Academic + Learning Performance Coaching

For students aiming to excel in school, prepare for exams, get into a dream college, or finish a degree.

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Clients who finish coaching often describe feeling clearer, lighter, and more in control.

The journey to academic success can be challenging — but with the right guidance and strategies, you can reach your goals and surpass them. I work with students from all backgrounds to not only succeed in their studies, but to develop the skills and mindset to thrive in any academic environment. My approach is tailored to each student — whether that's mastering specific subjects, overcoming procrastination, improving time management, or building confidence.

Who this is for

  • High school, college, and graduate students
  • Students navigating challenging courses or heavy workloads
  • Learners preparing for exams, research, or major academic milestones
  • First-generation college students or those adjusting to new learning environments
  • Adult learners balancing education, career, and life

Common challenges

  • Difficulty staying focused and motivated
  • Ineffective study habits and time management
  • Procrastination and deadline stress
  • Overwhelm from workload and competing priorities
  • Lack of confidence or fear of failure
  • Not knowing how to study effectively or retain information
  • Balancing academics with life outside of school

How coaching helps

  • Build personalized study and learning strategies
  • Improve focus, time management, and prioritization
  • Develop confidence and academic resilience
  • Strengthen preparation for exams and projects
  • Create systems for consistency and progress
  • Cultivate a growth mindset for long-term success

What makes this different from tutoring

Tutoring teaches content. Coaching develops the learner. While tutoring focuses on what you're learning, coaching focuses on how you learn — helping you build the skills, habits, and mindset to succeed across any subject or challenge. It's about becoming a more effective, independent learner for the long term.

My Approach

A four-step process that adapts to your goals, your strengths, and the realities of your learning environment.

  • Step 1
    Understand

    Start by understanding your goals, strengths, challenges, and learning environment.

  • Step 2
    Assess

    Identify what's working, what's not, and where the biggest opportunities lie.

  • Step 3
    Design

    Co-create a personalized plan with strategies, systems, and habits built around you.

  • Step 4
    Implement + Refine

    Put the plan into action, track progress, and refine along the way to ensure lasting results.

What a typical engagement includes

  • Initial discovery session and goal-setting
  • Personalized learning and performance plan
  • 1:1 coaching sessions (virtual)
  • Actionable strategies and accountability
  • Tools, templates, and resources
  • Ongoing check-ins and plan adjustments
  • Optional email/text support between sessions

What clients can expect

  • Stronger study skills and learning strategies
  • Improved focus, time management, and productivity
  • Greater confidence and reduced stress
  • Better academic performance
  • Increased motivation and follow-through
  • Tools and habits that last beyond any single course or program

Formats + Investment

Professional Strategy Session60 minutes$275–$350
Deep-Dive Session90 minutes$500–$650
Biweekly Coaching2 sessions/month$650–$750/mo
Weekly Coaching4 sessions/month$1,100–$1,250/mo
3-Month Package12 sessions$3,500–$5,000
6-Month Package24 sessions$6,500–$9,000
Student / Learner PackagesCustom packages availablefrom $7,500

Packages include planning, resources, accountability, and between-session support.

Career Clarity + Transition Coaching

For young professionals entering the workforce, searching for the next role, or seeking clarity on their path.

Confident professional smiling in a bright modern office after a successful career transition
Clients who finish coaching often describe feeling clearer, lighter, and more in control.

The early stages of professional life can feel overwhelming — but with the right guidance, you can find your way and set yourself up for long-term success. I've worked with many young professionals to land their first jobs, advance in their careers, and perform better at work. My approach is personalized: focused on your unique strengths, goals, and challenges so you can confidently take the next steps.

