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Mindful Academy

Jennifer Drake Askey

75 episodes

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Creating Cultures of Safety and Alignment in Academia In this episode of The Mindful Academy, host Jennifer Askey delves into the importance of psychological safety and alignment within academic institutions. Building on her previous discussion about coaching skills for leaders, Jennifer explores how creating a culture of respect and excellence can enhance psychological safety for staff and faculty members. She emphasizes the roles of academic chairs, shared governance, and the evolving natur...

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Creating Cultures of Safety and Alignment in Academia In this episode of The Mindful Academy, host Jennifer Askey delves into the importance of psychological safety and alignment within academic institutions. Building on her previous discussion about coaching skills for leaders, Jennifer explores how creating a culture of respect and excellence can enhance psychological safety for staff and faculty members. She emphasizes the roles of academic chairs, shared governance, and the evolving natur...

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4.15 Creating Cultures of Safety and Alignment in Academia

Creating Cultures of Safety and Alignment in Academia In this episode of The Mindful Academy, host Jennifer Askey delves into the importance of psychological safety and alignment within academic institutions. Building on her previous discussion about coaching skills for leaders, Jennifer explores how creating a culture of respect and excellence can enhance psychological safety for staff and faculty members. She emphasizes the roles of academic chairs, shared governance, and the evolving natur...

1 week ago

23 minutes

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4.14 Coaching for Academic Leaders

In this episode of Mindful Academy, Jennifer Askey discusses the importance of coaching skills for academic leaders. Drawing on her recent experience with department chairs at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Jennifer explains how incorporating coaching techniques can alleviate the burden of being the sole problem-solver. She introduces key coaching practices like waiting before responding, asking open-ended questions, and helping to define goals. These methods can help create a collabora...

3 weeks ago

19 minutes

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4.13 Angela Pashia: Every Library Leader Needs A Coach

Stepping into leadership in higher education often comes without a roadmap. In this episode of The Mindful Academy Podcast, host Jennifer speaks with Angela Pashia - coach, former tenured academic librarian, and founder of Lead With Curiosity. Angela shares why every library leader needs a coach, and how adopting a coaching mindset transforms leadership. From breaking free of “vocational awe” to navigating conflict and burnout, Angela explains how curiosity, listening, and empowering others c...

1 month ago

1 hour 4 minutes

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4.12 Reflections on Resilience: Insights from the Interviews

In this solo episode of Mindful Academy, Jennifer recaps a series of nine interviews with professionals who have transitioned from traditional academic roles to various supportive and entrepreneurial positions. She discusses the common themes and valuable lessons drawn from these conversations, emphasizing the importance of community, available resources, and the potential for academics to successfully pivot their careers. She also highlights the significance of understanding one's zone of co...

3 months ago

40 minutes

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4.11 Balancing Ambition and Well-being: Conversations with Michelle Thompson, Esquire

In this episode of the Mindful Academy, host Jennifer Askey interviews Michelle Thompson, Esquire, a coach who assists both academics and lawyers in achieving their professional goals without compromising their personal well-being. They discuss the similarities between the challenges faced by academics and lawyers, particularly concerning overwork and the need to please others. Michelle shares her personal journey from practicing law to becoming a coach, emphasizing the importance of building...

4 months ago

2 hours 3 minutes

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4.10 The Academic Writers' Studio with Jo VanEvery

In this episode of The Mindful Academy, host Jennifer converses with Jo Van Every, a veteran in helping academics refine their writing. They discuss Jo's background, career transitions, and her move from Canada to the UK. Jo explains her work with the Academic Writing Studio, emphasizing her methods with neurodivergent clients and her approach to accommodating different writing styles and needs. They also explore the importance of personalized strategies, the value of co-working, and the deve...

4 months ago

1 hour 27 minutes

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4.09 Career Clarity for PhDs with Jen Polk

In this episode of The Mindful Academy Podcast, Jennifer chats with career coach Jen Polk of From PhD to Life. Together, they unpack the evolving landscape of academic careers and explore the challenges and opportunities facing faculty, postdocs, and PhDs considering a pivot out of academia. Jen shares insights from over a decade of coaching scholars as they clarify their values, redefine success, and navigate identity shifts in their professional lives. From the emotional toll of ...

5 months ago

46 minutes

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4.08 Equity, Justice, and Yoga in the Academy with Dr. Raquel Wright-Mair

How do you bring your whole self into the academy? In this episode, Dr. Raquel Wright-Mair—associate professor, scholar of higher ed equity, and yoga teacher—joins Jennifer to talk about the intersections of justice, leadership, and embodied wellness in academic spaces. They discuss: The realities of navigating higher education as a racially minoritized scholarWhy burnout, grief, and stress must be addressed somatically—not just intellectuallyHow Raquel integrates yoga philosophy into her tea...

5 months ago

53 minutes

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4.07 Fostering Your Creative Practice, with Chris Mitchell

In this inspiring conversation, coach and creative professional Chris Mitchell joins Jennifer to explore how creatives—especially those also working in academia—can better support and sustain their creative practices. From designing personalized structure to redefining professional identity beyond institutional roles, Chris shares her experience working with artists, performers, designers, and academics to help them create meaningful, balanced lives. Tune in to hear how small shifts in mindse...

