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#157 - "This Needs More Depth" What Your Supervisor Actually Means, And Why They Never Show You
Today, I am going to take the five most common supervision comments I hear and show you what they actually mean, what the fix looks like, and why your supervisor probably cannot show you themselves.
15 July 2026
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A mentee sent me her methodology chapter last year...
Jul 15, 2026
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#116 - 6 Communication Strategies to Get What You Need From Your PhD Advisor (Without Being Annoying)
Today, I'm sharing the six proven techniques that transformed my own advisor relationship and have helped dozens of my students get better guidance, faster feedback, and stronger support throughout their PhD journey.
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1 October 2025
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Oct 01, 2025
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#99 - 5 Ways to Transform from PhD Student to Confident Postdoc Researcher (Without Feeling Lost or Overwhelmed)
Today, I'm sharing five proven mental frameworks that helped me make this transition successfully
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28 May 2025
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May 28, 2025
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#98 - 8 Big Warning Signs When Choosing a PhD Advisor (That Could Save Your Academic Future)
Today, I'm sharing 8 warning signs I wish someone had told me before I spent 12 painful months with the wrong advisor.
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14 May 2025
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May 14, 2025
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