by Rena Seltzer | Dec 13, 2023 | Work-Life Balance
For the past seven years, anytime I’ve received an especially nice note from a client, I’ve added it to my “wins” folder. I first learned this practice from Professor Jane Dutton, who wrote that on days when her spirit could use a lift, she reviews her file of...
by Rena Seltzer | Aug 30, 2023 | Time Management, Work-Life Balance
Just as I was preparing for the Academy of Management conference in Boston in early August, my mother-in-law started to decline. She passed away while I was at the conference, followed in close succession by her husband of 66 years. At the same time, my spouse, Pam,...
by Rena Seltzer | Dec 20, 2022 | Time Management, Work-Life Balance
Early in the pandemic, I adjusted workshop titles and content to address the challenges of the moment. “Networking” became “Networking in a Pandemic,” “Maintaining Your Research and Writing Mojo” became “Maintaining Your Research and Writing Mojo Even in Times of...
by Rena Seltzer | Sep 11, 2022 | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Time Management, Workplace Challenges
My clients from historically marginalized groups frequently express frustration at carrying heavier service and advising loads than their white and/or male counterparts. Research validates that there is an inequitable distribution of tasks that don’t “count” for...
by Rena Seltzer | Aug 1, 2022 | Events
Join us for this dynamic ten-week group for faculty members as we address how to survive and thrive in academia. “I am a happier, healthier, higher-impact, and more productive academic, thanks to Rena’s coaching and book.” – Dolly Chugh, Associate Professor, NYU...
