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The Bold PhD Podcast

Gertrude Nonterah, Ph.D.
Career Transition
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Career Transition For Phds
Career Design For Phds
First 90 Days

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 ... more

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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.

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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 p... more

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.

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Recent Guests

Sonali Majumdar
Assistant Dean for Professional Development at the Graduate School of Princeton University; founder of the Graduate Career Consortium's International Community of Practice
Princeton University
Episode: 61: The Quiet Struggles Every International PhD Student faces in the U.S.A. (with Dr. Sonali Majumdar)
Matthew Betts
PhD, discussing career experiments and transitions
Episode: 60: Desperate to change careers? LISTEN to this before you quit your job! (with Dr. Matthew Betts)
Dr. Tiffany Green
Storytelling professor and university professor, TEDx coach
University (professor); storyteller/coach
Episode: 59: Your presentation skills may be killing your job prospects. Here's the fix. (with Dr. Tiffany Green)
Andrew Churchill
Presentation coach for PhDs
Independent consultant
Episode: 57: Leaving academia, starting a business, and fixing your money mindset as a PhD. (with Dr. Andrew Churchill)
Angela Coy
PhD, author/commenter
Episode: 56: You left academia for industry. Here's how you will grow.
Summer Kim
Industry professional cited for pivoting opportunities
Episode: 56: You left academia for industry. Here's how you will grow.
Jennifer Polk
Academic escape and clarity coach for PhDs
Self-employed / Academic Escape
Episode: 56: You left academia for industry. Here's how you will grow.
Nancy Frischberg
Professional mindset/networking advocate
Episode: 56: You left academia for industry. Here's how you will grow.
Liz Heisler
Industry professional discussing employee groups and mentorship
Episode: 56: You left academia for industry. Here's how you will grow.

Host

Gertrude Nonterah
Host of the show focused on career design for PhDs; founder of The Bold PhD Consulting.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
  • So helpful!

    Gertrude is everything you want in a podcast host. Insightful, funny, kind. Definitely listen if you need guidance navigating PhD and post-doc life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PaulinaCossette
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the host's warmth, practicality, and clarity in explaining how to navigate PhD life beyond academia.
The show is praised for its supportive tone and empowering approach to career design in STEM fields.
Guests consistently provide actionable, research-informed career strategies that can be implemented quickly.

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#99
Finland/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#145
Singapore/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#227
Austria/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#247
New Zealand/Business/Careers

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61: The Quiet Struggles Every International PhD Student faces in the U.S.A. (with Dr. Sonali Majumdar)
Q: What is one big misconception people have about international students?
The guest explains that there is a lack of transparency and understanding around immigration constraints, visa mobility, and how these issues affect daily academic and career decisions for international scholars, including travel for conferences and eligibility for funding.
40: The pyschosocial side of moving away from academia. NOBODY talks about THIS. (with Dr. Jeff Malins)
Q: How important is networking and who helped you during the transition?
Networking is crucial; the guest highlights working with a career coach, joining supportive groups, and leveraging platforms like LinkedIn to share progress and attract opportunities.
40: The pyschosocial side of moving away from academia. NOBODY talks about THIS. (with Dr. Jeff Malins)
Q: What steps would you recommend for someone looking to transition into AI in healthcare?
Build concrete experience with publicly available datasets, develop a portfolio, practice scientific communication with diverse audiences, and demonstrate soft skills like collaboration and leadership.
42: Two PhDs spend an hour answering your PhD career questions (with Dr. David Mendes da Silva)
Q: How can a PhD translate skills effectively to non-academic roles?
Focus on transferable skills, learn industry language through networking and informational interviews, tailor resumes to specific roles, and demonstrate how your experience aligns with job requirements rather than simply listing academic accomplishments.
36: Don't know what to do after your PhD? You NEED to listen to THIS episode. (with Dr. Danielle Taschereau Mamers)
Q: What did you decide to do? And how did you get there?
I realized I needed to explore other options beyond academia, started informational interviews, built a network of people in staff roles, and eventually found a management director role in a university initiative, which then evolved into a broader, flexible career that also includes creative work like live illustration.

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A practical, career-focused show for PhDs that centers on navigating non-academic paths, designing flexible career systems, and building long-term professional capital. Across episodes, the host and guests explore career experiments, storytelling for job talks, personal branding, LinkedIn strategy, and industry transitions, with a strong emphasis on networking, mentorship, and tangible steps you can take to move from academia to impact in industry or entrepreneurship. Notable traits include a founder-host with a trauma-informed, data-driven approach to pivots, a steady stream of guest experts who translate PhD skills into marketable value, and a consistently actionable style that blends coaching, storytelling, and real-world narratives to d... more

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2. Matthew Betts
3. Dr. Tiffany Green
4. Andrew Churchill
5. Angela Coy
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7. Jennifer Polk
8. Nancy Frischberg

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