Dear Reader,
What do you do when the worst possible people are in charge?
(TL;DR: Join me for a live workshop on Tuesday, Feb 11, part of a special half-day event for professors. Details below!)
Yes, I’m talking about politics—your country, my country, nearly everywhere these days.
But I’m also talking about your workplace and your profession.
For many professors and postdocs, it can feel like the systems around you are broken beyond repair. (Or, working at intended, which is worse!) The budget cuts, the endless meetings, the mounting obligations on top of teaching and research—it’s exhausting.
And yet, you can do something.
It might not change your institution. It won’t magically fix higher education. It won’t solve the world’s major crises.
But it can change your professional life—and the impact you have in the world around you.
Here’s the thing: You need clarity.
Clarity about your values, talents, and skills—so you can focus your time and energy on what truly matters to you.
When you do that, you can:
✅ Make better decisions.
✅ Free up time for the work that fuels you.
✅ Feel more fulfilled in your career—even when the systems around you are imperfect.
That’s what my workshop on Feb 11 is all about. It’s called “You’re More Than Your CV: Recognize Your Impact, Redefine Your Career.”
During this live session, you’ll uncover your sweet spot for impact. Then, you use it to guide your next career decisions.
You’ll leave with:
- A clear focus for the next phase of your career, whether that’s in or beyond academia.
- Practical steps to align your work with your values and goals.
- A renewed sense of purpose—even in the face of significant challenges.
It’s part of IMPACT 2025, a half-day virtual event designed for professors like you.
I’m not here to promise miracles. This workshop won’t fix the budget crisis at your college or end the climate crisis. But it will help you focus on what you can control: how you show up in your career and how you create meaning and impact in your life.
Ready to join me?
👉 Sign up here: IMPACT 2025
Know that you’ll get the recordings of all three workshops for 6 months, too, so don’t let a busy scheduled keep you away.
I’d love to see you there,
Jen
P.S. I’m leading a workshop called “You’re More Than Your CV: Recognize Your Impact, Redefine Your Career” as part of a brilliant half-day event for faculty members on Tuesday, 11 Feb, starting at 1pm EST. Join us!
Jennifer Polk, PhD
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