Expert Jillian Reilly Shares the #1 Thing Holding You Back from Success

Описание: Daring to Go Astray - Jillian Reilly Shares the Power of Self-Permission After Graduate School
Are you facing tough transitions after grad school? Struggling with academic expectations, major life decisions, or permission to forge your own way? This inspiring episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD features internationally renowned consultant, writer, and keynote speaker Jillian Reilly. Dive deep as host David Mendes and Jillian discuss major life transitions, building your “discomfort tolerance,” navigating the noisy opinions of others, and her transformative new book, "The 10 Permissions."

In This Episode:

➡️ What it really means to carve your own career path after academia
➡️ Why “approval is desirable, but not required” from family and friends
➡️ The power of saying yes to new possibilities—even if they're uncomfortable
➡️ How to build agency, resilience, and self-permission, step-by-step
➡️ Actionable advice for grad students, PhDs, postdocs, and anyone leaving a "pre-written path"
➡️ Real-life examples, personal stories, and wisdom for making bold, authentic choices

⏰ Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction: Discomfort vs. Danger
01:19 – Meet Guest Jillian Reilly
03:39 – Navigating Transitions After Academia
08:35 – Dealing with Family Disappointment & Expectation
11:39 – Building Discomfort Tolerance as a Superpower
14:21 – Academia’s Linear Path and Personal Growth
20:56 – Dangers of the “Monoculture” in Graduate School
27:20 – The 10 Permissions: Fresh Ways to Navigate Adult Life
35:45 – Retaining Agency Under Academic Authority
40:19 – Never Give Up Your Other Communities
44:05 – Making Your Own Opportunities at University
48:02 – The Power of Community & A New Narrative
52:01 – Parental Expectations: Data, Not Directions
55:24 – How to Learn More, Order the Book, Join the Community
58:34 – Closing Thoughts: The Urgency to Start Now

🔗 Order “The 10 Permissions,” join Jillian’s community, and explore her work: https://tenpermissions.com

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