Finish your thesis feeling empowered and at peace.
I'm an academic research empowerment and dissertation coach. I provide postgraduate students and researchers with the skills and support they need to excel at writing their research thesis.
You can do this without having to sacrifice your mental health.
Coaching
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Courses
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About me
Hey kindred researchers, I'm Nicole, an academic research and dissertation coach. I help postgraduate students and researchers from anywhere in the world navigate the research process and write their dissertation in a way that is conducive to learning and supportive of their mental health.
I am passionate about research and issues around transformation and strive to be as inclusive as possible in my coaching work. I believe that everyone deserves to have access to high-quality academic support, regardless of their background or circumstances.
I have more than 13 years of experience in health science research and academic writing and publishing. With a PhD in Neuroscience (Psychiatry) from the University of Cape Town (UCT), South Africa, my vision is to create a space where mental health is a priority. I have also supervised 20 plus postgraduate students to date, all of whom passed their thesis the first time around. So I know a thing or two about getting students to the finish line.
In my coaching work, I focus on helping students/researchers develop high value research skills, produce clear and concise academic writing, and manage their time effectively by breaking down and prioritising specific and individual research tasks. I also provide support for students who are experiencing challenges with the very real mental health aspect of completing postgraduate academic studies – an area which is often overlooked.
I believe that the research process should be a journey of discovery and learning, not a source of stress and anxiety. I am committed to helping students complete their dissertation in a way that is both successful and enjoyable.
My Values
Calmness: I believe that the research process should be a calm and supportive experience. I strive to create a space where students feel comfortable asking questions and sharing their ideas.
Kindness: I believe that kindness and compassion are essential for effective coaching. I am committed to providing students with the support and encouragement they need to succeed, and which is often lacking at the institution level.
Inclusion: I believe that everyone deserves to have access to high-quality academic support. I strive to be as inclusive as possible in my coaching work, and I welcome students from all backgrounds and experiences.
Curiosity: I only thing I love more than asking questions, is when students ask me questions. Always having an answer is not the goal, having a continuous learning mindset is the goal.
Mental health first: I believe that your mental health is more important than your postgraduate research. (Yes, I said what I said.) There is a way to excel at your research without having to sacrifice your mental health.
Jenna H.
"Thank you so much Nicole, you really did provide a wealth of support and wisdom throughout the few months leading up to my submission! I definitely finished in a better mental space because of our sessions together."
Academic research empowerment coaching aims to empower you with high value research skills.
If you are a postgraduate student who is struggling with their research or thesis writing, know that there is a better way to get through it. Please feel free to schedule a complimentary 30-minute one-on-one discovery coaching call.
