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Academic Writing AmplifiedCathy's Holiday Book ReviewThe holiday season is here, and what better way to celebrate than with some great books? In this special 2025 holiday book review episode, I'm sharing some of my favorite reads from the past year, plus one highly anticipated pre-order for 2026. Reading has always been a way for me to pause, reflect, and explore worlds beyond my own, whether through nonfiction that deepens understanding of our shared humanity, literary fiction that transports you across time and place, or romance and fantasy that just makes your heart smile. I'll give you a quick overview of ea...
2025-11-2519 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedBonus: Navigate Info Session ReplayNavigate is designed for tenure-track women and nonbinary professors with a disruptive perspective on their field. In the 12-week program, you will learn how to write and publish more using our mission-guided time and project management processes. Navigate is a twelve-week coaching program that combines recorded modules with high-touch coaching and community, which will help you get results in just 12 weeks. During this info session I taught about: The three mistakes that most academics make when they try to publish their backlog of papers The biggest mindset shift that is holding you back f...
2025-01-0942 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedWrite Your New Year's StoryHappy New Year! In today's episode, I share how to write your New Year's story. I use my experiences from 2024 to guide you through creating your vision for 2025. From agency to decision-making, I break down the ups and downs of identity and mindset shifts that happen as our goals change and evolve. Reflecting on the past year is an essential step in shaping what you want your future to look like. This discussion applies to both personal and professional ambitions. As you consider what you want to focus on in 2025, I want to remind you that you h...
2025-01-0743 minAcademic Writing Amplified[Writing Practice Series] Why 2 Hours A Week Is Enough Writing Time [RE-RELEASE 197]If you are a frequent podcast listener, you know I advocate for writing just two hours per week to make significant progress on your writing and publications. However, many scholars struggle with the idea that such small blocks of time will make a difference. In today's episode, I discuss why two hours of writing per week is not only sufficient but often preferable to trying to carve out large blocks of time. I challenge common beliefs that more time is necessary to make progress on writing projects and offer insights on how to adjust your mindset and f...
2024-12-3122 minAcademic Writing Amplified[Writing Practice Series] When Your Writing Practice Is Resilient You Don't Have To Be [RE-RELEASE EP 191]If you want to unclog your publication pipeline and get more consistent with your writing and publishing, you must develop a resilient writing practice. In this episode, I discuss how a resilient writing practice allows you to navigate life's inevitable derailments so you don't have to be resilient yourself. Rather than writing from guilt or pressure, a resilient practice lets you pause and return to your work. I explain how predictable challenges, like academic responsibilities, and unpredictable ones, like illness, can impact your writing. Then, I share the essential components of a resilient practice and h...
2024-12-2434 minAcademic Writing Amplified[Writing Practice Series] How Long Does It Take To Change Your Writing Practice? [RE-RELEASE EP 189]From the moment you first picked up a crayon, pencil, or pen, you started building your experience as an academic writer. Your writing practice has evolved and adapted as you've progressed through different stages of life and career. In today's episode, I dive into how long it really takes to transform your writing practice as an academic. I explore how your approach to writing shifts throughout your career and share my timeline for building a more sustainable writing routine that supports consistent writing and increases your publications. I also highlight the tools and skills you can develop...
2024-12-1726 minAcademic Writing Amplified[Writing Practice Series] The Real (More Awesome) Result Of Changing Your Writing Practice [RE-RELEASE EP 184]In today's episode, I discuss why writing and publishing are the catalyst for change in your career. An obvious benefit of changing your writing practice is that you publish more and get your unique perspective out into the world in an impactful way. But that's just the beginning. Shifting your focus to writing doesn't just improve your output—it can transform how you approach your entire career. I'll explore the most powerful results of nurturing your writing practice, such as enhancing your self-trust, encouraging better decision-making, and establishing a work-life balance. If you're an academic, th...
2024-12-1019 minAcademic Writing Amplified[Writing Practice Series] Two Writing Practice Extremes And Why They Don't Work [RE-RELEASE EP 183]Welcome back to another segment of the podcast series about writing practices. Today, I discuss two extreme writing practices: writing every day and binge writing. If you've been struggling with your publication pipeline, chances are you've tried one of these methods. While it might sound logical that writing daily or cramming during off-times will help you reach your publication goals, it won't. I break down why these approaches ultimately fail and how you can build a more sustainable, relationship-based writing practice that supports your academic career. I hope this episode helps you rethink your approach t...
2024-12-0316 minAcademic Writing Amplified[Writing Practice Series] Breaking The Binge And Bust Cycle In Academic Writing [RE-RELEASE EP 164]Welcome back to another segment of the podcast series about academic writing practices. In today's episode, I tackle a major challenge many academics face in their writing: breaking the binge and bust cycle. Many professors look forward to summer, winter, or semester breaks as an opportunity to catch up on all the publications they have put off during regular working hours. You think, "I'll get so much done!" But then, the workload catches up with you, you burn out, and the break ends up being a time of exhaustion, not productivity. This cycle creates guilt and frustration...
2024-11-2620 minAcademic Writing Amplified[Writing Practice Series] Everything You Learned About Academic Writing Is Wrong [RE-RELEASE EP 152]Today, I am continuing the podcast series about writing practices in academia. In this episode, I'm digging into five things that you learned about academic writing that are wrong and what you can do to fix them. These misconceptions—like believing you need to "binge and bust" your writing or that you must write every day—are often a result of how we're socialized in academia. I'll explain why these methods are unsustainable for professors, especially once you're juggling teaching, research, and life responsibilities. Instead of focusing on speed or rigid daily writing routines, I'll share strategies that...
2024-11-1920 minAcademic Writing Amplified[Writing Practice Series] Your Publishing Problem Is NOT Time [RE-RELEASE BONUS]Are you blaming lack of time for your backlog of publications? In this segment of the podcast series on writing practices, I explain why your publishing problem isn't time. It's a lack of discernment. I discuss how academia breeds a scarcity mindset and why the pressure to do as much as possible hinders our ability to move projects through to publication. Instead of trying to work on every idea that comes to mind, I suggest adopting a more strategic approach to project selection by leveraging your academic mission statement. By embracing the natural ebb and flow of...
