Tired but Still Showing Up? A Guide to Leadership Burnout in Higher Education
When we talk about leadership burnout in higher education, we’re not just talking about exhaustion… Leading in higher education demands more than strategy and vision; it requires stamina, empathy, and constant adaptation. Between tightening budgets, shifting enrollment patterns, and rising expectations from every direction, it’s easy to miss the quiet signals that your energy, focus, […]
How to Build Self-Trust as a Woman in Academia: Key Strategies
Building self-trust as women in academia often means pushing past doubt and grounding ourselves in our own judgment. We encounter many expectations, some written, many implied, that can make us question our competence. Developing self-trust in leadership allows us to make clear decisions and speak with confidence. This ability becomes essential for both career growth and long-term […]
Reflection Prompts For Women In Leadership: Strategies for Growth and Balance
Every day seems full, yet the list keeps growing. Leadership brings satisfaction and purpose, but it can also feel like too much. For many of us, recognizing how our leadership development unfolds amid overwhelm is the first step toward restoring clarity and resilience. Between responsibilities at work and home, it’s easy to move so fast […]
Building Better Professional Boundaries in Higher Education
Professional Boundaries in Higher Education shape how we teach, learn, and collaborate. They define expectations, protect well-being, and create structure in spaces that often demand constant availability. In today’s professional environment, boundary-setting also affects team cohesion and informs how we navigate power dynamics that appear in classrooms, advising relationships, and departmental cultures. When we set […]
Addressing Challenges Of Leadership In Higher Education
Navigating the challenges of leadership in higher education has never been simple, and right now it feels more demanding than ever. You are navigating budget pressures, shifting student demographics, evolving accreditation requirements, and a political climate that’s ever seems to changing. On top of that, you are managing people, holding space for competing priorities, and […]
Women Burning out in Leadership Roles: Signs, Causes, and Recovery
Burnout in leadership roles often looks similar to this: You took the department chair role because you cared. You wanted to support your colleagues, improve the curriculum, advocate for your students, and shape the direction of your discipline. You were ready to lead. That was then. Now you’re answering emails at midnight, absorbing conflict from […]
Building Psychological Safety: A Practical Guide for Academic Leaders and Teams
Psychological safety transforms academic teams into innovative powerhouses. The academic landscape is a vibrant ecosystem, a complex interplay of ambitious research, rigorous teaching, and the holistic development of students. Within this dynamic environment, fostering a culture of psychological safety is not merely beneficial; it is foundational to the very pursuit of knowledge and excellence. Academic […]
Do You Need an Academic Career Coach? Key Signs & How to Decide
An academic career coach can help you navigate the complex choices, pressures, and transitions that make an academic career feel overwhelming. If you’re struggling struggling to set boundaries, or experiencing burnout, an academic career coach can help you regain control and direction. Many professors and researchers face similar challenges at different points in their careers. Academic career coaching […]
The Struggle Is Real
Why Workplace Struggles in Higher Ed Is So Personal Women everywhere are struggling. You may have heard of the women in Boston who gathered for a collective primal scream. I get it. This sucks. Women faced gender-based barriers at work before the pandemic. Now, everything is just so much more difficult. I have such deep […]
Do you have an Honor Roll Hangover?
How Perfectionism in Higher Education Shows Up I was once told by a respected colleague that I was responsive and accountable to a fault. The comment made me chuckle. I take pride in dotting all of my i’s and crossing all the t’s (and just to prove this point, I will admit that I just […]