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Your Strategist Is In with 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.
Your Strategist Is In with Dr. Loren M. Hill
Haunted, Rebellious, Free — The Season of Letting Go
We often talk about the weight of failure—but not the weight of praise.
Sometimes, the very things we’re celebrated for become the ghosts that follow us.
We get known for what we once did well, and slowly, excellence becomes a performance rather than a joy.
In this episode, I explore three emotional seasons every high-achiever eventually faces:
- Haunted by Achievement: When past success becomes a cage.
- The Quiet Rebellion of Enough: When saying no becomes an act of integrity.
- The Season of Letting Go: When release becomes the most honest form of growth.
“Enough isn’t mediocrity. It’s a moral stance.”
“Letting go isn’t quitting. It’s the beginning of honesty.”
For those of us working inside systems that worship more, these aren’t just reflections—they’re survival skills.
CLICK HERE for the Reflection Guide to help you pause, process, and shift.
https://theacclivity.com/SeasonOfLettingGo_ReflectionGuide
Prompt for reflection:
What version of yourself are you still performing for?
And what might shift if you finally let them rest?
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.
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