2024-11-1223 minAcademic Writing Amplified[Writing Practice Series] 5 Clues That Writing Is On The Sidelines [RE-RELEASE EP 67]Today's episode is part of the podcast series about writing practices and tips for establishing sustainable academic writing habits. In this segment, I explore a critical question: is your writing a core part of your career, or is it hanging out on the sidelines? Listen to five key clues indicating your writing might not get the attention it deserves. For each one, I share why you might have gotten trapped in this practice or mindset and why moving your writing to the top of your priorities is so crucial. If you find any of these cl...
2024-11-0517 minAcademic Writing Amplified[Writing Practice Series] Making A Date With Your Writing [RE-RELEASE EP 65]Welcome to another segment of the podcast series about writing practices and establishing sustainable writing habits in academia. Today, I am discussing how to make and keep a writing date. As a scholar, you juggle many responsibilities, and it can be challenging to say no when things come up that interfere with your writing date. We allow these "urgent" requests to overshadow the importance of your writing. There will always be something or someone pulling at our time, and we need to learn how to say "no" and prioritize our writing practice. I share strategies t...
2024-10-2918 minAcademic Writing Amplified[Writing Practice Series] What Is Writing? [RE-RELEASE EP 58]I am excited to introduce a new podcast series focused on writing practices. Throughout the series, I will share insights on redefining what writing means in academia, dispel myths about writing, and offer practical advice to help you cultivate a sustainable writing practice. In today's episode, I explore the true definition of writing. I share why I believe writing is more than just words on a page and how the steps we take to prepare to write are essential parts of our writing practices. I also discuss how mindset impacts writing and give you an exercise to...
2024-10-2214 minAcademic Writing Amplified[Writing Practice Series] What Makes A Writing Practice Sustainable? [RE-RELEASE EP 21]I have worked with many academic women and nonbinary, and a recurring challenge about their writing is that no matter what habits or methods they try, their writing practice is never sustainable. The problem is that sustainable practices are a moving target. Writing habits you relied on during grad school no longer work as you juggle the demands of faculty life, including teaching, committee work, and personal responsibilities. Today's episode kicks off the new podcast series about writing practices. I discuss what makes any practice and life change sustainable. Through insights inspired by life coach Brooke Castillo, I...
2024-10-1520 minAcademic Writing Amplified[Emotions And Writing Series] How To Create A Positive Relationship With Your Writing [RE-RELEASE EP 5]Today's episode is a re-release of episode 5 of the podcast. Do you feel excited, happy, and encouraged when you think about writing? Or do you feel guilty, sad, and overwhelmed? Creating a good relationship with your writing doesn't happen by accident. The secret to writing and publishing more is turning your writing practice into a joyful and positive experience. As part of the Emotions and Writing podcast series, I've chosen to rerelease an earlier segment that explores behaviors that can foster a positive relationship with writing. Throughout the Emotions and Writing series, I've highlighted the d...
2024-10-0816 minAcademic Writing Amplified[Emotions And Writing Series] Working Through Overwhelm [RE-RELEASE EP 13]Today's episode is a re-release of episode 13 of the podcast. Listen in as I discuss how our jobs as professors are designed to pull us in different directions, making it hard to focus on one thing. Simultaneously working on multiple projects is the default nature of working in academia. When we struggle to manage competing priorities, we experience a perpetual cycle of guilt and overwhelm. In today's episode of the 'Emotions and Writing' series, I dive into dealing with overwhelm and its impact on academic writing. I review the characteristic signs of overwhelm in academia a...
2024-10-0120 minAcademic Writing Amplified[Emotions And Writing Series] Combating Writing Guilt [RE-RELEASE EP 12]Today's episode is a re-release of episode 12 of the podcast. Listen in as I explore one of the most challenging emotional obstacles to academic writing: guilt. Guilt is the biggest killer of writing productivity. When you feel guilty about something, all inspiration or motivation to complete that task evaporates. Who wants to spend time working on something that makes us feel bad? Academics, particularly women, often grapple with the overwhelming burden of guilt when they fall short of their writing goals. In this episode, I not only shed light on the pervasiveness of...
2024-09-2426 minAcademic Writing Amplified[Emotions And Writing Series] Grief And WritingToday's episode is part of the Emotions and Writing podcast series. I delve into the topic of grief and its impact on academic work. This episode explores three key areas where grief can manifest in research and academic roles: Loss of Research: I examine how losing access to a research site or experiencing other research disruptions can profoundly affect academic writing. Institutional Loss: This segment discusses the emotional challenges associated with changes in academic institutions, such as mergers or reorganizations. Loss of Colleagues: I cover the grief of losing colleagues and...
2024-09-1732 minAcademic Writing Amplified[Emotions and Writing Series] Motivation and WritingJoin me as I continue the conversation about emotions and writing! Today's episode focuses on something we all struggle with: motivation. There is a popular notion that creativity is sparked by a grand moment of inspiration. But that isn't really how academics or creative writers complete projects. I am refuting the idea that writing needs motivation and instead arguing that systems and processes are the key to a sustainable writing practice. First, I'll clarify the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and offer a checklist to help you identify the root of your motivational issues. T...
2024-09-1024 minAcademic Writing Amplified[Emotions And Writing Series] Procrastination Is Actually About FeelingsWelcome to the second episode of the 'Emotions and Writing' podcast series. Today, we are tackling procrastination. Procrastination is usually associated with negative self-talk, like laziness or ineptitude. But the real reason behind it is emotional. I start the episode by discussing how academics think about procrastination and why that mindset backfires. Then, I share a framework to help you get out of the cycle of procrastination around a writing project. There is a very close connection between procrastination and emotions. Procrastination isn't about productivity; it's about feelings. If you struggle with procrastination and want...
