Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email In this episode, I chat with Scott Miller, the host of On Leadership with Scott Miller . He is a Thought Leadership Senior Advisor at Franklin Covey and authors a leadership column for Inc.com. He is also the bestselling author of the Mess to Success series and more recently, Master Mentor Volume one. Highlights 1. Efficiency and Effectiveness are not the same things – know when to be efficient and when to be ...
Aug 17, 2022•31 min•Ep. 81
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email On this episode Zahra Karsan, peak performance coach, founder and CEO of GetZend shares nuggets of wisdom from her book: Six Weeks to Happy the Ultimate Roadmap to Retrain Your Brain for Better Health, Greater Abundance and Long Lasting Happiness. What makes you happy? The definition of happiness is so unique – what does it mean to you? How do you realize your optimal well-being? We have four bodies (how are y...
Aug 03, 2022•38 min•Ep. 80
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Stress Less and Do More! On this episode, Blaine Oelkers, America’s only Chief Results Officer, shares productivity hacks that deliver a 30 minute hour™ that any busy person, but especially Doc Students can use! Start by asking: What would you do with two guilt-free hours? Because, once you learn how to compress time, it’s an opportunity to do more of these things How to get an hour's worth of things done...
Jul 20, 2022•37 min•Ep. 79
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email In this episode, Dr. Scott Burrus, Provost at United States University chats about the oral defense. TIPS: Keep your presentation clear and concise; use bullet points and not complete sentences. Do a dress rehearsal with your chair. Ask them to quiz you on potential questions and record the meeting so you can refer back to it as you prepare. Once your chair has approved your presentation, practice it both in f...
Jul 06, 2022•19 min•Ep. 78
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Dr. Jennifer Ducko has been sharing her passion for nursing for nearly 40 years. She is a graduate of the Florence Nightingale school of nursing in London, England, and received her Masters of Science in Nursing Administration from Walden University and her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Aspen University. In this episode, we discuss her journey and the transformational nature of the doctoral degree. Highlight...
Jun 22, 2022•27 min•Ep. 77
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Watch this episode as a YouTube here: https://youtu.be/vNJNarjYq7I In this episode Dr. William “Memo” Nericcio shares his story as a Chicano attending a PhD program non the East Coast and shares tips on how to be a survivor (and how to help others survive). Highlights : 1. Support from peers is imperative – what happens outside your courses may be just as important to your completion as what happens in your co...
Jun 08, 2022•37 min•Ep. 76
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email YouTube of this episode: https://youtu.be/jqBFydfvYFY Ann Hince shares how EFT/Tapping can help you find freedom from any emotion that is holding you back – whether that is stress, fear, frustration, or anxiety. Highlights: 1. Have you ever considered that your past may be holding you back? 2. Situations that naturally occur during doctoral programs often trigger historic emotional experiences. 3. EFT stands f...
May 25, 2022•24 min•Ep. 75
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email What is more important in your life than your health and wellness? Jill Thiry obtained her MBA from the University of San Francisco and spent decades in high-tech publishing. 9/11 and a transformative week-long stay at Rancho La Puerta in 2002 changed everything. Her work has evolved into an 8-step process that allows you to create easily identified tasks in a way that ensures desired change. Club Change is a ...
May 11, 2022•32 min•Ep. 74
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Learn tips, tricks, and techniques for transitioning from coursework to capstone project. Dr. Michelle Whitman holds an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in Higher Education and her research interests include servant leadership and teacher efficacy. Not sure of a topic area? Listen to https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/9065397 Highlights: 1. Read, read, read in your topic area because it take...
Apr 27, 2022•28 min•Ep. 73
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Vanessa Corcoran earned her Ph.D. in medieval history from The Catholic University of America and is currently an advising dean at Georgetown University. In this episode we discuss her new book: It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint: My Road to the Marathon and Ph.D. Topics include: 1. Understanding the intricacies of a doctoral program 2. Recognizing when the voice of doubt is more than imposter syndrome 3. The ...
