Do you feel stuck in your publication pipeline? Do you feel like you’re grinding out the same work every day and seeing little to no results? Enrollment for my program Navigate is opened back up TODAY! Come join us as we merge my new book, Making Time to Write, with the Navigate program for a fun hybrid program we know will help you to double your publication output and find more time to write. In this episode I unpack why I decided to write a book called Making Time to Write and why the other t...
May 03, 2022•41 min•Season 8Ep. 122
Do you ever question your self-worth or needs? Do you ever downplay your gifts, your abilities, or your successes? It can be so hard to own your talents and live fully and freely in them. Simultaneously, it can be a challenge to voice our needs to those around us. Today I’m deep-diving into a conversation that originated from a question my own coach asked me. My coach, Natalie K. Miller, host of the Mind Witchery podcast, asked me recently, “When did you stop believing that you needed things?” T...
Apr 26, 2022•38 min•Season 8Ep. 121
Are you curious as to what the Navigate Program really entails? Are you wondering if it could be the thing that begins to propel your career forward and helps you find freedom and stability in your work? Today we have a sneak peek inside of our Navigate Information Session. I created this information session called ‘Control your Career with Publications: a Look Inside our Navigate Program’ so that anyone interested in the program could really understand all of the parts in the system that work t...
Apr 19, 2022•28 min•Season 8Ep. 120
Have you ever struggled to reconcile the realities of needing both time and money, and never feeling like you have enough of it? The Twin Scarcities refer to the scarcities of time and money. As academics, the idea of these things being scarce has been ingrained in us from the start of our careers and continues to stay with us as we navigate both our working and personal worlds. In episode 119 of the podcast, listen as I read an excerpt from chapter 2 of my new book coming out, Making Time to Wr...
Apr 12, 2022•29 min•Season 8Ep. 119
Today’s episode is one final episode about the creation, writing, and publication of my book, Making Time to Write. I want to be vulnerable and real with you about how the creation of the book came about. I hope that it's helpful to hear what my writing process is like, and what my book publishing process is like whether you are in a book field or not. We are offering a book integrated version of Navigate. The goodies will be available for people currently in the Navigate program and for people ...
Apr 05, 2022•35 min•Season 8Ep. 118
Have you ever struggled with collaboration in the academic world? It can be such a hit or miss depending on what type of rapport you build and how the working relationship is. Today my guests are Kimberly Hale and Dee Kinney, and we are discussing their inspiring collaboration on how Covid-19 impacted and affected college students of all abilities. We discuss how this research project became a publication and explore the path they took from meeting to co-authoring this publication. For full show...
Mar 29, 2022•33 min•Season 8Ep. 117
Today's episode is all about fear… specifically my fear. I wanted to be vulnerable and super honest with you all about some fears I have had around publishing my book (coming out in stores in late August). The amount of fear involved in the process of writing this book has been so much more than writing anything else. I really wanted to talk about the fear we have around writing that is related to the fear of being more visible in the world. For full show notes visit www.cathymazak.com/episode11...
Mar 22, 2022•26 min•Season 8Ep. 116
Today my guest is epidemiologist Dr. Becky Dawson, and we are exploring “getting public”: public scholarship, putting yourself out there, communicating your scholarship to a wider audience. She has really leaned into the “public” of her field, public health. We talk about how Covid19 shoved Becky into a very public spotlight, and how she has continued to develop that public voice through doing facebook lives, blogging, continuing TV appearances, and working with community members on public healt...
Mar 15, 2022•48 min•Season 8Ep. 115
Today is International Women's Day and we wanted to host a conversation about the day because… it's complicated! I’m chatting with coach Rocío Caballero-Gill, and we wanted to have a candid thoughtful chat about international Women's Day, what it means to focus on women specifically in academia, and how this company has changed over the last 5 years with respect to developing our programs through a lens of gender equity and inclusion. Rocío shares her work developing a professional organization ...
Mar 08, 2022•26 min•Ep. 114
How hard are you on yourself? Do you find yourself constantly judging yourself for the ways that you think you fall short? If you've never experienced a virtual writing retreat I think you might be surprised how effective it is. There are so many upsides to a virtual writing retreat, and we really had a great time. The theme of the event was compassionate accountability , emphasizing compassion, self appreciation, dealing with rejection, and pouring into yourself. We decided that this workshop t...
Mar 01, 2022•27 min•Season 8Ep. 113
Have you experienced the pain of desk rejection? What are some of the ways you can avoid this? And how does storytelling play a role in science writing? Today I get into the nitty gritty of desk rejection with science writing expert and academic writing coach, Anna Clemens. You will enjoy hearing the way that Anna describes the things you should be paying attention to, especially in your science based articles, so that you don’t get a desk rejection. We also talk about the writing process and wh...
