International Coaching Federation defines coaching as “partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.”

Coaching helps doctoral students:

• Develop realistic goals to improve progress

• Create personalized and sustainable work plans to increase consistency

• Increase productivity and reduce procrastination

• Reduce anxiety, stress and exhaustion

• Explore habits and behaviors that may impact motivation

• Shift mindset to enhance confidence and focus—limiting imposter syndrome, perfectionism and inner critic

• Explore ways to improve communication and strength relationships with advisor

• Gain clarity on career options after finishing your degree

Consulting is when one offers content or technical expertise in a subject area. In the scope of doctoral work that can include:

• Recommendations on literature

• Transcription of interviews/focus groups

• Data analysis

• Feedback on  written work

• Editing or formatting written work

• Preparing or proposal or defense

Mentoring implies a dynamic where one with experience, knowledge or a network offers advice, guidance and sometimes access to people or resources for academic or professional advancement.

Therapy is when a trained and licensed professional focuses on emotional wellbeing and treatment of mental health.

While doctoral students can certainly benefit from each of these areas, this is not coaching or services I provide.

After the complimentary discovery call, clients will begin with six 1-hour sessions, weekly or biweekly. Early sessions will focus on learning about a clients background, current challenges and goal setting. Later sessions focus on refining goals and developing strategies for consistency and sustainability.

At the conclusion of each setting, clients leave with a summary of insights and action steps to practice towards their goals. Between sessions, clients will receive encouragement and support through email and text.

New clients receive a complimentary, no cost 30 minute coaching session to assess fit and needs.

I offer coaching as six 1-hour session packages for doctoral students at a discounted price. For those navigating financial limitations such as underemployment and unemployment, I offer a limited number of “pay what you can” client spots.