The Bold PhD Podcast

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The Bold PhD Podcast

A Career Podcast for PhDs, by a PhD. PhDs should NEVER feel stuck in the job market. On the Bold PhD Podcast, host Dr. Gertrude Nonterah discusses tools and resources to help PhDs and academics design and thrive in their careers.About the HostDr. Gertrude Nonterah holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. She knows the journey of career design and reinvention because she’s lived it. As the Founder of The Bold PhD Consulting and host of The Bold PhD Podcast (streamed in over 50 countries), she helps fellow PhDs navigate life beyond the ivory tower. Her practical, story-driven advice through keynote talks and workshops on personal branding, networking, and career design has reached audiences at 30 universities and professional organizations. Her mission is simple: to empower PhDs to design and build careers without losing their identity and impact along the way.</spa

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    56: You left academia for industry. Here's how you will grow.

    Get Navigating The PIVOT: https://theboldphd.com/navigate/ Join 3000+ PhDs and academics on the Bold PhD Newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/newsletter/ In this episode, I answer I question from a PhD who emailed me this question: "Once you transition into industry, it's not always clear what you have to do to grow and get to the next step. What advice would you give someone who is 2-3 years in industry and wants to grow? Where do you start? More certifications? Networking? What else?"   Here's the original LinkedIn Post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/geenonterah_i-have-an-answer-to-a-recent-question-a-phd-activity-7422339350434209792-pDLK?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAB4xQBABLI3FVpiIy0pfXrTXHt07yVZ9rRY

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    55: 3 habits of PhDs who successfully leave academia.

    Your PhD is no longer a competitive advantage. And PhDs like you are finding this out every day. After interviewing over 100 PhDs, here are 3 habits of PhDs who successfully transition out of academia…in spite of the job market we have. Navigating the PIVOT book: https://theboldphd.com/navigate/ Join 3000+ on the newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/newsletter/ Business inquiries? Email me at [email protected]  Episode with Jenna Osterlund-Oltmanns: https://theboldphd.com/academia-to-industry-interview-hacks/

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    54: Why PhDs keep leaving academia

    For decades, the dream path for many scientists looked like You complete a PhD. Get a post-doc. Become a professor who runs your own lab. But something has changed. Today, more and more PhDs are walking away from academia. So what's happening? Listen to Dr. Nonterah discuss it in this week's episode of The Bold PhD Podcast.  Navigating the PIVOT: https://theboldphd.com/navigate/ Join 3000+ on the newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/newsletter/ Business inquiries? Email me at [email protected] 

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    53: 93% of PhDs say they are not prepared for the job market. That's sad.

    Resources mentioned in this episode: Navigating the PIVOT: https://theboldphd.com/navigate/ The Entrepreneurial Scholar: https://amzn.to/4bvmoew Free Agent Nation: https://amzn.to/4svMCoB Only 17% of PhDs get a tenure-track position: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4309283/   Join 3000+ on The Bold PhD Newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/newsletter/  

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    52: For the PhD who is disappointed with how life turned out.

    In this solo episode, I share reflections for the PhD who might be feel disillusioned with how life turned out...after you assumed your education would unlock your dream life.   Get Navigating the P.I.V.O.T.: https://theboldphd.com/navigate/ Join 3000+ on The Bold PhD Newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/newsletter/ Book recommendations for your career (Amazon affiliate link): https://theboldphd.com/bookrecs    

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    51: AI founder says we have less than five years. I disagree PLUS 3 ways to prepare.

    A recent viral post by an AI CEO and investor called Matt Shumer, has ignited further discussion about the role of AI in our workforce and society. In this podcast episode, we will delve into Schumer's insights and explore what they mean the future of work, things I disagreed with as well as my opinions on what each of us should be doing to prepare. The post has 83 million views as I was recording this episode.   Original article by Matt Shumer: https://x.com/mattshumer_/status/2021256989876109403?s=20   Join 3000+ PhDs on the Bold PhD Newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/newsletter/  

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    50: 25 career strategies that could change EVERYTHING for you this year.

