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the agile academic

Hosted by Rebecca Pope-Ruark · education · EN-US

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A Podcast for Women in Higher Education

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Public web form

Booking probability

22%

Guest openness

Selective

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Who hosts the agile academic?

the agile academic is hosted by Rebecca Pope-Ruark. The show has published 52 episodes to date.

What has the agile academic covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Vicki Baker on Leadership and Professional Development in Higher Ed" (19 November 2025, 38 minutes), "Jennifer Askey on Coaching and Leadership in Higher Ed" (12 November 2025, 34 minutes), and "Kathleen Fitzpatrick on Empowering Scholars and Leaders in Higher Ed" (5 November 2025, 38 minutes).

How often does the agile academic publish?

the agile academic publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 52 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on the agile academic?

Booking probability for the agile academic is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. the agile academic requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. the agile academic's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch the agile academic?

The strongest fits for the agile academic are Universities & Colleges. the agile academic has an education audience.

About the host

Rebecca Pope-Ruark hosts the agile academic, an education podcast with 52 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #12

    Vicki Baker on Leadership and Professional Development in Higher Ed

    Nov 19, 202538 minS5

    <p>On this episode, I welcome Dr. Vicki Baker to the show. Professor, leader, consultant, and coach. We talk about leadership, professional development, and doing things your way.<br/><br/></p>

  • Episode #11

    Jennifer Askey on Coaching and Leadership in Higher Ed

    Nov 12, 202534 minS5

    <p>On this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Jennifer Askey, former tenured faculty member and now higher education coach and consultant, about coaching, leadership, and coaching skills for leadership in higher...

  • Episode #10

    Kathleen Fitzpatrick on Empowering Scholars and Leaders in Higher Ed

    Nov 5, 202538 minS5

    <p>On this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Kathleen Fitzpatrick, the author of the books Generous Thinking and Leading Generously. We talk about the state of higher education, how a lens of generosity can make change in the...

  • Episode #9

    Isis Artze-Vega on Care, Love, and Kindness in Higher Ed

    Oct 29, 202538 minS5

    <p>On this episode, I chat with Dr. Isis Artze-Vega, higher education scholar, writer, and senior leader. We talk about bringing care and empathy into higher education and finding joy in the work<br/><br/></p>

  • Episode #8

    Carole Chabries on Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Expectations for Women

    Oct 22, 202532 minS5

    <p>On this episode, I welcome Dr. Carole Chabries, former higher education administrator and now entrepreneur. We talk about being a woman and leader in higher education and what that move to entrepreneurship looks...

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  • Episode #7

    Liz Norell on Staying True to Values and Finding Joy

    Oct 15, 202535 minS5

    <p>On this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Liz Norell, teacher, educational developer, and author of The Present Professor. We chat about staying true to your values, finding joy in your work while taking care of yourself...

  • Episode #6

    Rosaria Meek on Executive Presence and Style

    Oct 8, 202540 minS5

    <p>On this episode, I talk style, executive presence, and being a woman in higher education with Dr. Rosaria Meek, professor, student of leadership, and founder of the Oracle of Style.<br/><br/></p>

  • Episode #5

    Katharine Stewart on Kindness, Rigor, and Joy

    Oct 1, 202531 minS5

    <p>On this episode, I speak with senior vice provost and professor emerita Dr. Katherine Stewart about kindness in leadership and mentoring, about career transitions, and about building a business around...

  • Episode #4

    Katie Rose Guest Pryal - Of Many Minds

    Sep 23, 202543 minS5

    <p>Welcome to this special mini-season of the agile academic where my co-editor Lee Skallerup Bessette and I introduce our edited collection, Of Many Minds: Mental Health and Neurodiversity Among Higher Education...

  • Episode #3

    Jim Luke - Of Many Minds

    Sep 16, 202533 minS5

    <p>Welcome to this special mini-season of the agile academic where my co-editor Lee Skallerup Bessette and I introduce our edited collection *Of Many Minds: Mental Health and Neurodiversity Among Higher Education...

  • Episode #2

    Shannan Palma - Of Many Minds

    Sep 2, 202534 minS5

    <p>Welcome to this special mini-season of the agile academic where my co-editor Lee Skallerup Bessette and I introduce our edited collection Of Many Minds: Mental Health and Neurodiversity Among Higher Education Faculty...

  • Episode #1

    Lee Skallerup Bessette - Of Many Minds

    Aug 26, 202538 minS5

    <p>Welcome to this special mini-season of the agile academic where my co-editor Lee Skallerup Bessette and I introduce our edited collection Of Many Minds: Mental Health and Neurodiversity Among Higher Education Faculty...

  • Episode #7

    Stephanie Gilbert on Loss, Grief, and Academia

    Aug 29, 202341 minS4

    <p>In this special episode of the agile academic, Dr. Stephanie Gilbert and I discuss our grief experiences and her research on bereavement in the workplace. </p>

  • Episode #6

    Katie Rose Guest Pryal on Mental Health, Neurodiversity, and Being Well

    Aug 22, 202339 minS4

    <p>On season 4 episode 6 of the agile academic, I’m joined Dr. Katie Rose Guest Pryal, law professor, speaker, and author. We talk about neurodiversity and mental health, stigma in higher ed, and being well. </p>

  • Episode #4

    Stephanie Cawthon on Connection and Disability Advocacy in Higher Ed

    Aug 15, 202330 minS4

    <p>On season 4 episode 5 of the agile academic, I talk with Dr. Stephanie Cawthon, professor of education at the University of Texas Austin, leader, educator, and disability advocate. We discuss the importance of...

  • Episode #4

    Jen Heemstra on Choices, Mentoring, and Failure

    Aug 8, 202347 minS4

    <p>On season 4 episode 4 of the agile academic, I chat with Dr. Jen Heemstra, chair and professor of chemistry at Washington University of St. Louis. Jen and I cover culture, leadership, failure, and what it means to be...

  • Episode #3

    Tracie Addy on Advancing Teaching, Learning, and Change

    Aug 1, 202338 minS4

    <p>On season 4 episode 3 of the agile academic, I sit down with Dr. Tracie Addy, Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning at Lafayette College and co-author of the book What Inclusive Teachers Do. Tracie and I chat about...

  • Episode #2

    Annmarie Caño on Transforming Culture in Higher Ed

    Jul 25, 202345 minS4

    <p>On season 4 episode 2 of the agile academic, I talk with Dr. Annmarie Caño, higher ed leader, coach, and professor of psychology at Gonzaga University, about transforming culture and transformational change in higher...

  • Episode #1

    Elizabeth Wardle on Political Action and Faculty Engagement

    Jul 18, 202332 minS4

    <p>On season 4 episode 1 of the agile academic, I chat with Dr. Elizabeth Wardle, professor and director of the Howe Center for Writing Excellence at Miami University of Ohio. Liz and I talk about the political...

  • Episode #13

    Unraveling Faculty Burnout Chapter 5 Connection

    Sep 20, 20227 minS3

    <p>Chapter 5 of Unraveling Faculty Burnout looks at connection, the topic of this mini-episode.</p>

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