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PhDreams – The Podcast for Academic Careers in Business and Economics

Prof. Anatoli Colicev, Prof. Alex Edeling
Job Market
Data
Work-Life Balance
Conference Presentations
University Of Basel
Academic Service
Academic Career
Career Management
Networking At Conferences
Branding and Visibility In Academia
Energy Management In Talks
UK Academic Market
Leuven, Belgium
Vienna, Austria
Higher Education/academia
AI In Presentations

PhDreams is the go-to podcast for anyone navigating the academic journey in business and economics. Hosted by Marketing Professors Anatoli Colicev (University of Liverpool) and Alex Edeling (KU Leuven), this series is packed with insider tips, actionable strategies, and inspiration to help you not just survive but thrive as a PhD student, postdoc or assistant professor. The podcast builds on the P... more

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In this seventh episode of PhDreams, Alex is joined by his guests Professor Beth Fossen from Indiana University and Professor Alex Bleier from the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management to discuss conference presentations. Both are among the most e... more

In this sixth episode of PhDreams, we are joined by our guests Professor Abhishek Borah from INSEAD and Professor Davide Proserpio from the University of Southern California to talk about data-driven academic research. Both Abhi and Davide agree that... more

In this fifth episode of PhDreams, we are joined by our guests Professor Els Breugelmans from KU Leuven and Professor Martin Schreier WU Vienna to discuss work-life balance for academics. We find out that work-life balance is a very individual concep... more

In this fourth episode of PhDreams, we are joined by our guest, Professor Simone Wies from Goethe University Frankfurt. We discuss academic services, the "third mission" of academics alongside research and teaching. We talk about the various levels o... more

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Beth Fossen
Social Professor of Marketing at the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University
Indiana University Kelley School of Business
Episode: Delivering Great Conference Presentations: A Conversation with Professors Beth Fossen and Alex Bleier
Alex Bleier
Associate Professor of Marketing at the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management
Frankfurt School of Finance and Management
Episode: Delivering Great Conference Presentations: A Conversation with Professors Beth Fossen and Alex Bleier
Abhishek Borah
Associate Professor of Marketing
INSEAD
Episode: Data-Driven Academic Research: A Conversation with Professors Abhishek Borah and Davide Proserpio
Davide Proserpio
Associate Professor of Business Administration
USC Marshall
Episode: Data-Driven Academic Research: A Conversation with Professors Abhishek Borah and Davide Proserpio
Els Breugelmans
Professor of Marketing at KU Leuven
KU Leuven
Episode: How to Achieve Work-Life Balance as an Academic: A Conversation with Professors Els Breugelsmans and Martin Schreier
Martin Schreier
Professor of Marketing at WU Vienna; former Editor-in-Chief of IJRM
WU Vienna
Episode: How to Achieve Work-Life Balance as an Academic: A Conversation with Professors Els Breugelsmans and Martin Schreier
Simone Wies
Professor of Marketing and Chair of Marketing Strategy and Performance
Goethe University Frankfurt
Episode: The Balance Between Scientific Excellence and Academic Service: A Conversation with Professor Simone Wies
Andreas Lanz
Professor of Marketing, University of Basel; researcher in influencer marketing and job market simulation
University of Basel
Episode: Securing a Position within the Academic Job Market: A Conversation with Professor Andreas Lanz

Hosts

Anatoli Colicev
Host of PhDreams; University affiliations include University of Liverpool; has marketing professor credentials and ties to KU Leuven and other European institutions.
Alex Edeling
Co‑host; marketing professor with connections to KU Leuven and related European institutions.

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Securing a Position within the Academic Job Market: A Conversation with Professor Andreas Lanz
Q: How should candidates think about standing out on their CV?
Candidates should highlight an interesting topic, a project near a leading journal, and show proxies of future success through strong co-authors and institutional backing, not just a long list of publications.
Securing a Position within the Academic Job Market: A Conversation with Professor Andreas Lanz
Q: What do you consider the most important element of the interview process beyond the research presentation?
The one-on-one interviews are what really show fit; you need to demonstrate you'd enjoy working with the team and could push initiatives together, so prepare to discuss collaboration style and departmental goals.
How to Achieve Work-Life Balance as an Academic: A Conversation with Professors Els Breugelsmans and Martin Schreier
Q: What strategies do you use for career management and saying no to requests?
Career management involves prioritizing inputs that lead to publications and impact, seeking guidance, and politely declining excessive requests with a clear rationale to maintain focus and balance.
How to Achieve Work-Life Balance as an Academic: A Conversation with Professors Els Breugelsmans and Martin Schreier
Q: How do you define and handle burnout risk in academia, especially for younger scholars?
Burnout risk is mitigated by setting achievable goals, maintaining flexibility, using exercise or hobbies as mental resets, and ensuring you are working on topics you deeply care about while balancing career milestones.
How to Achieve Work-Life Balance as an Academic: A Conversation with Professors Els Breugelsmans and Martin Schreier
Q: What is your definition of work-life balance and how do you apply it personally?
Balance is about having control over your schedule, making time for non-work aspects like family and hobbies, and engaging in work that you are passionate about so it doesn't feel like constant toil.

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This show consistently centers on advancing an academic career in business and economics, with practical guidance drawn from conversations with seasoned marketing faculty and researchers. Episodes cover conference performance, data-driven research, work–life balance, academic service, and the evolving job market—often paired with actionable tips for early‑career researchers, PhD students, and assistant professors. Notable strengths include real‑world career tactics, practical presentation and research design advice, and candid insights into the mechanics of publishing, conferences, and hiring across Europe and North America. A recurring edge is blending scholarly rigor with pragmatic career strategy, sometimes exploring new technologies lik... more

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