    Looking to shine in your career in 2026? In this episode, Dr. Nonterah shares 25 CAREER STRATEGIES that could change EVERYTHING for you this year. Focus on 1-3 of these to level up your career this year. I elaborate on a lot of the ideas in my most recent book Navigating the P.I.V.O.T.: https://theboldphd.com/navigate/ Here are all the ideas:  1 - Study the job description. 2 - All you’ve done is not all you can do. 3- Separate your identity from your job. 4 - Practice concise and clear communication. 5 - Understand the impact your work creates. It's easy to get lost in the weeds. 6 - Create optionality so no single job has power over you. 7 - Build career-building relationships before you need them. 8 - Treat LinkedIn like a long-term career asset, not just a job board. 9 - Build a portfolio for the career you want. It's undeniable proof. 10 - Don’t optimize for titles. Optimize for the skills and knowledge that will carry you to the next phase. 11 - Practice how to explain your work to people outside your field. 12 - Practice communicating the problems you solve, not just your research or the methods you used. 13 - Learn to negotiate everything, not just salary. There’s always more. 14 - Design a career that works with your life, not against it. 15 - It’s hard, but treat rejection as data, not a verdict on your ability. 16 - Don’t assume or expect people to understand the value you bring to their organization. Spell it out. 17 - Document your thinking on how you solve problems. Not just your achievements. 18 - Speaking of achievements, keep and update a “brag document” with your achievements—big or small—monthly. They can be shockingly easy to forget! 19 - Say yes to rooms where you might feel under-qualified. Watch and learn everything in those rooms. 20 - Choose work environments that pour back into you and build your confidence. 21 - Ask for the informational interview. 22 - Make at least 1–2 connections with recruiters or senior people within your field each week. Nurture those connections. 23 - Invest in ONE skill this year that’s new to you. 24 - Publish your ideas. LinkedIn. A podcast. Instagram. Substack. There are many platforms. Pick ONE and publish ONE idea weekly. 25 - Never leave an interview without asking this question: “What’s the number 1 thing you expect the person who fills this role to be able to accomplish in their first 90 days?”

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    49: How to survive a layoff without losing your confidence or sense of self

    Being laid off doesn’t just mess with your paycheck. It messes with your identity. Over the last ten years, I’ve been laid off twice. And I won’t sugarcoat it: each time was humiliating and it made me seriously question my worth. But those experiences taught me several life-changing lessons on how to survive and thrive mentally, financially, from a deep place internally so that so that no company ever again gets to decide how powerful or confident I feel. If you’ve just been laid off, or you’re living with the fear that you might be, stay with me. In this video, we’ll about surviving and rebuilding after a layoff in a way so you cannot be broken or shaken by a company’s decision ever again.   Get your copy of Navigating The P.I.V.O.T, a handbook for PhDs and academics looking for fulfilling careers outside academia: https://theboldphd.com/navigate/ Join 3000+ PhDs and academics on The Bold PhD Newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist Invite Dr. Nonterah to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/

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    48: How I manage my money 10 years after my Ph.D. (solo episode with Dr. Nonterah)

    In this solo episode, Dr. Nonterah reveals how she manages her money 10 years after graduating from her Ph.D.   Get Dr. Nonterah's book on landing high-paying jobs outside academia: https://theboldphd.com/navigate/ Invite Dr. Nonterah to speak to your audience:  https://theboldphd.com/speaker-main/ Join 3000+ PhDs on The Bold PhD Newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/podcast/  

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    47: How the top 1% of PhDs manage their money (with Dr. Emily Roberts)

    In this episode, Dr. Nonterah chats with Dr. Emily Roberts of the Personal Finance for PhDs Podcast. They discuss 9 money moves every PhD student and postdoc should be making right now and which they should consider as they progress in their career. Get Dr. Nonterah's book, Navigating the PIVOT: https://theboldphd.com/navigate/ Invite Dr. Nonterah to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ Connect with Dr. Roberts: https://pfforphds.com/  

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    46: Planning on making a career move in 2026? Listen to this episode (with Dr. Irina Cozma)

    In this episode, Dr. Nonterah chats with Dr. Irina Cozma about career change and why PhDs have more options available to them than they realize!   Grab your copy of my new book Navigating the P.I.V.O.T. by going to https://theboldphd.com/navigate/

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    45: The Big Lie About ‘Safe’ Jobs: Ex-Professor Explains Why She Finally Walked Away (with Dr. Jen Harrison)

