Doing a PhD can feel so much better than this!
If you're overwhelmed, procrastinating, exhausted, or constantly wondering whether you're good enough, you're not broken - and you don't need a new planner!
I'm Dr Vikki Wright. I spent 20 years as an academic and PhD supervisor before becoming a life coach, and now I help PhD students understand what's really getting in their way, get their work done, and enjoy their lives again.
Why can I help you?
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.
Help you develop your own reflective practice
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 aim isn't 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.
A recent message of one of my members!
"Vikki, being a part of this membership completely transformed my experience of doing a PhD over my final year. I felt so scared, isolated and disillusioned with the whole thing and I really wasn’t sure if I could finish this thesis.
The little world you've made kept me afloat, gave me structure and support, and renewed my faith in myself and this whole process. Your wisdom and encouragement made it possible not only to complete this project but also to enjoy it, while growing both as a researcher and a person.
The warmth and camaraderie of every member, celebrating the shared journeys and all our ups and downs, made my final year the best year and made it all feel worth it.”
A, PhD student
Get free practical PhD support every week
You'll get podcast summaries every week and invitations to FREE monthly webinars where you get help on specific topics and can ask any questions you have. Have I mentioned this is all free?
Next webinar: October 14th/15th - How to have effective communications and meetings with your supervisor
Sign upCheck out my podcast
Choose one SPECIFIC issue that you're experiencing right now and use the search bar on the podcast site to find a relevant episode. Have a listen (or even scan the transcript) and, importantly, try to implement a bit of what you hear.
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If you want more support AND an enthusiastic community, check out my membership
If you find yourself thinking "it's like she's inside my head" but you're struggling to implement the ideas in your life, then you're ready for my membership programme!
This is where you get the step-by-step "how to", the consistent support, and the caring community that you need to REALLY change your PhD experience.
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