Coaching
As the saying goes, “You can’t see the forest for the trees.” In other words, we can struggle to see the big picture because we are focusing too much on the details. You might know that you need to make changes to your process, but you feel too overwhelmed or burned out to pinpoint and fix the problem. Or you might have a brilliant idea for a proposal or exciting findings for a paper, but you do not know where to start. Or maybe you want to level up your writing, but you recognize that you may overlook your writing weaknesses.
If you’re experiencing burnout, writer’s block, or speed bumps in your writing process, working with a coach can help you identify your bottlenecks and build a strategy to find your flow. They can partner with you to strengthen your self-awareness, build better habits, and streamline your processes so that you can write better, faster, and easier.
About You
If you are a scientific or clinical researcher struggling with burnout, writer’s block, or speed bumps in your writing process, our ongoing weekly coaching will be a great fit.
We find that the people who can benefit most from our coaching are:
Looking for better ways to manage the writing process
Wanting guidance on how to put writing principles into practice
Open to input and feedback
Willing to try new things and run experiments to find solutions
Fully committed to doing the work, knowing that the extra upfront work will save time and effort in the future
Our Commitment
When you sign up for coaching with us, we will become your number one supporter. We will do everything we can to ensure that you are moving in the direction you want, armed with the principles, resources, and systems that make your journey easier.
Your success is our success.
How Can Coaching Help You?
Working with a coach can help you:
Turbocharge your productivity
Create a strategy that suits your unique needs and goals
Identify and eliminate distractions so that you can stay focused
Keep you accountable so that you can avoid procrastination and stay on track to meet your goals
Help you find a feasible writing schedule that fits your priorities and lifestyle
Develop a strategy for collaboratively writing with a team
Talk through challenges that are slowing you down or setting you off track
Find solutions to overcome time pressures, writer’s block, and perfectionism that impede your progress
Hone your writing skills
Pinpoint the core idea and story of your paper or proposal
Identify elements of the content that do not strongly support the work
Recognize your strengths and weaknesses as a writer
Learn writing principles that strengthen your writing
See your challenges more objectively
Get some distance when you are too close to the material to see clearly
Develop your professionalism
Understand how manuscript publishing works
Navigate the grant submission process
Overcome challenges in the submission and review process
Respond to rejection and reviewers’ critiques
FAQ
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First, we will schedule a free discovery call to discuss your writing challenges and make sure our coaching services are the right fit for you. Then, if you would like to sign up for a coaching program, we will send you a link to pay and schedule your first session.
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Your writing challenges are as unique as you. To help you overcome your writing challenges, we will work with you to design a coaching program that meets your unique needs. Whether you need just a few sessions to get you back on track or ongoing coaching to get you past the finish line, we will be your number one supporter in helping you reach your goals.
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Yes. Our sessions are 100% confidential. We want to create a safe space where to can freely talk about whatever is on your mind. We will not tell people we are working with you without your explicit permission. And we will never share the content of our conversations. However, if you wish, you may discuss or share details about our call with others.
During sessions, we may share our experiences or examples from past clients who may have faced the same challenges as you. We know that stories are an important part of connecting with others, and they can help you to better understand concepts or ways to navigate situations. Please know that we keep names and other personal information confidential to protect our clients’ privacy.
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We believe that there is no such thing as a “stupid” question. All questions are rooted in curiosity, and they can reveal blind spots in our thinking or unclear communication. Please do not hesitate to ask us anything!
We want to ensure that you get the most out of your coaching sessions. At times, we may interrupt you to get to the core idea or question so that we can focus on pinpointing the challenge and finding solutions. Also, if something about our style is not working for you, please let us know so that we can shift direction.
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Because we offer bespoke coaching programs, the cost can vary. During our discovery call, we can discuss the costs as part of designing the best possible program for you.
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Please review our Terms and Conditions for full details.
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What People Are Saying
“Crystal takes time to really understand what my work accomplishes, what I am trying to say, and what I am struggling with in the writing process. She uses this information to help me identify solutions that address my specific situation.”
– T A M M., PhD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center