Gertrude Nonterah, Ph.D.

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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 bey...

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Gertrude Nonterah, Ph.D.

Episodes

35: Former Tech Exec Explains: DO THIS the first 90 days of a new job. (With Dr. Shveta Miglani) 19.08.2025 45:55

If you don't ask the right questions or you miss subtle cues during the first 60 to 90 days of a new job, it can cost you everything. In this week’s episode of The Bold PhD Podcast, Dr. Nonterah is talking with Dr. Shveta Miglani to talk about how to start your new job right from day 1. Pre-order Dr. Miglani's book: https://amzn.to/4oF9Dnc *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *Al...

34: The truth on how to get an industry job IMMEDIATELY after your PhD (With Dr. Aurellia Whitmore) 12.08.2025 42:59

In this episode, Dr. Nonterah is chatting with Dr. Aurellia Whitmore (@doctor.rell on Instagram) - a biotech sales professional with a PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology from Florida A&M University, about what it's like to work in biotech sales and what professionals can do now to get into this area of work. Dr. Whitmore is also the founder of White Coat White Collar, an organization that pro...

33: Why every academic should think like an entrepreneur. (With Dr. Ilana Horwitz) 05.08.2025 45:39

In this episode, Dr. Nonterah chats with Dr. Ilana Horwitz about how entrepreneurial thinking can benefit your career as an academic, based on her recent book from Princeton University Press, The Entrepreneurial Scholar. Find out more about Dr. Ilana Horwitz at https://www.entrepreneurialscholar.org/ *Invite Dr. Nonterah to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All books and workshops: https:...

32: They rejected my PhD application. Here’s how I became a university leader anyway. (with Dr. Juanita Tookes) 29.07.2025 59:01

Dr. Tookes on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juanitatookes/ *Invite Dr. Nonterah to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G’s book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs *Join 3000+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist

31: "I burned out of my PhD program. What do I do now?" (Q & A episode with Dr. Nonterah) 22.07.2025 25:28

In this heartfelt episode, we explore the emotional journey of those who start a PhD with high hopes but find themselves unable to complete it due to unforeseen circumstances. Inspired by a listener's email, we delve into the challenges of transitioning careers after leaving academia, the complex feelings of regret and relief, and the importance of choosing health and well-being over societal expe...

30: Academia is BROKEN. But here's why I chose to be a PROFESSOR. (with Dr. Lennart Nacke) 17.07.2025 38:02

In this episode, Dr. Nonterah chats with Dr. Lennart Nacke about thriving in academia in 2025 and beyond. If you've been thinking about working in academia, this episode is for you. Find all of Dr. Nacke's resources at: https://lennartnacke.com/ *Invite Dr. Nonterah to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G’s book recommendations...

29: How To Make $100k+ Helping Healthcare Professionals Stay Certified. (with Dr. Alex Howson) 10.07.2025 46:12

In this episode, Dr. Nonterah chats with Dr. Alex Howson, an expert in continuing medical education (CME) writing on how to get started in this area of medical writing in 2025. *Invite Dr. Nonterah to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G’s book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs *Join 3000+ academics who rece...

28: No One Was Hiring Me—Until I Started Using LinkedIn Like This (Solo episode with Dr. Nonterah) 04.07.2025 30:56

This week's episode is a solo episode where Dr. Nonterah talks about whether or not LinkedIn is worth your time and attention. Win At Freelance Writing Book: https://theboldphd.com/writingbook/ *Join 3000+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist Cited studies: Ricardo Buettner (2017). Getting a job via career-oriented social networking markets. Electronic M...

27: How PhDs are finding secret jobs in academia WITHOUT becoming professors. (with Dr. John C. Turner) 24.06.2025 30:33

Secret jobs in academia that DON'T require you to be on tenure track or be in the classroom? That's exactly what Dr. Gertrude Nonterah is chatting with Dr. John C. Turner, the Black Leadership Initiative Director - on the show today. Dr. Turner's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-john-c-turner/ *Invite Dr. Nonterah to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: htt...

26: I Never Left Academia. Here's What No One Tells You.. (with Dr. Jessye Talley) 17.06.2025 40:38

This week, Dr. Nonterah is chatting with Dr. Jessye Talley, an associate professor of industrial and systems engineering at Morgan State University. They about landing a tenure track position and thriving in academia if that's the path you want to tread. Jessye's website: jessyelbtalley.com Grab these this Interview Prep Kit on Dr. Talley's website. *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/sp...

25: Ex-College Professor: I left academia after 15 years and couldn't be happier (with Dr. Paulina Cossette) 10.06.2025 42:37

In this episode, Dr. Gertrude Nonterah chats with Dr. Paulina Cossette about leaving a tenure-track position in academia after 15 years, the non-academic job search struggle, and what she is doing to empower other academics who are tired of giving so much and getting little back. Paulina's website is acadiaediting.com *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and worksho...

