by Rena Seltzer | Nov 28, 2025 | Negotiation
In her 2024 book Be Who You Are to Get What You Want, Damali Peterman shares a car purchasing experience that makes clear that “one-size-fits-all” negotiation advice is deeply flawed. A lawyer and experienced mediator, Peterman had read all the bestselling...
by Rena Seltzer | Aug 28, 2025 | Time Management, Writing Tips
As I sit down to write this, my ringer is off, my phone is in “Do Not Disturb” mode, and my timer is set for a 25-minute pomodoro. Before I could begin the second sentence, the painters who have been working outside my door all morning returned from their lunch break,...
by Rena Seltzer | Jul 28, 2025 | 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...
by Rena Seltzer | Nov 20, 2024 | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Workplace Challenges
To say that the past year has been a difficult time in higher education in the U.S. is an understatement. There were protests that ignited intense disagreements over how universities should respond to situations in Israel and Palestine; congressional hearings that...
by Rena Seltzer | Oct 30, 2024 | Events
Updated December 2, 2025 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,...
