The 10-week Accelerator program
Learn The Skills To Finish Your PhD
(without burning out, asking for extensions
or sacrificing your personal time)
And Future-Proof Your Career Beyond The PhD Journey
Learn this skill set, it will serve you to finish your PhD.
But these are also skills that you can use for life, and will help jumpstart your career beyond your PhD.
Special presale price by March 15th
S.M.A.R.T.P.H.D. program starting at 8th May
Introducing:
The S.M.A.R.T.P.H.D ™ Accelerator
The S.M.A.R.T.P.H.D ™ Accelerator is an 10-week group coaching program designed to support you through and beyond your PhD so you are at less risk of burnout or dropping out.
By taking a ‘whole person’ approach and using proven coaching techniques, I support you to create a better study/life balance, become more productive and engaged with your research, so you emerge well- equipped for life beyond your PhD.
What’s included in the program:
Coaching support
Includes a mix of on-demand coaching, weekly accountability sessions and a supportive community of your peers.
The S.M.A.R.T.P.H.D ™ Toolkit
You get access to a complete system that's been specifically developed to prevent burnout, increase productivity and avoid asking for deadlines during the final stages of completing your PhD.
Here’s How It Works
You get 10 weeks of coaching, mentorship and support inside the S.M.A.R.T.P.H.D ™ Accelerator community.
What is the S.M.A.R.T.P.H.D™?
S.M.A.R.T.P.H.D ™ is a coaching framework I have designed to help PhD students think about themselves, and act accordingly, as a naturally creative, resourceful and whole person by focusing on:
2 x 1:1 Coaching Sessions
Everyone who joins the program has an initial private coaching session with me.
In that session we set your SMART goals and discuss a study strategy plan.
You then get a planning bundle and SMART goals worksheets to establish clear and realistic goals for the following months.
At the end of the program, you book your second 1:1 session where we take a look at how you have progressed.
We can also put a plan in place to ensure you submit your thesis on time.
Weekly Group Coaching Sessions
Less isolation and more accountability.
These sessions are where you get additional coaching, a chance to check in with your weekly goals, as well as peer support and community.
On the call you have a chance to share how things have been going for you during the week.
Depending on what comes up for you (and others on the call), I then go deeper into what you need to help push through the blocks that have been coming up.
Topics that we generally work on include:
- weekly goals
- Procrastination
- time management
- impostor syndrome, motivation, routines, self-awareness, dealing with expectations, academic confidence and other topics that will help students to have a better PhD life.
Each session ends with a short exercise to help you get clarity on what you’re going to work on the following week (including an action plan to help you implement).
Sessions are recorded so you can catch up if you are unable to attend.
On-Demand Coaching and Peer Support
The program hosts a WhatsApp group chat that allows you to connect with your peers.
You can also send messages to me in between the coaching calls, so I can guide you if you’re feeling stuck during the week.
By being part of a group of other researchers who are navigating similar struggles, you feel less isolated on your academic journey and build accountability.
Special presale price by March 15th
S.M.A.R.T.P.H.D. program starting at 8th May
12 Months Access To The S.M.A.R.T.P.H.D ™
10 modules - Online Course starting at 8th May
I’ll help you to get the most out of every day so you finish your PhD feeling rested, calm and well-balanced.
Mind and Body as vehicle
This module teaches you strategies to avoid burn-out and stress by focusing on physical activity and mental health.
Еstablishing positive attitudes
In this module you’ll learn how to feel more in control, work more efficiently, and manage your time more productively throughout the rest of your PhD journey.
You get access to tools that increase your academic confidence and self-belief, as you build awareness of your personal capabilities.
Setting goals for success
In this module you learn strategies to be more realistic about what you can achieve in the time you have available.
By setting clear goals and prioritising your tasks, you’ll become better at planning and then implementing your PhD.
You’ll hit your deadlines while still having time for your personal life.
Improving self-awaraness
This module helps you to develop self-awareness by slowing down, and giving yourself space to think things through.
You’ll get clarity in your thinking, allowing you to make positive changes to your routine and habits.
Over time, instead of feeling stuck and panicked, you’ll feel organised and in control.
Managing time +task to improve productivity
This module teaches you time management techniques to optimise your energy and working style.
(For example, if you’re an early- bird there’s no point putting time in your diary to write in the evening).
By organising your day to truly harness your strengths, you work less while getting more done.
This reduces your stress and eliminates procrastination.
And it frees up time for you to focus on other parts of your life.
Improving self-control and efficiency
In this module you’ll create a strategy to focus on what’s really important at any given time.
This big-picture plan becomes a blueprint that you can regularly check in against to make sure you’re staying on track with your priorities.
For example, you make the most out of the time you spend with your supervisors because you’re clear on what needs to be done.
Meaningful activities to increase productivity
In this module you’ll learn how to implement habits and routines that increase your energy and productivity.
For example, creating good writing habits allows you to finish on time to meet your deadlines.
Creating consistent routines gives you clear boundaries between your PhD work time and your personal time.
You then have more time and energy to spend on meaningful activities outside of your PhD.
Increasing motivation to fuel the whole PhD System
Motivation isn’t a tap that you turn on and off.
In this module you get access to tools and techniques that help you increase motivation.
You’ll find your driving force so that you enjoy the writing process again, while improving your willingness to complete all your PhD tasks (even the ones that aren’t your favourite).
BONUS 1:
PhD writing Made easy
Learn a simple system to stop procrastinating, get clarity on what you need to write, increase your pace in the writing process and start enjoying your PhD experience again.
BONUS 2:
Literature review untangled
Learn how to address this chapter. What to consider, how to select relevant sources, how to organise sources and how to include your own PhD thesis work within.
Including
The S.M.A.R.T.P.H.D ™ Workbook
I’ve created a digital workbook that guides you through the online training program.
Using the workbook alongside video training and weekly coaching sessions, you’ll put strategies in place to power through your PhD with focus and energy, while avoiding the pitfalls of burn-out and procrastination.
PRESALE price (before APRIL 15)
£947
£325
One-time fee, GBP
- 10 MODULES (Online Access for 12 months)
- 1:1 coaching sessions (x2)
- Weekly group coaching sessions (x10 weeks)
- Ongoing Support via WhatsApp Group (x10 weeks)
- SMARTPHD Workbook
Kind words from clients
J. L.
PhD Candidate, UK
*****
“Before working with Lucia,
I was struggling with motivation
and had massive productivity blocks.
Many of Lucia’s experiences mirror my own, which makes it easy to relate to her.
Lucia genuinely cares about the wellbeing of her clients, often providing additional support when she knows we are struggling with something. “
S. R.
Masters Student, UK
*****
" I needed to start writing but was experiencing self-doubt. (...)
With Lucia’s help my confidence grew.
She understood my situation, and I really valued her accompanying me on my dissertation writing journey.
Her help proved invaluable, and I have just met my deadline two days early."
M. M.
PhD Candidate, Australia
*****
“Lucia is someone I can brainstorm with.
I really appreciate her warm, caring, and supportive demeanour.
I look forward to my sessions each week as I know I will walk away with a plan of attack. I've come to really enjoy my PhD again.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Lucia to other PhD students."