24: Former US Congress Intern: How to build a career in SCIENCE POLICY. (With Sheeva Azma) 03.06.2025 37:56

Today, Dr. Nonterah is chatting with Sheeva Azma about building a career in science policy and communications. *Join 3000+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G’s book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs

23: Two heart surgeries made me quit academia to DO THIS instead. (With Dr. Jacob Kendall) 26.05.2025 30:29

Today, Dr. Nonterah is chatting with Dr. Jacob Kendall, who quit academia, about how he turned his frustration with the healthcare system into a consulting business that empowers patients. *Join 3000+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr....

22: I was done with the CONSTANT STRUGGLE for funding in academia. (With Dr. Kristeena Wright) 19.05.2025 38:06

*Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G’s book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs *Join 3000+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist

21: How do you ACTUALLY get hired as a MEDICAL WRITER in 2025? (with Natasha Fallico) 13.05.2025 27:41

In today's episode, I talk to Natasha Fallico about her move from finishing her master's degree to working as a regulatory medical writer at Abbvie. *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G’s book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs *Join 3000+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://thebol...

20: If I started a PhD in 2025, I'd do THIS. (Solo episode with Dr. Nonterah) 05.05.2025 14:54

Today's episode is a solo one and I am sharing what I would do differently if I was starting a PhD in 2025...knowing what I know right now! *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G’s book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs *Join 3000+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.co...

19: From Math Nerd to using Gamification to change Healthcare! (with Dr. Jacqui Nortje) 28.04.2025 36:29

In this episode, I am interviewing Dr. Jacqci Nortje who holds a PhD in Gamification. What do you even do with that kind of degree? Find out in this episode. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jacqui/ Join 3000 PhDs and academics who receive The Bold PhD newsletter biweekly - theboldphd.com/careerslist Invite Dr. Nonterah to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/

18: Former LinkedIn Employee Reveals Why Hard Work WON'T Get You Noticed at Work (with Lorraine K. Lee) 22.04.2025 26:15

In this episode, Dr. Nonterah speaks with Lorraine K. Lee about building an unforgettable career brand. Buy Lorraine's book here: https://amzn.to/4cH4x4u *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G's book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs *Join 2900+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theb...

17: How this Biomedical PhD turned her degree into a consulting business (With Dr. Crystal Herron) 15.04.2025 36:48

*Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G’s book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs *Join 2900+ academics who receive my bi-weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist

16: Turn the skills from your 9-5 into a thriving business (with Dr. Christopher Pratt) 08.04.2025 29:56

Transitioning from academia to industry is never a straight line, but for Dr. Christopher Pratt, the journey from cell biology researcher to founder of his own medical writing business, Quill Science , has been one of growth, resilience, and purpose. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Pratt opens up about how he made the leap, the lessons he learned along the way, and the tools and strategies he...

15: 5 micro habits that make you unstoppable at your 9-5 job. (Solo episode with Dr. Nonterah) 31.03.2025 18:09

Most people think you need to grind harder or work overtime to succeed at your 9-5, but actually, the people who win are the ones who master tiny, consistent habits. In today's solo episode, I am sharing 5 of those micro habits. *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G’s book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com...

14: Use these powerful confidence hacks to ACE your next interview (with Dr. Jenna Osterlund Oltmanns) 25.03.2025 29:56

What if an informational interview turned into a job offer? Or you treated interviews like a conversation instead of an interrogation? That's exactly how Dr. Jenna Osterlund Oltmanns approached her move from being an academic postdoc to scientific writing. I also wanted to talk to Jenna because she sent me a DM about two years ago to say she had been watching my videos while on maternity leave and...

13: Want to be a medical writer in 2025? LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE! (with Dr. Akanxa Roonie) 18.03.2025 33:27

In this episode, I am chatting with Dr. Akanxa Roonie about the steps she took as a beginner to get started as a medical writer. *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *All my books and workshops: https://theboldphd.com/learn/ *Dr. G's book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/amazonrecs *Join 2700+ academics who receive my weekly newsletter: https://theboldphd.com/careerslist

12: Biotech Career Coach: The MISTAKES that make hiring managers IGNORE YOU. (With Dr. Christine Ong) 10.03.2025 43:19

In this episode, Dr. Gertrude Nonterah chats with Dr. Christine Ong, a former pharmacist who helps medical professionals break into the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. Dr. Ong shares insights on what you should be doing if breaking into biotech is one of your goals this year. Dr. Ong's website: https://www.talmedica.com/ Invite Dr. Nonterah to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ Dr. No...

11: How to start and build a career in medical illustration (with Veronica Falconieri Hays) 03.03.2025 26:02

This week, Dr. Nonterah is chatting with Veronica Falconieri Hays, MA, CMI about her career as a medical illustrator and how you can start on this path if you so desire. Veronica's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vfalconieri/ *Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/ *Book recommendations: https://theboldphd.com/bookrecs *Join 2800+ academics who receive my weekly newslet...