Academic Woman Amplified

In a previous episode, I underscored the importance of cultivating project management skills before investing in a project management tool. Today, I shift focus to those who need to implement a tool into their workflow. I give tips on how to know if you are ready to use a tool and guidelines for selecting the right tool for your needs. A project management tool can be instrumental if you oversee multiple projects with diverse collaborators. It provides a centralized platform for communication, resource organization, and progress tracking. As you navigate the world of project management tools, consider simplicity and alignment with your specific needs. Whether opting for established platforms like Trello or Asana or leveraging basic tools like spreadsheets, start with a solution that complements your requirements. Remember, the journey to effective project management involves a strategic blend of skills development and tool selection.  Are you ready to learn more about project management tools? Tune in to cont

Have you ever found yourself on autopilot, cruising through familiar roads without consciously realizing it? I recently had one of those moments, and it got me thinking about the power of default mode. Our brains love defaults – those ingrained habits and routines that save energy and reduce decision-making.  But here's the catch – default mode isn't just about driving; it extends to our writing practices. Many academics operate in default mode when it comes to their writing, and this can lead to a backlog of papers, projects, and missed opportunities.  So, how do you break free from default mode? Interrupting default practices is a transformative process, like adopting a new fitness routine or a healthier eating habit. It requires effort, but the rewards are well worth it. Are you ready to give your writing the attention and effort to break free from the defaults that may be holding you back? Listen to learn how to take the first step in breaking free of a default writing practice!   For full show notes visi

I am back to working as the primary writing coach in our Navigate Program, and that shift has sparked some new thoughts about writing and academic writing practice. In today's episode, I cover everything from defining the components of an enduring writing practice to the role of writing retreats in clearing out your backlog of papers. So tune in to hear new ideas on:  Defining and developing a writing practice Why an enduring writing practice is critical for academic success Writing practice vs. writing process vs. writing pipeline Where coaching plays a role in developing a writing practice Tools to unclog a backed-up publication pipeline The importance of writing retreats What to expect from the Spacious Writing Retreat in July   Your writing practice fuels your pipeline. No amount of pipeline mapping or project management skills will move your writing projects forward. So tune in to learn how an enduring writing practice is the key to a flourishing publication pipeline!   For full show note

In today’s episode, I share the role of writing retreats within the context of the Soaring System—a method I've developed for cultivating a sustainable and relationship-based writing practice. I highlight the significance of writing retreats in the Soaring writing system, addressing common misconceptions and showcasing how they can be a powerful catalyst for deep, focused work. I emphasize the benefits of physically removing yourself from everyday surroundings, reducing decision-making fatigue, and providing an excuse to focus solely on writing.    Finally, I release the details of our upcoming Spacious Writing Retreat set in Ocean Park, San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Spacious Writing Retreat is catering specifically to women and non-binary professors. We have especially curated a beautiful venue, supportive community, and professional coaches to facilitate a transformative and productive writing experience!   For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast/206.   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navi

I am officially launching my new mission statement for Scholar’s Voice™! After reflecting on my experiments and expertise over the past seven years, I decided it was time to redefine the purpose, goals, and future of Scholar’s Voice™ so I can make long-lasting and impactful changes to the culture of academia.   So, here it is - My mission is to change the culture of academia by radically altering the experience of 1000 women and non-binary professors by 2030.   In today's episode, I break down each element of this new mission statement. As I share my process, I draw parallels to help you refine your academic mission statement. You can create a successful and rewarding legacy as a professor without burnout, without feeling overwhelmed, and without struggling with toxic colleagues. Ready to learn how? Join me on my mission to radically change the culture of academia!   For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast/205.   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program help

Peer-reviewed publications can propel your career. What you choose to publish directly affects your impact on your field. However, the number one problem early academics and tenure-track professors face is pressure to publish as much as possible. Lack of discernment causes overwork and burnout and dilutes your impact.   In today's episode, I'm unlocking the secrets to creating a powerful career impact through writing. Discover the key to securing grants, unlocking mobility, and creating real impact in your field. It's time to say goodbye to the fallacy of 'more is better' and embrace a curated approach that amplifies your message. Learn how aligning your publication pipeline with your academic mission statement leads to more impact and career fulfillment.    Are you ready to create the most impactful career possible? Tune in and see how writing and publications can make your ambitions a reality.   For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast/204.   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: You

