Academic Writing Amplified

BONUS: What If I Fail At Navigate?

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's bonus episode I'm addressing a thought that might be keeping you from applying or enrolling in Navigate. Fear that you may fail at Navigate...

BONUS: "Should I Just Spend The Time It Takes For Navigate On Writing?"

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Navigate program takes about two hours per week over the course of 12 weeks: one hour to watch the recorded material and do the exercises, and one...

231: "I'll Wait Until It Gets Better"

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You deserve to have the best career possible. If you are struggling with writing and a clogged pipeline, don't wait for it to get better.  In today's...

BONUS: Writing Problems Versus Writing Tasks [New To Navigate]

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Working closely with Navigate clients in both Round 1 and Round 2 of the program, breaking writing projects into tasks and estimating how long it will...

BONUS: Navigate Program FAQs

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's bonus episode I answer the most frequently asked questions about our Navigate program. I explain the structure, content, and benefits of Na...

230: [Co-Authoring Series] Publishing With Students

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this next segment of the co-authoring series, I address common thoughts and problems academics have when writing with students. Working with studen...

BONUS: "I've Been Listening To Your Podcast, What More Can Navigate Teach Me?"

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a long-time listener, you might be considering the Navigate program, but also wondering, "What else could you possibly have to teach me, Cat...

BONUS: Using Navigate to Feel Connected: Client Case Study with Noor Sayed

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's bonus podcast episode, hear Dr. Noor Sayed as she reflects on the connections she made during the Navigate program and how they helped her ...

229: [Co-Authoring Series] "I Can't Control My Publication Pipeline Because Of Co-authoring"

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is another segment in the co-authoring series. Many academics attribute a clogged pipeline to working on a project with a co-author. T...

228: [Co-Authoring Series] Managing Co-Authored Papers

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the new podcast series on co-authoring! Each week, I will tackle a new topic related to co-authoring so you can confidently navigate collab...

227: Publishing Your Backlog Of Papers [Masterclass Replay]

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you overwhelmed by your backlog of papers? Today's episode is a master class in clearing your pipeline. Most academics get trapped in a cycle of f...

226: Perfectionism And Self-Editing

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I am spotlighting a problem so many academics cite as the reason they are delayed in submitting articles or books for publication: perfectionis...

225: You Can't Write When You're Mad

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's topic—You Can't Write When You're Mad—came to me after a conversation with my friend. We have all experienced how emotions, especially ang...

224: Recreating Hierarchies When Asking for Feedback with Jane Jones

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I welcome Jane Jones back to the podcast! Jane is a development editor and writing coach specializing in supporting women and non-binary schola...

223: Career Stage 5: Enjoying Your Legacy

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode concludes the podcast series focused on outlining the real stages of the academic career. The final career stage in academia is 'Enjoy...

222: Career Stage 4: Building Your Legacy

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are progressing through the podcast series focused on the real stages of the academic career based on your development as a professional. In today'...

221: Career Stage 3: Planting Your Flag

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode three of my podcast series, The Real Stages of the Academic Career. Today, I am discussing the 'Planting Your Flag' stage closely l...

220: Career Stage 2: Stepping Into Your Own

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the ongoing series on the real stages of the academic career! In the last episode, I introduced the apprenticeship stage. Today, I am ...

219: Career Stage 1: Learning/Apprenticeship

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first episode of my new podcast series, Understanding the Real Stages of the Academic Career. I will discuss writing, relationships, re...

218: Stages of The Academic Career [RE-RELEASE EP 190]

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The "received" stages of an academic career are very linear and do not capture the true responsibilities, workload, or goals within an academic career...

217: Getting Stats Help At Any Career Stage with Karen Grace-Martin

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I introduce special guest Karen Grace-Martin, the owner of The Analysis Factor, a statistical support business. Karen's company is...

216: Publishing for Promotion

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss publishing for promotion within academia. As you navigate and plan your academic career, it's essential to understand how p...

BONUS: Choose Your Summer Writing Project

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's podcast episode is designed to help you figure out your summer writing plan while you listen. If you have a backlog of papers and you want to ...

BONUS: Using Navigate to Find Joy and Balance Post-Tenure: Client Case Study with Kirstie McAllum

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kirstie McAllum is an alumna of our Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® 12-week program. On today's episode, Kirstie shares her experience in Navigate. I...

215: Experiments in Self-Trust

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You have the deep-rooted knowledge and experience to create the career and life that you want! But first, you must filter through all the messages abo...

BONUS: Revisiting the Ideal Week

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's bonus podcast episode, I'm revisiting the Ideal Week and explaining an up-leveled way to use it to create the career (and life) you want.  ...

BONUS: Using Navigate to plan for Full: Client Case Study with Michelle Espino

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle Espino is an alumna of our Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® 12-week program. On today's episode, Michelle shares her experience in the Naviga...

214: Book Review of Slow Productivity by Cal Newport

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I review Cal Newport's latest book, Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout. I loved his book Deep Think...

BONUS: Mission-guided Time and Project Management

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the age of "productivity hacks" and "there's an app for that," you might be pursuing tools for time and project management instead of the actual sk...