Feb 22, 2022•29 min•Season 8Ep. 112
I was inspired by our recent client retreat to bring you a podcast about self love in your career. I wanted to pull out a thread from our retreat and share it with you. This retreat was called “compassionate accountability,” and our coaches designed workshops around this theme to deliver at our annual client-only retreat. At the end we had a group coaching session in which we asked about takeaways and how this retreat had changed the way clients thought about their work. There was some very vuln...
Feb 15, 2022•21 min•Season 8Ep. 111
Have you ever wondered if a writing retreat is worth the investment? And how do writing retreats impact your overall writing practice? Today, we are talking about the power of writing retreats. We have a heartfelt interview with Dr. Michelle Boyd, an award winning researcher and writer. Dr. Boyd received tenure at University of Chicago, and later found a true love in offering writing retreats for academics. She concentrates on helping writers overcome their fear of writing and to become the writ...
Feb 08, 2022•36 min•Season 8Ep. 110
When you need to “find time to write” how do you go about it? What are some things you need to reflect on in this process? Coach Rocío Caballero-Gill helps us break down the phrase “I need to find time to write.” She’s got some perspective on this universal issue, as well as some strategies for where to start. When we’re looking at trying to “find time” for something as academics, there are 3 things we need to start by reflecting on. For full show notes, visit cathymazak.com/episode109 ....
Feb 01, 2022•15 min•Season 8Ep. 109
How do you create bigger dreams? And why is dreaming big important for academics? Today, Head Coach Gina Robinson is talking to you about dreaming bigger. If you are mid mid-career faculty, our Elevate program is transformational. It is a really meaningful space for anyone who has gotten to tenure and is looking for these big dreams. If you're in the middle of all of “the stuff,” then the Elevate program might be a good way to pull yourself out and think about your bigger dreams and the kinds of...
Jan 25, 2022•11 min•Season 8Ep. 108
The best way to make sure you’re publishing is by using a strategic, actionable and well-developed plan. Do you have one? I’m sharing the 3 (planning) secrets to publishing success. We all know the end results of a robust publishing portfolio: the jobs you want, the promotions you want, the grants you want… and your voice out in the world and influencing your field. But, to make sure you achieve the publishing success that you are capable of, you need to have a plan. In this episode I’m sharing ...
Jan 18, 2022•19 min•Season 8Ep. 107
Have you reflected on what you learned last year, and chosen a direction for 2022? I’m sharing all the changes that have been set in motion for me and my business and where we’re going from here. Do you think of the new year as a fresh start? Maybe you’re just ready to close the chapter on 2021 and move on. I get that! It might be cliche to talk about fresh starts in the new year, but I’m going to do it anyway. I hope you’ll join me in reflecting on what worked, what didn’t, and where we’re goin...
Jan 11, 2022•56 min•Season 8Ep. 106
If you are mid-career, you are holding up a lot of people, from students to research partners to co-authors to family members. How can you build legacy from that leadership? This episode is a sneak peek into my private, seven episode mini-feed called “7 Steps to a Legacy Building Career”. This episode is Step 6: Leading for Legacy. Head here if you want to get access to the rest of the feed. {If you’re listening to this in real time, there are just a few days left to apply for the 2022 cohort of...
Dec 21, 2021•15 min•Season 7Ep. 105
Elevate graduate Lauren Braun-Strumfels is sharing her amazing story on this episode of the podcast. Her journey has been full of ups and downs, twists and turns. It’s taken her from Fulbright scholar in Rome at the very beginning of the pandemic, to lockdowns and virtual classrooms, and from no publications to journal articles, book contracts, and a vibrant pipeline. Lauren shares how she navigated loss and grief through community, came back to her writing and herself little by little and creat...
Dec 14, 2021•58 min•Season 7Ep. 104
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 ...
Dec 07, 2021•27 min•Season 7Ep. 103
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...
Nov 30, 2021•29 min•Season 7Ep. 102
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 pi...
Nov 23, 2021•30 min•Season 7Ep. 101
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 s...
Nov 16, 2021•41 min•Season 7Ep. 100
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...
Nov 09, 2021•24 min•Season 7Ep. 99
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 ....
Nov 02, 2021•53 min•Season 7Ep. 98
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 an...
Oct 26, 2021•35 min•Season 7Ep. 97
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 ....
Oct 19, 2021•18 min•Season 7Ep. 96
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 ...
Oct 12, 2021•33 min•Season 7Ep. 95
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 sh...
Oct 05, 2021•26 min•Season 7Ep. 94
It is our second podcast-iversary! Thank you SO much for listening. To show my appreciation, I’m sharing part of my Career Design Workshop with you-free-on this episode! It is our second anniversary on the podcast, and I want to say thank you so much for listening and for helping us reach 207,832 episode downloads! That is amazing, and I am truly grateful. As a thank you, I want to share part of my Career Design Workshop with you. Normally, you need to attend one of the retreats included with ou...
Sep 28, 2021•32 min•Season 7Ep. 93
