professional development

Bending Time, Beating Burnout, and Building a Career You Love with Michelle Niemeyer

Do you ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day? For many graduate students, PhDs, and early-career professionals, time scarcity feels like the biggest obstacle to building a sustainable and fulfilling career. This week on Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, I talk with Michelle Niemeyer — speaker, coach, and former attorney…

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From Research to Real Impact: Navigating Leadership and Culture Beyond Academia With Rob Lion

Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD. This week, host David Mendes sits down with Dr. Rob Lion, professor of Human Resource Development at Idaho State University, expert in culture, leadership development, and organizational performance, and co-owner of Black River Performance Management. With over two decades of experience guiding individuals and…

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Curiosity – The Cornerstone of PhD Career Exploration With Ashley Moses

Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD! In this positivity-charged conversation, we’re joined by Ashley Moses, a PhD candidate in neurosciences at Stanford University. Ashley is not only advancing her own research but she’s also created a precious resource, for herself and for her fellow graduate students – PhD Paths –…

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Building a Career Out of Making Science Fun With Elodie Chabrol

In this new episode titled “Building a Career Out of Making Science Fun”, I sit down with the ever-enthusiastic Elodie Chabrol to dive into the world of science communication. During our conversation, Elodie shares her inspiring journey from a traditional research career to becoming a full-time freelance science communicator. Throughout our conversation, Elodie talks about…

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