Happy Doc Student Podcast

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Dr. Abby Hamilton is a 2-time TEDx speaker, Filipino-American industrial/organizational psychologist, and author of Amazon Bestseller “Speak Up, Anak”. Dr. Abby helps people find their voice so they can be more and do more in life.

The bamboo ceiling, a glass ceiling for Asian Americans, served as an inspiration for Dr. Abby’s dissertation. 

How can you be assertive without being ugly? When it is done right, it is beautiful!

Communication styles

1.    Passive – You don’t voice your opinion and let others lead the way.

2.    Aggressive – You dominate the conversation without acknowledging the feelings of others

3.    Assertive – A way of being firm but respectful, calm, professional dignified, and noble.

Tips for being assertive in a beautiful way

1.    Be aware of your lack of assertiveness

2.    Look for moments where you can speak up for yourself

3.    Use a technique – like the "Repeat Button". Come up with one sentence and just repeat it (in a calm and composed tone). It will be hard in the moment but makes your life easier in the long term (you won’t be carrying resentment, for example). STAY STRONG!

Highlights

·      You are the CEO of your doctoral education – it is smart to be assertive

·      At some point you will be THE expert in your topic area. There will be a time when you OWN that. When you do, be assertive in your communication with your committee.

·      “Jesus was just a carpenter in his hometown.”

·      Your faculty are human too (don’t forget that!)

·      Know your worth. Know your value. Trust your voice. 

·      Be a friend to your future self!

Dr. Abby's book: https://amzn.to/3NDVR26

Both TEDx Talks: http://drabbytedx.com

Website: http://drabbyhamilton.com

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YouTube videos: https://drabbytv.com

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In this episode, I chat with Dr. Allen Roda. Allen received his PhD from NYU in Music and Anthropology and currently oversees operations at Dissertation Editor.

Highlights:

• Hiring outside help in the form of an expert editor or statistical consultant can save you much time, money, and sanity!
• Most universities will require a certain style (for example, APA) and that your manuscript follows a detailed format (including very specific margins, table of contents, headings, etc.); getting your manuscript in the correct form and style can be a very technical (and hair-pulling) task.
• When seeking outside help, be aware of companies/individuals who lack integrity and don't have the experience you need.
• An editor, coach, or consultant will not write your dissertation/doctoral project for you (and if they offer to do so - RUN!); you must OWN your work as you will be orally defending it prior to being granted your degree.
• Think of outside help like a team assisting you on the arduous doctoral journey.
•  You don't have to do this alone!

Services offered at Dissertation Editor:

* Developmental Editing and Coaching for struggling students early in the process
* Research Assistance and Literature review coaching
* Line Editing with Critical feedback for Dissertation Chapters
* Analysis Planning and IRB support
* Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis with SPSS, Nvivo, AMOS, R and more!
* Copy Editing, Proofreading, and Formatting Services for approved dissertations or chapters
* PowerPoint Presentations and Defense Coaching
* Dissertation-to-Book and Dissertation-to-article conversion services for graduates

Contact Dissertation Editor at: https://www.dissertation-editor.com

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Founder of Humans First, Rob Krecak is a thrill-seeker, self-professed nerd, question asker, voracious reader, competitor, keynote speaker, and business builder. Rob is on a mission to help individuals and companies reduce stress and get back time so they can master their careers and lives. He founded Humans First to provide a one-of-a-kind consulting experience that analyzes people’s efficiency and energy by paying attention to their technology mindfulness.

Highlights

·      The question to ask yourself is: Are you using technology in a way that serves you well?

·      Over 50% of GenZer’s are afraid to make or take a phone call (crazy, right?)

·      The average American spends 12 hours and 21 minutes a day (that’s 3/4s of our waking lives!) in front of a screen (this is not natural – so it’s not surprising there are negative consequences)

·      The average white-collar worker sends and receives 126 emails a day! (this is about 4 hours/day if you are spending an average of 2 minutes/email); add in meetings and the average person has only about 2 hours/day to spend on their job

·      Spend less time on emails/meetings when you learn how to communicate differently (this reduces stress and burnout)

·      The goal is to spend more time on the activities that matter most!

·      The practice of the 5-day work week is a century old; it’s time to rethink this – YES, a 4-day work week (8-hour days, not 10) is possible

·      People need to feel psychologically safe to NOT check their email constantly; one way to do this is through a clear written policy (email me: [email protected] for the template that Rob shared)

·      Email is the most addictive technology (it is addictive in the same way slot machines are addicting)

Tips

·      Reduce email by checking it less 

·      Set boundaries via clarifying the culture of communication and technology – do this in writing versus verbally (email me for the template Rob discusses – [email protected])

·      Mark Woods podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/7136806

·      Communication is KEY!

