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The Bold PhD Podcast

Gertrude Nonterah, Ph.D.

A Career Podcast for PhDs, by a PhD. PhDs should NEVER feel stuck in the job market. On the Bold PhD Podcast, host Dr. Gertrude Nonterah discusses tools and resources to help PhDs and academics design and thrive in their careers. About the Host Dr. Gertrude Nonterah holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. She knows the journey of career design and reinvention because she’s lived it. As the Founder of The Bold PhD Consulting and host

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64: What every PhD can learn from this confidence...

The Bold PhD Podcast ·

2026/10/02

Ken Li started a PhD, quit 4 years later and now has built a successful confidence coaching business. Ken shares lessons from what to do when the unexpected happens to your career and what to do to rebuild your life and confidence. Ken Li on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenchangkuoli/ Get your copy of Navigating the PIVOT: https://theboldphd.com/navigate/ Invite Dr. Nonterah to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/

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21:51

63: I'm begging you. Don't turn your PhD into a prison.

The Bold PhD Podcast ·

2026/09/18

*Get a copy of my new book: https://theboldphd.com/navigate/ *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *Join 3000+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe and leave a review!

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27:40

62: Tenured faculty laid off. Universities closed....

The Bold PhD Podcast ·

2026/08/12

A few weeks ago, I came across a story about a university laying off faculty and staff, including tenured professors. It reinforced something I’ve been thinking about for years: Your job should not be your only source of career security.I was laid off from my postdoc in 2018 when our lab ran out of funding. Then, in 2025, I experienced another layoff in biotech. Those experiences changed how I think about career resilience. Join 3000+ on the newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/newsletter/ Get

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61: The Quiet Struggles Every International PhD...

The Bold PhD Podcast ·

2026/07/11

In this episode of The Bold PhD Podcast, Dr. Gertrude Nonterah chats with Dr. Sonali Majumdar about the quiet struggles of international students. Dr. Sonali also shares tools to help international students thrive in spite of the challenges.Learn more about Dr. Majumdar's book: https://sonalimajumdar.com/book Get Navigating The PIVOT: https://theboldphd.com/navigate/ Join 3000+ PhDs and academics on the Bold PhD Newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/newsletter/ Full podcast episodes:

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40:53

60: Desperate to change careers? LISTEN to this...

The Bold PhD Podcast ·

2026/06/26

Get Navigating The PIVOT: https://theboldphd.com/navigate/ Join 3000+ PhDs and academics on the Bold PhD Newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/newsletter/ Learn how career experiments can help you test new professional paths without the risk of quitting your current job immediately. In this episode of The Bold PhD Podcast, Dr. Matthew Betts breaks down why career experiments are essential for gaining clarity before making a major move. Instead of focusing on immediate job applications, this

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41:28

59: Your presentation skills may be killing your job...

The Bold PhD Podcast ·

2026/06/12

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Tiffany Green on a skill that is often overlooked in our job search processes - learning how to give a captivating presentation - whether that looks like an actual presentation that involves a PowerPoint and several people in a room, or an interview where we are chatting with one person.Dr. Green's website: https://thestorytellingprofessor.com/ Get your copy of Navigating the PIVOT: https://theboldphd.com/navigate/ Join 3000+ academics and PhDs on The Bold PhD

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58: The BORING LinkedIn "strategy" that made a CEO...

The Bold PhD Podcast ·

2026/05/28

In this episode, Dr. Nonterah discusses 4 LinkedIn habits that have helped her win multiple job offers, 30+ university speaking invitations, a book contract, and so much more. Get Navigating the PIVOT: https://theboldphd.com/navigate Join 3000+ PhDs and academics on The Bold PhD Newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/newsletter/ Have a business inquiry? Email Dr. Nonterah at hello@theboldphd.com Leave a rating and review if you enjoyed this episode.

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35:04

57: Leaving academia, starting a business, and fixing...

The Bold PhD Podcast ·

2026/05/14

Leaving academia, preparing better presentations and fixing your money mindset as a PhD? That is the conversation Dr. Nonterah is having with PhD-turned-entrepreneur Dr. Andrew Churchill of PresentBetter.orgLinks in the episode: Get your copy of Navigating the P.I.V.O.T: https://theboldphd.com/navigate/ Join 3000+ PhDs on the newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/newsletter/ Find all of Andrew's resources: https://www.presentbetter.org/

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22:18

56: You left academia for industry. Here's how you...

The Bold PhD Podcast ·

2026/05/01

Get Navigating The PIVOT: https://theboldphd.com/navigate/Join 3000+ PhDs and academics on the Bold PhD Newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/newsletter/ In this episode, I answer I question from a PhD who emailed me this question: "Once you transition into industry, it's not always clear what you have to do to grow and get to the next step. What advice would you give someone who is 2-3 years in industry and wants to grow? Where do you start? More certifications? Networking? What else?" Here's the

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55: 3 habits of PhDs who successfully leave academia.

