"The human capacity for growth, transformation, and renewal lies deep within us, waiting to be activated by the light of our own awareness."
Joan Borysenko
Unlock Your Potential in Academia with Personalised Coaching
Are you a Postgraduate Research Student, PhD candidate, or Early Career Academic seeking increased productivity, confidence, or clarity about your academic journey?
Whether you're navigating a challenging project, exploring your academic identity, or contemplating career transitions, within or beyond academia, I provide tailored coaching support.
JESSICA KINDLER COACHING
Why Choose Coaching?
Coaching is a unique conversation style that involves deep listening, thoughtful questioning, and feedback without judgment. Unlike traditional advice-giving, coaching empowers clients to discover their own paths.
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What I Offer
I provide a distinctive and transformative coaching experience for academics worldwide. As your coach, my focus is on fostering your self-awareness and guiding you to find your solutions for personal and professional challenges.
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Why Choose Me?
I am an experienced Higher Education Professional with an academic background and a postgraduate qualification in Coaching. I gained my Doctorate in English Literature from the University of Oxford. I have facilitated the professional development of postgraduate researchers, early career academics and thesis supervisors for over a decade.
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MORE ABOUT MY COACHING
Creating a Supportive Space
​I operate under The Association for Coaching’s Code of Ethics and I undertake regular professional development and supervision. I'm committed to establishing a safe and supportive environment where you can explore thoughts, feelings, and aspirations. Together, we'll work towards gaining clarity and confidence in your decision-making.
Tailored Approach
Every person and session requires a bespoke approach. My coaching is mindfulness-informed, drawing from various coaching modalities including cognitive-behavioural, narrative, and systems psychodynamic. I welcome opportunities to coach individuals with Dyslexia and other Specific Learning Differences.
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Common Coaching Topics
Past coaching sessions have covered areas such as project planning, academic identity, confidence building, overcoming writer's block, handling perfectionism, collaboration skills, and career planning.
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Coaching Outcomes
Expect tangible results, including progress in your desired direction, increased self-awareness, enhanced positivity, greater self-reliance, improved work-life satisfaction, boosted self-confidence, better communication, and improved relationships.
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Through our partnership, I will help you to:
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Identify your strengths and areas for growth
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Challenge limiting beliefs and set actionable goals
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Create a personalised plan that fits your unique needs and supports your growth and development.
About Coaching Sessions
One-on-one sessions are conducted via Zoom, each lasting one hour. To ensure the right fit, I offer a complimentary 30-minute discovery Zoom call.
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To Get Started
For more details, fill out the contact form below, and I'll reach out promptly.
Learn more about my coaching philosophy in the 'About' section.
TESTIMONIALS
What People Say
“Working with Jessica on my personal and professional goals was a brilliant experience. At times challenging, yes, but always well-supported. Guided by Jessica I learned a lot about myself and the thinking, reflecting and goal-setting established during these sessions has long stayed with me. Thank you Jessica”
Anna
"I want to thank you and share how much I appreciated working with you as a coach. Your expertise and support helped me achieve my goals and grow as a person. You were always kind, patient, and encouraging, and I felt comfortable sharing my thoughts and feelings
with you."
Amy
”I highly recommend Jessica to anyone seeking positive change in their life. She was incredibly skilled at helping me identify and achieve my goals, while also providing support and guidance along the way. Through our coaching sessions, I was able to gain clarity on my priorities, develop a plan of action, and overcome obstacles that had previously held me back. Jessica had a unique ability to truly listen and understand my needs, and her positive energy and encouragement were instrumental in helping me stay motivated and focused. Working with her was a truly transformative experience, and I am grateful for the positive impact she has had on my life. Couldn’t recommend her enough!!”
Caitriona
