Summer is imminent... but, are you even ready? How to even think about it after the trauma of the past year or more? Karen and Kel talk about lightening your load, taking things off your list, and keeping an eye on your BIG goal, which might be … [Read more...] about Ep. 2:38 This Summer: Be Kind To Yourself
Ep 2:37 “My Dissertation Is About” and Other Grant-Writing Mistakes
Grant-writing is a craft and it can be learned. The challenge is getting your head in the right space. Just like job applications, it's not about your hopes, dreams, wishes, and preoccupations. It's about marketing yourself in an intensely … [Read more...] about Ep 2:37 “My Dissertation Is About” and Other Grant-Writing Mistakes
Ep. 2:36 The Perils of Vocational Awe – An Interview with Fobazi Ettarh
We are delighted to host Fobazi Ettarh, who first created the term "Vocational Awe" and has written extensively on its threats to the health and well being of librarians in particular and those employed in "calling" fields in general. Vocational awe … [Read more...] about Ep. 2:36 The Perils of Vocational Awe – An Interview with Fobazi Ettarh
Ep. 2:35 Work Won’t Love You Back – An Interview with Sarah Jaffe
We are delighted to host Sarah Jaffe, the author of the new book, Work Won't Love You Back: How Our Devotion to Our Work Keeps Us Exploited, Exhausted, and Alone (2021). Sarah's book talks about academics ("Proletarian Professionals") as one among … [Read more...] about Ep. 2:35 Work Won’t Love You Back – An Interview with Sarah Jaffe
Ep 2:34: How to Get Unstuck
If you've been wondering how to bring some semblance of productivity back to your life, this episode is for you. Karen and Kel introduce Kel's Unstuck: The Art of Productivity, a 12-module program that combines daily emails, coaching videos, … [Read more...] about Ep 2:34: How to Get Unstuck
Ep. 2:33: Selling Yourself
Self-promotion is a dirty word for academics but it shouldn't be. People won't invite you to be part of their scholarly community if they don't know who they are. And if you don't curate your digital profile then Google will do it for you--and you … [Read more...] about Ep. 2:33: Selling Yourself
Ep 2:32 The Problem With Passion – Interview with Dr. Erin Cech
Karen and Kel talk to Professor Erin Cech (Sociology, U of Michigan), the author of the forthcoming book, The Problem with Passion (U California Press, 2021), about why our national obsession with "following your passion" actually intensifies … [Read more...] about Ep 2:32 The Problem With Passion – Interview with Dr. Erin Cech
Ep 2:31 Burnout v. Passion
Burnout is the story of the 20-21 academic year. Honestly, who isn't burned out? If burnout is a lack of desire to do what you normally want to do, then how should we best think about it, and deal with it? Kel discusses an article by Brad Stulberg … [Read more...] about Ep 2:31 Burnout v. Passion
Ep 2:30 Dealing with Disappointment Part II
This episode, recorded prior to the pandemic, continues our deep dive into coping with the inevitable disappointments of the academic life, whether it’s the job, or the grant, or the publication… or the whole career that just didn’t pan out. The … [Read more...] about Ep 2:30 Dealing with Disappointment Part II
Ep. 2:29 Coping with Disappointment, Part I
This episode, recorded prior to the pandemic, delves into coping with the inevitable disappointments of the academic life, whether it's the job, or the grant, or the publication... or the whole career that just didn't pan out. The first of a two-part … [Read more...] about Ep. 2:29 Coping with Disappointment, Part I