While academic education is undeniably paramount, professional education and applied learning are the keys to bringing one’s career to new heights. In this episode of Wealth Pathways: The Affluence Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews educational psychologist Lori Simons, Ph.D., LPC on how to stay ahead of the curve through professional education and applied learning. Currently sitting on the faculty of Widener University as an internship coordinator in the psychology department, Lori Simons, Ph.D., LPC is dedicated to ensuring that students gain a deep and wide understanding on real-world conditions and implications. As an educational psychologist, she believes that research — both quantitative and qualitative — is meaningful in improving teaching methods and student learning. In this episode, Lori Simons, Ph.D., LPC highlights the key differences between traditional academic learning and applied learning in professional settings, asserting that she strongly believes that both models should be blended. Additionally, for those who have not been afforded the opportunity to do so in their educational journey, she offers advice on exploring professional education or experiential learning. Together, Marie and Lori Simons, Ph.D., LPC weigh up various practices and habits that may prove useful in re-evaluating and improving career skills. So, tune in for a detailed and awe-inspiring episode on taking your career to the next level! Follow Lori Simons, Ph.D., LPC's work:Office Hours Zoom Link: https://widener.zoom.us/j/5752489829       Email: lnsimons@widener.edu Produced by the Affluence Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.  Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit https://affluence.lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ for additional information about Affluence Science Labs. Follow us on social media to stay updated:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AffluenceScienceLabs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/affluence.science.labs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/affluence.science.labs/ LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/showcase/affluence-science-labs  Twitter: https://twitter.com/AFScienceLabs TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@affluence.science.labs  You can also subscribe and listen to our podcasts on your preferred podcasting platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/id1776049410/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1sjHkrJioQi1EPqifOtOCB/ Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b42ff29e-5f29-444d-8d81-dbdf2b8ac287/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/ iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-wealth-pathways-the-afflu-231093343/ Podbean: https://affluencescienceinsights.podbean.com/ PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/ Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-5871405/