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The PhD Life Coach
Whether you're a PhD student or an experienced academic, life in a university can be tough. If you're feeling overwhelmed, undervalued, or out of your depth, the PhD Life Coach can help. We talk about issues that affect all academics and how we can feel better now, without having to be perfect productivity machines. We usually do this career because we love it, so let's remember what that feels like! I'm your host, Dr Vikki Wright. Join my newsletter at www.thephdlifecoach.com.
Podcasting since 2022 • 162 episodes
The PhD Life Coach
Latest Episodes
4.23 How to manage tasks that are not on your To Do list
If you end the week somehow having been busy but not having done the things you intended, then this episode is for you. I’m going to help you make more intentional decisions about how to deal with tasks that land in your lap during the week, so...
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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23:52
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4.22 What to do when your task is taking longer than you thought
Do you have a piece of work that is taking way longer than intended? This episode will help you figure out why AND what to do about it. When things take longer than we thought they would, it throws off our schedule and other tasks, and can lead...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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36:29
4.21 How much should I work per week in academia
Everyone I know in academia somehow simultaneously believes that they’re working far too much AND that they’re not working enough to get it all done. That leads to a horrible situation where we feel unsatisfied and exhausted, and we often don’t...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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27:38
4.20 How to manage the critical voice when you’ve got too much to do (a special DOUBLE coaching episode)
A critical inner voice is one of the most common and difficult experience as a PhD student or academic. In this episode, you get to hear me coaching TWO of my current students in the PhD Life Coach membership, who are both part time PhD student...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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59:11
4.19 How to pursue goals that you’re not sure are possible
It’s a time of year where lots of people are setting goals, worrying about which goals to set, and then beating themselves up if they don’t meet them. In this episode, I answer a question I was asked about how to set goals when you’re not sure ...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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24:39