Who this is for

  • Professionals feeling stuck, underutilized, or ready for a change
  • Career changers exploring new directions
  • Job seekers who want structure, confidence, and strategy
  • Mid-career professionals reassessing what they want next
  • Leaders navigating role change, burnout, or redefinition

Common challenges

  • Unclear career direction or next steps
  • Low confidence, imposter syndrome, or decision fatigue
  • Difficulty articulating strengths and value
  • Translating experience into new opportunities
  • Job search that feels scattered or ineffective
  • Fear of change, uncertainty, or financial risk
  • Lack of a plan — or follow-through

How coaching helps

  • Clarify what matters most: your strengths, values, and unique value
  • Explore options and opportunities aligned with your goals and desired lifestyle
  • Strategize a practical plan for transitions, job search, and next career steps
  • Build confidence — strengthen your story, interviewing skills, and personal brand
  • Take action with accountability, feedback, and measurable steps

My Approach

My coaching blends reflective coaching, practical career strategy, and evidence-based performance tools. I draw from psychology, cognitive-behavioral tools for fear and avoidance, and structured accountability to help you think clearly, act courageously, and make career moves that are aligned and sustainable.

  • Step 1
    Empathetic, non-judgmental partnership
  • Step 2
    Data-informed and strengths-based
  • Step 3
    Action-oriented with accountability
  • Step 4
    Customized to your goals and context

What a typical engagement includes

  • Deep discovery of goals, motivations, and values
  • Strengths and narrative development
  • Career exploration and market research
  • Transition planning and risk assessment
  • Resume, LinkedIn, and personal brand support
  • Interview preparation and networking strategy
  • Accountability, feedback, and momentum

What clients can expect

  • Greater clarity about what you want and why
  • A stronger sense of career direction and purpose
  • More confidence in your story and next steps
  • A practical plan for exploration, transition, or job search
  • More momentum and accountability to create lasting change

Career Transition Support

  • Career clarity and direction
  • Job search planning and execution
  • Resume, LinkedIn, and personal brand refinement
  • Interview prep and networking support
  • Action planning and accountability

Formats + Investment

Career Strategy Session60 minutes$225–$275
Deep-Dive Session90 minutes$395–$500
Biweekly Coaching2 sessions/month$525–$650/mo
Weekly Coaching4 sessions/month$950–$1,200/mo
3-Month Package~6 sessions$2,400–$3,600
Career Transition IntensiveCustomized$4,500
6-Month Package~12 sessions$4,500–$7,000

Packages include planning, resources, accountability, and between-session support.

Mindset, Habits + Performance Coaching

For students and professionals navigating performance anxiety, perfectionism, procrastination, or burnout.

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Clients who finish coaching often describe feeling clearer, lighter, and more in control.

These challenges can feel overwhelming and hold you back from your full potential — but with the right support, you can change the way you think and behave, and find a healthier, more balanced approach to life. As a recovering perfectionist and trained cognitive-behavioral coach, I use a range of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral techniques to help people get unstuck from these common stressors — and build sustainable habits and mindset for the long run.

Who this is for

  • Students seeking better focus, motivation, and study habits
  • Professionals and adult learners wanting more clarity, confidence, and impact
  • High achievers feeling stuck, burned out, or held back by perfectionism
  • Anyone ready to build sustainable habits and a healthier mindset

Common challenges

  • Procrastination and avoidance
  • Lack of motivation or follow-through
  • Overthinking, self-doubt, or perfectionism
  • Poor time management and disorganization
  • Burnout, stress, or low energy
  • Unclear goals or feeling directionless

How coaching helps

  • Gain clarity on your goals and priorities
  • Shift limiting beliefs and unhelpful patterns
  • Build habits and systems that stick
  • Strengthen resilience, confidence, and self-trust
  • Stay accountable and make consistent progress

My Approach

I combine coaching, psychology, and practical behavior change strategies to help you understand what's holding you back and build what will move you forward.