Apr 13, 2022•33 min•Ep. 72
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email In this episode, I chat with Dr. Alison Miller about the importance of boundaries, productivity, and working in a way that really works for you. Alison received her PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Illinois Chicago. She is an entrepreneur who has built three successful businesses, including the Dissertation Coach in 2000. The Dissertation Coach has helped thousands of graduate students finish ...
Mar 30, 2022•34 min•Ep. 71
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email On this episode, I welcome William Hall, a nursing educator and doctoral candidate pursuing a DNP at Aspen University. A DNP is an applied terminal degree in nursing (versus a PhD in nursing). “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” John Maxwell Tips : 1. Decide what is important to you: Cost, accreditation, success rates, support. 2. Request information and confirm the program you are considering is a log...
Mar 16, 2022•20 min•Ep. 70
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email In this episode, I continue the conversation with Dr. Leonard Cassuto, professor of English at Fordham University. Be sure to listen to episode #53: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/9484429 Highlights: 1. Tenure-track jobs are diminishing, so if we teach doctoral students to want those jobs above all other jobs, we are teaching them to be unhappy. 2. As a doctoral student you MUST be the CEO of your educatio...
Mar 09, 2022•41 min•Ep. 69
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email In this episode, Dr. Max Lempriere discusses the Imposter Syndrome, perfectionism, and the need for community. Max has a PhD in political science from the University of Birmingham. As the owner of the PhD people, he has created an online community platform that offers guidance, mentorship, support and training to students from all around the world. Highlights: 1. Imposter syndrome is real. Very, very real (oh,...
Mar 02, 2022•45 min•Ep. 68
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Watch this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FiIgUi-FU-g SHOW ME SOME LOVE Donate with PayPal (Expand Your Happy!) Donate with Venmo Donate using a credit card Support the show Support this free content: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/supporters/new Get The Happy Doc Student Handbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578333732 Other resources at: http://Expandyourhappy.com Want to make my day? Rate, rev...
Feb 23, 2022•5 min•Ep. 67
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Are you HyperCompetent? Take the assessment here: https://connecttwo.outgrow.us/HC Are you too good at getting things done for your own good? Working harder does not mean working smarter! Do you feel like working so much is getting in your way of experiencing joy? Highlights 1. You can never get everything done - staying in a hypercompetent mode will result in you getting less and less done (you know it is tru...
Feb 16, 2022•36 min•Ep. 66
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Dr. Megan Just-Mancini shares how we can A.C.E. not just parenting, but navigating the current state of the world. “All behavior is an expression of a need.” Megan is a Registered Psychologist who supports individuals and families affected by mental health-related challenges. She has experience working with diverse groups in the United States and Canada in educational, in-patient, out-patient, and private care...
Feb 09, 2022•35 min•Ep. 65
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/3hiqJfL9TwM In this episode Dr. Jerry Fu shares a 5-step framework for dealing with difficult conversations. Highlights: Avoiding problems do not make them go away. Conflict is difficult for most everyone; having a system in place makes all the difference. Learning to navigate conflicts leads to better, stronger relationships based on truth and honesty. Don’t tak...
Feb 02, 2022•25 min•Ep. 64
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Dr. Angie Holzer received her EdD in Leadership and Learning with a specialization in Organizational Leadership from Aspen University. In today’s episode, Angie shares her doctoral journey and how it equipped her with the skills she needed to develop WikiCharities as a way to help improve the nonprofit sector by providing a place where charities can connect and work together. Highlights Before enrolling in a p...
Jan 26, 2022•23 min•Ep. 63
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Watch this podcast on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/V4RQgGXDwcA Madelaine Weiss is a Harvard-trained licensed psychotherapist and board-certified in executive, career, and life coaching. A Mindset Expert, while she was writing her book: “Getting to G.R.E.A.T.: A 5-Step Strategy for Work and Life based on science and stories” she became fascinated in decision-making and how our decisions shape our lives. Highl...
