Academic Writing Amplified

Is creating systems really worth the time it takes? What systems do you need in place to ensure you can write and publish to your full potential? I'm giving you 3 systems you need in place to write and publish more.  Systems are the key to a calm, joyful and highly productive academic career. When you have the right systems in place, you don't waste time and energy on repeated decision-making. Wit...

My wonderful coach Gina Robinson joins me on this episode to discuss publication goals and how to increase your capacity for writing and publishing in the coming year. What determines how much you can publish, and where are our expectations coming from? Is it possible to increase your level of joy in your work as you increase output? We talk through these concepts as well as share how we determine...

Have you ever been scared to admit all that you want for yourself and your career? I'm here to give you permission to go after that influential, fulfilling and impactful career. Here's how to start.  It's time we in academia have a talk about ambition and wanting more. Because friends, there is more for you in your career! As womxn, we have often been socialized not to be seen as "ambitious". We'r...

How do you get writing and publishing done to enhance your career, get that promotion, impact your field - without breaking down or burning out? I've got the roadmap that shows the way.   I'm covering a lot today, as I share all about my Navigate: The Writing Roadmap program, how it can help you write and publish more, and set yourself up for success in your career without burnout and overwhelm.  ...

What will get you from the start of the tenure process all the way to full professor? What worries do you have and what should you focus on instead to achieve your career goals? I'm often inspired by concepts from the entrepreneurial space. I see a lot of parallels between entrepreneurship and academia. A recent inspiration came from a business coach of mine, Rachel Rodgers. Her entrepreneurial gr...

Are you still exhausted after getting tenure and don't know why things haven't changed? Feeling like you'll never not be tired? I've got 3 steps to take to help you take control.    Are you tired? Like, really tired? Maybe you're moving toward total exhaustion, or are already there. In this episode I'm digging into why you are still tired after receiving tenure, and what you can do about it. Yes,...

I'm joined on this episode by wonderful Elevate graduates Debra Gombert and Sonia Cabell. We talk about the most impactful parts of the program, tangible versus intangible benefits, and where they're going from here. They each share great insights and inspirational takeaways to remind us all that we are worth investing in, and that growth and change never stop.  Key points discussed: What each of...

What if being a leader in academia doesn't have to mean taking on an administrative role? Listen in for my take on what it means to be a leader in your mid to late career. When we hear people talking about leadership in academia, what they often mean is admin. Leadership to your institution probably means a department chair or associate director, or other role that helps the university to function...

It is our second podcast-iversary! Thank you SO much for listening. To show my appreciation, I'm sharing part of my Career Design Workshop with you-free-on this episode!   It is our second anniversary on the podcast, and I want to say thank you so much for listening and for helping us reach 207,832 episode downloads! That is amazing, and I am truly grateful.    As a thank you, I want to share part...

Does spending time and money on your own development feel selfish? What if investing in ourselves actually improved not only our lives, but spilled over to improve the lives around us too? Elevate graduate Despina Stavrinos joins me to share how investing in herself helped her to create time in her schedule, energized her career, and improved her relationships.    Key points discussed: Despina's b...

Today I have for you an amazing conversation between my 3 rockstar academic coaches Rocío Caballero-Gill, Gina Robinson, and Thea Racelis. They're sharing what challenges, struggles, and growth they see from our mid-career/post-tenure Elevate participants, and what they love most about the program.   If their conversation piques your curiosity at all, don't miss out on the info session for the nex...

We get our hopes up for what it might feel like after we finally get tenure, but what is the reality? I'm sharing some of my own story about getting tenure, and what came next.    Are you a mid to late career academic who got tenure (or promotion, depending on your system) and felt a serious let down? You are not alone. I'm sharing a little of my own story on this episode to illustrate what change...

How can you break projects into tasks to make them easier to manage? As academics we are constantly juggling multiple projects, and being able to approach them with the skills of a project manager can be the difference between smooth sailing and burn out. We're on a short break from publishing new episodes, so today's episode is a replay of one of our most popular past episodes. It's all about lea...

Are you a pre-tenure or early career academic? What should you do to maximize this time in your career without fear? I'm walking you through my Amplify framework for going up for tenure with confidence.   If you are listening in real time and applied for our Amplify program but haven't secured your spot, time is almost up! Tomorrow is the last day to secure your spot, so don't miss out on the only...

Is it possible to have a weekly schedule that prevents overwork and burnout in academia? How can you create a weekly schedule that works for you? This episode will walk you through a practical exercise to create your ideal week.   We're on a short break from publishing new episodes, so today's episode is a replay of one of our most popular past episodes. It's all about creating a weekly schedule t...

How can you successfully ask for and get what you want in academia, particularly when it comes to professional development funding? This episode will provide practical tips and ideas for securing the funding you need.   We're on a short break from publishing new episodes, so today's episode is a replay of one of our most popular past episodes. It's all about asking for and getting what you want, p...

Why is investing in ourselves as academic womxn a radical act? And what should you do if your institution doesn't want to invest in you? Making your career what you want it to be is up to you.   There's a lot of talk these days about self-care, but what does this mean for us as academics? How do we make sure we are getting where we want to go in our careers, and valuing our own contributions to th...

If you want to publish more, you should take on more projects, right? Wrong! You need a publication pipeline, not a funnel.   I'm getting up on my soapbox to tell you why your publications need to be in a pipeline, not a funnel! Building a publication plan from a place of fear leads you to take on every possible project, say yes to all opportunities, and focus on numbers rather than your academic...

On this episode I'm talking with Melva Treviño Peña and Silvie Huijben , two Amplify graduates, about what brought them to the program, how their careers and lives have changed, their successes, and who they believe can benefit from Amplify. While they came to the program from very different fields and in different phases of their pre-tenure journey, the transformations experienced, tools gained a...

On this episode I'm talking with Angel Kaur, a member of the founding co-hort of my Amplify program, about what brought her to Amplify, what she learned, and how she has gained the tools and confidence to make the best decisions for her career.    Key points discussed: What brought her to the Amplify program Trying to figure out her path, and deciding between two areas that she loved After she joi...

My super-star writing coaches, Rocío Caballero-Gill and Gina Robinson, are taking over the podcast to talk about the pre-tenure period and many of the issues, fears, hopes, accomplishments, and successes they see with our Amplify clients. If you're pre-tenure, I'm betting you will recognize yourself in this episode, and get a feel for whether this program and these fantastic coaches are a fit for...

What does the early career, pre-tenure period usually feel like for academic womxn? What should it feel like? With intention, we can steer ourselves toward a better experience.    The early career period of proving yourself to gain that stamp of approval, whether you call it permanence or tenure, is a pivotal time in our careers. What does this pre-tenure period often feel like? What should it fee...

I'm joined on this episode by Dr. Anatu Mahama, founder and editor-in-chief of The Academic Woman magazine. She shares her journey through academia as an ambitious and determined woman, always looking for ways to increase her knowledge and increase her reach. She launched The Academic Woman magazine about a year ago to share stories of women who are contributing to the world and not always being s...

The bros and dudes--you know, the archetype that academia was built for? Here are 5 things about academia they don't want you to know. When I talk about bros and dudes, I'm hoping you got a little giggle, but I also hope you understand who I mean. This is the stereotypical model professor that the academic system was built for and based on. This is the reason that academia needs to change. So I'm...

Did you know writing can serve as a tool to help you organize your whole career? If you need a way to organize your thoughts, your time, and your career, it all starts with writing!   Writing is so much more than "currency" in academia. Writing and publishing does help you get, keep and develop your career, but it has lots of other benefits too. One of the ways writing helps you as an academic is...