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Also blogging at University Affairs Careers Café- The past and the future in the hiring process January 30, 2012 Jo VanEvery
- Making amends in the new year January 23, 2012 Liz Koblyk
Tag Archives: coaching
Work-Life Balance in academic careers
I read a thought provoking piece on Work-Life Balance recently. Thinking about this in relation to academic careers, I realize that the choice you face is actually more complex. And that that complexity might make it easier to address the problem (if there is one).
The issue for you might not be a work-life balance issue, it might be a work-work balance issue. Continue reading
Posted in Work Habits
Tagged coaching, Michael vanOsch, prioritizing, Productive Flourishing, work-life balance
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Take control of your research plans
As you know, I help researchers with grant applications. One thing that frustrates me is how often researchers seem to be giving over control of their research to others. You don’t think about planning your research until a funding deadline … Continue reading
October plans
I’ve got a lot going on this month. First up, the next session of Conscious Careers starts Thursday October 6. I’m looking forward to working with a new group of students. We’re still in touch with some of the alumni … Continue reading
Posted in My services
Tagged coaching, Conscious Careers, grant proposal development, University of Windsor
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What you can change
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. (The Serenity Prayer, Reinhold Niebuhr) Whether you believe in that god or not, the sentiment … Continue reading
Posted in Career Planning
Tagged change, coaching, fighting for what you believe in, scholarly values, teaching
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Approach the CV/resumé actively
My friend and colleague Julie Clarenbach has written an excellent post on building your resumé. Think about the job you’d really love to have. Think about what skills and qualifications you would need in order to land that job. … … Continue reading
Posted in Career Planning
Tagged academic career, coaching, CV, Escape the Ivory Tower, Julie Clarenbach
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