The Framed Solutions

Are you stuck in your career because your current workplace doesn't possess a Clear Career Path for You? Here are ways that you can navigate this hurdle.   Don't just sit and wait for things to be better. Be proactive and create a career you want. Be assertive and proactive- Assess your current situation and devise a plan for you. In this episode, I share exactly what you need to plan your ca...

Resilience is a trait that will serve you well in every aspect of your life, including your career. With alarming unemployment rates and continued layoffs as the pandemic continues to take its toll on the job market and economy, many people are struggling with how to change carers, build careers or even seek dream jobs. In this episode, we highlight some of the ways you could build resilience as y...

Are you looking for a job that lights you up and you don't know where to start from? Perhaps you have thrown in applications on applications for every job that comes your way? Or you are tired of applying without being called to interviews?   I know your frustration because I have been there.  To land your dream job, you need a strategy. In this episode, I share exactly what you need to land that...

Do job interviews make you feel scared and you entirely dread them?  It shouldn't be so. A job interview provides you an opportunity to showcase your qualifications and make a good impression on the hiring team so as to score the job. In this episode, I share with you my tips and tricks to help you ace your next job interview. Tune in to learn more. If you have been struggling with acing your...

A resume is your marketing document. It's often the first document your prospective employer will look at and make a decision whether to invite you for an interview or not. In this episode, I delve into the mistakes you are making that stop you from landing your dream job. I offer ways to address them and land that dream job you deserve. If you have been struggling with acing this resume game, Thi...

I recently got three job introductions from LinkedIn, so I was coaching one of my clients. I explained to her how she could leverage LinkedIn to get job leads and grow her career. To her surprise, she didn’t have the power of LinkedIn. One question I asked is, why are you on LinkedIn? She said, "I opened my account when I noticed my boss and colleagues had LinkedIn profiles". I understand my peopl...

Here's one thing that I want you to know about career development– every day, billions of people are searching for ways to advance, pivot or align their careers to their future aspirations and lifestyles. That's why when I talk about career development, I am thrilled. I have been there and experienced this. I can confidently say, It was not an easy decision to make. But with the right tools, it is...

"Mentors support and encourage people to manage their learning, maximise their potential, develop their skills, improve their performance and become the person they want to be.” – Eric Parsloe, The Oxford School of Coaching and Mentoring". These are the reasons why we all need mentors.  In this episode, we delve into why you need a mentor and how you can obtain one.  Follow us on Instagram user na...

A PhD can present you with many fulfiling career options: A sit down with a  Chief Science Office at RECORNEA SL, Dr Kakanga In this episode, I sit down with Dr Moses Kakanga a Chief Science Officer at RECORNEA SL. Moses is a chief Science Officer for RECORNEA SRL an ophthalmology start-up developing corneal implants. He coordinates clinical trials as well as writing documents for clinical trials,...

In this episode, I sit down with Patrick Junior, a PhD student at the University of Queensland. Patrick has worked as a project manager and coordinator, coordinator in oil exploration, construction management and private engineering firms and civil engineering laboratories in East Africa. Despite all this experience, he has suffered from imposter syndrome. He details how he has overcome his fears....

In this episode, I pull back the curtain and take you through some of the things I wish I knew when I started my PhD, way back in July 2015. The list is endless- this is the advice, I wish I had received. I am equipping you with the knowledge you need to get the best out of your PhD experience. I hope you learn a thing or two. I hope you learn something from this episode. If you love these episode...

Chances are you will be required to undertake an interview following being shortlisted for PhD position. You will need to prepare just as much as you prepare during a job interview. In this episode, I share my tips and tricks you could use to ace your PhD interview. Listen in and let me know if they are helpful. I hope you learn something from this episode. If you love these episodes, please rate...

You know what? Curriculum Vitae (CV) writing is hard. For a lot of people, it's really hard. It's uncomfortable. It's an awkward style of writing, and for most of us, it's super confusing. How do you construct something that'll get you noticed for the exact types of PhDs/postdoctoral training that you want the most? How many pages is it supposed to be? ...

Cover letters matter. When done right, they spell out clearly who you are, what you have to offer, and most importantly, why your skills, experience, and interests make you the perfect person for the PhD you’re vying for. In graduate school, cover letters have many names, for instance: motivation letters, expressions of interests and personal statements among others. Have you been struggling to ge...

We live in a competitive world that a PhD can sometimes feel like a necessity, especially if you are in the STEMM field. However, you don't need to be dragged into doing one, because PhDs are not easy, they test you and you have to be in it for the long haul. That said, PhDs can be fulfilling and a great experience to learn, grow and develop as a researcher. The personal attributes gained after an...

When I first started my PhD program, I came in thinking pretty highly of myself.  I had to Masters degree, some years of work experience and a healthy ego about my intellect. It didn’t take long for me to start to doubt myself. I was surrounded by people so much smarter than me. There was so much I didn’t know, I even started to question my ability as a scientist. I was experiencing imposter...

Hi, I hold a PhD,  MSc, BSc plus a great deal of working experience, and I still suffer from imposter syndrome. I still feel that I tricked people to believe I am good enough and very soon I will be discovered and I will lose all my credibility. Yes, this is imposter syndrome. In today's episode, we discuss what imposter syndrome is how to diagnose it, stating the self-assessment you need to do to...

When was the last time you did a career development assessment? When was the last time you created an actionable career development plan? In today's episode, I share my tips and ways of designing a career development plan that is fulfilling at the end of the day. One that utilises your strength and skill set as well as aligns with your values and interests.  Taking charge of your career is a...

Happy 2021 my listeners!!! It's surreal that we are already 10 days into 2021 and my mouth is still stuck at saying 2020. On a serious note, I have done a reflection on 2020 and decided with aspects of my life I would like to prioritise in 2021. Here is a bullet point form for your reference. My words for 2021 are Positive, Patience, peace, intentional and consistency. Connect with a friend or a f...

Are you like me that you often suffer from this disease called procrastination? Is it procrastination? Is it self doubt? Is it fear of the unknown? Or are you just comfortable? In today's episode, I share my tips and tricks that I have used to constantly come out of the other side of doing things, completing tasks and clicking done. If you are like me, constantly battling procrastination, then thi...

Habits are what make us or break us. So if you are thinking of a building a habit. But you are failing, this episode my provide you with some clarity. In this episode, I give a detailed breakdown of how I have built habits over the years. To build a habit, you need to treat this venture just as a hiring manager. You recruit a new habit for your company. You diligently train that habit, You gi...

Have you ever wanted to start something but you are frightened? You have a lot of thoughts running in your mind, about how crazy you will sound? what people will think of you? how you are not cut for this task? This episode taps into this. In this episode, I highlight the value this podcast will provide you. The framed solutions podcast is intended to impart knowledge, encourage and help you achie...