Academic Writing Amplified

What's next for you in your career? Have you gone through a big career shift and aren't sure what to focus on now? In this sneak peek episode I'm sharing our framework for how to level up your career your way. In this episode I'm sharing part of an info session about our Elevate program for mid to late career academics who want more from their careers but aren't sure how to get there. For full show notes, visit cathymazak.com/episode103. If you're here in real time, sign up to get the full info session in podcast form and all the information on how to apply for the 2022 cohort of Elevate. We kick off with our virtual writing retreat January 27, 2022!

Have you ever struggled with pushing 'send' on a piece for publication? In this episode I'm giving you an update on my book process, including timeline, cover reveals, and how hard it is to let go of that final draft. It's time for installment three on my book writing process! In episode 60 I shared part 1, a dive into the publishing world, deciding on academic vs. traditional publishing houses, figuring out what I wanted to say, and the fear that I wouldn't have enough words to put on the page (spoiler: I did). In episode 79 I shared part 2, all about figuring out my own writing process, getting mindset and development help from book coach Jane Jones, and how I got the writing done. In this episode, I want to continue to be open about what scares me, give you an overview of all the professionals I've worked with to help bring this book to life, and share an update on the book timeline. I've learned so much along the way, and I hope you have picked up some tips and tidbits from these book update episodes. For full show notes, visit cathymazak.com/episode102.

Is creating systems really worth the time it takes? What systems do you need in place to ensure you can write and publish to your full potential? I'm giving you 3 systems you need in place to write and publish more. Systems are the key to a calm, joyful and highly productive academic career. When you have the right systems in place, you don't waste time and energy on repeated decision-making. With systems, your boundaries are preset, you know what's coming next, how to choose projects, how to pick back up when you've had to step back from your writing, and so much more. For full show notes, visit cathymazak.com/episode101. Doors to Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap open on Black Friday. Click here to enroll: https://www.cathymazak.com/navigate/

My wonderful coach Gina Robinson joins me on this episode to discuss publication goals and how to increase your capacity for writing and publishing in the coming year. What determines how much you can publish, and where are our expectations coming from? Is it possible to increase your level of joy in your work as you increase output? We talk through these concepts as well as share how we determined the parts of our new yearlong Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap program and what you need to create sustainable success. Get the free module of Navigate here: https://www.cathymazak.com/sneakpeek For full show notes visit cathymazak.com/episode100.

Have you ever been scared to admit all that you want for yourself and your career? I'm here to give you permission to go after that influential, fulfilling and impactful career. Here's how to start. It's time we in academia have a talk about ambition and wanting more. Because friends, there is more for you in your career! As womxn, we have often been socialized not to be seen as "ambitious". We're not going to give that idea more time that it is worth. What I want to emphasize to you is: you are allowed to want it all! You are allowed to want a great career, to be influential and impactful in your field, and to do it without feeling burdened and burned out. For full show notes, visit cathymazak.com/episode99.

How do you get writing and publishing done to enhance your career, get that promotion, impact your field - without breaking down or burning out? I've got the roadmap that shows the way. I'm covering a lot today, as I share all about my Navigate: The Writing Roadmap program, how it can help you write and publish more, and set yourself up for success in your career without burnout and overwhelm. For the full show notes, visit cathymazak.com/episode98.

What will get you from the start of the tenure process all the way to full professor? What worries do you have and what should you focus on instead to achieve your career goals? I'm often inspired by concepts from the entrepreneurial space. I see a lot of parallels between entrepreneurship and academia. A recent inspiration came from a business coach of mine, Rachel Rodgers. Her entrepreneurial growth scale shows the steps for business growth, what entrepreneurs are worried about at each step and what they should be worried about to achieve the growth they"re looking for. I love this model, and am working on adapting it to the process of growth during an academic career. In this podcast episode, I'm using this model to break down the tenure (permanence) process into career stages. In each stage I look at what might be happening for you in terms of research, teaching and service, what some common worries are, and what you should be focusing on instead. What you'll gain is a better understanding of what it takes to make it to full professor, and what you might need to change to get there. For the full show notes, visit cathymazak.com/episode97.

Are you still exhausted after getting tenure and don't know why things haven't changed? Feeling like you'll never not be tired? I've got 3 steps to take to help you take control. Are you tired? Like, really tired? Maybe you're moving toward total exhaustion, or are already there. In this episode I'm digging into why you are still tired after receiving tenure, and what you can do about it. Yes, you can do something about it! For full notes, visit www.cathymazak.com/episode96.

I'm joined on this episode by wonderful Elevate graduates Debra Gombert and Sonia Cabell. We talk about the most impactful parts of the program, tangible versus intangible benefits, and where they're going from here. They each share great insights and inspirational takeaways to remind us all that we are worth investing in, and that growth and change never stop. Key points discussed: What each of their careers looked like and what wasn't working before Elevate What the most impactful part of the program was for each of them Shifting to bigger picture thinking rather than single answer solutions Zones of genius and leaning into strengths in all areas of life and career 1:1 coaching and the difference it made for each of them Discovering patterns of scarcity What made each of them hesitate before signing up, and why they signed up anyway Tangible versus intangible benefits and the impact of each Going back to the toolkit of skills Elevate equipped them with Continued growth, and individual benefits of the coaches and community For the full show notes for this episode, visit cathymazak.com/episode95.

What if being a leader in academia doesn't have to mean taking on an administrative role? Listen in for my take on what it means to be a leader in your mid to late career. When we hear people talking about leadership in academia, what they often mean is admin. Leadership to your institution probably means a department chair or associate director, or other role that helps the university to function. But if admin just isn't a fit for you, does that mean you're not a leader? No way. For the full show notes, visit cathymazak.com/episode94 Connect with me: Website Facebook Group Facebook Page Follow me on Clubhouse: @cathymazak