Books
Awaken Your Potential: 9 Practical Tools to be Invincible
My academic and career journey has been steep. I grew up in a small Kenyan village, attended an under-resourced primary school, and nearly missed high school after scoring average marks at the end of my primary school national exams ( 298/500 marks). Yet, the path unfolded: Jomo Kenyatta University, JKUAT, Kenya (BSc) → Oxford, UK (PhD) → MIT, USA (postdoc).
Whenever I share my story, people ask: “What’s the secret?” That question inspired Awaken Your Potential, where I unpack the principles that have shaped my journey:
1️⃣ Let curiosity lead—follow detours, they open doors.
2️⃣ Dare boldly—even when the odds are slim.
3️⃣ Have grit—keep showing up until opportunities find you.
I hope this book inspires you to awaken your full potential.
“I was all in from the very first page. Awaken Your Potential isn’t just a read; it’s an experience. It grabs your attention with its honesty, captivates with bold storytelling, and delivers real, actionable tools for personal transformation. Gladys doesn’t hold back; she invites you into her journey with vulnerability and courage, making you reflect deeply on your own life. If you’re yearning for more out of life, reach for this book.” — Omae Joseph
The PhD Journey: Strategies for Enrolling, Thriving, and Excelling in a PhD Program
Choosing to pursue a PhD is not an easy decision.
In The PhD Journey: Strategies for Enrolling, Thriving, and Excelling in a PhD Program, Dr. Gladys Ngetich shares her experiences succeeding in a PhD program at the University of Oxford. Her personal stories, practical advice, and down-to-earth perspective will enlighten your journey. Plus, she shares interviews with fifteen other students from universities around the world.
Reading The PhD Journey is like having a personal mentor for advice in any situation that arises. It will give you the confidence required to excel in your journey.
"I had the pleasure of watching Dr. Ngetich thrive through her PhD journey. This book is more than a testimony of that success; it's the kind of guide I wish I'd had as I began my own PhD journey. This book will provide you with the confidence you need to enter and make it through a PhD, or even decide to find an alternative path. I highly recommend this book to anyone considering a PhD." - Dr Miriam Kilimo
"I got this book because the hype around it has been unquestionable. I thought it might give me some ideas about PhD journey. I was not disappointed. I highly recommend the book for all international students!!" Kenani, from Amazon
The Bold Dream: Transcending the Impossible
What exactly does it take to bring out the best in you? How far can one go through sheer grit, hard work and consistency?
In The Bold Dream: Transcending the Impossible, a medical doctor and an aerospace engineer tell of how they scaled academic heights from under-resourced rural primary schools in Kenya, to the University of Oxford as Rhodes scholars. They share about the push that their bold dreams gave them, and how they ended up at one of the most prestigious academic institutions in the world.
Dr Elisha Ngetich and Dr Gladys Ngetich explore some of the consistent themes in their serendipitous climb to the University of Oxford to pursue PhD. An inspirational read, this book is a must read for anyone who wants to persistently pursue their bold dreams.