“The amount of love, success, and happiness in this world are infinite, so imagine how much love, success, and happiness we can all have together if all decide to put humans first.”

Connect with Rob:

https://www.humansfirst.us/

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As the founder of MasterTalk, Brenden  Kumarasamy coaches individuals to become the top communicators in their field. He also has a popular YouTube channel called MasterTalk, with the goal of providing free access to communication tools for everyone in the world. And today he shares tips that will help you become a rockstar communicator. 

Tips

·      The fear of communication comes from a lifetime of mandatory presenting, giving talks on things that don’t interest you, and being in a situation where how you present is punishable!

·      The nature of doctoral research and writing can backfire when it comes to effective communication

·      Adopt a mindset of effort not perfection (just do the little actions without comparing yourself to others)

·      Communication is the medium through which we move through the world; it may be the most important thing you do to increase your impact in the world

·      Communication is like juggling 18 balls – let’s focus on 3 in this episode

o   Random Word Exercise – Take 5 minutes, pick a random word and go for it. This will help you think on your feet and force you to get out of your comfort zone

o   Question Drill – Rather than being reactive, be proactive and take 5 minutes and practice questions that people might ask you about your topic area

o   Make a list of the people you love the most in your life and send them a 20-second video message about why you are grateful for them and the impact they are making in your life (remember, communication is not a chore, it is how you give value to others)w

·      If you shower, you have time to try these tips – they take about as long as a shower 

·      Take the complex and make it simple through effective communication 

“Be insane or be the same.”

Connect with Brenden

https://www.youtube.com/c/MasterTalks

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendenkumarasamy/

https://www.instagram.com/masteryourtalk

Sign up for free workshops: 

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Dr. Frank Buck is a retired school administrator, productivity speaker, writer, and coach. His dream for you is to make organization easy so you can increase productivity, decrease stress, and yes, even enjoy life! Frank has been ranked #1 in the world in the "Time Management" category by Global Guru’s every year since 2019. 

Frank’s dissertation was on time management, and on this episode he shares actionable strategies that helped make his journey enjoyable.

Tips

·      Find out who has the answers to your questions and ask for their help

·      When researching doctoral programs, reach out and talk to someone in that program (faculty, administrator, etc.)

·      Develop a network that will support you through your journey and after

·      Choose your general topic EARLY! This is a huge time-saving hack. This episode will help: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/9065397

·      Use every paper you write to bring you closer to being an expert on your topic

·      Listen to the guidance from your faculty (they are there to HELP you)

·      Use your peers to brainstorm ideas (science does not happen in a vacuum)

·      Take initiative! You are the CEO of your education

·      Communicate, communicate, communicate

·      Be aware of IRB issues early on

·      Don’t be just open to feedback, seek it out!

·      Remember: A dissertation/doctoral project is a DEMONSTRATION project that must meet your university’s requirements; not your life’s work 

·      Productivity hacks: Batch items, check out Remember the Milk, use something like Evernote (or something similar) to organize your sources, tickler file, etc. 

·      Think about the big things so that all the small things go in the right direction 

Connect with Frank

Frank’s website: https://FrankBuck.org  (sign up for his valuable email list and get two free gifts)

Get his new book: Get Organized Digitally!  https://amzn.to/39Usndd

@DrFrankBuck on both Twitter and Instagram

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drfrankbuck/

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On today's episode, Kyle Mitchell shares three steps for overcoming social anxiety.

Kyle is a mental health advocate, international & TEDx speaker, and social media influencer who is passionate about solving the problems associated with poor mental health, especially among teens and youth. 

 Get the three steps PDF here: https://www.socialanxietykyle.com/3-steps-to-social-confidence

Listen to Kyle's Ted Talk here: https://youtu.be/g3Cyi3LxdP0

Check out Kyle's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1sbnwlWo6JQqDOnmDdOYug

Step 1: Shower yourself with self-love
Step 2: Find a baby step uncomfortable challenge
Step 3: Reward your effort, not the results!

Connect with Kyle

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/social_anxiety_kyle/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@socialanxietykyle

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialAnxietyKyle/

Website: https://socialanxietykyle.com

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The literature review presents many challenges. On this episode, Dr. Ellen Beattie walks you through a process that will set you on a path to a successful Chapter 2!
 
Ellen is an educational leader, developer, and consultant specializing in positive academic leadership, online teaching and learning, and neuroscience. She also operates an educational consulting platform, the Center for Intentional Learning.