Jan 19, 2022•34 min•Ep. 62
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email In this episode, Dr. Chanda Nicole Holsey shares how a devastating life event, combined with a solid education, great mentorship, and a healthy dose of networking formed a non-traditional and incredibly rewarding career. Chanda received her BA in Psychology from SDSU, her MPH from Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, and completed a Doctorate of Public Health at the University of Alabama at Bir...
Jan 12, 2022•23 min•Ep. 61
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Rosa I. Arriaga received her PhD in psychology from Harvard University. She currently serves as the Associate Chair of Graduate Studies in the school of interactive computing at the Georgia Institute of technology. “Those who can teach and those who care become administrators.” “Be true to yourself and nothing in excess” Referenced in this episode: Introduction to User Experience Design by Dr. Rosa I. Arriaga ...
Jan 05, 2022•31 min•Ep. 60
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Support is a critical factor for degree completion but a good network can do so much more than just get you to the finish line. In this episode we talk about the power of advocating for yourself, communicating with your network, and the power of conferences. Tips: 1. Take stock of your tribe – who can you rely on for what? Communication is key here. 2. Be tactical. 3. Be ok with change. 4. Be aware of the need...
Dec 22, 2021•36 min•Ep. 59
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Scholarly Writing is a skill that requires practice – this podcast gives you tips and techniques to hone this critically important skill. “The magic of writing is the magic of discovery.” “Writing is intercourse…there's other people involved and there's an intimacy and, a need for connection...” “Writing is communication without you being in the room…it all has to be there on the page.” “Good writing...
Dec 15, 2021•35 min•Ep. 58
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Today’s episode focuses on the importance of having a systematic note-taking system. It might sound rudimentary, but it truly is the key to your success. Dr. Jen Robinson received her MA in Applied Linguistics and TESOL from Ohio University and her Ph.D. in Education from Washington State University. Can you answer the question: What is your note-taking system? Highlights and Tips · To be successful you need t...
Dec 08, 2021•30 min•Ep. 57
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Both Drs. Michael Stewart and Kelly Olson Stewart received their EdDs from Arizona State University. Michael and Kelly got married and started a family and then decided to pursue their doctoral degrees on this episode they share insights about how to not just survive but thrive when there is a doctor in the house! Tips: Communicate! Know when to ask for help – and then be specific about what you need. Know whe...
Dec 01, 2021•41 min•Ep. 56
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Debra Woog obtained her MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management. She is a Crisis Navigation Partner™ with over 30 years of experience as a leadership researcher, executive, and advisor. The Boston Globe profiled Debra for her outstanding abilities to select talented candidates, motivate and develop employees, and resolve conflicts between people as well as between organizations. Her work has been featured ...
Nov 24, 2021•31 min•Ep. 55
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email #54 Play along with me as I share my all-time favorite ventral vagal toning exercise. In just about a minute you will be moved to a state of ease and grace. Get your Happy Doc Student Swag : https://www.bonfire.com/store/happy-doc-student-podcast-swag/ SHOW ME SOME LOVE Donate with PayPal (Expand Your Happy!) Donate with Venmo Donate using a credit card Support the show Support this free content:...
Nov 17, 2021•6 min•Ep. 54
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Are we teaching students to be unhappy? In this episode, I chat with Dr. Leonard Cassuto. He is a professor of English at Fordham University. He writes the graduate advisor column for the Chronicle of Higher Education and has been on the graduate education frontline for years – publishing The Graduate School Mess – What Caused It and How We Can Fix It in 2015 and more recently co-authoring The New PhD: How to ...
Nov 10, 2021•39 min•Ep. 53
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email ***Have an idea for the 5th H? Email me: [email protected]*** What does it take to be successful in a doctoral program? Horsepower • Intellectual discipline comes from nature and nurture • Doesn’t mean PhDs are smarter; but they are more educated • If you’ve come this far, you probably have the horsepower, but even the strongest horses need to be broken and trained. Humility • Doctoral study is humbling...
Nov 03, 2021•26 min•Ep. 52
