Oct 31, 202648 min
In this episode, Dr. Nonterah chats with PhD candidate Kirsten Olander on why she chose to build a consulting company in the last year of her PhD program. *Get a copy of Navigating the PIVOT...
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The Bold PhD Podcast
Hosted by Gertrude Nonterah, Ph.D. · business · EN
About this Podcast:
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 of The Bold PhD Podcast (streamed in over 50 countries), she helps fellow PhDs navigate life beyond the ivory tower. Her practical, story-driven advice through keynote talks and workshops on personal branding, networking, and career design has reached audiences at 30 universities and professional organizations. Her mission is simple: to empower PhDs to design and build careers without losing their identity and impact along the way.</spa
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What is The Bold PhD Podcast about?
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.
Who hosts The Bold PhD Podcast?
The Bold PhD Podcast is hosted by Gertrude Nonterah, Ph.D.. The show has published 65 episodes to date.
What has The Bold PhD Podcast covered recently?
Recent episodes include "66: Why I’m building a consulting company BEFORE I finish my PhD. (with Kirsten Olander)" (31 October 2026, 48 minutes), "65: Use your PhD to build a portfolio career (with Dr. Noelle Chuks-Eboka)" (16 October 2026, 45 minutes), and "64: What every PhD can learn from this confidence coach's failures." (2 October 2026, 56 minutes).
How often does The Bold PhD Podcast publish?
The Bold PhD Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 32 minutes across 65 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Bold PhD Podcast?
Booking probability for The Bold PhD Podcast is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Bold PhD Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Bold PhD Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for The Bold PhD Podcast are Courses, Coaching & Lessons. The Bold PhD Podcast has a business audience.
About the host
Gertrude Nonterah, Ph.D. hosts The Bold PhD Podcast, a business podcast with 65 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 16, 202645 min
Invite Dr. Nonterah to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ Get your copy of Navigating the PIVOT: https://theboldphd.com/navigate/ Dr. Noelle Chuks-Eboka has built a portfolio career that spans Nigeria, the UK, and...
- Oct 2, 202656 min
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...
- Sep 18, 202622 min
*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...
- Aug 12, 202628 min
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...
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- Jul 11, 202640 min
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...
- Jun 26, 202641 min
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...
- Jun 12, 202641 min
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...
- May 28, 202614 min
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...
- May 14, 202635 min
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.org Links in...
- May 1, 202622 min
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...
- Apr 15, 202611 min
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...
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54: Why PhDs keep leaving academia
Apr 2, 202612 minFor decades, the dream path for many scientists looked like You 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...
- Mar 16, 202622 min
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...
- Feb 24, 202617 min
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...
- Feb 17, 202634 min
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...
- Jan 5, 202648 min
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...
- Dec 29, 202520 min
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...
- Dec 22, 202528 min
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...
- Dec 15, 202553 min
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...
Recent guests
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Emily Roberts
psychologist specializing in self-esteem and personal development, Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
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Dr. Jen Harrison
dissertation coach, mental health advocate, ReadWritePerfect
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Dr. Shveta Miglani
HR Talent Leader/Learning & Development Executive, Micron
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Ilana Horwitz
professor of Jewish studies and sociology, Tulane University
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