206: The Role of Writing Retreats in the Soaring System

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 Nov 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 Okt 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 Okt 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 Okt 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 Okt 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 Sep 202527min

I am excited to kick off the brand-new Mid-Career Podcast Series, where I dive into the realities of academic life after tenure.  Mid-career is the longest stretch of the academic journey, often 15 to...

23 Sep 202527min

What should take priority in your academic career right now: rewriting grant proposals or getting your papers published? In this episode, I offer a hot take that might make you pause—and rethink – how...

16 Sep 202524min