From Dissertation to Business Plan: A Practical Guide to Entrepreneurship for PhDs

From Dissertation to Business Plan: A Practical Guide to Entrepreneurship for PhDs

Whether considering launching a startup or building a consulting practice, the initial step is to understand the requirements of entrepreneurship. The appeal is evident: business ownership can provide flexibility, autonomy, and the ability to align work with personal interests and values, which traditional academic or corporate roles may not offer. An advanced degree can serve […]

What Dog Mushing Taught Me About Leadership and Life

What Dog Mushing Taught Me About Leadership and Life

I had the pleasure of being on a podcast produced by the University of Alaska Anchorage. Here is the summary and how to listen: In this episode of Seawolf Voices, UAA alumnus Dr. Robert Forto hits the trail between two worlds most people don’t often connect: dog mushing and leadership. Drawing from decades of training sled […]

Navigating Doctoral Study at an Evangelical University as a Non-Believer

Navigating Doctoral Study at an Evangelical University as a Non-Believer

Pursuing advanced study at an evangelical Christian university as an atheist presents challenges that are rarely acknowledged in formal academic discourse. While many institutions assert a commitment to diversity, the lived experience of a non-believer in a faith-centered academic environment requires careful navigation. The tension is not openly adversarial, but it is perceptible. It often […]