Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD

The Importance of Voice as an Academic and Beyond With Inês Moura

You may have done a few oral presentations, but are you making the best out of your voice when you're speaking in public?In this Papa PhD expert interview, I talk with  Inês Moura about the importance our voice can have in graduate school, in our academic career, but also outside of the university walls.If you are nervous, lose your breath or want to learn to modulate your voice better when speaking, this episode is filled with advice and techniques you can start using right away, so join us and listen through!Reach out to me or to Inês  using the links below if you have any feedback or any questions for us.While you're here, I'll take the opportunity to announce that Papa PhD has joined the  Podcasting 2.0 initiative and is now set up to receive boosts from you, the listener! A boost is a value for value (V4V)  contribution in Satoshis (or Sats), the smallest existing Bitcoin denomination. All received boosts will get a shoutout on the show, in appreciation for your support. Please check out the Fountain Podcast App that supports Podcasting 2.0 initiatives and boost the show.Also, I'd love to get to know you better. If you have 60 seconds please fill out the listener survey in this link.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROGGLd0IbUs?sub_confirmation=1Inês Moura is an executive vocal coach, with over 10+ years of experience in helping Leaders, Business Owners & Experts take their voices to the next level. She believes that everyone has a voice that deserves to be heard!
Thank you, Inês Moura
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Inês Moura | FacebookInês Moura | InstagramVoice Power Leadership | WebsiteYoodli | Website 

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Common Obstacles to Accelerating PhD Talent with Pradeep Kumar Sacitharan

The PhD is an old institution, steeped in tradition and in compliance with a very structured set of rules. But what if, in the context of preparing for your career you could create your own rules?In this Papa PhD interview, I talk with Pradeep Kumar Sacitharan about his non-traditional academic and professional journey and ask him about his experience helping young graduates launch themselves into industry careers after graduate school.Reach out to me or to Pradeep using the links below, if you have any feedback or any questions for us.While you're here, I'll take the opportunity to announce that Papa PhD has joined the  Podcasting 2.0 initiative and is now set up to receive boosts from you, the listener! A boost is a value for value (V4V)  contribution in Satoshis (or Sats), the smallest existing Bitcoin denomination. All received boosts will get a shoutout on the show, in appreciation for your support. Please check out the Fountain Podcast App that supports Podcasting 2.0 initiatives and boost the show.Also, I'd love to get to know you better. If you have 60 seconds please fill out the listener survey in this link.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ubykEygPWI?sub_confirmation=1Pradeep Kumar Sacitharan an extraordinary life story. He went from teenage gangster, high school drop out to award winning scientist at Harvard in 7 years. He went on to discover drugs and become Vice President of a biotech with a revenue of 1.6 billion. Then he quit his career and founded his own 8-figure company.
Thank you, Pradeep Kumar Sacitharan!
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The Regulatory Domain as a Path for PhDs With Drew Slack

This week on the show, I'm bringing you yet another treasure from the vault - my Season 1 conversation with Drew Slack, where we talked about his journey from his PhD in pharmacology to his current career in the medical regulatory space.
This is a special episode for me, because of the energy of this conversation and because it was the first interview where I let go of my list of questions and allowed the conversation to flow freely, based on what Drew had to share.
I consider it a gold nugget from the vault and I hope you will enjoy it as I do.
Happy listening!
What you’ll learn about in this episode:
Everyone is subject to sudden changes coming from external factors, such as the abrupt cancellation of a grant program
The importance of physical activity and community outside your research as a graduate student and as a postdoc
The regulatory domain as a career outlet for PhDs in the life sciences
How to rebrand yourself when interviewing for a non-academic position
How informational interviews can help you navigate the hiring process for jobs in governmental organizations
Moving laterally inside an organization to reach a position that fits you best
How your hobby or your side-gig can shape your professional future and have a tangible impact on your career opportunities
The importance of committing a portion of your time to you and your own personal and professional development
Drew Slack is an experienced Medical Affairs Director with accomplished career history in the biotechnology and health regulatory sectors. Skilled in Oncology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Management, and Clinical Research. Scientific professional with Postdoctoral experience in Translational & Clinical Oncology Research, with Ph.D. focused in Molecular Pharmacology and Oncology from McGill University.
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SHS versus sciences dures – comment se légitimer? Avec Arthur Lin

Tu aimes Papa PhD ? Laisse-moi un commentaire > ici < - une courte phrase suffit ! Et inclus ton identifiant Twitter – comme ça je pourrai te remercier personnellement !Cette semaine sur Papa PhD, je t'apporte une conversation avec Arhur Lin dont le sujet est: SHS et sciences dures, comment se légitimer.

