Spring Semester Is Upon Us
establish a path forward with external support
You can listen to an audio version of this newsletter above. Please note that this is unedited and there may be some natural stumbles, as I’m recording in my home office.
Spring semester is upon us!
While the end of this term may feel miles away, these months are going to fly by. If you’re hoping to make real progress on your dissertation this semester, then now is the right time to establish a path forward with external support.
I’m accepting two new clients for Success & Accountability Coaching, a 6-month package I designed specifically with overwhelmed doctoral students in mind.
A doctoral student I worked with in 2022 shared that: “After a few months of working with Kate, I finally had my first PhD progress check-in presentation where I felt genuinely proud of the amount of work I had accomplished. And I feel happier and more confident in my general work-life balance! Finishing my PhD feels achievable in a way it didn’t 6 months ago.”
Here’s what you can expect from this 1-to-1 coaching package:
After our first 90-minute call, you’ll have a confident path forward and an actionable to-do list we can both use to support your productivity;
At the end of the first month, you’ll feel a sense of sustainable momentum as we continually check-in and re-prioritize so you can make mindful progress, even when you run into challenges;
After three months, you’ll be able to rely on newly-formed habits for research and writing based on your actual availability and energy levels;
In six months, you’ll feel relief and pride when you share your progress with your committee and move forward armed with strategies for ongoing success on your long-term goals even after our time working together ends;
Success & Accountability Coaching is known for its ability to help doctoral students clear the path toward their dreams while gaining awareness of what works best for them when it comes to productivity, self-care, and rest.
A previous client described their experience as: “Coaching with Kate is an incredibly safe, supportive and encouraging space. I started working with Kate to make progress on my dissertation, but she has ended up changing my life in so many positive ways.”
Imagine a future you this Summer who is:
Empowered and prepared to reach your dissertation deadline;
More self-compassionate and trusting of their abilities, without the weight of perfectionism;
Deeply familiar with what kind of schedule, boundaries, and rhythms work specifically for them;
Able to practice pause when unhelpful patterns, behaviors, and thoughts crop up around productivity;
The structure of Success & Accountability brings this vision into reality through 12 supportive coaching calls, weekly email check-ins, access to my goals course and book as bonus productivity resources, and monthly co-working calls in community.
After our initial 90-minute deep dive coaching session, we’ll connect every other week for 75-minute sessions in which I’ll help you continually refine your productivity approach and the short-term to-do lists that will make your long-term plan feel much more doable. Because I’m in contact with you every week, we’ll be able to navigate obstacles together, as well as celebrate your well-deserved wins!
Does this sound like exactly what you need to make real progress on your dissertation this semester? I currently have two open spots for clients to begin a 6-month package in February or March.
If you’re curious about Success & Accountability Coaching, the first step is to schedule a Discovery Call via this link.
Take good care and I’ll be back next week to talk about intentional productivity!
Dr. Kate
