About

My mission is to help you fast track your research journey, with ease and without getting held back by fear, overthinking and imposterism.

I know you’ve probably heard how success in research means working 24/7, non-stop. Well, if you’ve tried that approach, you already know it doesn’t work, at all. Your health and well-being deserves better.

Here’s what I know about you:

  • You deeply care about your research but you feel stuck and procrastinate. 

  • You’re unsure if you’re “good enough”, so you overwork yourself to exhaustion.

  • You struggle to make yourself heard to your boss/co-workers.

  • You rarely take breaks because you get caught up in thoughts like “I don’t deserve it, I haven’t done enough”.

“Lead yourself” is my mantra. To me, it means moving forward in life despite setbacks and negativity.

I spent over a decade in fast-paced hospital settings as a nurse anesthetist, where I mastered the skills of prioritizing work under high pressure, assertiveness, and mentorship.

But… I also used to be an all-or-nothing person, constantly pushing myself to work harder, and always say yes to everyone and everything - until I burned out. My burnout became a catalyst for change. I realized that so-called “success” means nothing without well-being. I had to learn how to lead myself with both ambition and self-kindness.

In 2021, I transitioned to academia - driven by my values curiousity and learning. During my second year as a PhD student I founded my own company - after noticing how much effect my mentorship had on PhD students. My research is focused on how the brain recovers: cognitively and emotionally. Along the way, I also trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Now, I use these unique and diverse skills to help you. To date, I’ve had the privilege to help over 70 clients from 16 different countries, from Finland to Singapore. 

What drives me?

Seeing researchers break through challenges they never imagined before and say “Whoa I actually did that - and I felt good!”

“Deciding to get into Anahita’s program was my best decision ever, especially after taking a break after maternity leave. The program is so amazing because it gives you tools to solve your challenges and implement new strategies. Anahita has been the best coach I have ever had.”

— Alexandra, PhD Student