Titulaire d'une Licence d'Histoire et d'un Master en Ingéniérie de la Protection Sociale, Arthur Lin est actuellement doctorant en sciences de l'information et de la communication – son sujet traite de la RSE dans les organismes de sécurité sociale: discours et vécus.Arthur est persuadé que les questions de qualité de vie au travail et d'intégration du handicap en entreprise sont centrales et très importantes à prendre en compte pour permettre une véritable prise de conscience des compétences des personnes en situation de handicap.
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Arthur Lin | LinkedInProfil Malt.fr | Site Web
Merci Arthur !
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PhD Dojo – Becoming an Entrepreneur During Your PhD With Gad Sabbatier

Welcome to another collab episode of the PhD Dojo with The 2nd Lab.
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In this new PhD Dojo episode, I pick Gad Sabbatier's brain about best practices when you want to turn your PhD into a business.
This is Gad's bread and butter, so don't miss this episode if you want to become an entrepreneur!
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Leaving Academia as a Philosophy PhD With Aaron Kagan

What place does a philosophy PhD have in the modern marketplace?In this Papa PhD interview, I explore this question with Aaron Kagan, philosophy PhD and staff user experience (UX) researcher at Google.Reach out to me or to Aaron using the links below, if you have any feedback or any questions for us.While you're here, I'll take the opportunity to announce that Papa PhD has joined the  Podcasting 2.0 initiative and is now set up to receive boosts from you, the listener! A boost is a value for value (V4V)  contribution in Satoshis (or Sats), the smallest existing Bitcoin denomination. All received boosts will get a shoutout on the show, in appreciation for your support. Please check out the Fountain Podcast App that supports Podcasting 2.0 initiatives and boost the show.Also, I'd love to get to know you better. If you have 60 seconds please fill out the listener survey in this link.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ijdHULAMhw?sub_confirmation=1Aaron Kagan received his PhD in Philosophy from Fordham University in 2017. He is a Staff User Experience Researcher at Google, working on human choice, and sits on the APAs committee for non-academic careers. He has 7+ years of experience in the tech industry, holding positions at Google, Meta Reality Labs, Loon, and Native Instruments. He has published journal articles on embodiment, emotion, and enactive perception, and he is currently writing a book for Routledge on the Embodied Mind. He is a passionate advocate of the societal relevance of philosophy, and has written, presented, and spoken to undergraduate and generalist audiences about applying philosophical skills in non-academic sectors.
Thank you, Aaron Kagan!
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Podcasthon 2023 – Papa PhD présente PhDOOC (Hors-série)

Cette semaine sur Papa PhD, on est hors série avec un spécial Podcasthon 2023, où je te présente une association qui m'inspire - PhDOOC.
Si tu veux savoir de quoi peut avoir l'air un MOOC sur les carrières créé et mené par et pour les doctorants, rejoins-moi dans cette conversation avec une des fondatrices, Adeline Bossu, et trois bénévoles, Lauriane Baylé, Marina Briand et Maya Anderson-Gonzalez!
Bonne écoute!
Créée en Septembre 2016, PhDOOC est une association loi 1901 dont le but est daccompagner les doctorant.e.s et les docteur.e.s et de favoriser la création dune communauté.
Pour cela, les membres de PhDOOC organisent le premier MOOC en France sur la poursuite de carrière des docteur.e.s de toutes disciplines.
Leur objectif est de construire un espace d'information, d'échange et d'entraide autour de cette thématique.
Les ressources de cet épisode :
PhDOOC | Facebook
Site du MOOC | Site Web
Merci Adeline, Lauriane, Marina et Maya!
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Building a More Diverse and Inclusive Academia With Shaz Zamore (Rerun)

