

Academic Writing Amplified
Cathy Mazak, PhD
The podcast for academic womxn who want to write and publish more while rejecting the culture of overwork in academia.
Cathy Mazak, PhD, helps you create the career (and life) you want by centering your writing. Kick guilt and overwhelm to the curb and amplify your voice to make a real impact on your field--without breaking down or burning out.
Cathy Mazak, PhD, helps you create the career (and life) you want by centering your writing. Kick guilt and overwhelm to the curb and amplify your voice to make a real impact on your field--without breaking down or burning out.
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May 7, 2024 • 23min
218: Stages of The Academic Career [RE-RELEASE EP 190]
The discussion highlights the limitations of traditional academic career stages, like the typical PhD to tenure track. It emphasizes the significance of defining one's research identity and the importance of mentorship in building a legacy. Cathy explores how academics often navigate their careers in a non-linear fashion, advocating for curation over quantity in publications as one progresses. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their current stage and aspirations, fostering a deeper connection to their academic journeys.

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Apr 30, 2024 • 29min
217: Getting Stats Help At Any Career Stage with Karen Grace-Martin
Karen Grace-Martin, owner of The Analysis Factor, discusses the importance of statistical support in academic writing. She emphasizes the significance of seeking help at any career stage and the benefits of early consultation. The podcast explores challenges in statistical analysis, the role of statisticians in research, and the value of diverse statistical approaches.

Apr 23, 2024 • 28min
216: Publishing for Promotion
In this episode, I discuss publishing for promotion within academia. As you navigate and plan your academic career, it's essential to understand how publishing intersects with each stage of a professorship. From the early years leading up to the first promotion to the later stages of tenure and beyond, strategic publishing plays a crucial role in shaping our professional trajectory. I emphasize the importance of cultivating a mindset that prioritizes quality over quantity in our publications. Rather than succumbing to a scarcity mindset, where the focus is solely on churning out papers, I advocate for a curated approach by publishing work that aligns closely with our academic mission and long-term goals. Throughout the episode, I provide practical strategies to help you navigate publishing for promotion. From reverse engineering publishing timelines to crafting a compelling narrative around your publications, I offer actionable insights to support your academic growth. By aligning your publishing efforts with your academic mission, you can make meaningful contributions to your field while advancing your professional goals on your own terms. So, take ownership of your academic career and leave a lasting legacy beyond promotion requirements! For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast/216. CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors to publish their backlog of papers so that their voice can have the impact they know is possible. Get on the waitlist here! Cathy's book, Making Time to Write: How to Resist the Patriarchy and Take Control of Your Academic Career Through Writing is available in print! Learn how to build your career around your writing practice while shattering the myths of writing every day, accountability, and motivation, doing mindset work that's going to reshape your writing, and changing academic culture one womxn and nonbinary professor at a time. Get your print copy today or order it for a friend here! Want to train with us for free on your campus? Now you can when you recommend our Scholar's Voice™ Faculty Retreats to a decision-maker on your campus! Download the brochure with the retreat curriculum and both in-person and online retreat options here. If you would like to hear more from Cathy for free, please subscribe to the weekly newsletter, In the Pipeline, at scholarsvoice.org. It's a newsletter that she personally writes that goes out once a week with writing and publication tips, strategies, inspiration, book reviews and more. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: LinkedIn Facebook YouTube

Apr 18, 2024 • 32min
BONUS: Choose Your Summer Writing Project
Explore impactful writing strategies and planning your summer writing project. Learn about a program assisting professors to clear their backlog of papers. Get insights on setting realistic goals, time management, and seeking support for successful writing outcomes.

