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How To Review & Understand Academic Literature Quickly
How To Review & Understand Academic Literature Quickly

How To Read Academic LiteratureFast-track your literature review process with these simple techniques.Podcast By Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) and Amy Murdock (PhD) | August 2023If you're working a literature review, this one is for you. Today, we're discussing how to work...

Dissertation Writing Services: Far Worse Than You Think
Dissertation Writing Services: Far Worse Than You Think

Thesis Writing Services & ToolsThe smart student's silver bullet - or too good to be true?Podcast by Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) and Amy Murdock (PhD) | August 2023If you've ever considered paying someone (or some AI-powered tool) to write your dissertation or thesis for...

The Harsh Truths Of Academic Research
The Harsh Truths Of Academic Research

The Harsh Truths Of Academic ResearchThree Things New Postgraduate Researchers Need To KnowBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | Updated March 2025n this episode, Dr. Ethar Al-Saraf and Dr. Amy Murdock dive into the darker truths of...

Dissertation Paralysis: How To Get Unstuck
Dissertation Paralysis: How To Get Unstuck

🎙️ How To Get Your Research UnstuckA Practical Guide To Dealing With Dissertation ParalysisBy: Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) and Amy Murdock (PhD) | July 2024it a sticking point in your dissertation or thesis? That's okay. In this episode of the Grad Coach...

Viva Voce Victory: How To Defend Your Thesis
Viva Voce Victory: How To Defend Your Thesis

🎙️ How To Ace Your Viva VoceThree Practical Tips To Help You Defend Your ThesisBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | July 2024he viva voce or thesis defence is an event that often leaves students feeling a little intimidated. And...

How To Break Through Writer’s Block
How To Break Through Writer’s Block

🎙️ How To Break Through Writer's BlockThree Straightforward Interventions That Actually WorkBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | June 2024riter's block is a common challenge for students. All too often, it can feel like there’s an...

How To Beat Perfectionism: 3 Practical Steps
How To Beat Perfectionism: 3 Practical Steps

🎙️ How To Beat PerfectionismThree Straightforward Actions You Can Take (Right Now)By: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | June 2024erfectionism often masquerades as a commitment to excellence - sounds good, right? The problem, however, is...

The Four Powerful Habits Of Successful Students
The Four Powerful Habits Of Successful Students

🎙️ The 4 HABITS of Successful Students(And how to develop them...)By: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | Updated March 2025t Grad Coach, we've worked with thousands of students. Over the years, we've noticed a few simple but powerful...

Considering A PhD? Here Are 3 Things You Should Know
Considering A PhD? Here Are 3 Things You Should Know

Doing A PhD: Three Harsh RealitiesWhat They Are + How To Deal With Them 📝By: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | Updated March 2025ndertaking a PhD or any doctoral-level program is no small task. In this episode of the Grad Coach Podcast,...

Writing A Research Proposal: 4 Hacks To Fast-Track The Process
Writing A Research Proposal: 4 Hacks To Fast-Track The Process

Research Proposal Writing Hacks4 Time-Saving Tips To Fast-Track Your ProposalBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | Updated March 2025rafting a well-thought-out research proposal is essential for gaining approval and setting a clear path...

Master Your Methodology: 4 Hacks To Fast-Track The Process
Master Your Methodology: 4 Hacks To Fast-Track The Process

🎙️ PODCAST: Master The Methodology4 Tips To Ensure Your Methodology Is Perfectly On PointBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | Updated March 2025ind yourself lost in a sea of complex terms and unsure where to begin? Fear not. In this...

Writing A Literature Review: 4 Time-Saving Hacks
Writing A Literature Review: 4 Time-Saving Hacks

🎙️PODCAST: Ace The Literature Review4 Time-Saving Tips To Fast-Track Your Literature ReviewBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | Updated March 2025riting a literature review can be a daunting task for many students, but fear not! In...