Your Strategist Is In with Dr. Loren M. Hill

Dr. Loren M. Hill

Hosted by Loren M. Hill, founder of The Acclivity, The Strategist Is In podcast offers clear, candid perspective on the complex realities of working in higher education today. From navigating institutional change to advancing equity and leading with intention, each episode speaks to professionals across the academic spectrum — faculty, staff, and administrators alike. Real conversations about leadership, purpose, and success in Higher Ed.  Smart, grounded insight for all the people who move institutions forward.

  1. 15 SEPT

    Leadership in the Gap: What Higher Ed Needs Now

    Higher education is facing a leadership gap. Presidents are retiring, trust is wavering, and too often, faculty and staff are left adrift.   In this episode, Dr. Loren Hill breaks down what leaders — and aspiring leaders — can do right now. You’ll learn:  ✅ The three essentials of leadership during disruption: Clarity, Courage, Capacity  ✅ Why women and leaders of color often face harsher scrutiny and shorter tenures  ✅ Reflection questions to help you step into leadership where you are  📘 Download the free Reflection & Action Guide: https://theacclivity.com/LeadershipInTheGapGuide Dr. Loren M. Hill is a licensed clinical psychologist, the founder of The Acclivity and a Senior Executive Consultant for Transformational Leadership in Higher Ed helping Higher Ed leaders lead with clarity, courage and purpose. She is an APA Feminist Academic Leadership Academy Fellow, RAND Faculty Workshop Fellow, and member of Psi Chi, she also serves as Resident Psychologist for KBLA 1580’s Urban Family Focus talk radio. Dr. Hill specializes in helping women, BIPOC, and first-generation professionals gain clarity, confidence, and leadership impact. For further information on Academic Career Advancements support and coaching, click here to book a free no obligation call ************************ → Subscribe to YouTube → Subscribe to the Newsletter → Connect on LinkedIn → Connect on Facebook Not sure what your next move is? Acclivity's Quick Clarity Session offers a one-time strategy consult + custom follow-up to help you figure it out. ​ → S𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹

    15 min

  2. 27 AUG

    Momentum in Motion: What’s Next at The Acclivity

    This special mini episode marks a new chapter for The Acclivity.  Dr. Loren M. Hill shares exciting updates, including a new podcast name (The Strategist Is In), a refreshed newsletter (Your Next Move), the introduction of Quick Clarity Sessions, and the launch of the Search Partnership Track (SPT) for higher ed leaders and institutions.  Each step reflects Acclivity’s commitment to delivering strategic, personalized support that helps leaders move forward with clarity and purpose. These updates aren’t cosmetic—they’re intentional steps to model adaptability and deliver the kind of white-glove service I want every client and listener to experience.  🎧 Join me for a quick listen and a look at what’s next.  Dr. Loren M. Hill is a licensed clinical psychologist, the founder of The Acclivity and a Senior Executive Consultant for Transformational Leadership in Higher Ed helping Higher Ed leaders lead with clarity, courage and purpose. She is an APA Feminist Academic Leadership Academy Fellow, RAND Faculty Workshop Fellow, and member of Psi Chi, she also serves as Resident Psychologist for KBLA 1580’s Urban Family Focus talk radio. Dr. Hill specializes in helping women, BIPOC, and first-generation professionals gain clarity, confidence, and leadership impact. For further information on Academic Career Advancements support and coaching, click here to book a free no obligation call ************************ → Subscribe to YouTube → Subscribe to the Newsletter → Connect on LinkedIn → Connect on Facebook Not sure what your next move is? Acclivity's Quick Clarity Session offers a one-time strategy consult + custom follow-up to help you figure it out. ​ → S𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹

    8 min

  3. 15 AUG

    Disruption Meets Reality: Can You Meet the Moment?

    Higher education has always faced change — but today’s disruption is different: faster, more political, and more interconnected than ever. Political intervention, demographic shifts, AI-driven transformation, and cultural divides are converging all at once, reshaping how we teach, lead, and learn. In this episode of Your Strategist Is In With Dr. Loren M. Hill, she explores how faculty, administrators, and campus leaders can thrive when disruption is the operating environment. You’ll learn: Why role clarity is essential to maintaining momentum during uncertaintyHow leadership exists in every corner of campus — not just in corner officesThree key behaviors that help you adapt faster than the disruption itselfYou’ll also get a series of quick reflection questions to help you connect the episode’s insights directly to your role — plus a free Reflection & Action Guide linked in below to capture your answers and turn them into action. Click Here to Download the free Reflection & Action Guide   →  https://theacclivity.com/ReflectionActionGuide Dr. Loren M. Hill is a licensed clinical psychologist, the founder of The Acclivity and a Senior Executive Consultant for Transformational Leadership in Higher Ed helping Higher Ed leaders lead with clarity, courage and purpose. She is an APA Feminist Academic Leadership Academy Fellow, RAND Faculty Workshop Fellow, and member of Psi Chi, she also serves as Resident Psychologist for KBLA 1580’s Urban Family Focus talk radio. Dr. Hill specializes in helping women, BIPOC, and first-generation professionals gain clarity, confidence, and leadership impact. For further information on Academic Career Advancements support and coaching, click here to book a free no obligation call ************************ → Subscribe to YouTube → Subscribe to the Newsletter → Connect on LinkedIn → Connect on Facebook Not sure what your next move is? Acclivity's Quick Clarity Session offers a one-time strategy consult + custom follow-up to help you figure it out. ​ → S𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹

    25 min

  4. 15 JUL

    Summer Yay 2025: The Emotional Cost of Excellence

    Welcome to the annual Summer Yay episode! 🌞 In this special reflection, Dr. Loren M. Hill explores the emotional cost of excellence and invites high-achieving scholars and professionals—especially BIPOC first-gen leaders—to pause, breathe, and reclaim joy. You’ll hear: Why rest is not a luxury but a necessityHow burnout hides behind words like “innovation” and “resilience”The hidden grief of being brilliant and unseenA personal Summer Yay story about flowers, Miles Davis, and mindfulnessFive joy-centered practices to replenish your nervous systemA powerful reframe: You don’t need to earn rest. You are allowed to feel joy.This episode is your invitation to reconnect with your humanity—one breath, one moment of stillness, one joy-filled act at a time. 🎧 Listen in and then tag your joy using #SummerYay2025 or connect at theacclivity.com. Dr. Loren M. Hill is a licensed clinical psychologist, the founder of The Acclivity and a Senior Executive Consultant for Transformational Leadership in Higher Ed helping Higher Ed leaders lead with clarity, courage and purpose. She is an APA Feminist Academic Leadership Academy Fellow, RAND Faculty Workshop Fellow, and member of Psi Chi, she also serves as Resident Psychologist for KBLA 1580’s Urban Family Focus talk radio. Dr. Hill specializes in helping women, BIPOC, and first-generation professionals gain clarity, confidence, and leadership impact. For further information on Academic Career Advancements support and coaching, click here to book a free no obligation call ************************ → Subscribe to YouTube → Subscribe to the Newsletter → Connect on LinkedIn → Connect on Facebook Not sure what your next move is? Acclivity's Quick Clarity Session offers a one-time strategy consult + custom follow-up to help you figure it out. ​ → S𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹

    26 min

  5. 15 JUN

    Balancing Family in the Academy: A Real Talk with Dr. Emily Yeager

    In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode of Advancing Your Career in Higher Ed, Dr. Loren M. Hill sits down with Dr. Emily Yeager—assistant professor at East Carolina University and interim director of the Miller School of Entrepreneurship's Small Business Resource Center. Together, they explore what it really looks like to balance family, career advancement, and mental health while navigating the tenure track in academia.  Dr. Yeager opens up about the hidden emotional labor behind her journey through promotion and tenure, the impact of motherhood during COVID, and the complexities of managing dual roles across academic departments. With authenticity and vulnerability, she reflects on the quiet moments no one sees—the ones where you're just trying to hold it all together.  Whether you’re early in your academic career, managing work-life transitions, or supporting others in this space, this episode offers both solidarity and insight.  Dr. Loren M. Hill is a licensed clinical psychologist, the founder of The Acclivity and a Senior Executive Consultant for Transformational Leadership in Higher Ed helping Higher Ed leaders lead with clarity, courage and purpose. She is an APA Feminist Academic Leadership Academy Fellow, RAND Faculty Workshop Fellow, and member of Psi Chi, she also serves as Resident Psychologist for KBLA 1580’s Urban Family Focus talk radio. Dr. Hill specializes in helping women, BIPOC, and first-generation professionals gain clarity, confidence, and leadership impact. For further information on Academic Career Advancements support and coaching, click here to book a free no obligation call ************************ → Subscribe to YouTube → Subscribe to the Newsletter → Connect on LinkedIn → Connect on Facebook Not sure what your next move is? Acclivity's Quick Clarity Session offers a one-time strategy consult + custom follow-up to help you figure it out. ​ → S𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹

    37 min

  6. 15 MAY

    The Emotional Cost of Excellence

    How do high achievers manage when success becomes exhausting?  In this powerful second episode of Season 5, Dr. Loren Hill discusses “The Emotional Cost of Excellence.” Drawing from her experience as faculty, department chair, and coach, she unpacks the pressure to be “always on” in academic spaces — and the toll it takes on health, identity, and leadership.  Whether you're leading, teaching, or supporting others, this episode offers a vital pause for reflection and renewal.  Dr. Loren M. Hill is a licensed clinical psychologist, the founder of The Acclivity and a Senior Executive Consultant for Transformational Leadership in Higher Ed helping Higher Ed leaders lead with clarity, courage and purpose. She is an APA Feminist Academic Leadership Academy Fellow, RAND Faculty Workshop Fellow, and member of Psi Chi, she also serves as Resident Psychologist for KBLA 1580’s Urban Family Focus talk radio. Dr. Hill specializes in helping women, BIPOC, and first-generation professionals gain clarity, confidence, and leadership impact. For further information on Academic Career Advancements support and coaching, click here to book a free no obligation call ************************ → Subscribe to YouTube → Subscribe to the Newsletter → Connect on LinkedIn → Connect on Facebook Not sure what your next move is? Acclivity's Quick Clarity Session offers a one-time strategy consult + custom follow-up to help you figure it out. ​ → S𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹

    24 min

  7. 15 APR

    Milestones, Mindset & Momentum: What Nobody Told Me About Academic Success

    Welcome to Season 5 of The Acclivity Podcast with Dr. Loren Hill! In this milestone episode, Loren reflects on her journey through higher education — from promotion and department leadership to a bold institutional transition — and shares the hard-won lessons no one talks about. 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲: - Stories from Loren’s academic career crossroads - What nobody told her about promotion, leadership, and legacy - Her bold predictions for the future of academic careers - Real talk on visibility, storytelling, and building portfolio careers Whether you're climbing the academic ladder or reimagining your next move, this episode offers clarity, courage, and strategic insight. Subscribe for more conversations about leadership, clarity, and reinvention in academia. Dr. Loren M. Hill is a licensed clinical psychologist, the founder of The Acclivity and a Senior Executive Consultant for Transformational Leadership in Higher Ed helping Higher Ed leaders lead with clarity, courage and purpose. She is an APA Feminist Academic Leadership Academy Fellow, RAND Faculty Workshop Fellow, and member of Psi Chi, she also serves as Resident Psychologist for KBLA 1580’s Urban Family Focus talk radio. Dr. Hill specializes in helping women, BIPOC, and first-generation professionals gain clarity, confidence, and leadership impact. For further information on Academic Career Advancements support and coaching, click here to book a free no obligation call ************************ → Subscribe to YouTube → Subscribe to the Newsletter → Connect on LinkedIn → Connect on Facebook Not sure what your next move is? Acclivity's Quick Clarity Session offers a one-time strategy consult + custom follow-up to help you figure it out. ​ → S𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹

    20 min

  8. 15 MAR

    Exploring 'Hurstoning’: Zora Neale Hurston Embraced Her Identity, and You Can Too

    During Women’s History Month, Zora Neale Hurston remains a pivotal figure whose work continues to shape discussions on Black womanhood, cultural identity, and resilience. Dr. Michelle Cowin Gibbs explores Hurston’s legacy as an educator, writer, anthropologist, and folklorist, highlighting how her interdisciplinary contributions exemplify the power of cross-disciplinary research and amplify marginalized voices. Hurston’s struggles for recognition reflect the challenges faced by underrepresented faculty today, emphasizing the importance of persistence and advocacy in academia. Her legacy offers a powerful framework for advancing research, curriculum development, and innovative teaching practices in higher education. Michelle Cowin Gibbs, Ph.D., M.F.A., is an Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts at CSU Long Beach, specializing in Black performativity, solo performance, and early 20th-century Black theatre. Her research explores Zora Neale Hurston’s theatrical works, examining themes of Black womanhood and identity. Her performances address racialization and social justice, with pieces like They Don’t Really Care About Us and A Thing Held in Full View. She also serves as vice board chair of Brownbody and is a member of Zeta Phi Beta and Phi Kappa Phi. To learn more about Dr. Michelle Cowin Gibbs, visit MichelleGibbs  Dr. Loren M. Hill is a licensed clinical psychologist, the founder of The Acclivity and a Senior Executive Consultant for Transformational Leadership in Higher Ed helping Higher Ed leaders lead with clarity, courage and purpose. She is an APA Feminist Academic Leadership Academy Fellow, RAND Faculty Workshop Fellow, and member of Psi Chi, she also serves as Resident Psychologist for KBLA 1580’s Urban Family Focus talk radio. Dr. Hill specializes in helping women, BIPOC, and first-generation professionals gain clarity, confidence, and leadership impact. For further information on Academic Career Advancements support and coaching, click here to book a free no obligation call ************************ → Subscribe to YouTube → Subscribe to the Newsletter → Connect on LinkedIn → Connect on Facebook Not sure what your next move is? Acclivity's Quick Clarity Session offers a one-time strategy consult + custom follow-up to help you figure it out. ​ → S𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹

    37 min
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Hosted by Loren M. Hill, founder of The Acclivity, The Strategist Is In podcast offers clear, candid perspective on the complex realities of working in higher education today. From navigating institutional change to advancing equity and leading with intention, each episode speaks to professionals across the academic spectrum — faculty, staff, and administrators alike. Real conversations about leadership, purpose, and success in Higher Ed.  Smart, grounded insight for all the people who move institutions forward.

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