Whether it's funding for our Summer Retreat or the upcoming Navigate Program, asking your university to invest in your professional development isn't just about finances – it's about unlocking a world of possibilities for your growth and success as an academic. Too often, professors view asking for funding as a weakness, but I want you to consider how asking can be powerful.    In this episode, I reveal the power of asking for professional development funds. Discover why the process of asking is a  journey of empowerment, showcases your commitment, and exemplifies your role in the strategic mission of your university. It's time to boost your confidence, elevate your professional identity, and embrace the ambitious leader within you.    Don't miss out – tune in now and unlock the secrets to transforming your career through the power of asking!   For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast/203.   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn an

In today's episode, I'm serving up some tough love. Too many academics are drenched in victimhood, and in 2024, victimhood isn't the place to be!   So, I am exposing those negative thoughts that keep academics trapped in a victim mentality and sharing ways to transform them into empowering agentive beliefs. We only get to have one working life, and what a privilege it is to do something we are well educated for and enjoy. So, instead of wallowing in negativity and victimology, let's become agentive and create the career we desire.   Are you ready to sit in the driver's seat of your career and knock down obstacles to writing and publishing? Listen in to learn how to go from victim to agent in academia!      For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast/202.   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors to publish their backlog of papers so that their voice can have the impact they know is possible. Apply here! Cathy’

Finding more time to write will not solve your publication pipeline problem! If you struggle to balance writing and publications, this episode is for you!   Today, I talk about the relationship between writing and your career. There is a strong correlation between publication count and career advancement in academia. If you are listening to this podcast, you were probably looking for a writing coach or a way to make more time to write. But clearing your publication pipeline isn’t about finding more time to write. Lack of publications is a symptom of a much larger career problem.    Tune into this episode to learn what career problem is hiding behind your clogged pipeline. I explain steps you can take to change your relationship with writing and ultimately advance your career. It’s time to focus on building the academic career of your dreams - listen to get started!   For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast/201.   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program help

Happy New Year! As we enter 2024, it is the perfect time to revisit my philosophy about creating a 90% awesome career. I accept nothing less than a fantastic career, and this is a privilege available to all professors. Everyone deserves the best career possible, and I want you to be inspired to create a great academic career.    In today’s episode, I share the five things that need to be in place for you to craft a 90% awesome career. I explain how to work through these steps and give examples of my experiences that you can apply to your journey. It’s time to turn your job in academia into what you want it to be. Tune in to learn how to craft a 90% awesome career!   For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast/200.   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors to publish their backlog of papers so that their voice can have the impact they know is possible. Apply here! Cathy’s book, Making Time to Write: How to Resi

Welcome to the final podcast episode of 2023! Today, I wanted to connect the podcast’s focus on professional development, project management skills, and writing practice development to holiday gift giving. Whether you are searching for the perfect gift for a colleague, graduate student, friend, or family member, my shortlist of book reviews has you covered!   Tune in as I share my five favorite books I read this year. A mix of fiction and non-fiction, each book involves academia on some level and has value as pleasure reading and professional connection. Finally, I close the episode by previewing what to expect from Scholar’s Voice™ in 2024. Get a sneak peek of new events on the horizon and what I will be focusing on in the New Year.    For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast/199.   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors to publish their backlog of papers so that their voice can have the impact they know is

Have you tried project management tools like Trello, Asana, or Monday but still struggle to get publications out on time? Project management tools will not solve your project management problems. First, you need to develop a robust set of project management skills.    In today’s episode, I break down the difference between project management skills and project management tools. I highlight five essential project management skills every academic needs. Then, I explain ways that workflow and task management influence time management and how mastering these systems will set you up for success. Once you sharpen your project management skills, you can match your writing process to a software tool. Tune in to learn how to make positive changes in the way that you write and publish!     For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast/198.   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors to publish their backlog of papers so that

Are you an academic who is struggling to get articles published? You only need to spend two hours per week writing to clear your publication pipeline. I know two hours doesn’t seem like enough time, but trust me - this method is more effective than your current writing strategy!   In this episode, I share why two hours of writing a week is enough. First, I demystify common beliefs about writing that hold academics back from moving the needle on their publication pipeline. Then, I explain the critical skills every professor must develop to build a sustainable relationship-based writing practice. With the proper tools, two hours of writing per week will allow you to power through your publication pipeline without sacrificing rest or career-advancing project opportunities.    For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast/197.   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors to publish their backlog of papers so that their v

