Podcast | How to build a career in wildlife conservation with Dr Nick Askew
How aspiring and mid-career conservationists can land their dream roles and make a real impact, with Dr Nick Askew.
What does it really take to build a meaningful, impactful career in conservation – and how can we better support the next generation of conservationists to succeed?
Our very own Director, Dr Nick Askew, joins as a guest in this episode of The Think Wild Podcast to explore exactly that. As the founder of Conservation Careers, Nick has spent the past decade helping over 700,000 people across 178 countries navigate their path into conservation – turning his own passion into a global movement.
From launching the world’s biggest conservation job board to creating practical training and career support, Nick has reshaped how people enter and thrive in this fast-evolving field.
Together with host Anish Banerjee, Managing Director of Think Wild Foundation, they dive into Nick’s unconventional career journey, the skills that matter most in today’s conservation landscape, and what it takes to stand out – whether you’re a student, career switcher or seasoned professional.
Nick also shares honest insights about burnout, impact and why building eco-enterprises could be the future of conservation.
It’s an insightful, empowering and solutions-driven episode.
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