Academic Coaching and Career Development

I provide individualised coaching for academics at all career stages and postgraduate students, supporting them in developing their research profiles, publications, and career progression and also making meaning in the contemporary university. This coaching is practical, confidential, and grounded in extensive experience of teaching, research, and academic leadership.

For Individual Academics

Publication strategy and article development

Writing, editing, and revision support

Career planning and progression

Promotion and appraisal preparation

Workload management and research productivity

Stress management

Meaning-making and managing change

 Ideal for:

 Postgraduate Research Students

Early Career Researchers (ECRs)

Lecturers and Senior Lecturers

Academics preparing for promotion

Senior Academics and managers

Pricing

 £95 / hour. Packages available on request

For Departments and Institutions

 Structured support for research-active staff

Early-career researcher (ECR) development programmes

Writing workshops and group coaching sessions

Promotion and career progression mentoring

Enhancing departmental research culture and productivity

Creating culture, norms, and meaning systems

Pricing

 Custom packages available for multiple participants or ongoing programmes

For Undergraduate Students

Supporting Student Success

I also provide one-to-one academic support for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the social sciences and humanities, helping them to succeed in writing essays, dissertations, and in their overall academic performance. I also support students to develop their confidence and plan their futures both within and beyond the university.

One-to-One Academic Support

Personalised support tailored to each student’s needs, including coaching focused on:

 Essay writing and structure

Developing strong arguments

Critical thinking

Proofreading

Detailed feedback on drafts

Pricing

 £50 / hour. Packages from £300

Dissertation Support

 Structured guidance from planning through to submission:

 Choosing and refining topics

Project management

Project design and methodology

Structuring chapters

Ongoing feedback and supervision

Support through final stages

Pricing

 £50–£75 / hour. Packages from £450

Study Skills and Confidence

 Helping students build independence, confidence, and manage the stresses of university life:

Work-life balance

Time management

Academic writing skills

Presentation skills

Note-taking skills

Exam and assessment preparation

Building confidence in academic work

CV writing / interview skills

Stress management

Pricing

 £50 / hour

For Universities

Academic Consultancy and Partnerships

I also work with universities to support teaching delivery and student success in the social sciences and humanities:

 Curriculum design

Programme design

Module development and design

Assessment design

Quality assurance and accreditation

Validation and revalidation support

Documentation preparation

Module delivery

Student experience enhancement

Pricing

 If you are looking for academic coaching, dissertation support, research development, or university consultancy, please get in touch to arrange an initial conversation.

Ethical Practice

I am committed to ethical, independent consultancy that supports academic integrity, professional practice, and sustainable improvement in higher education. I do not undertake work that misrepresents authorship, undermines academic standards, or compromises the responsibilities of learners, educators, or institutions. This means that I do not produce assessed work on behalf of students, write submissions or applications intended to be presented as the work of others, or undertake activities that circumvent academic or professional requirements. Where I support academic colleagues, my purpose is developmental and aims to provide guidance, critical review, expertise and encouragement that strengthens understanding, confidence, and practice.