by Tyra Pickett | Jun 17, 2026 | Blog
You spent weeks refining your application. You updated your CV, polished your cover letter, and prepared thoughtful answers for the interview. And once again, someone else got the role. If this is the second or third time it’s happened, your instinct is probably...
by Tyra Pickett | Jun 10, 2026 | Blog
There’s a particular kind of professional confusion that doesn’t get talked about enough in higher education. You’re not thriving in your current role. But you also don’t want to walk away from higher education entirely. And you’re not...
by Tyra Pickett | Jun 3, 2026 | Blog
If you’ve spent years doing excellent work and still feel stuck, you’re not imagining it. Many higher education leaders were shaped by a formula that worked early in their careers: work hard, produce results, stay dependable. At mid-career and beyond, that...
by Tyra Pickett | Jun 1, 2026 | Blog
One of the most frustrating experiences in higher education leadership is this: You meet the qualifications. You have the experience. You’ve done the work. And yet — you’re not being selected for the next level. Many leaders in Director and Dean roles find themselves...
by Tyra Pickett | May 27, 2026 | Blog
Burnout in higher education leadership rarely looks dramatic. Most leaders who are burning out are still functioning — still leading meetings, solving problems, mentoring teams, and showing up with apparent confidence. Which is exactly why so many don’t...
