The Bold PhD Podcast

Helping YOU use the skills you acquired on the way to getting your degree to design and build a career you love. Podcast Host: Dr. Gertrude Nonterah

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/

09-30
30:36

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

09-23
50:12

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  

09-15
38:09

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

09-08
54:24

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

09-02
27:43

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

08-26
49:23

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

08-19
45:55

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&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

08-12
42:59

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

08-05
45:39

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            

07-29
59:01

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

07-22
25:28

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

07-17
38:02

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

07-10
46:12

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., & 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  

07-04
30:56

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

06-24
30:33

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  

06-17
40:38

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  

06-10
42:37

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

06-03
37:56

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  

05-26
30:29

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

05-19
38:06

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