    Grab your copy of Dr. Nonterah's new book, Navigating The P.I.V.O.T. In this episode, Dr. Nonterah chats with Dr. Jen Harrison of ReadWritePerfect.com about losing her job as an adjunct professor during COVID and figuring out that running her own business provided better job security that being a professor.  Dr. Jen Harrison's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-harrison-rwp/ Dr. Jen Harrison's website: https://readwriteperfect.com/  

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    44: If you're afraid AI will take your job, LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE! (with. Dr. Bolu Oladini)

    Navigating the P.I.V.O.T. is live! Get your copy here: https://theboldphd.com/navigate/ In this episode, Dr. Nonterah interviews Dr. Bolu Oladini who is an AI Content Lead in the pharmaceutical industry. Apart from exploring that career path, Drs. Nonterah and Oladini talk about the reality of AI taking jobs and what you can do to prepare. Dr. Oladini's website: https://www.boluoladini.com/  

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    43: How I Got a Book Deal with a University Press Without Being a Professor. (solo episode with Dr. Nonterah)

    Pre-order Navigating The P.I.V.O.T: https://amzn.to/4qkMLKK Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ Join 3000+ academics who receive my bi-weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist   In this episode, I'm sharing details about how I got my recent book deal with University of California Press. 

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    42: Two PhDs spend an hour answering your PhD career questions (with Dr. David Mendes da Silva)

    Pre-order my new book Navigating the P.I.V.O.T: https://amzn.to/4nOZ4x4  In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Nonterah answers common PhD career questions with Dr. David Mendes da Silva (PapaPhD.com). They chat about: quitting a PhD what to do when it is taking too long to find a job with your PhD what to say when an anyone tells you, you're overqualified how to talk about your translational skills on a resume  and a word of advice for mid-career faculty looking to switch from academia *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G’s book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs *Join 3000+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist

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    41: I FINALLY wrote THE book. And I'm reading the first chapter for you. (Solo episode with Dr. Nonterah)

    Hello, PhD Friends! I wrote a book called Navigating the P.I.V.O.T. The eBook is now available for pre-order, and I have a goal of reaching 300 pre-orders by November 6. It would be my honor to have your help in reaching that goal! Pre-order link: https://amzn.to/46vcs3n Dr. Joshua Dolezal's (my book coach) website: https://www.joshuadolezal.com/

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    40: The pyschosocial side of moving away from academia. NOBODY talks about THIS. (with Dr. Jeff Malins)

    In this episode, Dr Nonterah chats with Dr. Jeff Malins (jeffmalins.com) about going from an overwhelmed professor to finding balance in a new role as an AI scientist. They talk about the psychosocial aspect of career switching that is not talked about enough in these transitions. *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G’s book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs *Join 3000+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist

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    39: What No One Tells PhDs About The Academia-to-Industry Transition (with Dr. Andrea Grandi)

    In this episode, Dr. Gertrude Nonterah chats with Dr. Andrea Grandi about the most common mistakes PhDs make transitioning into industry and the practical steps they can take to rectify those mistakes. *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G’s book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs *Join 3000+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist Andrea's Bootcamp on September 23 and 24: https://calendly.com/grandi-andrea/fill-the-academia-industry-gap-bootcamp?month=2025-09  

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    38: Post-PhD career advice I'd give my 27-year-old self (solo episode with Dr. Nonterah)

    Career advice I wish I'd heard before I finished my PhD in 2015. *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G’s book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs *Join 3000+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist

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    37: Should you hide your PhD to get a job? (solo episode with Dr. Nonterah)

    Should you hide your PhD to get a job? In this episode of The Bold PhD Podcast, Dr. Nonterah discusses why people might even suggest you take your PhD off your resume. And why you shouldn't if you don't want to. *Are you a student, faculty or professional organization leader who works with speakers and consultants to educate and empower your audiences? Learn how you can work with Dr. Nonterah to do just that for your audience: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. Nonterah's book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs *Join 3000+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist

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    36: Don't know what to do after your PhD? You NEED to listen to THIS episode. (with Dr. Danielle Taschereau Mamers)

    In this episode, Dr. Nonterah speaks with Dr. Danielle Taschereau Mamers who recommends that PhDs open themselves up to be surprised by their career journeys. Find Danielle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-tm/ Danielle's website: https://www.dtmstudio.ca/ *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G’s book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs *Join 3000+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist

