The Grad Coach Podcast

How To Read Academic Literature Faster & Smarter

If you're working a literature review or just going down the academic reading rabbit hole, this one is for you. Today, we're discussing how to work smarter, not harder, t

Dissertation Writing Services (Human & AI): Far Worse Than You Think ⚠️

If you've ever considered paying someone (or some AI tool) to write your dissertation or thesis for you, you need to watch this. In this episode, Dr. E and Dr. Amy Murdoc

Dealing With Dissertation Paralysis: Here's How You Get Unstuck

Hit a sticking point in your dissertation? That's okay. In this episode of the Grad Coach Podcast, Dr. Ethar and Dr. Amy Murdock dive into how to get unstuck during the d

3 Harsh Truths About The Academic Research Process - What You Need To Know

In this episode, Dr. Ethar Al-Saraf and Dr. Amy Murdock dive into the darker truths of academic research. In it, we discuss the lack of transparency in academia, the myth

Viva Voce Victory: How To Ace Your Thesis Defense

If you've got a viva voce, thesis defense or dissertation defense coming up, this one is for YOU! In this episode of the Grad Coach Podcast, Derek and Ethar share three e

This Is How You Break Through Writer's Block

Struggling with writer’s block while crafting your dissertation, thesis or research project? In this episode of the Grad Coach podcast, Derek and Ethar dive into the chal

How To Beat Perfectionism & Stop Procrastinating: 3 Things You Need To Do (Right Now)

Is perfectionism holding you back from getting your research project done? In this episode of the Grad Coach Podcast, Derek and Ethan unpack what exactly perfectionism is

All But Dissertation (ABD) Status: How To Get Unstuck & Finish Your Dissertation

Stuck in "All But Dissertation" status? In this episode of the Grad Coach podcast, Derek and Dr Ethar dive into the challenges of ABD (All But Dissertation) status and ho

You Are NOT Your Dissertation: Why Your Dissertation Is Not As Important As You Might Think

In this episode, we're diving into a slightly more spicy topic than usual: Why your dissertation or thesis isn't as epically important as you might think—and why that's a

The Unspoken Laws Of Academic Success: Secrets From "The Inside"

Learn about the insider secrets to academic success. In this episode of the Grad Coach Podcast, Derek and Ethar delve into the unwritten laws of academia, exploring three

The 3 POWERFUL HABITS Of Successful Students

In this episode, we delve into the three essential habits that define highly successful students. Whether you're completely new to the academic world or you're stuck in t

3 MASSIVE Struggles You'll Face When Writing A Dissertation Or Thesis (+ How To Overcome Them)

Writing a dissertation, thesis or any sort of formal academic research paper comes with a lot of challenges. Some are technical. Others are more psychological and emotion

Considering a PhD? Know These 3 THINGS Upfront...

In this episode of the Grad Coach Podcast, Derek is joined by Dr. Ethar Al-Saraf to discuss crucial insights for those embarking on or considering a PhD journey. If you'r

Mastering Your Research Methodology - 4 Hacks To Fast-Track The Process

In this episode of the Grad Coach podcast, Derek is joined by Dr. Ethar Al-Saraf to discuss four cheat codes that can help you conquer the almighty methodology chapter. I

Hack Your Research Proposal - 4 Cheat Codes To Fast-Track The Proposal Writing Process

In this episode of the Grad Coach podcast, Derek is joined by Dr. Ethar Al-Saraf to discuss four cheat codes that can fast-track the process of crafting a convincing rese

How To Hack Your Literature Review - 4 Cheat Codes To Fast-Track The Process

In this episode of the Grad Coach podcast, Derek is joined by Dr. Ethar Al-Saraf to discuss four cheat codes that can fast-track the process of conducting a literature re