In this episode of the Epistemic Alchemy podcast, join Dr. Mohamed Raei as he engages in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Harriet Terber Rasmussen, a seasoned leadership coach and educator with over 30 years of experience. As a faculty member at Drexel University, Dr. Rasmussen shares her insights into guiding educational leaders through the complexities of academic writing and the doctoral dissertation process. Explore the common challenges faced by students during the literature review stage, and gain valuable practical advice on conducting impactful research that benefits a wide range of fields, from education to financial institutions. Discover the importance of aligning purpose statements and research questions, and the transformative role of AI in supporting dissertation research. With a focus on fostering critical thinking and navigating the evolving landscape of academic inquiry, this episode offers invaluable guidance for emerging scholars and doctoral candidates looking to excel in their academic endeavors.   Resources Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind https://www.amazon.com/Zen-Mind-Beginners-Informal-Meditation/dp/1590308492 Otto Scharmer’s Theory U https://ottoscharmer.com/ Impacting Education AI Special Edition Themed Issue https://impactinged.pitt.edu/ojs/ImpactingEd/issue/view/32 Bloomberg's book on qualitative dissertations https://www.amazon.com/Completing-Your-Qualitative-Dissertation-Beginning-ebook/dp/B09XBMQ4N8?ref_=ast_author_mpb