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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 • 156 episodes
The PhD Life Coach
Latest Episodes
4.17 Why I left academia (it may not be what you think)
We hear so much about people leaving academia at the moment and it’s easy to make assumptions about people’s reasoning. I realised when talking with a one-to-one client that my story is not necessarily a typical one, but it could be one that it...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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4.16 Why you should notice the paradox of imposter syndrome
Imposter syndrome often affects the most high achieving people yet it can still feel so true that you’re “not good enough” and “conning” other people into believing you’re better than you are. In this episode, I discuss a paradox that I see a l...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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28:19
4.15 What to do when you don’t know what to do
One of the most paralysing thoughts in academia is “I don’t know what to do”. Whether it’s about your next career move or how to analyse your data or what argument you want to emphasise, we can get stuck in the “don’t knows” for weeks or months...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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25:29
4.14 What to do when the **** hits the fan
Short one this week - I am using a current example from my own life to talk you through how to look after yourself when it all goes wrong. I talk through how I decided what work I am and am not going to do, and how I am looking after myself in ...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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11:06
4.13 How to celebrate big wins without getting too big for your boots
We’ve talked before about celebrating tiny wins, so now we’re talking about big wins. If you feel uncomfortable celebrating papers being accepted, finishing your PhD or getting a job, or any of the other big objective successes, then you’...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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26:56