2024-09-0321 minAcademic Writing Amplified[Emotions And Writing Series] How You Feel About Writing Is ImportantI am launching a new podcast series,' Emotions and Writing.' In this series, we will cover the most common emotions people struggle with when writing in their academic careers. After the strong response to our episode, 'You Can't Write When You're Mad,' I was inspired to delve deeper into how emotions influence writing practice. In today's episode, we discuss the significance of recognizing and addressing your emotions and their impact on your writing. Writing is inherently emotional, and it's difficult to write academic papers when feeling stressed, sad, or overwhelmed. Acknowledging these emotions and u...
2024-08-2720 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedBONUS: What If I Fail At Navigate?On today's bonus episode I'm addressing a thought that might be keeping you from applying or enrolling in Navigate. Fear that you may fail at Navigate? Join me as I address this common fear. We're receiving applications for our next cohort of Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap®! Check out the program details and start your application process here. 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 pos...
2024-08-1509 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedBONUS: "Should I Just Spend The Time It Takes For Navigate On Writing?"The Navigate program takes about two hours per week over the course of 12 weeks: one hour to watch the recorded material and do the exercises, and one hour to attend the live call. Instead of investing in the program, should you just write for two more hours a week? Catch today's bonus episode to hear more about this. We're receiving applications for our next cohort of Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap®! Check out the program details and start your application process here. CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your...
2024-08-1414 minAcademic Writing Amplified"I'll Wait Until It Gets Better"You deserve to have the best career possible. If you are struggling with writing and a clogged pipeline, don't wait for it to get better. In today's episode, I discuss why academics don't get professional development or writing help because they wait for circumstances to change. When you say, "I'll wait until it gets better," you are really saying, "I'll wait until it gets worse." The "it" is stress, overwork, and obligations. It isn't your circumstances that are the problem; it's your approach to those circumstances. Getting tenure or lessening your teaching load will not ch...
2024-08-1323 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedBONUS: Writing Problems Versus Writing Tasks [New To Navigate]Working closely with Navigate clients in both Round 1 and Round 2 of the program, breaking writing projects into tasks and estimating how long it will take to finish those tasks has been a consistent sticking point. And finally, a few months ago, I had an "ah-ha" breakthrough to address this sticking point. In today's bonus episode I explain the latest update to Navigate-which officially joins the curriculum for the Fall Cohort. We're receiving applications for our next cohort of Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap®! Check out the program details and start your application pr...
2024-08-0810 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedBONUS: Navigate Program FAQsIn today's bonus episode I answer the most frequently asked questions about our Navigate program. I explain the structure, content, and benefits of Navigate, including the coaching sessions, writing support, and the application process. If you're considering joining, I'll guide you through what to expect and how to make the most of the program. Join me as I answer common questions and share insights to help you decide if Navigate is the right fit for you. We're receiving applications for our next cohort of Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap®! Check out the program details an...
2024-08-0728 minAcademic Writing Amplified[Co-Authoring Series] Publishing With StudentsIn this next segment of the co-authoring series, I address common thoughts and problems academics have when writing with students. Working with students is a learning process, a part of the professorship that no one teaches you how to do. The guidelines for co-authoring with students are the same as for co-authoring with colleagues. The main difference is the teaching and mentorship elements, which can complicate the project. Co-authoring with mentees or students offers many opportunities but also comes with many challenges. In this episode, I review the top reasons academics say co-authoring with students slows their...
2024-08-0628 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedBONUS: "I've Been Listening To Your Podcast, What More Can Navigate Teach Me?"If you're a long-time listener, you might be considering the Navigate program, but also wondering, "What else could you possibly have to teach me, Cathy?" In today's bonus episode I explain why Navigate is right for you even if you have heard every podcast episode. We're receiving applications for our next cohort of Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap®! Check out the program details and start your application process here. CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors to publish their backl...
2024-08-0113 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedBONUS: Using Navigate to Feel Connected: Client Case Study with Noor SayedIn today's bonus podcast episode, hear Dr. Noor Sayed as she reflects on the connections she made during the Navigate program and how they helped her face some of the most difficult moments in her career so far. If you are looking for other academics who share your desire to publish your backlog of papers and to live a fulfilling life and career, Navigate is the program for you. More about Noor: Dr. Noor Syed (she/her) is an Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of Applied Behavior Analysis, as well as the founding Director of...
2024-07-3125 minAcademic Writing Amplified[Co-Authoring Series] "I Can't Control My Publication Pipeline Because Of Co-authoring"Today's episode is another segment in the co-authoring series. Many academics attribute a clogged pipeline to working on a project with a co-author. This episode is dedicated to discussing the potential obstacles of co-authoring with a colleague and how to avoid delays in publishing team projects. First, I will give an overview of the definition of a publication pipeline. Then, I dive into the reasons academics find it difficult to overcome a clogged pipeline when working with a co-author who is a colleague. I offer practical advice and strategies to navigate colleague relationships while underscoring the importance...
2024-07-3028 minAcademic Writing Amplified[Co-Authoring Series] Managing Co-Authored PapersWelcome to the new podcast series on co-authoring! Each week, I will tackle a new topic related to co-authoring so you can confidently navigate collaborations and avoid publication backlogs. Today's episode is the cornerstone of our series, Co-Authoring 101. I provide a 'co-author checklist' and detail essential steps you should take before writing with a co-author. I explain the importance of getting to know your co-author, the framework of an effective pre-project meeting, and how to handle ending a co-author relationship. Tune in to learn how to get your co-authoring project off to a good start...
2024-07-2323 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedPublishing Your Backlog Of Papers [Masterclass Replay]Are you overwhelmed by your backlog of papers? Today's episode is a master class in clearing your pipeline. Most academics get trapped in a cycle of fear and blame that stalls their writing process and keeps them from creating the career they want. My master class on publishing your backlog of papers addresses the critical mindset shift you need to make to free up your pipeline. I also discuss the top three mistakes academics make when publishing papers and offer corrective strategies. Finally, I introduce the Navigate Program and explain how this professional development program helps academics...
