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, a... more

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 so... more

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 s... more

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 pred... more

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 s... more

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... more

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, r... more

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 ene... more