Dr Vikki Burns - the PhD Life Coach
It sometimes feels like everyone in academia feels overwhelmed, undervalued, and exhausted.
It doesn't have to be like this.
I help PhD students and academics feel better, get their work done more easily, and build lives they enjoy again.
“Since having coaching with Vikki, I’ve felt so much calmer because I’m not spinning in my mind. I feel more confident, happier and more content. I finally have the headspace to enjoy my job. My role hasn’t changed, but I don’t feel overwhelmed any more.
I’m kinder to myself and I’m getting more done.”
Rebecca, Teaching Fellow and Programme Director
How you're feeling is normal
I went from first year undergrad to full Professor at the same institution and saw that, AT EVERY LEVEL, people were saying the same things.
There's too much to do
I don't have time to have fun
People don't
value me
I'm not good enough
We tell ourselves that things will be easier if we can just get through this next few weeks... But that milestone comes and goes and the to-do list just gets longer.
The good news is that you don't have to feel like this
You don't have to wait.
You can feel better now (and still achieve your goals).
Why choose the PhD Life coach?
Senior academic experience plus life coach training
I get academia. I reached full Professor, have supervised many PhD students, mentored senior staff to promotions and national awards, and I am a double-accredited life coach.
Develop your reflective practice as well as expert support
One-on-one coaching is amazing, but I want to you to be able to look after yourself without me too! I teach you how to understand your mind and coach yourself to achieve your goals.
I want you to thrive, not just to cope with adversity
My coaching isn't designed to make you "resilient" so that you just cope with more and more difficult times. I help you feel empowered to support yourself and change your experience.
Testimonials
"The coaching Vikki offers is of incredibly high quality. It will support clients in managing their research timeline and prioritisation of tasks, in keeping a work-life balance, and helping prevent mental ill-health and enhancing self-esteem and self-efficacy"
Academic and mental health expert
UK University
"Vikki's group coaching has helped me a great deal in dealing with doubts and impostor syndrome... It has helped me focus on what is important and understand the research process in terms of balancing other aspect of life with work. I could go on and on, but I'm glad I've attended and always look forward to the next meeting."
Full-time PhD student
Engineering
"I’m really glad I took the opportunity to have this coaching. I had been made redundant and started a new job. The coaching sessions allowed me to manage this better then I would have otherwise. Vikki helped me realise that the feelings of others are not in my control, but my actions are."
MBA student and
recruitment professional
Birmingham, UK
