It’s a wrap on Season 5—and what a season it’s been. From the spirit of the “Redbud Season” to powerful insights from student success leaders across the country, we tackled the real challenges (and hope!) in higher education post-pandemic.🎙 Highlights include:-Career mapping, stackable credentials for vets, and practical crisis response skills-Standout voices from Sherry Woosley, Barrington Price, Debbi Rutledge, and more-Mic-drop moments on student agency, burnout, transformation, and redefining college readiness📚 Plus, a look into our 2025 book: Slow Productivity Hacks—featuring strategies to sync your workflow, manage task overload, and create meaningful progress without burnout.

It’s a wrap on Season 5—and what a season it’s been. From the spirit of the “Redbud Season” to powerful insights from student success leaders across the country, we tackled the real challenges (and hope!) in higher education post-pandemic.🎙 Highlights include:-Career mapping, stackable credentials for vets, and practical crisis response skills-Standout voices from Sherry Woosley, Barrington Price, Debbi Rutledge, and more-Mic-drop moments on student agency, burnout, transformation, and redefining college readiness📚 Plus, a look into our 2025 book: Slow Productivity Hacks—featuring strategies to sync your workflow, manage task overload, and create meaningful progress without burnout.

In this episode, Sherry Woosley and Rachel Phillips-Buck unpack the current landscape of higher education—from national policy shifts to enrollment cliffs and Gen Z career expectations. They reflect on the hidden costs of overcommitment, the rise of administrative overhead, and the importance of doing fewer things, better. With practical tips on limiting your mission, managing legacy work, and setting boundaries, this conversation challenges student success professionals to rethink how they spend their time and focus on the projects that matter most.