In today’s episode, Jane is joined by Kel Weinhold, co-owner of the Professor Is In. Kel is a queer, non-conforming academic productivity coach who is dedicated to anti-racist practice and supporting Black women in and out of the academy. During this conversation, Jane and Kel discuss self-efficacy in academia. Tune in to learn:
➡️ How they define self-efficacy in academia
➡️ The structural constraints in academia that make it difficult to practice self-efficacy.
➡️ The relationship between white supremacy, racism, and self-efficacy
➡️ Why building self-efficacy is essential but also exhausting
If you’re a junior scholar who is struggling to say no to requests or you feel as if you’re constantly overworking, this episode is for you.
To learn more about Kel, visit theprofessorisin.com or send an email to tnl@theprofessorisin.com
Further Listening:
Episode #6: “Boundaries are Values In Action”
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