BONUS: Using Navigate To Build Publishing Power: Client Case Study With Cindy Cordoba-Arroyo

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cindy Cordoba Arroyo is an alumna of our Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® 12-week program. On today's episode, Cindy shares her experience in the Navi...

213: How the Sale of Your Attention Affects Your Writing and Publishing

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode tackles a topic weighing on my mind: how the sale of attention impacts our writing and publishing endeavors. I delve into the intricat...

212: Embracing (and Creating) Seasonality

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I discuss embracing seasonality in academia. As academics, we are so lucky that our careers have a natural seasonality, and it's t...

211: Navigate Info Session Replay

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The waitlist for the next cohort of Navigate opens on March 25th! If you have been a frequent podcast listener or are a professor ready to change your...

210: Deciding Time To Task

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I explore the universal struggle of managing writing time in academia. Learning how to accurately estimate how long it takes to compl...

209: Project Management Tools vs. Skills (Part 2)

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a previous episode, I underscored the importance of cultivating project management skills before investing in a project management tool. Today, I s...

208: Interrupting Default Practices To Create Sustainable Change

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever found yourself on autopilot, cruising through familiar roads without consciously realizing it? I recently had one of those moments, and ...

207: Your Writing Practice Fuels Your Pipeline

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I am back to working as the primary writing coach in our Navigate Program, and that shift has sparked some new thoughts about writing and academic wri...

206: The Role of Writing Retreats in the Soaring System

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I share the role of writing retreats within the context of the Soaring System—a method I've developed for cultivating a sustaina...

205: My Mission

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I am officially launching my new mission statement for Scholar's Voice™! After reflecting on my experiments and expertise over the past seven years,...

204: Creating Career Impact Through Writing

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Peer-reviewed publications can propel your career. What you choose to publish directly affects your impact on your field. However, the number one prob...

203: The Power of Asking

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it's funding for our Summer Retreat or the upcoming Navigate Program, asking your university to invest in your professional development isn't ...

202: Victim vs. Agent In Academia

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm serving up some tough love. Too many academics are drenched in victimhood, and in 2024, victimhood isn't the place to be!   S...

201: Your Clogged-Up Pipeline Is A Symptom Of A Bigger Problem

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Finding more time to write will not solve your publication pipeline problem! If you struggle to balance writing and publications, this episode is for ...

200: Revisiting The 90% Awesome Career

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! As we enter 2024, it is the perfect time to revisit my philosophy about creating a 90% awesome career. I accept nothing less than a fa...

199: Book Recommendations For The New Year

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the final podcast episode of 2023! Today, I wanted to connect the podcast's focus on professional development, project management skills, a...

198: Project Management Skills Versus Tools

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you tried project management tools like Trello, Asana, or Monday but still struggle to get publications out on time? Project management tools wil...

197: Why 2 Hours a Week is Enough Writing Time

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you an academic who is struggling to get articles published? You only need to spend two hours per week writing to clear your publication pipeline....

196: The Kind Of Binging That Is Good For Your Writing

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Academics come to Scholar's Voice™ and the Navigate program seeking a solution to escape a binge-and-bust writing cycle, redefine their academic mis...

195: Breaking The Binge And Bust Cycle In Academic Writing [RE-RELEASE EP 164]

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking forward to the upcoming break to catch up on writing? Many overwhelmed professors imagine the break between semesters as a chance to p...

194: Relational Drama Of Academia Getting You Down?

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dealing with relational drama and toxic relationships is a drain on your energy and inevitably slows your writing and publications. Unfortunately, man...

193: What To Do After A Sleepless Night

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The end of October/beginning of November is a stressful time for academics. You are grading, preparing for finals, applying for grants, and writing an...

192: On The Other Side Of Mastering Writing And Publishing

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to talk about what happens after mastering writing and publishing. In past episodes, we have discussed the importance of creating a sustaina...

191: When Your Writing Practice Is Resilient, You Don't Have To Be

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

No matter how much we prioritize writing and publications, writing gets derailed. Sometimes it's because of professional obligations like grading or c...

190: The Stages Of The Academic Career (They're Not What You Think)

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The perceived stages of an academic career are very linear and do not capture the responsibilities, workload, or goals within a professorship. I have ...

189: How Long Does It Take To Change Your Writing Practice?

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As an academic writer, the ultimate goal is to have a flowing publication pipeline to build influence and notoriety in your industry. However, you won...

188: You Are Too Precious For A Mediocre Career

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you an academic who feels too exhausted to tackle the work you are truly passionate about? Do you struggle with an overwhelming schedule of obliga...

187: What The Curated Pipeline Unlocks For You

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Developing a strong publication pipeline is vital for academics looking to advance their careers, increase publications, and establish a healthy work-...

186: Calming The Vicious Cycle Of Pubs And Grants

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to get grants, you need to have publications, but if you want to complete a publication, you need a grant. It is so frustrating when you f...