2024-07-161h 00Academic Writing AmplifiedPerfectionism And Self-EditingToday, I am spotlighting a problem so many academics cite as the reason they are delayed in submitting articles or books for publication: perfectionism and self-editing. Specifically, I am addressing the writing stage, where the project is nearly done, but something beyond formatting or copyediting is holding you back from submitting it for review. First, I explore the top three reasons academics find themselves caught in the cycle of perfectionism and self-editing. Then, I encourage you to lower your internal bar and recognize how the excessively high, self-imposed standards academics often set for themselves can hinder publication...
2024-07-0914 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedYou Can't Write When You're MadToday's topic—You Can't Write When You're Mad—came to me after a conversation with my friend. We have all experienced how emotions, especially anger, can seriously impact our writing ability. Whether it's dealing with unfair treatment at work, frustrating feedback from reviewers, or just the general stress of academic life, these emotional hurdles can stall our writing. Writing is not just about meeting due dates or reporting facts. It's a creative process that requires the right mindset. Acknowledging and working through our emotions can make us more productive in the long run. So, tune in fo...
2024-07-0224 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedRecreating Hierarchies When Asking for Feedback with Jane JonesToday, I welcome Jane Jones back to the podcast! Jane is a development editor and writing coach specializing in supporting women and non-binary scholars in academia. She focuses on developing sustainable book-writing practices to prevent burnout and overwhelm. Join us for a conversation about replicating hierarchies when seeking or responding to feedback. We discuss the pitfalls of disguised permission-seeking and share guidance on building self-trust. Tune in for spirited and insightful reflections on the complexities of seeking feedback and permission in academic writing. For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast/224.
2024-06-1830 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedCareer Stage 5: Enjoying Your LegacyToday's episode concludes the podcast series focused on outlining the real stages of the academic career. The final career stage in academia is 'Enjoying Your Legacy.' Now that you have established a foundation for others to continue your work, it is time to enjoy the relaxed institutional pressure and uplift other individuals in your field. The Enjoying Your Legacy stage is all about freedom and furthering your legacy. Whether you decide to go for a full professorship or stay as an associate professor, it's time to create the life you want, living the career you want...
2024-06-1128 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedCareer Stage 4: Building Your LegacyWe are progressing through the podcast series focused on the real stages of the academic career based on your development as a professional. In today's episode, I introduce the fourth career stage: Building Your Legacy. Building Your Legacy comes post-tenure. It is the most challenging career stage in academics because it demands a radical shift and reorientation. Building your legacy means ensuring your unique perspective and work live on beyond you. It's about creating a lasting impact beyond your career and even your lifetime. It means mentoring more, collaborating with junior colleagues, and creating teams that support...
2024-06-0428 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedCareer Stage 3: Planting Your FlagWelcome to episode three of my podcast series, The Real Stages of the Academic Career. Today, I am discussing the 'Planting Your Flag' stage closely linked to tenure. Planting Your Flag is a crucial stage because it revolves around declaring your academic mission and showing why you're indispensable to your institution. This stage can be high-stakes and nerve-wracking, but it's also empowering as you refine the articulation of your work and academic voice. In this episode, I advise how to approach different aspects of academia, such as writing, research, and time man...
2024-05-2828 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedCareer Stage 2: Stepping Into Your OwnWelcome back to the ongoing series on the real stages of the academic career! In the last episode, I introduced the apprenticeship stage. Today, I am focusing on "Stepping Into Your Own," a pivotal phase where scholars begin to carve out their unique identities separate from their advisors. The 'Stepping Into Your Own' stage is complex, demanding, and most importantly, your chance to define who you are and what you want to represent as a scholar. I advise navigating the tension between completing old projects and pursuing new directions. I also discuss the necessity of redefining relationships w...
2024-05-2128 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedCareer Stage 1: Learning/ApprenticeshipWelcome to the first episode of my new podcast series, Understanding the Real Stages of the Academic Career. I will discuss writing, relationships, research, and time management strategies for each stage and share best practices from my experience as an academic writing coach. Today's episode focuses on the first career stage, learning/apprenticeship. I explain the learning/apprenticeship stage and how you should think about critical aspects of an academic career in your early career. I review common mistakes and explain why building a solid foundation of writing practice, management systems, and research will set you up...
2024-05-1428 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedStages of The Academic Career [RE-RELEASE EP 190]The "received" stages of an academic career are very linear and do not capture the true responsibilities, workload, or goals within an academic career. I have worked with hundreds of women and nonbinary professors, so I have a unique perspective on the academic career–one built through observation of many different scholars in many different types of institutions. In today's episode, I explain the REAL stages of the academic career. This episode is a re-release of episode 190 of the podcast and in this episode, tune in as I compare and contrast the received stages of an academic car...
2024-05-0722 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedGetting Stats Help At Any Career Stage with Karen Grace-MartinIn today's episode, I introduce special guest Karen Grace-Martin, the owner of The Analysis Factor, a statistical support business. Karen's company is a resource every academic should lean on. Regardless of your field, The Analysis Factor will help with quantitative data analysis. Every researcher needs statistical support, and utilizing statistical support resources will improve and expedite your writing and publications. As an academic, seeking statistical support is beneficial and crucial for a successful career. The field of statistics is ever-evolving, and so is research. Just like business development is essential for writing, statistical support is a vital c...
2024-04-3028 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedPublishing for PromotionIn this episode, I discuss publishing for promotion within academia. As you navigate and plan your academic career, it's essential to understand how publishing intersects with each stage of a professorship. From the early years leading up to the first promotion to the later stages of tenure and beyond, strategic publishing plays a crucial role in shaping our professional trajectory. I emphasize the importance of cultivating a mindset that prioritizes quality over quantity in our publications. Rather than succumbing to a scarcity mindset, where the focus is solely on churning out papers, I advocate for a...
