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Academic Writing Amplified

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.

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every 6 days
Average duration
28 minutes
Episodes
321
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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184: The Real (More Awesome) Result Of Changing Your Writing Practice

184: The Real (More Awesome) Result Of Changing Your Writing Practice

Writing and publishing is the catalyst for change in your academic career! So today, we are talking about the real and amazing results changing your writing practice can have. 

 

When you work on cre…

00:20:01  |   Tue 05 Sep 2023
183: Two Writing Practice Extremes And Why They Don’t Work

183: Two Writing Practice Extremes And Why They Don’t Work

Extreme writing practices can sound appealing. But unfortunately, they don't work! The two most common extreme writing practices academics struggle with are:

  • Writing everyday

  • Binge writing

 

In…

00:14:41  |   Tue 29 Aug 2023
182: You Don’t Have To Do The Mid-Career Burnout (Like Everyone Else In Academia)

182: You Don’t Have To Do The Mid-Career Burnout (Like Everyone Else In Academia)

Regardless of which academic system you work in, professors all strive for tenure or the promotional equivalent, that brings safety and stability to their position at their institution. But getting t…

00:29:57  |   Tue 22 Aug 2023
181: Why We’re Retiring Our Elevate Mid-Career Program

181: Why We’re Retiring Our Elevate Mid-Career Program

The Elevate program is retiring! Elevate was designed to help post-tenure academics, but these clients needed help with the same writing and publication issues as pre-tenure professors. 

 

Despite th…

00:28:14  |   Tue 15 Aug 2023
180: The Relationship Between Rest And Writing

180: The Relationship Between Rest And Writing

Today’s episode highlights the relationship between rest and writing. This concept is something I have learned from my coach, and she learned from her coach, and I am thrilled to pass it on to you!

 

00:27:33  |   Tue 08 Aug 2023
179: The Consequences Of Delaying The Right Decision

179: The Consequences Of Delaying The Right Decision

Some might say there are no failures, only learning experiences. However, accepting something as a failure is important to growth, development, and establishing a path forward.

 

Today’s episode is a…

00:39:46  |   Tue 01 Aug 2023
178: The Good Thing That A Lack Of Publications Is Telling You About Your Career

178: The Good Thing That A Lack Of Publications Is Telling You About Your Career

Today is an episode dedicated to appreciating the upside of things you may be harboring stress or disappointment over. Many academics have lots of partially done publications, and their record of pub…

00:15:16  |   Tue 25 Jul 2023
177: When Your Academic Mission Statement Is Too Broad It’s Time To Do This

177: When Your Academic Mission Statement Is Too Broad It’s Time To Do This

Today’s episode highlights frequently asked questions or problems that we find our clients have while they are trying to write their academic mission statement. 

 

Academic mission statements are too…

00:19:53  |   Tue 18 Jul 2023
176: How To Know If It's Time To Quit Academia

176: How To Know If It's Time To Quit Academia

Today's topic is how do you know if it's time to quit academia. More and more people are joining our coaching programs because they are trying to determine if academia is still right for them. So if …

00:24:56  |   Tue 11 Jul 2023
175: Making Sure Academia Is Sustainable: Interview With Navigate Client Dr. Megan Evans

175: Making Sure Academia Is Sustainable: Interview With Navigate Client Dr. Megan Evans

Our twelve-week Navigate program has concluded! To celebrate, I have invited Megan Evans as a guest speaker for this week’s podcast episode. Megan just graduated from the twelve-week Navigate program…

00:20:10  |   Tue 04 Jul 2023
174: How You Know It’s Time To Revise Your Academic Mission Statement

174: How You Know It’s Time To Revise Your Academic Mission Statement

Academic mission statements are powerful tools that guide your career. It helps you set boundaries around your time, clarify your pipeline map, and qualify opportunities. But careers in academia last…

00:17:50  |   Tue 27 Jun 2023
173: There Are No

173: There Are No "Bad" Habits

Do you blame “bad” habits for your clogged publication pipeline? Whether you struggle with avoidance, multi-tasking, or poor project management, our Navigate program is designed to help you make last…

00:18:15  |   Tue 20 Jun 2023
172: How To Write A Request For Internal Funding For Professional Development

172: How To Write A Request For Internal Funding For Professional Development

The waitlist for Navigate is open! Dedicate part of your summer towards professional development, clearing your publication pipeline, and aligning with your academic mission. Did you know many Naviga…

00:22:42  |   Tue 13 Jun 2023
171:  How To Unclog Your Publication Pipeline

171: How To Unclog Your Publication Pipeline

Are you ready to transition your publication pipeline from a theoretical list of articles you might write to a steady flow of published pieces?

 

If you use productivity apps and calendar tools but a…

00:15:59  |   Tue 06 Jun 2023
170: At What Academic Career Stage Do You Need A Coach? (with Gina Robinson)

170: At What Academic Career Stage Do You Need A Coach? (with Gina Robinson)

Coaching is a relatively new form of professional development for academics. If you have considered investing in a coach but are unsure if you are in the right career stage, this episode is for you. 

00:29:42  |   Tue 30 May 2023
BONUS: Gina's Birthday Wish

BONUS: Gina's Birthday Wish

Make Gina’s birthday wish come true! Join us in San Juan, Puerto Rico for our Spacious Academic Writing Retreat this August 4-9, 2023.

Get all the info, schedule a call, and hold your spot here.

 

C…
00:06:27  |   Thu 25 May 2023
169: I Said I Would Never Do This Again

169: I Said I Would Never Do This Again

This summer, I am so excited to bring back something I promised I would never offer again… in-person writing retreats! After struggling through Hurricane María and COVID, it is finally time to get a …

00:27:45  |   Tue 23 May 2023
168: A Letter From Your September Self

168: A Letter From Your September Self

Think back to how you felt last September. Did you enter the fall semester feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and disappointed with your summer writing? More importantly, what if I told you this Septembe…

00:11:26  |   Tue 16 May 2023
167:  Join Our Summer Session Of Navigate!

167: Join Our Summer Session Of Navigate!

If you’ve been listening to the podcast or watching my YouTube videos and are really curious about the Navigate program, this episode is for you!

 

In this episode, I go into all the nitty-gritty de…

00:25:07  |   Tue 09 May 2023
166: How To Plan Your Summer Writing

166: How To Plan Your Summer Writing

The summer is almost here! I know we are all looking forward to a break after the close of the semester. But so many of us in academia go into the summer with dreams of clearing our publication pipel…

00:23:17  |   Tue 02 May 2023
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