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    35: Former Tech Exec Explains: DO THIS the first 90 days of a new job. (With Dr. Shveta Miglani)

    If you don't ask the right questions or you miss subtle cues during the first 60 to 90 days of a new job, it can cost you everything. In this week’s episode of The Bold PhD Podcast, Dr. Nonterah is talking with Dr. Shveta Miglani to talk about how to start your new job right from day 1. Pre-order Dr. Miglani's book: https://amzn.to/4oF9Dnc *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G’s book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs *Join 3000+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist

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    34: The truth on how to get an industry job IMMEDIATELY after your PhD (With Dr. Aurellia Whitmore)

    In this episode, Dr. Nonterah is chatting with Dr. Aurellia Whitmore (@doctor.rell on Instagram) - a biotech sales professional with a PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology from Florida A&amp;M University, about what it's like to work in biotech sales and what professionals can do now to get into this area of work. Dr. Whitmore is also the founder of  White Coat White Collar, an organization that provide tailored career solutions to students in STEM fields. *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G’s book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs *Join 3000+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist

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    33: Why every academic should think like an entrepreneur. (With Dr. Ilana Horwitz)

    In this episode, Dr. Nonterah chats with Dr. Ilana Horwitz about how entrepreneurial thinking can benefit your career as an academic, based on her recent book from Princeton University Press, The Entrepreneurial Scholar. Find out more about Dr. Ilana Horwitz at https://www.entrepreneurialscholar.org/   *Invite Dr. Nonterah to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. Nonterah's book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs *Join 3000+ academics who receive The Bold PhD newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist

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    32: They rejected my PhD application. Here’s how I became a university leader anyway. (with Dr. Juanita Tookes)

    Dr. Tookes on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juanitatookes/ *Invite Dr. Nonterah to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G’s book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs *Join 3000+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist            

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    31: "I burned out of my PhD program. What do I do now?" (Q & A episode with Dr. Nonterah)

    In this heartfelt episode, we explore the emotional journey of those who start a PhD with high hopes but find themselves unable to complete it due to unforeseen circumstances. Inspired by a listener's email, we delve into the challenges of transitioning careers after leaving academia, the complex feelings of regret and relief, and the importance of choosing health and well-being over societal expectations. Join in as Dr. Nonterah discusses how to navigate this life pivot, reclaim the value of your experiences, and find new paths to success. Links: https://phdskillstranslator.com/ https://theboldphd.com/writingbook/ *Invite Dr. Nonterah to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G’s book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs *Join 3000+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist

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    30: Academia is BROKEN. But here's why I chose to be a PROFESSOR. (with Dr. Lennart Nacke)

    In this episode, Dr. Nonterah chats with Dr. Lennart Nacke about thriving in academia in 2025 and beyond. If you've been thinking about working in academia, this episode is for you. Find all of Dr. Nacke's resources at: https://lennartnacke.com/ *Invite Dr. Nonterah to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G’s book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs *Join 3000+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist

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    29: How To Make $100k+ Helping Healthcare Professionals Stay Certified. (with Dr. Alex Howson)

    In this episode, Dr. Nonterah chats with Dr. Alex Howson, an expert in continuing medical education (CME) writing on how to get started in this area of medical writing in 2025.   *Invite Dr. Nonterah to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G’s book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs *Join 3000+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist

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    28: No One Was Hiring Me—Until I Started Using LinkedIn Like This (Solo episode with Dr. Nonterah)

    This week's episode is a solo episode where Dr. Nonterah talks about whether or not LinkedIn is worth your time and attention.   Win At Freelance Writing Book: https://theboldphd.com/writingbook/ *Join 3000+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist Cited studies: Ricardo Buettner (2017). Getting a job via career-oriented social networking markets. Electronic Markets Rajkumar, K., Saint-Jacques, G., Bojinov, I., Brynjolfsson, E., &amp; Aral, S. (2022). A causal test of the strength of weak ties. Science. *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G's book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs  

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    27: How PhDs are finding secret jobs in academia WITHOUT becoming professors. (with Dr. John C. Turner)

    Secret jobs in academia that DON'T require you to be on tenure track or be in the classroom? That's exactly what Dr. Gertrude Nonterah is chatting with Dr. John C. Turner, the Black Leadership Initiative Director - on the show today. Dr. Turner's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-john-c-turner/ *Invite Dr. Nonterah to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G’s book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs *Join 3000+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist

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    26: I Never Left Academia. Here's What No One Tells You.. (with Dr. Jessye Talley)

    This week, Dr. Nonterah is chatting with Dr. Jessye Talley, an associate professor of industrial and systems engineering at Morgan State University. They about landing a tenure track position and thriving in academia if that's the path you want to tread. Jessye's website: jessyelbtalley.com  Grab these this Interview Prep Kit on Dr. Talley's website. *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G’s book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs *Join 3000+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist  

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    25: Ex-College Professor: I left academia after 15 years and couldn't be happier (with Dr. Paulina Cossette)

    In this episode, Dr. Gertrude Nonterah chats with Dr. Paulina Cossette about leaving a tenure-track position in academia after 15 years, the non-academic job search struggle, and what she is doing to empower other academics who are tired of giving so much and getting little back. Paulina's website is acadiaediting.com *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G’s book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs *Join 3000+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist  

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    24: Former US Congress Intern: How to build a career in SCIENCE POLICY. (With Sheeva Azma)

    Today, Dr. Nonterah is chatting with Sheeva Azma about building a career in science policy and communications. *Join 3000+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G’s book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs

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    23: Two heart surgeries made me quit academia to DO THIS instead. (With Dr. Jacob Kendall)

    Today, Dr. Nonterah is chatting with Dr. Jacob Kendall, who quit academia, about how he turned his frustration with the healthcare system into a consulting business that empowers patients. *Join 3000+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G’s book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs  

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    22: I was done with the CONSTANT STRUGGLE for funding in academia. (With Dr. Kristeena Wright)

    *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G’s book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs *Join 3000+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist

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    21: How do you ACTUALLY get hired as a MEDICAL WRITER in 2025? (with Natasha Fallico)

    In today's episode, I talk to Natasha Fallico about her move from finishing her master's degree to working as a regulatory medical writer at Abbvie. *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G’s book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs *Join 3000+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist

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    20: If I started a PhD in 2025, I'd do THIS. (Solo episode with Dr. Nonterah)

    Today's episode is a solo one and I am sharing what I would do differently if I was starting a PhD in 2025...knowing what I know right now!   *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G’s book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs *Join 3000+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist

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    19: From Math Nerd to using Gamification to change Healthcare! (with Dr. Jacqui Nortje)

    In this episode, I am interviewing Dr. Jacqci Nortje who holds a PhD in Gamification. What do you even do with that kind of degree? Find out in this episode. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jacqui/ Join 3000 PhDs and academics who receive The Bold PhD newsletter biweekly - theboldphd.com/careerslist   Invite Dr. Nonterah to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/      

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    18: Former LinkedIn Employee Reveals Why Hard Work WON'T Get You Noticed at Work (with Lorraine K. Lee)

    In this episode, Dr. Nonterah speaks with Lorraine K. Lee about building an unforgettable career brand. Buy Lorraine's book here: https://amzn.to/4cH4x4u *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G's book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs *Join 2900+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist

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    17: How this Biomedical PhD turned her degree into a consulting business (With Dr. Crystal Herron)

    *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G’s book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs *Join 2900+ academics who receive my bi-weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist

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    16: Turn the skills from your 9-5 into a thriving business (with Dr. Christopher Pratt)

    Transitioning from academia to industry is never a straight line, but for Dr. Christopher Pratt, the journey from cell biology researcher to founder of his own medical writing business, Quill Science, has been one of growth, resilience, and purpose. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Pratt opens up about how he made the leap, the lessons he learned along the way, and the tools and strategies he uses to thrive as a freelance medical writer and consultant. *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G’s book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs *Join 2900+ academics who receive my bi-weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist

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    15: 5 micro habits that make you unstoppable at your 9-5 job. (Solo episode with Dr. Nonterah)

    Most people think you need to grind harder or work overtime to succeed at your 9-5, but actually, the people who win are the ones who master tiny, consistent habits. In today's solo episode, I am sharing 5 of those micro habits.   *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G’s book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs *Join 2700+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist

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    14: Use these powerful confidence hacks to ACE your next interview (with Dr. Jenna Osterlund Oltmanns)