2024-04-2328 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedBONUS: Choose Your Summer Writing ProjectToday's podcast episode is designed to help you figure out your summer writing plan while you listen. If you have a backlog of papers and you want to maximize your summer writing, start with this podcast episode. Then, if you like my style of teaching, apply for this summer's cohort of Navigate, where you'll experience the training, co-writing, and coaching that will help you clear your backlog of papers so that your voice is out there in the world, working for you. Check out the Navigate program details and start your app...
2024-04-1832 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedBONUS: Using Navigate to Find Joy and Balance Post-Tenure: Client Case Study with Kirstie McAllumKirstie McAllum is an alumna of our Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® 12-week program. On today's episode, Kirstie shares her experience in Navigate. In Navigate, Kirstie worked to develop her decision-making skills through mission-driven time and project management (which–spoiler alert!–is the REAL way you will learn to say "no," cut back on overwork, and reclaim your weekends). If you are ready to refine your decision-making skills so that you can make time to write and publish–before OR after tenure–Navigate is the program for you. Check out the Navigate program de...
2024-04-1727 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedExperiments in Self-TrustYou have the deep-rooted knowledge and experience to create the career and life that you want! But first, you must filter through all the messages about what work looks like and the social and cultural nuances in academia so you can act on your self-trust. In today's episode, I explore the importance of trusting oneself amidst the bombardment of societal and cultural expectations. I present five experiments aimed at nurturing self-trust. By engaging in these experiments, academics will cultivate a more profound sense of self-trust, recognizing its transformative power in shaping both personal and professional end...
2024-04-1626 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedBONUS: Revisiting the Ideal WeekOn today's bonus podcast episode, I'm revisiting the Ideal Week and explaining an up-leveled way to use it to create the career (and life) you want. If you want spaciousness in your calendar, time to think and read and write, then this bonus podcast episode is for you! When you create your Ideal Week in our Navigate program, you do so after you have worked through our Activities Alignment process that clears the off-mission obligations from your plate. Ideal Week helps you make sure there is time for everything in your we...
2024-04-1122 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedBONUS: Using Navigate to plan for Full: Client Case Study with Michelle EspinoMichelle Espino is an alumna of our Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® 12-week program. On today's episode, Michelle shares her experience in the Navigate! More about Michelle: Dr. Michelle M. Espino (she/ella) is a first-generation college student and an associate professor in the Higher Education, Student Affairs, and International Education Policy program at the University of Maryland. She investigates factors influencing educational attainment for racially and ethnically minoritized communities, with a focus on Latine students, faculty, and administrators. Using critical perspectives, Dr. Espino's work exposes the social inequities that undermine individual motivations to stu...
2024-04-1027 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedBook Review of Slow Productivity by Cal NewportIn today's episode, I review Cal Newport's latest book, Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout. I loved his book Deep Think and recommend it often. I was excited to read his newest work and wanted to relay my thoughts and insights to you! In Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout, Cal addresses the challenges knowledge workers face surrounding productivity. I compare his advice to the teachings in Navigate and share which of his principles relate to academics. I also explain why I disagree with some of Cal's recommendations and what I s...
2024-04-0950 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedBONUS: Mission-guided Time and Project ManagementIn the age of "productivity hacks" and "there's an app for that," you might be pursuing tools for time and project management instead of the actual skills needed for better time and project management. In Navigate, we teach mission-guided time and project management skills. You will refine your self-trust, self-knowing, and academic mission. These are the basis for the skills you will build in Navigate that will unclog your publication pipeline and help you publish to the level that reflects your expertise. If you're ready to stop attacking your time and pr...
2024-04-0429 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedBONUS: Using Navigate To Build Publishing Power: Client Case Study With Cindy Cordoba-ArroyoCindy Cordoba Arroyo is an alumna of our Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® 12-week program. On today's episode, Cindy shares her experience in the Navigate August 2023 Cohort. More about Cindy: Cindy Cordoba Arroyo, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Apparel Merchandising and Management (AMM) Department at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Holding a Ph.D. in Fiber Science and Apparel Design from Cornell University, her expertise bridges the fields of material science and fashion design. In her teaching, Cordoba integrates virtual reality technology to implement diversity and equity pedagogies within fashion education, aim...
2024-04-0314 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedHow the Sale of Your Attention Affects Your Writing and PublishingToday's episode tackles a topic weighing on my mind: how the sale of attention impacts our writing and publishing endeavors. I delve into the intricate ways social media platforms and apps are designed to capture and retain our attention, often at the expense of our productivity and focus. Smartphones and streaming services have made access to content constant, posing significant challenges when concentrating on writing tasks. The pervasive attention economy is an obstacle to high-level problem-solving and overwhelms our brains. This episode is 100% judgment-free. I am struggling with the urge to pick up my phone, to...
2024-04-0245 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedEmbracing (and Creating) SeasonalityIn today's episode, I discuss embracing seasonality in academia. As academics, we are so lucky that our careers have a natural seasonality, and it's time to leverage it! Whether it's the slow beginnings of a new term or the whirlwind of activity leading up to finals - instead of seeing these ebbs and flows as obstacles, I share why we should embrace them as opportunities for growth and success. Let's explore practical strategies for managing the inevitable fluctuations in workload that come with each academic season. Semesters have a predictable flow, and it is so i...
2024-03-2635 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedNavigate Info Session ReplayThe waitlist for the next cohort of Navigate opens on March 25th! If you have been a frequent podcast listener or are a professor ready to change your relationship with writing and publications, now is the time to get on the Navigate waitlist so that you can be the first to apply to our next cohort! Today's episode is a Navigate information session. I cover everything from program eligibility to how to apply, what to expect during and after Navigate, and how to take the next step in growing your academic career! I answer frequently a...
2024-03-1951 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedDeciding Time To TaskIn this episode, I explore the universal struggle of managing writing time in academia. Learning how to accurately estimate how long it takes to complete a paper is one obstacle academics must overcome to publish more. First, I highlight the two non-negotiables for effective writing project management. Then, I present two distinct methods to help you estimate the time required to complete a task. I share real-life examples to help you decide which task management method aligns with how you work. Whether you prefer data-driven observations or decisive time allocation, the ultimate goal is to en...
