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10 (20) truths about doing a PhD
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10 (20) truths about doing a PhD

ByJamie Pei 26 May, 202326 May, 2023

Which of these do you choose to be true for you?

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why I’m an ‘irresponsible’ coach
blog | Messy thoughts | Sovereignty

why I’m an ‘irresponsible’ coach

ByJamie Pei 16 September, 202216 September, 2022

It would be irresponsible for me NOT TO coach the way I do. Here’s exactly how I do coach – and why.

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That time I literally couldn’t even shit in peace
blog | Ease | Messy thoughts | Sovereignty

That time I literally couldn’t even shit in peace

ByJamie Pei 23 August, 202224 August, 2022

A story about trying to shit in peace, throwing out expectations and setting down some stern boundaries.

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Why I don’t care for the Dr title
blog | PhD thoughts | Sovereignty | You-niverse

Why I don’t care for the Dr title

ByJamie Pei 12 August, 20222 May, 2023

My lack of enthusiasm around acquiring the Dr title has not only made me feel like a weirdo but also been a cause of much internal friction, confusion and disconnect throughout my PhD years.

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What’s so hard about doing a PhD anyway?
blog | PhD thoughts | Sovereignty | You-niverse

What’s so hard about doing a PhD anyway?

ByJamie Pei 18 July, 20222 May, 2023

An overview of five unique challenges of PhD life and some ways to face them with more grace, clarity, ease, joy

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What is ‘good enough’ for the PhD?
blog | PhD thoughts | Sovereignty

What is ‘good enough’ for the PhD?

ByJamie Pei 30 June, 20222 May, 2023

What the actual fuck does it mean to be ‘good enough’ in PhD or academia anyway?

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Radical alternative ways of approaching productivity in the PhD
blog | PhD thoughts | Sovereignty

Radical alternative ways of approaching productivity in the PhD

ByJamie Pei 21 June, 20222 May, 2023

If you’re struggling to work the way you think you should be working in your PhD, here are a few radical, different ways of thinking about research productivity and PhD success.

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You ≠ your fuck-ups
blog | Ease | Messy thoughts | Sovereignty

You ≠ your fuck-ups

ByJamie Pei 13 June, 202213 June, 2022

Instead of letting perfection define how you move, how can you get CURIOUS about it and let it move you forward?

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The PhD is a strange thing
blog | PhD thoughts | Sovereignty

The PhD is a strange thing

ByJamie Pei 27 April, 20222 May, 2023

The PhD is a formless, undefinable, unpredictable, ever-changing, multi-faceted thing – this is why it’s all the more important to get super clear about YOUR intentions, goals and best work practices.

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Your examiners DON’T know best
blog | PhD thoughts | Sovereignty | Spark

Your examiners DON’T know best

ByJamie Pei 15 April, 20222 May, 2023

Your examiners’ assessment of your PhD is not the only one that matters (in fact it doesn’t need to matter at all). Here’s why.

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  • home
  • work with me
    • Work Play Flow – 8-week group coaching experience
    • 1:1 coaching – free work/playdate
    • Co-working Dance Sessions
    • The Messy PhD workshops
  • Podcasts
    • My podcast: The Should-Free Life & Business Podcast
    • Interviews & guest speaking
  • substack/blog
  • testimonial lovin’
  • about
  • contact