Dr. Claire Brady Featured on the “Social Academic Podcast

Building Community and Confidence in Higher Ed Consulting: A Conversation on The Social Academic

The Social Academic, a leading podcast about online presence for faculty, researchers, and higher education professionals, features Dr. Claire Brady, President of Glass Half Full Consulting and Co-Founder of the Association for Higher Education Consulting and Coaching (AHECC).

Hosted by communications strategist Jennifer van Alstyne, The Social Academic explores how scholars and professionals can show up online with confidence and authenticity. In this new episode, Jennifer and Claire dive into the story behind AHECC’s founding, the power of professional community, and the evolving landscape of consulting and coaching in higher education.

In their conversation, Claire shares what inspired AHECC’s creation and why connection is at the heart of its mission:

Together, they discuss how AHECC is redefining what it means to build a purpose-driven business in higher education, how consultants can embrace visibility with integrity, and why authentic storytelling is one of the most powerful tools in today’s digital world.

Listeners will also gain insight into Claire’s work leading Glass Half Full Consulting, her approach to helping institutions harness the power of AI with humanity and purpose, and her belief that meaningful innovation begins with relationships.

The episode is available now on YouTube and The Social Academic podcast platforms.
Watch here: https://theacademicdesigner.com
Learn more about AHECC: https://www.AHECC.org
Connect with Dr. Claire Brady: https://www.DrClaireBrady.com