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The PhD Life Coach
Whether you're a PhD student or an experienced academic, life in a university can be tough. If you're feeling overwhelmed, undervalued, or out of your depth, the PhD Life Coach can help. We talk about issues that affect all academics and how we can feel better now, without having to be perfect productivity machines. We usually do this career because we love it, so let's remember what that feels like! I'm your host, Dr Vikki Wright. Join my newsletter at www.thephdlifecoach.com.
Podcasting since 2022 • 121 episodes
The PhD Life Coach
Latest Episodes
3.30 Doing a PhD with a chronic illness, with special guest Krystina François
In this episode, we welcome Krystina François, a third year PhD student and current member of The PhD Life Coach membership. Krystina shares her experiences of doing a PhD with chronic illness, coming to terms with being disabled, and how she b...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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3.29 How to Stop Wasting Time by Trying to Be Too Efficient
In this episode of The PhD Life Coach podcast, Dr Vikki Wright explains why chasing ‘perfect efficiency’ is actually making your PhD harder. Many students think that taking flawless notes or writing excellent first drafts will save tim...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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3.28 How to overcome your fear of presenting (with special guest, author Linda Ugelow)
If you dread presentations, or would just like to be a bit more confident when speaking, then this episode is for you! Linda Ugelow, author of Delight in the Limelight, is talking about why so many of us struggle with public speaking and what w...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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3.27 How to “do it all” – a listener Q&A episode!
In this episode I answer three questions from listeners on different topics, but that are all loosely connected to the idea that we want to be able to “do it all”. I give Julia some tips on writing up a PhD with small children, I advise Susan o...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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28:26
3.26 How to look after yourself when conducting emotionally distressing research
All research can be stressful but if your topic is inherently distressing, it becomes even more important to look after your own wellbeing. In today’s episode, I welcome Dr Tina Skinner and Sarah Warbis who are experts in researcher...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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