  • Step 1
    Collaborative Partnership
  • Step 2
    Evidence-Based Strategies
  • Step 3
    Cognitive-Behavioral Tools + Mindfulness
  • Step 4
    Action-Oriented + Practical
  • Step 5
    Compassionate + Non-Judgmental

Coaching scope

Coaching is flexible and tailored to you. We may focus on:

Goal Setting + Clarity
Mindset + Confidence
Habits + Systems
Time Management + Productivity
Stress, Balance + Well-Being
Performance + Growth

What a typical engagement includes

  • Initial discovery call + goal setting
  • Personalized coaching plan
  • 1:1 coaching sessions
  • Practical tools and resources
  • Accountability and progress tracking
  • Ongoing feedback + adjustments
  • Support between sessions

What clients can expect

  • Better clarity, focus, and confidence
  • Stronger habits and follow-through
  • Greater resilience and self-trust
  • Reduced stress and overwhelm
  • More aligned actions and decisions
  • Measurable progress toward what matters most

Formats + Investment

Focused Session60 minutes$185–$225
Biweekly Coaching2 sessions/month$425–$495/mo
Weekly Coaching4 sessions/month$795–$950/mo
3-Month Package$1,950–$2,700
6-Month Package$3,600–$5,200

Packages include planning, resources, accountability, and between-session support.

Management + Leadership Coaching

For first-time managers, mid-level leaders, and ICs preparing to make the leap into management.

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Clients who finish coaching often describe feeling clearer, lighter, and more in control.

Stepping into management isn't just about managing tasks — it's about leading people, making strategic decisions, and driving results. Drawing on years building online management, leadership, and negotiation programs at Harvard Business School, and developing manager onboarding and training at Wayfair, I help you navigate the transition from individual contributor to effective manager and leader — equipping you with the tools you need to lead your team well.

Who this is for

  • First-time managers and new leaders
  • Mid-level managers and team leads
  • High-potential individual contributors stepping into leadership
  • Professionals who want to lead more effectively without a formal title
  • Anyone who wants to grow their influence, impact, and confidence

Common challenges

  • Transitioning into a new role or more senior responsibility
  • Managing up, across, and down with confidence
  • Delegating effectively and building trust
  • Giving feedback that drives growth
  • Handling conflict and difficult conversations
  • Balancing results with people and purpose
  • Impostor feelings and self-doubt
  • Staying focused and avoiding burnout

How coaching helps

  • Clarity: identify what matters most and create a practical plan forward
  • Insight: understand your strengths, patterns, and impact on others
  • Skills: build leadership habits that improve performance and relationships
  • Sustainability: create lasting change through accountability and follow-through

My Approach

I combine cognitive-behavioral coaching, mindset work, and practical tools to help you think more clearly, act intentionally, and lead with impact. “Coaching is not about fixing you. It's about unlocking what's already in you.”

  • Step 1
    Evidence-based and practical
  • Step 2
    Compassionate, direct, and supportive
  • Step 3
    Focused on real-world results

What a typical engagement includes

  • Discovery and goal-setting
  • Personalized leadership development plan
  • 1:1 coaching sessions
  • Practical frameworks, tools, and exercises
  • Accountability and progress tracking
  • Support between sessions

What clients can expect

  • Deeper self-awareness — understand your patterns, strengths, and blind spots
  • Practical tools — frameworks and habits that create immediate impact
  • Stronger relationships — communicate clearly, build trust, and lead through influence
  • Better results — drive performance while developing your people
  • Sustained growth — build momentum and maintain progress long-term

Organization-Sponsored Coaching

  • Aligned with leadership development goals
  • Supports retention, performance, and succession planning
  • Can be individual or cohort-based
  • Packages from $7,500 for organizations

Sponsor + Confidentiality

  • Your conversations are confidential
  • Sponsors receive progress updates only by agreement
  • We align on goals, measures, and communication upfront to ensure trust and value

Formats + Investment

Focused Session60 minutes$225–$300
Biweekly Coaching2 sessions/month$525–$650/mo
Weekly Coaching4 sessions/month$950–$1,250/mo
3-Month Package (up to 6 sessions)Organization-sponsoredfrom $7,500
6-Month Package (up to 12 sessions)Organization-sponsoredfrom $12,500

Packages include planning, resources, accountability, and between-session support.