2024-03-1230 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedProject Management Tools vs. Skills (Part 2)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...
2024-03-0520 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedInterrupting Default Practices To Create Sustainable ChangeHave 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 d...
2024-02-2724 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedHow We Knew We Needed to Change to Scholar's VoiceDo you still have questions on exactly what the turning point was and what the transition from Cathy Mazak LLC to Scholar's Voice was like? We'll walk you through all the details of when the tides started to turn, and why now finally felt like the right time to make it all official! In episode 153, Cathy and Gina discuss the starting point of their working relationship and how everything since that point has been working toward where Scholar's Voice is currently at. They share everything from how the company grew, and how they knew they needed a...
2023-01-3146 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedCareer Design Workshop [2 year podcast gift!]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 of my Career Design Workshop with you. Normally, you need to attend one of the retreats included with our Elevate or...
2021-09-2832 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedPouring Into Yourself Overflows to Others: An Interview with Elevate Member Despina StavrinosDoes 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 background, career as a founding lab director and family situation The role of technology as a tool for career and personal development What made Despina apply for the Elevate program How th...
2021-09-2128 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedI Got Tenure, Then This HappenedWe 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 changes, what doesn't, and what to do about it. My Story I started out with the University...
2021-09-0725 min
Academic Writing Amplified[BONUS] A Framework for Going Up For Tenure With ConfidenceAre 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 time we will be running Amplify in 2021. For those who haven't yet applied, there are still a couple spaces left...
2021-08-2423 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedWhy Investing In Yourself Is a Radical Act of Self-CareWhy 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 the world? In order to grow and develop as scholars, we must invest in ourselves. As womxn...
2021-08-0321 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedIt's a Pipeline, Not a Funnel!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 mission. Friends, this approach will backfire. Let's dig into the metaphors of pipeline and funnel, and how to approach your publishing plan...
2021-07-2719 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedWhat Success Really Looks Like Pre-Tenure: An Interview with Two Amplify GradsOn 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 and relationships formed were the same. Key points discussed: How they each found the Amplify program and why they joined What's changed for them in the pas...
2021-07-2036 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedPre-Tenure Pivot; an Interview with Angel Kaur, Amplify SuperstarOn 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 joined Amplify, realizing how overwhelmed she had truly been Learning to purposefully give less in certain areas in order to be able to give mo...
2021-07-1341 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedWhat Pre-Tenure Should Feel LikeWhat 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 feel like? And perhaps most importantly, what do you believe it can be like for you? What the Pre-Tenure Process Feels Like 1. Scary ...
2021-06-2921 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedInterview with Academic Woman Magazine Founder, Dr. Anatu MahamaI'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 seen. Her vision is to create a community of like-minded women who inspire one another, share knowledge, and bring their varied knowledge and experiences to bear on the issues they all face.
2021-06-2227 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedUsing Writing As An OrganizerDid 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 by acting as an "organizer" in three main areas. Writing Is An Organizer For Your Thoughts I've created...
2021-06-0823 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedCreating a Job that Works for You: An Interview with Danielle De La MareDo you feel anxious and overwhelmed in your life as an academic? Are you on the tenure track but feel stuck or like something is wrong but you can't put your finger on it? My guest on this episode is Dr. Danielle De La Mare, academic life coach and podcaster, and she has been there and back. She is sharing about her journey from cancer diagnosis and the clarity that gave her, her life pre and post tenure, and how she got to where she is now. Key points discussed: Danielle's cancer diagnosis and th...
2021-06-0139 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedWriting Sprint BreakdownWhat is a writing sprint, and how can it help you move an article from almost done to out the door and submitted? In this episode, I'm chatting with my two coaches, Gina Robinson and Rocío Caballero-Gill, all about writing sprints. We also share about my Writing Sprint Blueprint tool, which will help you move your article out the door in the next 2 weeks. As you near the end of the semester, each coach has some advice for you as you manage this moment and look forward to the summer! Ke...
2021-05-0438 minAcademic Writing Amplified90% AwesomeIs your career 90% awesome? Do you spend most of your time doing things that are important for your scholarly work? I can show you how to get there. In my last episode I talked about what radical change in academia looks like. The outcome of that radical change is that we build careers that are 90% awesome. Careers in which we do things we love 90% of the time. When you first wanted to become an academic, you got into it for the act of creation, the making of knowledge that had the potential to change the...
2021-04-2034 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedControlling Your Career vs. Setting IntentionsDo you set intentions for your career and have the skills to follow through with them? I'm sharing a little bit about my own story to shed some light on the difference between control and intention. I have a pretty long history with trying to control things. I did my undergrad, with 2 minors, in 3 years. I white-knuckled my way to graduation and I did it through carefully strategizing my next steps, leveraging one course into the next, meticulously placing summer sessions in the mix. What my undergrad experience taught me was tha...
2021-04-0618 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedAccountability vs. CommunityDoes writing keep falling to the bottom of your list? Do you think you need accountability to hold you to your goals? I want to show you why you need community instead. Accountability, or the idea that you need an external person to "hold you" to your goals, is rooted in patriarchy. Entrenched social structures in the culture of academia have given rise to womxn who are not trusted to hold themselves to their own standards and who perhaps do not trust themselves. A lot of womxn who come to my wri...
2021-03-3034 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedQ&A with Qualitative Research Blueprint Creator Maira QuintanilhaHave you ever struggled with where to publish your interdisciplinary qualitative work? Have you received feedback questioning the rigor of your research or your ability to express it? My guest on this episode is Maira Quintanilha, creator of Qualitative Research Blueprint. Whatever your struggles, questions, or curiosities about qualitative research, Maira has got you covered. She shares her own qualitative research journey, what prompted her to create Qualitative Research Blueprint, and why she thinks this kind of research is especially important. Key points discussed: Maira's journey with qualitative research: from having it assigned to...
