Ep. 93 - Targeted Online? What Every Professor Needs to Know to Protect Themselves (with Dr. Heather Steffen)

Send us a textWhat would you do if your inbox filled with threats, your home address was posted online, or your university launched an “investigation” after a viral tweet? In this episode, Dr. Heather Steffen, director of Faculty First Responders, joins Leslie to reveal how professors can protect themselves from doxxing, harassment, and politically motivated attacks.Dr. Steffen shares:The anatomy of a smear campaign—and how they spread through right-wing mediaThe essential digital safety steps every academic should take nowWhy collective action and peer networks are key to preserving academic freedomHow to build a campus support system before you need oneIf you’ve ever worried about speaking out, teaching controversial topics, or just being too visible online, this conversation will give you the tools—and hope—you need to stay safe, supported, and heard.🎧 Listen now to learn how to safeguard your digital presence and your career.Support the showCheck out Leslie's website at www.YourWordsUnleashed.com!The three ways Leslie can help you with coaching & developmental editing:#1: Six-month Your Words Unleashed signature book writing coaching program. Through 8 hour-long sessions tailored to your own needs and goals, we will pinpoint what’s keeping you stuck. We’ll figure out personalized solutions and strategies so you can create direction and lasting momentum with your book writing. I’ll also provide detailed feedback on your writing throughout #2: Four-month Career Reset Program for Overwhelmed Academics who want to reconnect with purpose. Over the course of 6 hour-long sessions, we’ll clarify your personal career vision, create space for what matters, overcome internal obstacles to change, and define what success means on your own terms so you can work less and live more. #3: Group Workshops that balance personal well-being with writing productivity. Topics include transforming your dissertation into a book; connecting to the deeper purpose of your work; as well as boundary setting. Check everything out! If you're interested, shoot me an email at ...

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