adaptability

Daring to Go Astray: Jillian Reilly Shares the Power of Self-Permission After Graduate School

Welcome back to Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! In this episode, host David Mendes sits down with Jillian Rilley – founder, writer, keynote speaker, and consultant whose decades of work focus on helping people navigate change and accelerate learning, especially in disruptive times. Drawing on her experiences across Africa, Asia, and Central Europe, Jillian…

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Mindset Shifts: Tina Persson on Leaving Academia and Embracing Industry

In this episode, host David Mendes sits down with Tina Persson, a PhD in organic chemistry turned career coach, recruiter, and author, to dive into the reality behind making the leap from academia to industry. During the conversation Tina shares her personal journey, from her PhD and climbing the academic ladder, to discovering that professorship…

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Outside the Box Career Paths Post-PhD With Sara Thompson

Join the Beyond the Thesis Skool community! Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, the podcast that explores unconventional career paths for PhD graduates.! In today’s episode, titled “Outside-the-Box Career Paths Post-PhD,” our host David Mendes sits down with Sara Thompson, a seasoned public speaking coach and nonprofit professional. During the…

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