"College workers are burning out just when they’ll be needed most" is the subtitle of the widely discussed article by Lindsay Ellis published August 25, 2021 in the Chronicle of Higher Education. This week we have Lindsay herself on the show telling us all about what she learned through the process of researching and writing this article. We are sure much of what you hear Lindsay share will resonate with your story. Have a listen to our final episode of season 2!...
Dec 30, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Many of our listeners are curious about what might be next after working in Res Life. Join us as we chat with Gwen Auckloo , Human Resources Manager to learn about her path from Res Life to Human Resources.
Dec 30, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Join us this week as we learn about all things customer success from Jenny Campbell , VP of Customer Experience for ZoomInfo. We are confident this episode will resonate with many of you who support student success and are thinking about how your experience translates out of campus-based positions.
Dec 22, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Chad Helminger chats with us about his work in learning and development and his pivot to a product role. He gives advice about getting on Twitter and LinkedIn. Check it out!
Dec 10, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 32
This week we learn about Dr. Chris Hess ' pivot from a faculty role to work in Product in an EdTech company. He shares interesting thoughts about sales and product.
Dec 10, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Join with us as we learn about Amy Yamamoto Callahan's journey through various educational contexts including K-12 teaching, government, and corporate work. Amy shares great advice about leveraging your network and following your heart.
Dec 03, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Negotiating a benefit package is not necessarily an area of comfort for many folx period, nevermind the different elements of benefits, like equity and bonuses, offered in corporate roles. Check out this practical episode with Jaimie & Tom that helps you think through the process of negotiating!
Dec 02, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 29
This week we learn from Dr. Vijay Pendakur about the variables that drove him to leave a role as a Dean of Students and his approach to pivoting. He discusses his ruthless self-analysis and codified his work and how he pivoted to a VP role in Ed Tech.
Nov 15, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 28
This week we dive into the story of a former professor's pivot to EdTech. Dr. Eric Stephens shares his challenging journey in the professorship and how he turned that experience around by securing a job in EdTech while helping countless others with his #hirehighered movement. Shownotes: https://www.translateacademia.com
Nov 09, 2021•34 min
Join us this week to hear the story of a seasoned student affairs officer who transitioned to a role in Ed Tech. Darren Jones shares how he found his full-time role and how he complements this with leadership consulting. He gives great advice about finding a job that gives you butterfly feelings and a unique way to negotiate compensation packages.
Nov 03, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Join us for our first "Getting Practical with Your Pivot" episode where we give listeners the inside and in-depth scoop on how to make the pivot. In this episode, we talk with Claire Murphy about the world of project management - an area many student affairs folx are very well prepared to pursue. Claire is a wealth of knowledge and all-around great person to chat with. Tune in! Show notes: Project Management Institute Certified Associate in Project Management...
Oct 27, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 25
This week, Tom talks with Dr. Alexandria White about her experiences during the pandemic that led to her finding "the light" in her career. Dr. White shares her passion for impacting the lives of moms working in student affairs through her S.A.M.s (Student Affairs Moms) initiative - which includes a facebook group and website among other strategies. In Student Affairs Mom-fashion, Jaimie was not able to be present for the recording because she was doing a She.Is.Beautiful 5K with her eldest daug...
Oct 19, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 24
This week we talk to Jeff Patterson , CEO of Gaggle and Ed Tech leader who has helped countless individuals find positions in EdTech. Learn about his journey as an entrepreneur and his thoughts for folx looking to pivot out of campus-based positions.
Oct 12, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Kicking off season two with a special podcast crossover! Join our hosts, Drs. Jaimie Hoffman and Tom Studdert, as they chat with Dr. Jill Creighton host of NASPA's Voices from the Field podcast. In this episode we have frank conversations about working in higher education and factors that may impact people staying in the profession or pivoting out of the profession. Show notes: Where are the Jobs? , blog...
Oct 04, 2021•45 min
Join Drs. Jaimie Hoffman and Tom Studdert for the introduction of their second season. They talk about what's ahead for this season and, by special request, they share some random facts about each other. The random facts are sure to make you giggle and hopefully, you get excited about the season ahead with some of the fun stuff they foreshadow....