Apr 17, 2024 • 28min
BONUS: Using Navigate to Find Joy and Balance Post-Tenure: Client Case Study with Kirstie McAllum
Kirstie McAllum is an alumna of our Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® 12-week program. On today's episode, Kirstie shares her experience in Navigate. In Navigate, Kirstie worked to develop her decision-making skills through mission-driven time and project management (which–spoiler alert!–is the REAL way you will learn to say "no," cut back on overwork, and reclaim your weekends). If you are ready to refine your decision-making skills so that you can make time to write and publish–before OR after tenure–Navigate is the program for you. Check out the Navigate program details and start your application process here. CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors to publish their backlog of papers so that their voice can have the impact they know is possible. Apply here! Cathy's book, Making Time to Write: How to Resist the Patriarchy and Take Control of Your Academic Career Through Writing is available in print! Learn how to build your career around your writing practice while shattering the myths of writing every day, accountability, and motivation, doing mindset work that's going to reshape your writing, and changing academic culture one womxn and nonbinary professor at a time. Get your print copy today or order it for a friend here! Want to train with us for free on your campus? Now you can when you recommend our Scholar's Voice™ Faculty Retreats to a decision-maker on your campus! Download the brochure with the retreat curriculum and both in-person and online retreat options here. If you would like to hear more from Cathy for free, please subscribe to the weekly newsletter, In the Pipeline, at scholarsvoice.org. It's a newsletter that she personally writes that goes out once a week with writing and publication tips, strategies, inspiration, book reviews and more. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: LinkedIn Facebook YouTube

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Apr 16, 2024 • 26min
215: Experiments in Self-Trust
Dive into the transformative journey of self-trust, especially for women and non-binary individuals in academia. Explore five inventive experiments designed to boost self-confidence and connect with your inner wisdom. Discover practical strategies like self-compassion and instinctive decision-making that empower your academic and personal growth. Uncover the liberating potential of trusting yourself amidst societal pressures and learn to personalize your path to career success.

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Apr 11, 2024 • 23min
BONUS: Revisiting the Ideal Week
Learn how to create your Ideal Week to optimize your career and life, prioritize tasks, and make time for personal growth. Explore strategies for managing your schedule, maximizing productivity, and reshaping academic culture. Join the Navigate program to publish your backlog of papers and empower your academic voice.

Apr 10, 2024 • 27min
BONUS: Using Navigate to plan for Full: Client Case Study with Michelle Espino
Michelle Espino is an alumna of our Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® 12-week program. On today's episode, Michelle shares her experience in the Navigate! More about Michelle: Dr. Michelle M. Espino (she/ella) is a first-generation college student and an associate professor in the Higher Education, Student Affairs, and International Education Policy program at the University of Maryland. She investigates factors influencing educational attainment for racially and ethnically minoritized communities, with a focus on Latine students, faculty, and administrators. Using critical perspectives, Dr. Espino's work exposes the social inequities that undermine individual motivations to study and work in colleges and universities. She is also the creator of the Latinx Intelligentsia podcast, dedicated to empowering Latine communities in higher education. X: @laprofesora08 and @latinxuplift IG: @laprofesora08 and @latinxuplift Check out the Navigate program details and start your application process here. CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors to publish their backlog of papers so that their voice can have the impact they know is possible. Apply here! Cathy's book, Making Time to Write: How to Resist the Patriarchy and Take Control of Your Academic Career Through Writing is available in print! Learn how to build your career around your writing practice while shattering the myths of writing every day, accountability, and motivation, doing mindset work that's going to reshape your writing, and changing academic culture one womxn and nonbinary professor at a time. Get your print copy today or order it for a friend here! Want to train with us for free on your campus? Now you can when you recommend our Scholar's Voice™ Faculty Retreats to a decision-maker on your campus! Download the brochure with the retreat curriculum and both in-person and online retreat options here. If you would like to hear more from Cathy for free, please subscribe to the weekly newsletter, In the Pipeline, at scholarsvoice.org. It's a newsletter that she personally writes that goes out once a week with writing and publication tips, strategies, inspiration, book reviews and more. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: LinkedIn Facebook YouTube

Apr 9, 2024 • 50min
214: Book Review of Slow Productivity by Cal Newport
Author Cal Newport discusses his book Slow Productivity, addressing challenges in knowledge work productivity. The podcast compares Newport's advice to academic teachings and offers critiques. Topics include workload management, task prioritization, gender representation in academia, and the value of prioritizing writing for productivity.

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Apr 4, 2024 • 30min
BONUS: Mission-guided Time and Project Management
Explore mission-guided time and project management strategies specifically for women and non-binary academics. Discover the power of creating an academic mission statement to align your goals with your workload. Learn how to develop essential skills that go beyond mere productivity hacks. This approach aims to enhance your publishing success and empower you to reshape your academic career. Embrace a mindset shift that prioritizes intention over tools, leading to a more impactful voice in your field.


