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Conservation Careers Podcast

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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 where to start - this is the podcast for you! Conservation jobs, conservation volunteering, conservation internships, conservation careers, conservation news, conservation stories. Check us out at conservation-careers.com to find the most conservation jobs and the best conservation careers advice.

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163 episodes

episode How to Build a Purpose-Driven Career | Devon Fritz artwork

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 professionals who want to move beyond good intentions and create measurable impact through their careers - whether that means changing jobs, shifting sectors, using existing skills in new ways, or finding other routes to contribute through mentoring, volunteering, board roles or donating. In this episode, we explore the growing demand for purposeful work, why people from sectors like tech, finance and consulting are increasingly looking towards conservation and social impact, and what often holds them back. We also unpack Devon’s IMPACT framework - a practical step-by-step process for identifying what matters, mapping career options, prioritising pathways, and taking clear action towards more meaningful work. If you’re a professional wondering how to use your skills for good - or a career switcher looking for a more purposeful path - this episode is for you. It’s a purposeful, practical, and high-impact podcast. Enjoy. --- https://www.highimpactprofessionals.org/book [https://www.highimpactprofessionals.org/book] https://www.highimpactprofessionals.org/ [https://www.highimpactprofessionals.org/]

5 May 2026 - 32 min
episode Snakes, Startups and Saving Nature | Dr Harry Fonseca Williams artwork

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 intersection of science, entrepreneurship, and conservation impact. Harry describes himself as a “snakebite scientist” with a passion for toxic animals, and in this episode we explore two sides of his work. First, his role in founding The LEAF Charity - a fast-growing organisation restoring ecosystems and supporting communities through large-scale tree planting and conservation projects. And second, his work with ToxiVen and beyond, developing cutting-edge diagnostics and treatments to tackle snakebite - one of the world’s most overlooked global health challenges. We talk about what it really takes to build a conservation charity from scratch, how small ideas can scale into meaningful impact, and why turning research into real-world solutions is so important. We also dive into Harry’s career journey, from studying venom pharmacology to launching companies and leading conservation projects, and the lessons he’s learned along the way - including the importance of collaboration, fundraising, and following your passion. If you're interested in conservation careers that go beyond the traditional path - blending science, startups, and real-world impact - this episode will give you plenty to think about. It’s a snakes, science, impact podcast. Enjoy. --- https://www.theleafcharity.com/

16 Apr 2026 - 41 min
episode Leadership in Conservation Organisations | Chris Lee artwork

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 and Restoration podcast. Chris describes himself as an “organisational ecologist” - applying lessons from nature to help build stronger teams, healthier workplace cultures, and more effective conservation organisations. In this episode, we dig into what good leadership actually looks like in conservation - and why it’s not just about job titles or seniority. We explore how culture shapes performance, why putting people first is essential, and how thinking of organisations as ecosystems can completely change the way we work. Chris also shares his own career journey - from wildlife biologist to organisational leader - including some honest reflections on mistakes, lessons learned, and what it really takes to build a team where people want to show up and do their best work. And we talk about how anyone - at any stage of their career - can develop leadership skills and have a positive impact within their organisation. It’s a thoughtful and practical conversation about the human side of conservation - and how, if we get that right, everything else becomes possible. Enjoy. https://www.parksandrestoration.com/

24 Mar 2026 - 1 h 4 min
episode Community-Led Conservation in Madagascar | Dr Aubrey Alamshah artwork

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 taking a long-term, holistic approach to conservation by working closely with local communities, alongside protecting wildlife and ecosystems. In this episode, we explore what makes this region of Madagascar so unique, from its hyper-endemic species to its fragile coastal forests. We talk about the realities of conservation on the ground - including climate impacts, deforestation, and mining - and how SEED is responding through research, community partnerships, and practical action. Aubrey also shares what their role involves day-to-day, how research translates into real conservation impact, and how volunteers and local teams contribute to the work. And we dive into Aubrey’s career journey too - from early volunteering and fieldwork around the world, through to a PhD and into a leadership role in conservation research - with some really honest advice for anyone trying to break into the sector. It’s a thoughtful, grounded and hopeful conversation about what it really takes to make conservation work. Enjoy. https://madagascar.co.uk/

24 Mar 2026 - 1 h 6 min
episode Inside Operation Wallacea - Field Expeditions, Biodiversity Research and Career Pathways | Dr Tom Martin artwork

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 Opwall Did 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 this episode, I’m joined by Dr Tom Martin, Head of Research at Opwall, to unpack how their unique model combines rigorous academic research with hands-on field training across nine countries worldwide. We talk about long-term biodiversity datasets, climate change in cloud forests, marine research programmes, and why practical field skills are becoming increasingly valuable in today’s conservation job market. If you’ve ever considered gaining field experience overseas - or wondered how organisations like Opwall contribute to global conservation science - this episode will give you clarity and insight. It’s an expeditions, ecology, and research podcast. Enjoy. --- 1. Join CC – www.conservation-careers.com/join [https://www.conservation-careers.com/join] 2. Opwall website - https://www.opwall.com/ [https://www.opwall.com/] 3. Opwall Instagram site - https://www.instagram.com/operation_wallacea/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/operation_wallacea/?hl=en] 4. Opwall webinars - https://www.opwall.com/free-webinar/ [https://www.opwall.com/free-webinar/] 5. Opwall jobs - https://jobs.opwall.com/jobs/ [https://jobs.opwall.com/jobs/]

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