This week on the show, I'm bringing you yet another treasure from the vault - my Season 2 conversation with Shaz Zamore about their vision for the future of academia. During my conversation with Shaz, I got a glimpse at what that change can look like – we dove into the current diversity and inclusivity challenges facing academia today and into how addressing them can change the face of science and research.
Enjoy!
What you’ll learn about in this episode:
Current roadblocks to diversity in university and in research
How we can widen the horizons of minorities early on
What has to change to make academia a really inclusive environment
Why having a support group where you can drop your guard is key
What a mentor can look like if you're working in uncharted territory
Best practices for widening your network of likeminded people
How changing how science and research is depicted on all media can positively impact young people who are minoritized or intersectional
How to think of your PhD from the point of view of the private sector and of entrepreneuship
The importance of finding joy and of giving yourself the rest you need, in whichever form it takes for you
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Shaz Zamore is a neuroengineer and STEAM Outreach Coordinator at CU Boulder. Looking to revolutionize access to STEAM learning, they are creating innovative interactive tools aimed at intersectional minoritized middle school students. Outside of work, Shaz has a penchant for creative coding, snowboarding, baking bread and woodworking.
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Shaz Zamore | LinkedIn
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Shaz Zamore | Instagram
Craniate | Website
Diversity In Academia | Instagram
Diversity In Academia Ko-Fi | ko-fi.com/diversityinacademia
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How To Stop Burnout In Its Tracks With Özgün Ünver

Burnout. You probably know someone who has gone through it, or you may have burnt out, yourself. Academic burnout is real and often taboo, and this week on the podcast, I am talking with a coach specializing in helping researchers avoid it and manage it - Özgün Ünver, form Mind Your Own Revisions.During our conversation, Özgün shares about her burnout during the PhD and postdoc and her lessons learned from her personal experience and from the experiences coaching academics.Reach out to me or to Özgün using the links below, if you have any feedback or any questions for us.While you're here, I'll take the opportunity to announce that Papa PhD has joined the  Podcasting 2.0 initiative and is now set up to receive boosts from you, the listener! A boost is a value for value (V4V)  contribution in Satoshis (or Sats), the smallest existing Bitcoin denomination. All received boosts will get a shoutout on the show, in appreciation for your support. Please check out the Fountain Podcast App that supports Podcasting 2.0 initiatives and boost the show.Also, I'd love to get to know you better. If you have 60 seconds please fill out the listener survey in this link.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsxM--V4mtc?sub_confirmation=1Özgün Ünver is a certified life, stress and burnout coach working with academics around wellbeing, mindset, and burnout prevention/recovery.She has a PhD in social policy, a strong interest in psychosocial wellbeing in the workplace, and a passion for normalising mental health-related conversations in every aspect of our lives.Her mission is to help academics (and everyone else) to prioritize self-care, work-life balance, and mental (as well as physical) health.
Thank you, Özgün Ünver!
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Özgün Ünver | TwitterÖzgün Ünver | FacebookMind Your Own Revisions | WebsiteDonate to help Turkey rebuild | AHBAP.org

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Perfectionism With Dr. Isabeau Iqbal – A Self-Compassionate Professor Feed Drop

Last week on Papa PhD, I shared my recent conversation with Danielle De La Mare, creator and host of the Self-Compassionate Professor podcast.
This week, I'm over-the-moon happy to have an episode of the Self-Compassionate Professor as a feed drop on Papa PhD - a conversation about perfectionism in academia with Dr. Isabeau Iqbal.
Reach out to me or to Danielle using the links below, if you have any feedback or any questions for us.
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Danielle De La Mare, founder of Self-Compassionate Professor, focuses on healing academics’ relationship to work, helping them to clear mental and emotional clutter, make space for their own needs and wants, and find the clarity to make sound and meaningful career decisions grounded in wellness.
Thank you, Danielle De La Mare!
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