From PhD to Life blog
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“Defuse the awfulising” – special event for professors
Hi there Reader, A client once told me my workshop “helped to defuse the awfulising.” That stuck with me—because let’s face it, there’s a lot…
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Professors: Here’s how to help yourself right now
Hi there Reader, The vibes are bad. Maybe you’re worried about your personal safety or the security of your personal information. Maybe you’re anxious about…
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A chance to pause, reflect, and decide your next steps (in or out of academia) – invitation inside
Hi there Reader, “I’m stuck on figuring out my skills, but I just need to work on it,” a client told me last week. Heads-up:…
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What can you actually do when it all feels overwhelming?
Dear Reader, What do you do when the worst possible people are in charge? (TL;DR: Join me for a live workshop on Tuesday, Feb 11,…
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Here’s your homework (to figure out a better job)
Dear Reader, It’s really cool to get paid for doing work that feels meaningful or fulfilling, or is engaging and enjoyable to carry out; ideally…
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Let’s hang out on Bluesky + other updates
Hi there Reader, What’s not a dumpster fire right now?* Because every day there’s bad news, everywhere, all around us. Our politicians despise us. Higher…
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A little about me (and why it matters to you) + this month’s member workshop
Hey there, Can I write an email all about me? Yes, why not. Here goes. I’ve been doing what I do, in a few different…
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Feeling stuck in your job search? How to get moving
Hello Reader, One of the things that connects a lot of my professor, postdoc, and other PhD clients is wanting to feel in control of…
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You already know how to figure out your next job + free Friday workshop
Hi there Reader, As a PhD or researcher, you’re no stranger to the challenge of uncovering the truth, even when it’s complex or counterintuitive. Your…
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Academia isn’t like other jobs. Or is it?
Dear Reader, Academia isn’t like other jobs but sometimes it helps to think about it that way. For example, it’s common for faculty members, including…