185: "But If I Don't Do It, Who Will?" With Guest Natalie Miller

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meet my coach, Natalie Miller! Natalie is a professional coach who helps people with exceptionally high standards navigate life. Like myself, most of ...

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

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

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

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Regardless of which academic system you work in, professors all strive for tenure or the promotional equivalent, that brings safety and stability to t...

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

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

180: The Relationship Between Rest And Writing

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

179: The Consequences Of Delaying The Right Decision

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today is an episode dedicated to appreciating the upside of things you may be harboring stress or disappointment over. Many academics have lots of par...

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

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 dete...

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

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 jus...

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

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Academic mission statements are powerful tools that guide your career. It helps you set boundaries around your time, clarify your pipeline map, and qu...

173: There Are No "Bad" Habits

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you blame "bad" habits for your clogged publication pipeline? Whether you struggle with avoidance, multi-tasking, or poor project management, our N...

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

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The waitlist for Navigate is open! Dedicate part of your summer towards professional development, clearing your publication pipeline, and aligning wit...

171: How To Unclog Your Publication Pipeline

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

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

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

BONUS: Gina's Birthday Wish

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 inf...

169: I Said I Would Never Do This Again

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This summer, I am so excited to bring back something I promised I would never offer again… in-person writing retreats! After struggling through Hurr...

168: A Letter From Your September Self

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Think back to how you felt last September. Did you enter the fall semester feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and disappointed with your summer writing? M...

167: Join Our Summer Session Of Navigate!

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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!   ...

166: How To Plan Your Summer Writing

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 sum...

165: "I've Done Everything To Fix My Writing And Publishing Problem"

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you thought to yourself, "I've tried everything - there is nothing I can do to fix my writing process"? If you have read books, listened to podca...

164: Breaking The Binge And Bust Cycle In Academic Writing

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking forward to the upcoming summer break to catch up on writing? Many overwhelmed professors imagine the break between semesters as a chan...

163: Why Changing Universities Isn't The Answer To Your Publishing Problems

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"If I change universities I will be able to publish more." This belief is a common misconception amongst academics who need help to clear their public...

162: "$4500 is too much to spend on professional development"

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"$4,500 is too much to spend on professional development." This is the sentiment we sometimes hear from our community members.     In this episode, ...

161: Operating With the Highest Standards is Exhausting

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you exhausted? Do you ever feel like you simply cannot do, write, or create one more thing? You aren't alone! As professors, we operate at 100% ne...

160: How Your Academic Success Can Clog Your Publication Pipeline

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You didn't become a professor by being lazy! Then why does it feel so hard to publish the amount of your work in line with your expertise? Maybe you j...

159: Trust Yourself to Do Differently

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like you've tried everything to write and publish to the level that you know you are capable of? It's frustrating to be a high achiever an...

158: Interview with Client that Embodies Scholar's Voice Spirit: Stacey Anderson

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We decided to do some episodes featuring clients who have worked with us in our programs who we really think embody the Scholar's Voice spirit. When w...

157: A Look at Scholar's Voice Retreats

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you listened to a few episodes of the podcast, or perhaps read Cathy's book, Making Time to Write, and really liked the content, but either can't...

156: What Scholar's Voice Means to Me with Gina Robinson

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Coach Gina talks about what Scholar's Voice™ means to her. She talks about some of the changes that the company has gone through in...

155: What You're Leaving on The Table When You're Not Publishing

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle with prioritizing time to write in the midst of your busy days and career? Have you ever considered the things you're leaving on the t...

BONUS: More Does Not Equal More When it Comes to Publishing

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel like you have too many projects or publications in play at once? Too many things in the works, and then ultimately nothing actually g...

BONUS: Join Our New 12-Week Navigate Pilot

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been following along with us, you know that we are currently enrolling for a 12 week pilot version of our core program, which is called Navi...

154: Making Values-Aligned Decisions

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is that next level thing that's down the road that you're not getting to by staying in old habits that are leading to burnout or old habits that ...

BONUS: A Sustainable Career is Available to You

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We have been raised inside of our academic institutions with models that only include success through overwork or success through burnout. Inside of t...

BONUS: There Are Not Enough Hours in The Day

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever said to yourself, there are just not enough hours in the day? How can you make this feeling NOT true for you? In this episode, we'll dis...

153: How We Knew We Needed to Change to Scholar's Voice

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you still have questions on exactly what the turning point was and what the transition from Cathy Mazak LLC to Scholar's Voice was like? We'll walk...

BONUS: Choose 3 Adjectives To Describe Your Career

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you tried several things in order to get the spaciousness you desire in your career? You might be trying to make sure you have the publication re...

BONUS: How To Clear your Publication Pipeline in 2023

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you set a goal for yourself concerning your publications this year? Maybe you want to publish more, clear out some old papers, or produce new ide...

BONUS: Your Publishing Problem is NOT Time

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, we'll dive into something that might seem the opposite of what you've been believing all of this time: your publishing problem ...

152: Everything You Learned About Academic Writing is Wrong

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like you missed out on some key piece of the writing process? Like everyone around you somehow learned something that you just tota...