Sep 28, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 21
In our final episode of the first season, Jaimie & Tom answer questions from our listeners. Join us!
Jul 30, 2021•58 min
In our penultimate episode of season one, we foreshadow a little of what is to come in season two where we include voices from K-12 education perspectives. In this episode, we talk with Jen Duston , Client Partner at Franklin Covey and former campus-based administrator and teacher. Jen shares her story and gives great advice about following your heart. Listen in!
Jul 21, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Many of the folx we speak to express a sense of fear that if they leave a campus-based position they will not come back. Both of us worried about that too! After all, we build pieces of our identity around being student affairs professionals! We are excited to share this episode with you featuring Dr. Amy Johnson , Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at UNC-Chappel Hill, sharing her perspectives on hiring folx who bring outside experience. And yes, you can come back!...
Jul 16, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 18
This week we take a bit of a different approach with our episode by sharing practical advice from Alyssa Lahar, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at ZoomInfo . Alyssa shares tips for effectively transitioning your experience into corporate and her thoughts on how campus-based professionals can fit into corporate positions.
Jul 09, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 17
This episode we welcome Amma Marfo who discusses her journey where she left campus-based positions to work for herself. Amma is doing exactly that as a writer, speaker, consultant, and coach. In fact, check out her Defector Academy where she works with individuals who want to pivot from higher education and student affairs work, into new professional realms....
Jun 29, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Dr. Laura Pasquini joins us and shares SOOOO many nuggets of advice and questions to consider for folx thinking about pivoting. Laura herself has had a few pivots in her career and is now working in talent development at Amazon. This episode is sure to help you get to the next step of thinking about your journey. Show notes: Engineer Your Career Passion Career Changers (InVinoFab PodCast) The Fool Leaps (I Quit My Job) Experimenting with Identities @ Work Leading with Why Laura's Coaching Podcas...
Jun 29, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this special bonus episode, Jaimie (Tom was recovering from COVID shot #2) got to chat with Sammie Walker Herrera , an amazing #SAPro who is helping colleagues think about moving out of their positions to find other choices. Show notes: Expatriates of Student Affairs Group Higher Ed Pivoters (book discussion) Higher Ed Entrepreneurs and Sidehustlers Showing Industry What Academics Are Made Of , Inside Higher Ed article by Dr. Eric Stephens Sammie on LinkedIn Sammie on Twitter...
Jun 20, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This week we talk with Dr. Kelvin Bentley who helps us understand how digital tools and learning experiences have been the thread through his career pathways. He shares great advice for your job search too!
Jun 16, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 13
It was such a pleasure to talk with Dr. Josie Ahlquist who left campus-based positions to soar on her own as a social media strategist, leadership & technology researcher, speaker, and book author . Learn about her journey and advice for being open to where your journey takes you.
Jun 08, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In our second "getting practical" episode, Tom & Jaimie share advice about resume and cover letter writing. Writing these is not everyone's favorite activity but necessary nevertheless. Show notes: HE ↔️ Corporate Terminology: You Say Tom-Ay-Toes, I Say Tom-Ah-Toes...
Jun 02, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Dr. Sara Henry 's journey of leading with her heart has changed her career path and her life. Sara had a few pivots that landed her in an amazing space where she is running her own very successful business, the Heartful Editor .
Jun 02, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode, we chat with the amazing Melora Sundt who has worked has a deep history in higher education having served as a student affairs professional, faculty member, and now a Chief Academic Officer in a higher ed adjacent role.
May 25, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode, we are joined by DeMario Bell who made the decision to leave a position where he mentored students on campus to move to one where he helps campuses across the nation set up successful mentoring programs.
May 19, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Join us this week as we speak to Louis Garcia , Director for Program Innovation and Success with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. Hearing from Louis will surely boost the confidence of housing professionals wondering how their skills will translate.
May 11, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Join us for our first "getting practical with your pivot" episode where we share (hopefully) practical tips to consider when transitioning from higher education to corporate environments.
May 03, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 6
