1-to-1 Online PhD Coaching
Your PhD is not a sprint, but a marathon, which is easier with the right equipment and the right training.
Imagine how it would feel if you could work on your PhD with an endless abundance of focus and energy. No more long hours of rumination and distraction, but clear goals and a focused approach.
In the PhD coaching, I support you in getting the best out of yourself and realising your full potential. I offer you proven strategies and tools to overcome negative thinking patterns and better regulate your emotions. This will enable you to approach your PhD with confidence, mindfulness and efficiency.
Imagine how it would feel to leave behind self-doubt, stress, frustration, overwhelm and procrastination and move through your PhD with more ease and joy.
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In the PhD coaching, I support you to overcome these challenges and to tackle your work with excitement and inspiration. Your PhD becomes a fulfilling and enriching process that brings you closer to your goal with every step.
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Now you might think that sounds too good to be true? Then read on!
I offer you three tailored coaching programmes that meet you exactly where you are right now:
Intensive Coaching
Your path to a successful PhD and personal growth
Are you stuck in blockages, stress, procrastination, or perfectionism?
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In 12 sessions, you will go through three phases to break through blockages and successfully complete your PhD. You will gain clarity about your goals and values, learn to mindfully manage your thoughts and emotions, and develop holistic strategies for time management and stress relief. With a healthy level of commitment and a growth-oriented mindset, you will approach your PhD with focus and confidence.​
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Scope: 12 x 1-hour sessions, online via Zoom
Follow-ups after sessions, supportive materials & exercises, Monday to Friday support via email or messenger.
Phase 1:
Awareness & Clarity
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We take a close look at your current situation and gain clarity about your PhD, as well as your inner thought patterns and emotions. This allows you to develop new perspectives.
Phase 2:
Growth & Action
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You take bold steps forward, let go of the past, and change habits. With new tools, you actively work towards your goals.
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Phase 3:
Empowerment & Transformation
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You have a clear plan for the next steps, celebrate successes, and confidently anchor sustainable changes in your life.​​​
Compact Coaching
Quick clarity and solutions for your urgent challenges
Do you need quick and effective support for a specific challenge?
In just 3 sessions, I will help you gain clarity and develop new solutions for your topic or goal. Whether it's about decision-making, blockages, or uncertainties, this coaching provides fast assistance to help you move forward in your PhD with focus and confidence.
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Scope: 3 x 1-hour sessions, online via Zoom
Follow-ups after sessions, supportive materials & exercises, Monday to Friday support via email or messenger.
Final Sprint & Career Coaching
Complete successfully and plan the next steps
Are you in the final phase of your PhD or about to take the next step in your career?
In 6 sessions, I will support you in overcoming your final challenges with focus and confidence, successfully completing your degree, and developing a clear strategy for your professional future. We will work together to precisely define your goals, overcome obstacles, and prepare you for the next step in your career.
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Scope: 6 x 1-hour sessions, online via Zoom
Follow-ups after sessions, supportive materials & exercises, Monday to Friday support via email or messenger.
I have been working with Dr. Monika Staab for almost an entire semester, and I highly recommend her expertise. I never thought I could benefit from Ph.D. coaching, but it truly has been the monumental shift I needed as I am nearing the end of my Ph.D. journey. Before beginning coaching, I felt very unsure of myself. I was lacking tools and especially the confidence I needed to finish my Ph.D. with a positive outlook. After almost 4 months of working with Monika, I feel extremely at ease and so much happier. She helped open my eyes to the influence of small daily practices and how they can truly get you out of the rut you may be in. If I could have one wish, it would be that all doctorate students get a chance to work with her as she is not only extremely knowledgeable, but also very kind, a great listener, and so detail oriented! The summary emails she provided me after each session really helped me at a time when I felt all over the place. Overall, coaching with Dr. Staab gave me the grounding I needed.
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Madeleine, Ocean Science, USA
What can you expect from PhD coaching?
The coaching addresses various aspects to approach your topics and goals in a holistic way:
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Gaining clarity about your "why," your current life situation, and your needs, desires, and values
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Questioning and realigning your (subconscious) beliefs and behaviour patterns
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Recognising, understanding, and regulating your emotions to find more balance and focus
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Establishing supportive habits and routines for sustainable success
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Identifying stressors and developing healthy strategies for managing stress
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Setting realistic goals and milestones on your path to completing your PhD
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Developing individual strategies for efficient time management and task completion
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Letting go of perfectionism and embracing a healthy level of commitment
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Fostering a growth-oriented mindset (e.g., dealing with mistakes and criticism)
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Promoting positivity and balance in your life
I am the right coach for you if you...
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... want a holistic approach to your challenges.
… have an interest in the topic of mindfulness.
... want to strengthen your mental, physical, and emotional well-being equally.
... want to make lasting life changes beyond your PhD.
… want to participate in coaching independent of location and flexible in terms of time.
... are looking for someone who truly understands you.
Are you ready to invest in your academic, professional, and personal development?
With the PhD Coaching, you invest not only in the successful completion of your PhD, but also in the further development of other areas of your life.
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The coaching enables you to align your life more strongly with your values, needs and wants. You will experience more ease, mindfulness, and joy as well as develop strategies that will support you in facing future challenges.​
Let's talk about how coaching can support you on your journey! Arrange a free introductory meeting now to find out together whether coaching is right for you. I look forward to hearing from you!
