MastershipCoaching
Coaching Ziele
I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.
(Estée Lauder)
To be admitted onto a PhD is a huge achievement, but writing a thesis can also be one of the loneliest and most demanding things you will ever do. Self-doubt, perfectionism, overwhelm and constant demands on your time can get in the way of work you care deeply about.
Each of these one-to-one programmes is designed specifically for doctoral students. Together we look at what is really holding you back and find ways to overcome each hurdle, so you build the mindset and habits to keep moving forward by conscious choice rather than by pressure, guilt or old patterns.
Whether you need one focused session to get unstuck or more sustained support to get your thesis over the line, there is a programme here for you. And if you’d like something different, I’m happy to tailor a programme to your individual needs. Sessions take place online via Zoom for students anywhere in the world, or in person at my practice rooms in Salisbury.
PhD Reset
A Kickstart Session to Get Your Thesis Moving Again and Leave with a Plan
One-off · 2 hours
Feeling stuck, behind or unsure where to start? In one focused session we cut through the noise, identify what's really holding your thesis back, and build a clear, realistic plan for your next steps. You leave with direction and momentum.
Beyond Willpower
A Coaching Programme to Get Your Thesis Over the Line
6 months · 12 sessions
Finishing a thesis takes more than discipline. This in-depth programme supports you through the long middle and final stretch, building sustainable habits, resilience and self-trust so you can keep going and submit with confidence.
Quieting the Inner Critic While You Write
From Imposter Feelings to Self-Trust
2 months support
with 6 powerful 1:1 sessions
If self-doubt gets louder every time you open a blank page, this programme is for you. You'll learn to recognise and loosen the grip of the inner critic so you can write with more confidence and less struggle.
Beyond Overwhelm
Working Calmly and Effectively When Everything Feels Urgent
2 months support
with 6 powerful 1:1 sessions
When every task feels pressing, it's hard to know where to begin. You'll learn practical ways to prioritise, steady your nervous system and work with calm focus, even at the busiest points of your PhD.
The Courage to Try
Moving Past Fear of Failure and Perfectionism
2 months support
with 6 powerful 1:1 sessions
Perfectionism and fear of getting it wrong can keep you from submitting drafts, sharing ideas or finishing at all. Learn to take imperfect action, tolerate uncertainty and move your work forward.
Your Phone, Your Tool
Taking Back Control of Your Time, Focus and Attention
2 months support
with 6 powerful 1:1 sessions
Constant notifications and endless scrolling drain the focus your research needs. Together we build a healthier relationship with your phone, so it serves your work instead of interrupting it.
Learning to Say No
Protecting Your Research Time and Energy
2 months support
with 6 powerful 1:1 sessions
Teaching, admin, favours and constant requests can swallow your research time. This programme helps you set boundaries with confidence and without guilt, so your thesis gets the time and energy it deserves.