The Academic Edge
Episodes
The Academic Success Pyramid
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the Academic Success Pyramid, emphasizing the importance of quality writing as the foundation for academic success. I ex...
Getting Writing Done in Term: 5K in 20 Days
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How to get writing done in term time with my guided academic writing sprint.
Dismantling the Teaching vs Research Narrative In Academic Life
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, I talk about the prevalent teaching versus research dichotomy in academia, emphasizing the detrimental mindset that separates the two...
How to Manage Chronic Illness and Academia
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the complexities of managing chronic illness within the academic environment. I share my personal experiences with chron...
Are there uncoachable clients or uncoachable problems?
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the nuances of coaching, particularly in the academic context. I explore the distinction between coachable and uncoachable ...
Recovering from Academic Burnout Pt 2
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about burnout's manifestations, including physical, emotional, and cognitive symptoms, and emphasizes the importance of re...
What Leads To Academic Burnout Pt 1
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, I delve into the pervasive issue of academic burnout, exploring its causes, warning signs, and the cultural factors that contrib...
5 Reasons Your Article Gets Rejected
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the formula of writing journal articles and the common pitfalls that lead to rejection. I emphasize the importance of un...
How to Get Unstuck if your Writing has Stalled
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the common reasons why academic writers feel stuck and presents a four-part framework to help identify and overcome thes...
The Drivers snd Drainers of Your Academic Life
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss the importance of identifying 'drainers' and 'drivers' in academic writing. I emphasizes the need for a pers...
Writing Advice My Mentors Taught Me
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share valuable writing advice derived from my own experiences and the insights of my direct mentors.
Academic Writing and Shame
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I explore the intricate relationship between academic writing and the feelings of shame that often accompany it. She discusses how sha...
Stress Versus Time Management
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I delve into the complexities of workload management, emphasizing the distinction between stress and time management. The conversatio...
How To Improve Academic Writing Through Deliberate Practice
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about the concept of deliberate practice and its application to improving writing skills, particularly in an academic context. ...
What Academic Success Means to You
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the multifaceted nature of academic success, emphasizing that it is not solely defined by titles or positions. I encoura...
How to Write a Monograph Quickly
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the intricacies of writing a monograph. I outline the challenges faced by writers and introduce a structured approach to...
4 Things Successful Academic Writers Do Pt 4
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the final essential element that contribute to the success and sustainability of academic writers. I focus this time on ...
4 Things Successful Academic Writers Do Pt 3
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, I talk about the critical habit of writing first for successful academic writers. I address common 'reasons' for not pri...
4 Things Successful Academic Writers Do Pt 2
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the second characteristic of successful and sustainable academic writers: having a writer's identity. I emphasize th...
4 Things Successful Academics Do Pt 1
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the key actions of successful and sustainable academic writers, focusing on the importance of time management and time t...
Binge and Bust Writing
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about binge and bust writing among academic writers. I explain how this writing pattern, characterized by procrastination foll...
(Writing) Career Trapdoors
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, I discuss the concept of career trap doors in academia, particularly focusing on writing and the choices that can hinder an acad...
Academic Training (or lack of it)
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, I discuss the inadequacies of academic training, particularly in relation to PhD programs, and emphasizes the need for essential...
Do You Write To Think?
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Keywords: writing, thinking, academic writing, drafting process, creativity, writing process, coaching, productivity, writing techniques, academic suc...
5 Things I Wish I Had Known As a Junior Academic
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Key Words: academia, career advice, academic success, writing skills, networking, work-life balance, strategic thinking, boundaries, mentorship, profe...