conservation in 2022 with our
Take our 5-day Career Challenge
What will 2023 have in store for you? Today I'm launching a five-day New Year / New Career challenge to unlock your ideas and help guide you in 2023. It could really change your life. Are you ready?!
2022 Reflections
Welcome to our final podcast episode of 2022! As we look ahead to a new year, we're reflecting on what we loved about 2022, and what we're excited about in 2023. Joining our host Dr Nick Askew is Head of Community, Dr Fernando Mateos-González - or Nando he’s often known - and Head of Engagement Kristi Foster, who together have nearly 50 years' experience working in the conservation sector. We're a
Dr Stephen Browne | The Royal Commission for AlUla (Saudi Arabia)
Rewilding and restoration is an increasingly exciting and popular area of conservation. Whereby land is returned to a more natural state in a bid to let natural processes thrive once more. There are numerous examples of it working quickly and really well - species returning in a matter of years - but have you heard of anyone rewilding a desert before? Today we’re speaking with someone who’s leadin
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