143: "Act Your Salary" in Academia

When you reach mid-career in academia, it can feel like you should have everything figured out. But often, that's when the real questions begin.  In this episode, I sit down with Michelle, a mid-caree...

18 Marras 202528min

After tenure, it can feel like everyone is depending on you, from students to your junior colleagues, your co-authors, and even your family.  In this episode, I explore what it really means to lead fo...

11 Marras 202513min

Have you been told to "step into leadership" on your campus, only to realize what they really meant was taking on more admin work?  In this episode, I'm breaking down one of academia's biggest myths: ...

4 Marras 202527min

Are you feeling stuck, unmotivated, or wondering what happened to the joy you once felt in your academic work? You're not alone. Today, I'm tackling one of the most common and least discussed challeng...

28 Loka 202529min

My Mid-Career Series is all about redefining success after tenure and building a career that feels as meaningful as it looks on paper. In this segment, I share one of the hardest truths about the acad...

21 Loka 202535min

Many post-tenure professors find themselves more exhausted than ever, despite achieving what they thought would finally bring balance. In this segment of the Mid-Career Podcast Series, I unpack why yo...

14 Loka 202519min

When you finally receive that long-awaited email announcing tenure, you expect it to change everything—less stress, more freedom, and the chance to finally pursue the big dreams you've been putting on...

7 Loka 202521min

Earning tenure is often treated as the finish line of an academic career—but what if it's actually the start of a whole new set of challenges? This episode is part of our Mid-Career Series, where I di...

30 Syys 202527min