Ep. 214: Why a Doctorate Matters: Lessons and Stories from Four Jamaican Doctors

Why does a doctorate matter? What's the journey really like?What are some tips and lessons to start and finish a doctorate?Today’s episode features a panel discussion at the launch of my Triple Treasure birthday, book launch, and doctoral celebration on May 9, 2026.It is a thorough discussion on the why of a doctorate, the highs and lows of the journey, and tips to successfully complete the journey. The panelists of four Jamaican doctors represent three different universities and three different doctoral degrees. If you have started the journey and need help to complete it, this episode is also for you.Meet the panelists:• Dr. Aidin Brown – President DSL Association, Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL), Leadership Coaching and Organizational Consulting from Regent University in 2024• Dr. Clara Ricketts: Doctor of Transformational Leadership – Bakke Graduate University in 2016• Dr. Lisa Facey-Shaw, PhD in Technology Enhanced Learning – Open University of the Netherlands in 2019• Dr. C. Ruth Taylor: Doctor of Transformational Leadership – Bakke Graduate University in 2026