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56: Acknowledging Full Circle Moments & Milestones

12 min · 6. maj 2026
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What happens when you finally give yourself space to reflect on full circle moments and milestones--both personal and academic? In this episode, I share a meaningful full circle moment (returning to Harvard as a keynote speaker nearly two decades after organizing the same conference as a graduate student), alongside the milestone of turning 50. In this 56th episode of the Rise with Clarity Podcast [http://www.risewithclarity.com/podcast], I talk about growth, change, and what becomes possible when you step out of the relentless academic grind to allow yourself to intentionally pause for reflection.  Find the full written transcript for this episode at RisewithClarity.com/56 [http://www.risewithclarity.com/56], along with all of my other podcast episodes and other resources for women of color faculty in higher education. Dr. Katherine Lee is a Higher Ed Coach and Career Strategist and a former tenured professor at an R1 university. She helps women of color faculty to manage the tenure track, navigate politics, and take the next steps to advance their careers. To find more resources or to work with Katherine, check out her website at: Rise with Clarity [http://www.risewithclarity.com].

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