The Bold PhD Podcast ·

2026/04/15

Your PhD is no longer a competitive advantage. And PhDs like you are finding this out every day. After interviewing over 100 PhDs, here are 3 habits of PhDs who successfully transition out of academia…in spite of the job market we have. Navigating the PIVOT book: https://theboldphd.com/navigate/ Join 3000+ on the newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/newsletter/ Business inquiries? Email me at hello@theboldphd.com Episode with Jenna Osterlund-Oltmanns:

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54: Why PhDs keep leaving academia

The Bold PhD Podcast ·

2026/04/02

For decades, the dream path for many scientists looked likeYou complete a PhD. Get a post-doc. Become a professor who runs your own lab. But something has changed. Today, more and more PhDs are walking away from academia. So what's happening? Listen to Dr. Nonterah discuss it in this week's episode of The Bold PhD Podcast. Navigating the PIVOT: https://theboldphd.com/navigate/ Join 3000+ on the newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/newsletter/ Business inquiries? Email me at

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21:50

53: 93% of PhDs say they are not prepared for the job...

The Bold PhD Podcast ·

2026/03/16

Resources mentioned in this episode:Navigating the PIVOT: https://theboldphd.com/navigate/ The Entrepreneurial Scholar: https://amzn.to/4bvmoew Free Agent Nation: https://amzn.to/4svMCoB Only 17% of PhDs get a tenure-track position: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4309283/ Join 3000+ on The Bold PhD Newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/newsletter/

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16:43

52: For the PhD who is disappointed with how life...

The Bold PhD Podcast ·

2026/02/24

In this solo episode, I share reflections for the PhD who might be feel disillusioned with how life turned out...after you assumed your education would unlock your dream life.Get Navigating the P.I.V.O.T.: https://theboldphd.com/navigate/ Join 3000+ on The Bold PhD Newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/newsletter/ Book recommendations for your career (Amazon affiliate link): https://theboldphd.com/bookrecs

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51: AI founder says we have less than five years. I...

The Bold PhD Podcast ·

2026/02/17

A recent viral post by an AI CEO and investor called Matt Shumer, has ignited further discussion about the role of AI in our workforce and society. In this podcast episode, we will delve into Schumer's insights and explore what they mean the future of work, things I disagreed with as well as my opinions on what each of us should be doing to prepare. The post has 83 million views as I was recording this episode.Original article by Matt Shumer:

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48:04

50: 25 career strategies that could change EVERYTHING...

The Bold PhD Podcast ·

2026/01/05

Looking to shine in your career in 2026? In this episode, Dr. Nonterah shares 25 CAREER STRATEGIES that could change EVERYTHING for you this year. Focus on 1-3 of these to level up your career this year.I elaborate on a lot of the ideas in my most recent book Navigating the P.I.V.O.T.: https://theboldphd.com/navigate/ Here are all the ideas: 1 - Study the job description. 2 - All you’ve done is not all you can do. 3- Separate your identity from your job. 4 - Practice concise and clear

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49: How to survive a layoff without losing your...

The Bold PhD Podcast ·

2025/12/29

Being laid off doesn’t just mess with your paycheck. It messes with your identity. Over the last ten years, I’ve been laid off twice.And I won’t sugarcoat it: each time was humiliating and it made me seriously question my worth. But those experiences taught me several life-changing lessons on how to survive and thrive mentally, financially, from a deep place internally so that so that no company ever again gets to decide how powerful or confident I feel. If you’ve just been laid off, or you’re

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48: How I manage my money 10 years after my Ph.D....

The Bold PhD Podcast ·

2025/12/22

In this solo episode, Dr. Nonterah reveals how she manages her money 10 years after graduating from her Ph.D.Get Dr. Nonterah's book on landing high-paying jobs outside academia: https://theboldphd.com/navigate/ Invite Dr. Nonterah to speak to your audience: https://theboldphd.com/speaker-main/ Join 3000+ PhDs on The Bold PhD Newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/podcast/

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52:33

47: How the top 1% of PhDs manage their money (with...

The Bold PhD Podcast ·

2025/12/15

In this episode, Dr. Nonterah chats with Dr. Emily Roberts of the Personal Finance for PhDs Podcast. They discuss 9 money moves every PhD student and postdoc should be making right now and which they should consider as they progress in their career.Get Dr. Nonterah's book, Navigating the PIVOT: https://theboldphd.com/navigate/ Invite Dr. Nonterah to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ Connect with Dr. Roberts: https://pfforphds.com/

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43:20

46: Planning on making a career move in 2026? Listen...

The Bold PhD Podcast ·

2025/12/05

In this episode, Dr. Nonterah chats with Dr. Irina Cozma about career change and why PhDs have more options available to them than they realize!Grab your copy of my new book Navigating the P.I.V.O.T. by going to https://theboldphd.com/navigate/

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45: The Big Lie About ‘Safe’ Jobs: Ex-Professor...

The Bold PhD Podcast ·

2025/11/17

Grab your copy of Dr. Nonterah's new book, Navigating The P.I.V.O.T.In this episode, Dr. Nonterah chats with Dr. Jen Harrison of ReadWritePerfect.com about losing her job as an adjunct professor during COVID and figuring out that running her own business provided better job security that being a professor. Dr. Jen Harrison's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-harrison-rwp/ Dr. Jen Harrison's website: https://readwriteperfect.com/

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