Conservation Careers Podcast

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 wha…

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 …

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 incre…

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…

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, shoul…

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 J…

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 …

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 t…

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 …

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…

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 …

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…

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 t…

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 worl…

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…

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 na…

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, …

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.

Acco…

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, …

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 disc…