2021-03-1639 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedThe Long Road to Publishing SuccessAre you comparing where you are in your scholarly journey to where others are? Do you feel like your career isn't progressing the way you thought it would? I'm sharing part of my story that I hope will inspire you. If you've ever felt like you just can't get the hang of this writing and publishing thing, this episode is for you. I'm sharing a little bit about my (very long) qualitative research publishing journey to show you that developing as a scholar and as a writer is an ongoing process. I encourage you to...
2021-03-0223 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedThe Difference in 2021 is YOUThe calendar changing from 2020 to 2021 isn't what will make this year different. What will make this year different is YOU. 2020 is over! But sadly, there has not been much change in the world in 2021. Circumstances and world events are actually not that different...mutating strains of the virus, insurrection at the US capital...things are definitely still feeling rather "2020-ish" in 2021. So what is going to make a difference in 2021? You are. We just finished a virtual "mini-treat" that we put on for our Navigate program enrollees, and I felt so inspired by...
2021-02-2317 minAcademic Writing Amplified5 Clues That Writing is on the SidelinesWhen writing is at the center of our careers, it's powerful. Here are 5 clues that you might not be putting the priority on writing that you think you are. We've talked many times about the importance of centering your writing to help build your best career. And you might want to do that… but are you really? Here are 5 clues that point to writing being on the sidelines in your life and career. Clue #1: You are doing your writing early in the morning, late at night, or on the weekends. There ar...
2021-02-1616 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedPublications as "Currency"I'm diving into the idea of "publications as currency" to both debunk the idea and show you how you can make it work for you and your academic mission. If you're in academia, you've probably heard the idea that publications are currency. And that's true...but what does it really mean for us as womxn academics operating in systems that are not built for us? Publications add value to the world, represent our work, and give us something tangible to take forward with us. But it's time to reframe the "currency" idea. I...
2021-02-0924 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedUsing Writing to Design the Career You Want: A Behind the Scenes Interview with Cathy MazakI'm in the hot seat on this episode of The Academic Womxn Amplified! I'm sharing an interview of yours truly by Anna Clemens of Scientists Who Write. We cover everything from how (and why) to get writing done inside your work week to changing the patriarchal culture of academia to my coaching philosophy and program offerings. Key points discussed: Writing as career currency and why academics should put it at the center of their careers Why I work with womxn and non-binary folx and systemic challenges in academia How I started my c...
2021-01-2642 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedHow to Plan a Sabbatical or LeaveDon't let the wide open schedules of a sabbatical or leave go to waste. Find out how to approach this time to get the most out of it! It's something we all dream about—a sabbatical or research leave when you can spend all your time writing. Then you'll really be productive! But ask anyone who has actually taken a sabbatical and you'll soon discover that the big blocks of time that you've been craving can actually make you feel more guilty and less productive than you feel in a regular se...
2021-01-1239 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedThis Year, Plan to be More YOUIt's a fresh, new year and it's time to leave all the "shoulds" in 2020 and plan to be more you in 2021. Goodbye 2020! My hopes are high for 2021. I encourage you to make this the year that you stop focusing on what you think you "should" be doing to get your writing done and advance your career and start leaning in to what works for you. I assure you that you will get more done with deeper creativity if you accept the ways that work best for you and structure everything else accordingly.
2021-01-0518 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedBehind the Scenes of My Book Project (Part 1)Have you ever considered writing a book? I'm sharing the inside scoop on the process for my own book project, from idea to submission. I know many of you out there have entertained the idea of writing a book at one time or another. So I'm sharing my own experiences with the book process, from idea to proposal writing to submission. As of this writing, I am still in the process of submitting to different academic presses, so part 2 will come after I get a contract and start the next phase! For now, I'm sharing...
2020-12-2234 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedPlanning Re-Entry into WritingThere are times, like at the end of a semester, when you might put your writing aside. How do you pick it back up again with the least amount of stress and the most creative potential? Your workload ebbs and flows, and there are times (like the end of a semester) when you may put your writing aside; in fact, I recommend it. So how do you pick it back up again? If you're thinking you'll get all your grades in, finish your semester tasks, then jump right into it again, I'm asking you to r...
2020-12-1516 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedYou're Not Alone: The Biggest Struggles Our Clients Are Facing Right NowI am joined on this episode by my fabulous writing coaches, Rocío Caballero-Gill and Gina Robinson. We are talking all about the issues and stressors that are coming up the most in working with clients in our programs right now. What are you struggling with in your career? One thing we can guarantee is that you are not alone. From motivation to time management to boundaries to finding support, we are addressing all the top-of-mind issues from the fabulous womxn in our programs. Issues discussed: Logistical questions like how do I fin...
2020-12-0138 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedThe Big Reveal: I'm Re-Naming "Tiger Time"Keeping your relationship with writing peaceful and productive means prioritizing it during your most energetic and focused times of day. I'm coining a new term for those times to get us into the right mindset for the work. Getting writing done is a key component to the academic life, but it doesn't have to be a slog. Creating a positive relationship with your writing while also doing your best work is so much easier when you tune in to those times of your day when your energy and focus soar, and you're ready to take...
2020-11-1027 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedYour Difference Makes You Valuable: An Interview with Dr. Kemi DollDr. Kemi Doll joins me on this episode of The Academic Womxn Amplified, sharing her expertise and advice on everything from how she balances her multidisciplinary career with joy, to power dynamics and privilege to why coaching is so helpful for academics. She shares her own journey to doctor and health academic, and why she decided to add coach to her list of titles. Key points discussed: Struggling academically through undergrad, going for med school anyway [3:30] How Kemi spends her time, with many different aspects of her career weaving together to form the whole [8:30] Th...