6 months ago

49 minutes

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4.06 Conversations with Lisa Munro: Writing Support for Humanists

In this episode of The Mindful Academy Podcast, host Jennifer sits down with Lisa Monro, an academic publication consultant, to discuss the essential yet often overlooked skill of academic writing. Lisa shares her journey from historian to writing coach and dives into the structural challenges of publishing, particularly for women and scholars of color. They explore argument formation, the intricacies of peer review, and the importance of fostering a supportive writing community. Whether you’...

6 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes

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4.05 Structuring Success in Academic Writing with Anna Clemens

In this insightful episode, Jennifer talks with Anna Clemens, a PhD chemist turned writing coach, about her journey from science journalism to founding the Researchers’ Writing Academy. Anna shares how her love of writing during her challenging PhD years inspired her to help other academics write and publish more efficiently—particularly those aiming for high-impact journals. Show Notes: Learn more about AnnaAnna's Podcast on bullet journalingUnstressable, the book

7 months ago

47 minutes

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4.04 Designing Your Academic Online Presence with Jennifer Van Alstyne

In this episode of the Mindful Academy podcast, Jennifer Askey chats with Jennifer Van Alstyne, an expert who helps academics enhance their online presence. They discuss moving beyond the typical, bland faculty website to create dynamic and authentic online spaces that reflect individual research and personalities. Jennifer Van Alstyne shares her entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing mindful self-promotion and effective social media strategies without feeling overwhelmed. The conversatio...

7 months ago

54 minutes

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4.03 Conversations with Carole Chabries about Moving Into 2025

As we transition from the Year of the Dragon to the Year of the Snake, we embrace what my friend calls the Do-Over New Year—a second chance to realign our goals and intentions. In this episode, we dive into the idea of alignment—ensuring that the work we do and the ways we spend our time truly reflect our values and desired impact. Joining me is Carole Chabries who is crystal clear about their business goals, the clients they serve, and the impact they want to make. Together, we explore how t...

8 months ago

51 minutes

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4.02 Interview with Rebecca Pope-Ruark

In our latest Mindful Academy podcast episode, we explore the critical need for institutional change in higher education with Rebecca Pope, author and faculty development expert. Learn about her appreciative inquiry programs and her books, including 'Unraveling Faculty Burnout.' Rebecca's books: https://theagileacademic.com/books/ Nick Petrie on Burnout: https://nicholaspetrie.com/about Kate Linder's coaching program: https://www.higheredcoaches.com/

8 months ago

51 minutes

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4.01 What Higher Education Leaders Need with Carole Chabries

In this episode of The Mindful Academy, Carol Chabries and Jennifer discuss academic leadership. Carol is the founder of the Clario Group, which supports leaders in higher education. They talk about originality and the need for leaders to embrace templates and simplicity. They also discuss the post-pandemic world and the need for leaders to interrupt themselves and give themselves space to think. Carol and Jennifer also announce two upcoming events they are doing together: Impact 2025, a half...

9 months ago

45 minutes

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3.24 Mental Health Challenges in Academia

In this episode of The Mindful Academy, I dive into the critical topic of mental health in academia, inspired by a recent Nature article that sheds light on the struggles PhD students face. Drawing on my experiences as a coach and former professor, I reflect on how systemic challenges—like financial pressures, isolation, competitiveness, and difficult supervisor relationships—can lead to anxiety, burnout, and depression. These challenges don’t just affect students; they ripple out, influencin...

11 months ago

29 minutes

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3.23 Intelligent Failure

In this episode of The Mindful Academy, we explore insights from Dr. Amy Edmondson’s book, The Right Kind of Wrong, on embracing intelligent failure in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environments. Learn how persistence, reflection, accountability, and apology can transform failure into growth and foster compassionate leadership. Perfect for leaders, learners, and anyone navigating today’s challenges—tune in to discover how to fail wisely and lead better.

11 months ago

12 minutes

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3.22: Trauma Stewardship & Our Organizations

In this episode, I share insights from the Institute of Coaching Conference in Boston, featuring Dr. Alicia Moreland-Capuia's impactful work on trauma-aware organizations. Dr. Moreland-Capuia, a neuroscientist, emphasizes the need for compassion in healthcare and leadership, offering a powerful takeaway: trauma-informed support means "hear me, protect me, prepare me, support me, care for me." She explores how fear-based policies can be limiting, advocating instead for policies rooted in hop...

1 year ago

21 minutes

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3.21: When You Need a Facilitator

In this episode of The Mindful Academy, I discuss the role of a coach as a facilitator, specifically focusing on how coaches can assist teams and departments in academia. Drawing on a recent Mayo Clinic Proceedings study, I outline how facilitative coaching differs from traditional corporate training, emphasizing collaboration and mutual growth. The episode explores three key ways coaches can facilitate group progress: Assessments: Tools like DISC, MBTI, and emotional intelligence inventories...

1 year ago

20 minutes

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3.20: Marketing for Academics

In today's episode, I discuss how lessons from entrepreneurship can apply to academia, particularly in terms of personal development and overcoming self-limiting beliefs related to marketing and networking. I emphasize that promoting one's work is crucial even in academia, where the quality of scholarship or teaching may not automatically gain recognition without active promotion. I share insights from my business coach, Racheal Cook, regarding a marketing framework consisting of five phase...

1 year ago

27 minutes