Why do equity initiatives so often stall despite our best intentions? In a Season 1 conversation on my podcast, Coaching in Higher Education, I sat down with Dr. Joel Pérez to explore this very dilemma. Joel is the author of 𝘋𝘦a𝘳 𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳: 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘈𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘖𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘌𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘏𝘶𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 and an experienced professional […]
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Coaches as Translators: Why Higher Education Coaching Demands an Institutional Dialect
I have spent a significant portion of my career exploring the unique and often puzzling ecosystem of university administration. When I spoke with James Walton, President of Collaborative Brain Trust, on my podcast, Coaching in Higher Education, our conversation quickly took a fascinating turn toward the business side of our field and a truth that […]
Meeting VUCA with VUCA: A New Playbook for the Agile Academic Leader
The pace of change on our campuses has increased drastically. In fact, we are now at a point where we are navigating a reality that can no longer be ignored – which requires drastic adaptations. In episode 2 of my podcast, Coaching in Higher Education, I sat down for a compelling conversation with my friend […]
Beyond the Guild: Navigating Identity Shift in Academic Leadership
Academic leadership presents a unique conundrum. In the premiere episode of Coaching in Higher Education, I spoke with my friend and colleague, Dr. Kavita Pandit, about this very issue and dove deep into the complex world of the “faculty-leader,” a journey that often begins not with a desire for management, but with a deep-seated allegiance […]