Coaching
Would you like to finish your PhD with fewer worries, knowing you are exactly on track? I have worked with PhDs and ECRs pretty much all over the world, and I’d be delighted to work with you. There are two ways to work with me.
The Stress-Free PhD 3-Month Programme
I offer a 3-month coaching programme in which I will support you step-by-step in reaching your PhD goals. This programme includes the online Stress-Free PhD Programme plus 8 one-hour coaching sessions via Zoom (or in person if you’re in Amsterdam). The cost of the 3-month plan is €979, and payment in instalments is available if needed (email me).
I currently have coaching slots available for the 3-month programme. Reserve your spot by booking through the link on the right (or email me).
Single Sessions
Single coaching sessions are also available. Some things I can help you with:
- Getting your research and writing back on track when you’re feeling stuck
- Help building effective work routines
- If you are feeling ‘behind’ and are worried about your progress
- If you know you are capable, yet procrastination / perfectionism/ feeling insecure is keeping you stuck
- If you are feeling really stressed but are unsure what to do about it
- If you are dealing with difficult circumstances (illness/ disability/ loss/ personal trouble)
- If you and your work need a quick boost!
The one-hour sessions take place via Zoom, or if you are in Amsterdam we can meet up in person if you prefer. I’ll send you a coaching questionnaire in advance, so I can prepare for our call.
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Once you have booked the programme or call I will be in touch within 24 hours to schedule our session(s). I tend to have options to meet available at short notice.
Feedback
When I contacted you, I was feeling very lonely, nervous and scared and had begun a downward spiral of despair. Our chat was extremely helpful in helping me move forward. In fact, it was a big shove in the right direction and I’m so grateful for having spoken to you.
PhD Candidate, King’s College, London, England
Working with Amber has been such a revelation for me. At the time I started working with her I had not worked on my PhD for about a year, and even before that, I struggled with procrastination issues. Amber was very effective, in a compassionate and insightful way, in getting down to the root of my issues – her kindness and understanding made me feel comfortable immediately and I was able to open up to her and get the issues that hindered my progress out in the open. She’s also very open and funny which made me love our Skype conversations!! With her guidance, I was able to resume working on my PhD and produce and publish a concrete piece of work – the reworking of an article which had been gathering dust for months on end. Amber also introduced me to a tailor-made working schedule that tackled my procrastination and gave me the ability to produce quite a lot of work in a brief, yet concentrated amount of time. I’ll be forever indebted to her for jump-starting my productivity after a very long time of standing still, and providing me with the necessary tools for a whole new way of working. Thanks so much Amber!!
PhD candidate, TU Delft, The Netherlands