Highlights:

1.  Chapter 2 is an overview of the published literature and discusses the sources in conversation with each other (which requires high-level cognitive skills that can be enhanced by self-care...but the way, how is your self-care?)
2. It often takes longer than other sections because it requires a deep understanding of your field (and this takes TIME) - you are going from a passive consumer to an active creator
3. This task requires high-level cognitive skills (how is your self-care?)
4. The literature review is an evolving document - you will be revising and adding to this until your oral defense 
5. Think of this task as a puzzle and go through some systematic steps to build your chapter 2
   • Gather your resources (these must be diverse and include multiple viewpoints )
   • Organize your sources (you will want an organizational system for these)
   • Scan your sources and only read  the ones relevant to your study
   • Take notes - you must do this in a systematic way (for example a synthesis matrix - more on that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/9643971
   • Mind map or outline to get a picture of how your story is going to be told - this is important - DO NOT SKIP THIS!! Share this with your chair before you write.
   • Review your matrix focusing on synthesis. You must maintain your academic voice - Chapter 2 is not a book report or an annotated bibliography.  Think of synthesis as a conversation among the authors of the research you are reading. What are they agreeing about? Disagreeing about?
   • Start writing! Write in whatever order works for you - once you have an outline, follow the outline, but don't force yourself to write from beginning to end in a linear fashion (unless that works for you!)
6. Trust yourself and the process!
7. Seek out and accept feedback
8. Resist rabbit holes
9. Stay sane (remember that self-care thing?)
10. Adopt this mantra: Better today than yesterday

 Connect with Ellen

https://twitter.com/en_beattie

https://www.linkedin.com/in/enbeattie/

Ellen's publication mentioned in intro: The Power of the Positive: Enhancing Online Student Engagement for Adult Literacy Learners, is highlighted in Adult Literacy Education: The International Journal of Literacy, Language, and Numeracy.  

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If you are in a doc program, chances are your ANGRY muscle will be triggered at some point.

In this episode, Dr. Gina Simmons Schneider explains why it is OK to be mad and how to move past this emotion to get on with your degree (and life!). Gina received her PhD from United States International University and is a licensed psychotherapist, executive coach, and corporate trainer. As a coping skills expert, she has more than 25 years of experience helping people regulate difficult emotions and conflicts.

In this episode, we focus on the emotion of ANGER and her book: Frazzlebrain: Break Free from Anxiety, Anger, and Stress Using Advanced Discoveries in Neuropsychology

Get the book here: https://amzn.to/3AjmYJx

In Frazzlebrain, you'll discover how to:

·       Soften your response to stress

·       Overcome toxic self-criticism

·       Tame hostile and cynical thinking

·       Activate your brain’s self-healing properties

·       Create meaningful experiences

·       Cultivate optimism and hopefulness

Each chapter offers exercises, case examples, and self-improvement skills to help you achieve a calmer, happier, healthier lifestyle.

Connect with Gina

https://twitter.com/DrGinaSimmons

https://www.instagram.com/ginasimmonsdoc/

https://www.facebook.com/DrGinaSimmonsSchneider

https://www.frazzlebrain.com

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 On this episode I have so much FUN chatting with Ellen Leonard. 

Ellen is a speaker, stress management consultant + coach, and expert who teaches and coaches business leaders, teams and organizations how to manage and prevent stress. Ellen’s professional background and expertise include 12 years as a published scientific researcher, 9 years as an award-winning university instructor, and 9 years leading The StressLess MethodⓇ. 

Ellen shares some great tools for remembering how to relax and have fun – who couldn’t use more of that?

Connect with Ellen

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenleonard/

 Learn more here: https://www.ellen-leonard.com/stresspodcast

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On this episode, I dive deep into Imposter Syndrome (what it is, what it isn’t, the difference between coping and overcoming, and MORE) with Sheryl Anjenette. 

Sheryl is a best-selling author, international speaker, thought leader, and the CEO of Anjanette Wellness Academy. 

 Her newest book: The Imposter Lies Within: Silence Your Inner Critic, Tame Your Fear, Unleash Your Badassery, is a holistic journey past imposter syndrome.
Get the book here: https://amzn.to/3PLAyLE

Here are some ways she goes beyond other approaches to imposter syndrome:

*She provides a holistic approach using inside-out & outside-in methodologies.

*She debunks 8 pervasive myths, such as “Feel your fear and do it anyway” is a cure for imposter syndrome.

*She introduces The Healthy Zone, illustrating that emotions can be healthy when in an adaptive place.

*She shows how to transform and transmute self-sabotaging patterns.

Connect with Sheryl

Website: www.sherylanjanette.com

LinkedIn: @sheryl-anjanette https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheryl-anjanette

Instagram: @sherylanjanette https://www.Instagram.com/sherylanjanette

Clubhouse: @sherylanjanette

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