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Do you ever reflect on your research journey and wonder: “am I supposed to struggle this hard?”

  • You are overwhelmed and stuck in procrastination mode.

  • You are doing the over’s = overthinking, overplanning and overworking, yet still feel you’re not moving forward.

  • You say yes to every request, and feel restentful and not seen or heard by your boss/co-workers.

  • You struggle to maintain your focus, both at work and off work.

  • You’re exhausted and never seem to take any breaks off work.

Here’s how I can help you drop the struggle:

Following my Play & Produce method you’ll:

  • Tame your fear, guilt, imposterism so it stops holding you back from doing what you care about

  • Develop sharp focus and progress faster with your research work

  • Gain confidence since you’ll learn how to advocate for yourself and assert yourself in difficult conversations

  • Set up a realistic goals systems and execute them in a timely manner

  • Quit putting out fires and work consistently

What’s included

  • Live virtual sessions

  • Access to e-training and resources

  • Support to me Mon-Fri

My Play & Produce programs starts at €1500

Workshops and speeches tailored for researchers

Mindful Mastery

  • How thoughts and emotions function and why our minds tend to get stuck in negative thinking patterns

  • How to break avoidant behaviors like procrastination

  • Evidence-based skills and techniques practice in small groups: to get unstuck from worry/rumination, fear, and imposterism.

Self-preservation>Self-sacrifice

  • Impact of cognitively demanding work on health and well-being

  • How to implement evidence-based and practical skills in worklife 

  • Specific focus on proactive energy management, boundary setting and assertiveness skills

“I enjoyed getting to know the possibility of disconnecting from my bad thoughts. It helped me see that they might not be true.”

— PhD researcher in mathematics, Mindful Mastery workshop

“I liked a lot how you engaged with us. I liked the exercises we did and the tricks you told us.”

— PhD researcher in mathematics, Mindful Mastery workshop

“The way you presented it made me feel that all my feelings are experienced by the others and I am not alone.”

— PhD researcher in mathematics, Mindful Mastery workshop

“I liked discussing how different techniques can help different people and everyone who opened up about their struggles, in a very welcoming community.”

— PhD researcher in mathematics, Mindful Mastery workshop

What my clients say

  • “In Anahita’s program, I didn't just gain theoretical knowledge. I learned practical tools and strategies that I could immediately apply to my academic work. These tools helped me stay grounded in my body, align my values with my goals, and set more realistic timelines. Each session left me inspired to try out the tools we learned, and I was always eager to report back on my progress.

    I am now more flexible with and kindto myself. I can more easily get back on track when things shift, as complex projects often do. These skills have already served well in and outside of my life and academia, and I’m excited to carry them forward. Since working with Anahita, I have passed my dissertation proposal defense and have been successful in creating project timelines and making career-related decisions that align with my values!”

    Asya, Workforce Policy Researcher

  • “Working with Anahita has been amazing. I am much more calm and productive. My biggest win has been standing up for myself and set strict boundaries when it comes to work. Somehow over the course of my PhD, I forgot how to stand up for myself. I am truly becoming the director of my PhD project and am no longer the supporting actor. “

    Fatima, PhD student

  • “Thanks to insightful discussions with Anahita, her guided exercises and practical tools, I can now approach academic writing as a manageable action item. Coaching by Anahita has also provided me with a toolkit for managing my thoughts and emotions. I highly recommend Anahita's coaching for researchers and other academics.”

    S, postdoc researcher

  • “Anahita taught me several strategies to cope with the anxiety and to tackle my work. I've learned to acknowledge emotions and to take actions by following goals and taking small steps. I recommend her 100% if you want to develop a healthy relationship with your graduate work and progress with your thesis. I am so glad I reached out to Anahtia to help me.”

    Jenny, PhD student

  • “Before coaching, I was feeling overwhelmed with work and it felt like I couldn't see the light at the end of the tunnel. Together we worked on establishing boundaries, balancing different tasks better, mindfulness activities, and setting realistic goals. I know I have a long way to go, but I feel equipped with the tools and confidence to get there :) I would HIGHLY recommend Anahita's coaching - there were so many nuggets of wisdom that have transformed my work weeks now.”

    Anisha, research director

  • “Our coaching sessions helped me to see where my fear and anxiety was coming from, to set it aside, let it be, and take steps to make small progress on things within my control each day. In our sessions, Anahita provided helped me address my overwhelming feelings and was a helpful sounding board when I shared ideas on how to move forward. By the end of four weeks of working together, I was able to open up my student inbox after 5 months of avoidance and tackled the feedback I had been dreading, and I submitted a revised proposal. I know now that I can do hard things if I am able to manage my anxiety and fear with the techniques Anahita taught me. I am grateful for the work done together.”

    Melissa, PhD student

  • “I have immense gratitude for the support Anahita has given me the past months while navigating the complexities of my PhD journey. Her coaching has been instrumental in helping overcome imposterism and perfectionism. I’ve learned to rest and recover which has has greatly improved my productivity.”

    Nina, PhD student

FAQ

Can I join your program if I’m not a PhD student?

Yes, you’re welcome to join my private program. The group program is exclusively tailored for PhD students.

How are your sessions held?

Face-to-face, virtually on Zoom.

On what days are the sessions?

I work Monday-Friday. For the group coaching program, it’s always a set day and time which you will receive information about when you join.

I’m super busy, what type of homework am I expected to do?

The homework takes a few minutes to implement in your busy schedule. The video education is short, between 8-22 minutes.

Do you offer any payment plans?

Yes. Contact me to set up a payment plan.

How often do we meet?

In the group program we meet weekly. In the private program, we decide that together, but not more than once a week.

My program is not for you if…

You’re only interested in “talking sessions” and reassurance. My program is action-focused and based on teaching you specific skills for your needs. This means I expect you to actively participate in the session and do the homework between our sessions.

You’re looking for “methods” to suppress your emotions and thoughts. You gotta be willing to actively engage with your mind - rather than avoidance.