Dr. Kelvin Thompson

The Lift [Audio Edition]

Education EN ↓ 6 episodes

"The Lift [Audio Edition]" - insights and inspiration for the work of academic innovation, digital learning, and leading in higher ed - hosted by Kelvin Thompson. The text newsletter version with community interactions is at: https://dub.sh/thelift

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Dr. Kelvin Thompson

Episodes

15 Things Can Change 06.07.2026 20:23

[Includes "First Five" Deluxe Audio behind-the-scenes commentary!] Hope isn't wishful thinking. Explore how small steps, persistence, and leadership can create meaningful change in work and life.

14 Welcome to Small Step Summer 08.06.2026 18:11

Summer doesn’t have to mean doing more. Choose one meaningful step and start small. A practical reflection for higher ed leaders and professionals.

13 Finding Our Footing When Uncertainty Is the Norm 19.05.2026 18:16

[Plus "First 5" audio-exclusive behind-the-scenes overview!] Learn how consistent rhythms, clear communication, and inclusive decisions create stability—even when uncertainty defines higher education.

12 A Year of The Lift: What Matters, What’s Next, and the Weight of Innovation 28.04.2026 20:14

[New-and-Improved! Includes 5-minute behind-the-scenes segment.] A one-year reflection on higher ed leadership and innovation. What mattered most, what’s next, and how community helps us carry the weight of change.

11 How Shall All Be Well? Rethinking Wellbeing in Higher Education 01.04.2026 18:54

[Now with behind the scenes 5-minute commentary at the top followed by the Audio Edition.] A reflection on wellbeing in higher education—exploring purpose, wholeness, and how personal commitment shapes our work, relationships, and impact.

10 We Make Hope Together - Especially Across Our Differences 23.02.2026 22:00

In higher ed, going it alone is costly. This episode explores how building relationships across differences strengthens our work and our institutions. https://dub.sh/thelift