How do you want to show up as a scholar right now? For those of you who are based in the United States, this is a question that you are already facing now or will in the near future.

No matter which way you turn, you are likely to be impacted by this administration’s repressive actions. At the very least, you will be affected by the recent austerity measures that many university administrators are now implementing in response to attacks from the government and pressure from their boards. 

In this 36th episode of the Rise with Clarity Podcast, I want to center today’s discussion on the question of: How do you want to show up as a scholar in this current political moment in the United States?

This can be a complicated question, especially if you are a junior faculty woman of color on the tenure track. To be honest, just surviving the tenure track is hard enough. So rather than telling you what to do—which isn’t my approach or practice as a coach—I’d like to offer you 4 prompts for you to reflect on as you go about learning how to navigate this new reality. 

You can find the full transcript at RisewithClarity.com/36, along with all of my other podcast episodes and other resources for women of color faculty.

Dr. Katherine Lee is a Higher Ed Coach and Career Strategist and a former tenured professor at an R1 university. She helps women of color faculty to manage the tenure track, navigate politics, and take the next steps to advance their careers. To find more resources or to work with Katherine, check out her website at: Rise with Clarity.