Navigating Departmental Politics

Navigating Departmental Politics

In this episode, I talk about navigating departmental politics, particularly for new scholars entering mid to large-sized academic departments.

Choose Admin Wisely

In this podcast episode, I discuss the critical importance of choosing administrative roles wisely within academia. I emphasize that while administrative duties are a necessary part of academic life, not all roles are equal in terms of their demands and impact on one's capacity for research and writing.

Your Department Has No Memory

...And What This Means For You. In this episode, I talked about the challenge faced by junior academics in navigating the academic environment, particularly the lack of institutional memory within departments.

Slow Productivity and Seasonality In Academic Life

In this episode, I talk about the concept of slow productivity, from the book by Cal Newport, Slow Productivity, The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout. I discuss and apply the idea of working at a natural pace as an academic and what this means for writing and writing productivity.

6 Writing Advice Books To Read

In this episode, I talk about various writing advice books that have influenced her and her coaching. I emphasize the importance of not adhering strictly to every piece of advice, as different techniques may resonate at different times in a writer's life. The discussion covers key insights from notable books, including Stephen King's 'On Writing', Paul Silvia's 'How to Write a Lot', Cal Newport's 'Deep Work', Anne Lamott's 'Bird by Bird', Jolie Jensen's 'Write No Matter What', and Dani Shapiro's 'Still Writing'. Each book offers unique perspectives on writing, productivity, and the creative process, encouraging writers to embrace imperfection and maintain focus amidst distractions.