    What if an informational interview turned into a job offer? Or you treated interviews like a conversation instead of an interrogation? That's exactly how Dr. Jenna Osterlund Oltmanns approached her move from being an academic postdoc to scientific writing. I also wanted to talk to Jenna because she sent me a DM about two years ago to say she had been watching my videos while on maternity leave and deciding to leave academia. That struck a cord with me!   *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G's book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs *Join 2700+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist  

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    13: Want to be a medical writer in 2025? LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE! (with Dr. Akanxa Roonie)

    In this episode, I am chatting with Dr. Akanxa Roonie about the steps she took as a beginner to get started as a medical writer. *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G's book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs *Join 2700+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist   

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    12: Biotech Career Coach: The MISTAKES that make hiring managers IGNORE YOU. (With Dr. Christine Ong)

    In this episode, Dr. Gertrude Nonterah chats with Dr. Christine Ong, a former pharmacist who helps medical professionals break into the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. Dr. Ong shares insights on what you should be doing if breaking into biotech is one of your goals this year.  Dr. Ong's website: https://www.talmedica.com/ Invite Dr. Nonterah to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ Dr. Nonterah's book recommendations: https://amzn.to/4aJhM3J  

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    11: How to start and build a career in medical illustration (with Veronica Falconieri Hays)

    This week, Dr. Nonterah is chatting with Veronica Falconieri Hays, MA, CMI about her career as a medical illustrator and how you can start on this path if you so desire.   Veronica's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vfalconieri/   *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/   *Book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/bookrecs   *Join 2800+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist  

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    Is this job an untapped opportunity in Pharma for 2025? (with Dr. Bibi Ajayi)

    In this episode, I am joined by pharmacist and medical communications expert, Dr. Bibi Ajayi.  Dr. Bibi Ajayi transitioned into medical communications right after pharmacy school. She started out in a call center answering healthcare queries, then moved into medical writing, and eventually into management roles. Dr. Ajayi's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bibilola-ladipo-ajayi/   *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *Dr. G's book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/bookrecs *Join 2800+ academics who receive my bi-weekly career newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist  

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    How This Microbiologist Found Her Dream Career in Writing (with Yashika Charla)

    Yashika Charla started her freelance writing career when she submitted her first paper to a journal and received no comments on it! Listen to how she turned that discovery into a career in medical writing. Yashika's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yashika-charla-13yc/ Join almost 3000 PhDs and academics and receive a bi-weekly newsletter with career tips, tools &amp; resources: theboldphd.com/careerslist Book recommendations from guests on this podcast: theboldphd.com/bookrecs Invite Dr. Nonterah to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/

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    The BLUEPRINT for a successful life-long medical writing career.(with Anita Dubey)

    Building a successful life-long career as a medical writer (with Anita Dubey): In this episode, veteran medical and science writer Anita Dubey shares her journey to getting started on this career path and the skills you need if you want to succeed long-term. Join almost 3000 PhDs and academics and receive a bi-weekly newsletter with career tips, tools &amp; resources: theboldphd.com/careerslist Book recommendations from guests on this podcast: theboldphd.com/bookrecs Invite Dr. Nonterah to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/

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    Veteran Medical Writer on Building Your Career + AI Opportunities. (with Abigale Miller)

    Abigale Miller on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigalemiller/ The Anthill: https://www.theanthill.biz/ Join almost 3000 PhDs and academics and receive a bi-weekly newsletter with career tips, tools &amp; resources: theboldphd.com/careerslist Book recommendations from guests on this podcast: theboldphd.com/bookrecs Invite Dr. Nonterah to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/  

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A Career Podcast for PhDs, by a PhD. PhDs should NEVER feel stuck in the job market. On the Bold PhD Podcast, host Dr. Gertrude Nonterah discusses tools and resources to help PhDs and academics design and thrive in their careers.About the HostDr. Gertrude Nonterah holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. She knows the journey of career design and reinvention because she’s lived it. As the Founder of The Bold PhD Consulting and host of The Bold PhD Podcast (streamed in over 50 countries), she helps fellow PhDs navigate life beyond the ivory tower. Her practical, story-driven advice through keynote talks and workshops on personal branding, networking, and career design has reached audiences at 30 universities and professional organizations. Her mission is simple: to empower PhDs to design and build careers without losing their identity and impact along the way.</spa

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Gertrude Nonterah, Ph.D.

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