In the sound fragment below, geochemist Robyn Hannigan (UMass Boston) also talks about gaming, and mentions the
importance of experiencing epic wins. She then looks at her own career in that light.
Your partner for strategy and innovation in science and technology.
WHO YOU ARE:
You are from any country anywhere on the globe, and you can be at any stage in life, personally
or professionally. You are likely easily bored, and not exactly a nine-to-five person.
You have high ethical standards, and like the idea of making the world a better place, and
we're not talking donating to your favorite charity at Christmas.
You may like jazz improvizations, modern art or both, and if you don't, then you can see some
of the wonder of it, the fun in it. You don't tear it down, and you don't tear down classical music either. In other words, you keep an open mind.
You like laughter, genuine laughter, and you're not afraid of emotions. They are likely the
source of your drive. Yes, you are driven. You like to create, and you are not afraid of things
that are bigger than you.
Color combinations like fuchsia and red do not shock you, but stories about modern slavery do.
You admire people like J. Craig Venter and Jane McGonigal, and probably are a lot like them.
You have no problem with hair that is colored blue or green, and you know that
business suits create smart appearances, but no more than that.
You are not asking me to invest one million euros into your project, and you are likely no
history buff. You look forward to the future and embrace change.
You know that applying for EU funding means a lot of hard work, that it won't get you full funding
for all your projects. You don't think you will certainly get that funding if only I would move
back to the Netherlands, or if you team up with me because of the country I am based in.
You weren't a fan of Dubya. (With my apologies to Bill H. who is not gonna like that remark, should he catch it.)
Maybe you are a business owner or a thinking about quitting your job and venturing out on your own. I don't think you are
a scientist trying to find new interdiscplinary opportunities, but I have worked for quite a few scientists in academia so I might be wrong. You could quite easily be a solopreneur and need someone to help you think bigger, move out of your comfort zone, and discover niches for you. I can help you turn things around.
Tell me!
WHAT'S ON OFFER AT SMARTERSCIENCE:
A unique multi-talented and multi-faceted highly intelligent creative mind, which can
work with you and help you generate and develop ideas and strategic perspectives,
and can also aid you with communicating those ideas to your target audiences.
An international perspective
The ability to grasp matters from your perspective
Excellent writing skills
Innovative strategic thinking
A multicultural, multidisciplinary background
Many years of science and technology experience with a touch of tourism
Finely honed analytical skills
The drive and dedication to help you succeed, for the joy of seeing you succeed
Exceptional honesty, integrity and independence
A way for you to get more out of what you already have, do more with your resources
Below are the logos of some of the parties I have worked with.
I took the above photograph during a short research cruise in the Dutch Haringvliet estuary, with the 35-foot RV Navicula, which is owned by NIOZ. It shows the hands of geochemists from Utrecht University digging in and help each other take mud samples from a sediment core just retrieved from the bottom of the estuary.
The small print:
Yes, of course I cherish your privacy and confidentiality.
No, of course I won't send you spam.
Yes, of course we can lay down significant project details in an agreement. It clarifies matters and clears up
hidden misunderstandings before they can cause hiccups.
I work on a 50/50 basis. It means that you pay 50% up front. If you are not satisfied at the end of the contract period, or even before that, you do not have to pay the remaining 50%. This limits your risk as well as mine and spreads it evenly. It's a win-win, in Stephen Covey's terms.
Don't want to risk ending up on my waiting list?
Contact me now to discuss your plans or concerns.
MYSTERY CLICK:
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