Academic Writing Amplified

Have you ever found yourself buried under the weight of the very success you worked so hard to achieve? 

Winning a giant grant or getting the opportunity to head your own research center are amazing …

What happens when the most challenging part of leadership isn’t the work, but the weight of emotions you’re expected to carry?

In this episode, I dive into the hidden emotional labor of leadership, s…

In today's special episode, I share a conversation with my friend and fellow writing coach, Dr. Anna Clemens. Anna helps scientists write their articles, and she invited me to join a live stream on h…

If you’ve ever thought “it’s not just about time—I don’t have the energy” when it comes to your writing, you are not alone. 

In this episode, Dr. Abigail Hogan joins me to talk about how she’s learne…

If you’ve ever said, “I’d love to join Navigate, but I just don’t have the time,” this episode is for you. 

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Janet McCabe, who brings honesty and real-world insight into what …

Do you want to take on new projects or tackle more writing and publications but feel like the number one thing holding you back is time? 

What if I told you capacity isn’t fixed, you can build it? 

T…

Is the next academic year a writing season for you? A mentoring season? An administrative season?

Too often, scholars fall into the trap of trying to do everything at once—writing, grant-getting, men…

Are you struggling to get back into academic writing after a break? Or maybe you’re afraid to change your writing schedule because you think you’ll lose momentum. In this episode, I’ll show you how t…

Do you feel like you are behind on your summer writing goals? You’re not alone, and you’re not failing. It’s time to normalize readjusting your summer writing plans without shame.

In this episode, I …

Are you constantly being asked to do more than your role requires because others around you aren’t stepping up? You might be getting pulled into a leadership vacuum.

In this final episode of the Lead…

We’re in the middle of a series on academic leadership, and today, I focus on the foundation: leading yourself. 

In this episode, I unpack what self-leadership really means: making decisions grounded…

Writing and publishing might feel like individual, behind-the-scenes tasks. But what if your ability to lead in academia starts with how you show up for your own writing?

In this episode, I discuss w…

Do you cringe at the idea of being a manager in academia? You’re not alone, but it’s time for a mindset shift. 

In this new podcast series on leadership in academia, I’m making the case that becoming…

Ever feel like you should know how long a writing task will take, but somehow, it always takes longer (or shorter) than you expected? If so, this bonus episode is for you!

After coaching dozens of ac…

Have you ever looked at your calendar, blocked out a few hours to write, and then… nothing? The blank screen stares back, your cursor blinks mockingly, and you start wondering—how long should this ta…

You’ve developed the project management skills, but now the question is: how do you know when it’s time to introduce a project management tool into your workflow?

In this episode, I guide you through…

Are you stuck in a cycle of trying out new project management tools—Trello, Asana, Notion—only to abandon them weeks later? You're not alone. No tool will save your writing or publication pipeline if…

Welcome to a brand-new series on Academic Writing Amplified - project management for academic writing! 

Over the next few episodes, I’ll guide you through how to treat your writing like the complex, …

Dr. Lauren McCubbins shares her journey inside the Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® 12-week program. She discusses the importance of continuous learning and the value of a supportive community.

We're …

If academia has ever made you feel isolated, overwhelmed, or like you are the only one struggling to "figure it all out," you're not alone.

In this episode, I dive into the deep-rooted loneliness tha…