How I work

A clear shape to every engagement.

Coaching only works when both sides know what to expect. Here's how our work together is structured — at the engagement level and inside each individual session.

01

Free 30-min intro

A no-pressure conversation to surface what you're working on and see if we're a fit. If not, I'll point you somewhere better.

02

Discovery + plan

We map current state, desired future, and what's getting in the way — then co-design a coaching plan with goals, focus areas, and how we'll measure progress.

03

Coaching cadence

Most clients meet every other week for 50–60 minutes; some choose weekly during intense seasons or monthly to maintain. Email + text support between sessions.

04

Review + recalibrate

Every 6–8 weeks we step back: what's changed, what's working, what to drop or sharpen. The plan evolves with the work.

Inside a session

The rhythm of one 60-minute meeting

  1. Step 15 min

    Check-in + last session's commitments

  2. Step 210 min

    What's on your mind today

  3. Step 310 min

    Get to the real issue

  4. Step 410 min

    Picture the desired future

  5. Step 515 min

    Options, thinking, what else?

  6. Step 610 min

    Commitments + follow-up email

Every session ends with concrete commitments and a follow-up email with the recap, action items, and any resources. You should always leave with one decision and one next step — even if that step is "sit with it until next time."

What coaching is — and isn't

Coaching is its own thing. Here's why that matters.

Coaching is often confused with therapy, consulting, mentoring, or training — but it's a distinct discipline. Coaching assumes you're already capable, creative, and resourceful, and partners with you to think clearly, decide well, and follow through. For many present-day, future-focused goals, that's a more powerful starting point than getting more advice, more instruction, or more diagnosis.

Coaching vs. Therapy

Therapy

Treats mental-health conditions and works through past wounds, often with a clinical diagnosis. Backward- and inward-looking.

Coaching

Starts with where you are today and builds forward toward goals. Not clinical, not a substitute for therapy — but excellent for performance, clarity, habits, and growth.

Coaching vs. Consulting

Consulting

An expert studies your situation and hands you the answer or the deliverable. You implement their plan.

Coaching

You stay the expert on your life and work. I bring frameworks and questions; you build the answer — which is why you actually own it and act on it.

Coaching vs. Mentoring

Mentoring

Someone who has walked your exact path shares what worked for them. Powerful — but bounded by their experience.

Coaching

Not dependent on having lived your path. I help you see your own situation clearly and design a way forward that fits your strengths, values, and context.

Coaching vs. Training

Training

Delivers content and skills to a group on a fixed curriculum. Knowledge transfer at scale.

Coaching

Personalized 1:1 work focused on your specific goals, blockers, and follow-through. Where training builds knowing, coaching builds doing.

Coaching vs. Advising

Advising

Tells you what they would do. Useful — but easy to nod along to and never act on.

Coaching

Pulls clarity and commitment out of you, so the decision is yours and the action sticks.

Coaching vs. Accountability partners

Accountability partners

Help you check in on goals — but rarely help you set the right ones or work through what's actually getting in the way.

Coaching

Combines goal-setting, behavior-change tools, reflective inquiry, and structured accountability in one relationship.

Why coaching is often the better starting point.

  • You own the outcome — so the changes actually stick after our work ends.
  • It's forward-focused and practical, not pathologizing or theoretical.
  • It fits how adults actually grow: clarity, action, reflection, refinement.
  • It builds the skill of thinking well — useful long after any single goal.
  • It pairs strategy with the mindset and behavior change to follow through.
  • It's flexible — we can pull in tools from CBT, learning science, leadership research, and career strategy as the work requires.

A note on therapy: coaching is not a replacement for mental-health care. If clinical support is the right fit, I'll say so — and we can still work alongside it on goals, performance, and growth.