Academics come to Scholar’s Voice™ and the Navigate program seeking a solution to escape a binge-and-bust writing cycle, redefine their academic mission statement, and clear out their publication pipeline. Writing every day or in long panicked stretches is not sustainable and makes consistent publications impossible.   But today, I want to share how binging can help your writing practice! Scholar’s Voice™ offers an exclusive bonus on the Navigate program each year. In 2023, we are introducing the Holiday Binge Bonus! Pre-enroll for Navigate and get access to all of the program content in advance. Use free time over the holiday break to learn how to map out a publication pipeline, prioritize your mission statement, and build a sustainable relationship-based writing practice. Are you ready to change how you write? Listen to learn how to take advantage of this one-time-only Navigate bonus!   For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast/196.   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing

Are you looking forward to the upcoming break to catch up on writing? Many overwhelmed professors imagine the break between semesters as a chance to push through their publication pipeline. But avoiding rest by committing to full days of writing is unrealistic and unsustainable.   This episode is a re-release of episode 164 of the podcast and in this episode, I talk about what you can do to eliminate the binge and bust writing cycle while also honoring the energy that many of us get in the summertime around our writing. Get inspired by these simple ways to adjust your writing schedule that keeps you productive while allowing for the mental rest you need to be your most creative self.   For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast/195.   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors to publish their backlog of papers so that their voice can have the impact they know is possible. Get on the waitlist here! Cathy’s book,

Dealing with relational drama and toxic relationships is a drain on your energy and inevitably slows your writing and publications. Unfortunately, managing toxicity is a common challenge for professors because the sociocultural structures within academia reward relational drama.    In today’s episode, I address the common causes of relational drama in academia. I explain how transitioning from apprenticeship to early career professorship can cause toxicity in relationships with mentors and colleagues. In addition, I share ways to manage relational drama and set boundaries so that toxic relationships do not affect your career growth, impact, and publication pipeline.    For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast/194.   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors to publish their backlog of papers so that their voice can have the impact they know is possible. Get on the waitlist here! Cathy’s book, Making Time to W

The end of October/beginning of November is a stressful time for academics. You are grading, preparing for finals, applying for grants, and writing and publishing. It is expected to feel overwhelmed and exhausted.   In today’s episode, I share two coping mechanisms to help you navigate high-stress periods. Whether at work or home, it is inevitable to enter a season in life that feels transitional. This often comes with a hefty to-do list and pressure that negatively affects your sleep, energy, and productivity. So, if you feel overwhelmed by a never-ending list of tasks invading your brain, this episode is for you!    For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast/193.   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors to publish their backlog of papers so that their voice can have the impact they know is possible. Get on the waitlist here! Cathy’s book, Making Time to Write: How to Resist the Patriarchy and Take Control

It’s time to talk about what happens after mastering writing and publishing. In past episodes, we have discussed the importance of creating a sustainable relationship-based writing practice and how impactful intentional action can be in clearing your publication pipeline and boosting your academic career.   But what happens once you have mastered publications? In today’s episode, we talk about the world of opportunities that become available once you are a pro at writing and publishing. Not only does mastering these skills give you more freedom of time and brain space, but it also gives you more agency over your career and your impact in your field.   For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast/192.   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors to publish their backlog of papers so that their voice can have the impact they know is possible. Get on the waitlist here! Cathy’s book, Making Time to Write: How to Resis

No matter how much we prioritize writing and publications, writing gets derailed. Sometimes it's because of professional obligations like grading or committee events. Other times derailments are unpredictable like illness. It is impossible to avoid derailment, so don’t fight it. Instead, work on creating a resilient writing practice!   In today’s episode I cover a key topic in the Navigate program: the importance of a resilient writing practice. It is crucial that you have a positive relationship with writing and the skills to be able to stop and start writing without feeling overwhelmed or burned out. So tune in to learn how a resilient writing practice is beneficial for academics and how to foster a more productive writing mindset.   For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast/191.   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors to publish their backlog of papers so that their voice can have the impact they know is

The perceived stages of an academic career are very linear and do not capture the responsibilities, workload, or goals within a professorship. I have worked with hundreds of professors, so I have a unique perspective on the academic career. So, in today's episode, I explain the REAL stages of a professorship.   Tune in as I compare and contrast the perceived stages of an academic career to the real stages. My goal is to shift your perspective about how you think about your professorship. After this episode, I hope you can check in with yourself and see where you are in your academic career and where you want to go. From there, you can see what you can check off as already done and where you need to put more energy, focus, and development to have the academic career you desire.   For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast/190.   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors to publish their backlog of papers so that t