2020-11-0346 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedCareer Development for Womxn: An Interview with Carol Parker WalshCareer coach Dr. Carol Parker Walsh joins us to share her path into and through academia, and to dig into something we are both passionate about: career development for women. Carol helps women figure out their next career steps, in order to make their lives and careers more individual and joyful. She shares about big moments in her own life that helped her realize she was on the wrong path, and gives us three great questions to ask ourselves to reflect on our careers. Key points discussed: Dr. Carol's career trajectory, including changing her mind from pre-med, practicing...
2020-10-2046 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedCathy's Podcast to 100K Giveaway! [BONUS]It's our one year anniversary at the Academic Womxn Amplified podcast! This calls for a giveaway. This month the Academic Womxn Amplified podcast is having it's one year anniversary! Our fans rave about our podcast, which is chock-full of juicy writing advice for academic womxn. We currently have 80,000 lifetime downloads… but that's not good enough! To reach more academic womxn who need our message we want to get to 100,000 downloads by September 30th. Sounds like the perfect opportunity for a giveaway! Enter Cathy's Podcast to 100K Giveaway, and yo...
2020-09-0707 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedChoosing to Leave Academia and Create Something New: An Interview with Jane JonesDr. Jane Jones has had the "golden ticket" job, and she will be the first to tell you: it's not for everyone. She may have landed a tenure track job her first year on the market, but after 3 years she knew it was not for her. Racial inequity, lack of creative freedom and the constraints of academia led her away from the professor life she had always wanted, and toward her own entrepreneurial venture. As an editor and academic writing coach she is still in the world of academia, but is navigating it solely on her own...
2020-08-0459 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedMany Containers Through Which to do the Work: An Interview with Sarah DobsonSarah Dobson's journey has exemplified the idea that it is not our "container" (the university or institution we work for) that matters in impacting the world, but rather our interests, passions, and drive. In this interview episode of The Academic Womxn Amplified, Sarah shares about her academic path, and how serious illness during her graduate studies pushed her away from pursuing a PhD, and into a variety of arenas where she has been able to have a huge impact in her field of public health. She talks about co-founding and running a non-profit, doing research...
2020-07-2145 minAcademic Writing AmplifiedAn Epidemiologist in the Covid-19 Spotlight with Becky DawsonDr. Becky Dawson is a public health epidemiologist who has strategically navigated her journey through academia with determination and purpose. Prompting from an early mentor led her to discover her passion at the intersection of environment and health. Becky shares her path through graduate study, PhD defense (on her due date!), leaving a tenure track job at an R-1 institution to return to her alma mater, winning tenure, and co-founding a brand new health agency on her campus. We talk about how education can encompass many different avenues, and how relationships and community building can...
2020-07-141h 04Academic Writing AmplifiedA Career in Maternal Health and a Mother During Grad School: An Interview with Maira QuintanilhaOn this episode of The Academic Womxn Amplified I'm speaking with Dr. Maira Quintanilha. She shares about growing up in Brazil in a culture where higher education was a given, and the struggle to balance family expectations and her own desires in choosing a field of study. After studying in Canada for a time, she knew she wanted to return; she credits other women academics with helping her find a way back to Canada for her graduate and PhD studies, and giving her a passion for mentorship. She talks about her decision to have children...
2020-06-3058 min
Academic Writing AmplifiedTen Ways to Make Time to WriteIf you struggle to find time to write, this is the podcast episode for you. I'm sharing 10 practical ways to find more time to write as an academic woman. One of the biggest complaints I hear from academic women is that they don't have time to write. In this episode, I'm laying out ten different actions you can take to create time in your schedule for writing. Don't fall for the idea that your time is out of your control. You can do this! Click here to get my downloadable PDF version of 10 Ways to M...
2020-03-2413 min
Academic Writing AmplifiedThree Types of Writing Criticism and How to RespondNothing feels worse than having a piece of writing you've worked hard on rejected or criticized. But, it's part of the academic life, so I'm teaching you how to deal with it in a healthy and positive way that will improve your writing and help get your message out there. On this episode we're going to talk about 3 different types of feedback you might receive, how to spot the differences between them and how to respond. I'll also tell you about an excellent resource to help with your mindset, and why you should consider disconnecting from both...
2019-10-2924 min
Academic Writing AmplifiedResisting the "Catch-up" MentalityBurnout is a real thing for academics. I know you know this, but you might not know exactly what "pre-burnout" looks like, and what to do if you feel like you might be on the edge of a burnout. On this podcast episode, I'm sharing the stories of two times that I got very close to burning out, how I dealt with it, and what I'm doing to keep a comfortable pace right now. I'm sharing some red flags to help you recognize the signs of pre-burnout in yourself, as well as an exercise to help you...
2019-10-2237 min
Academic Writing AmplifiedWhat it Means to Put Your Writing at the CenterAs an academic woman, your writing needs to be at the center of everything. On this episode of the podcast, I'm making the case for why it's so important to prioritize your writing, and giving you the steps to take to make it happen. You know your writing and publishing is important but it doesn't feel urgent; writing always falls to the bottom of your list; you put writing off until you have "enough" time, and end up doing frantic writing binges instead of making steady progress; thinking about your writing gives you a pit in your...
2019-10-0829 min
Academic Writing AmplifiedCreate Your Ideal WeekDo you have too much going on? In all seriousness, can you fit everything that needs to be done on your calendar? If you feel like there are simply not enough hours in the day, this episode is for you. More and more of what we are expected to do in academia is "shallow work": paper pushing, email, useless meetings. This means that we are finding less and less time for "deep work" (terms explained by Cal Newport in his book Deep Work): the thinking and creating that we were trained to do, the reasons many of...
2019-09-2420 min
Academic Writing AmplifiedHow to Approach Your Writing Like a Project ManagerFor successful execution of the day-to-day tasks of academia, especially writing, we need to be good project managers. As academic women, we are required to balance multiple projects at the same time, from writing and publishing to course prep to service work. The day-to-day project management tasks of the academic life are not part of our training. In some cases, these tasks are modeled by excellent mentors,but most of the time we're making it up as we go along. If you've been following along, you know that I'm...
2019-09-1726 min