Here are some insights from people how have used our coaching services to change their lives, enhance their careers:

ACADEMIC:

Debra,

Thank you for your support in the last year. Looking back at the goals I wanted to accomplish, I see that they were, indeed, accomplished. I wanted to gain momentum in the dissertation and reinstate in the doctoral program. And I have. At this point, I've submitted 5 chapters of the dissertation draft and have retaken the GRE and reapplied to the university. Projecting ahead, I look forward to a spring or summer graduation in 2005. This is my new year's resolution. While there will continue to be challenges, I have, with your help, successfully reprogrammed my responses to these. Thank you for being a persistent voice for my personal progress amidst the din of distracting and debilitating voices. Your support has been a critical part of my success. Congratulations on your success on my case!

Best Regards,
Doctoral Candidate
AmericanUniversity
Washington, DC

CREATIVITY:

Coaching has helped me reduce my anxiety about writing. And this got me to begin to write, when I had been heavily dreading it. It has also helped me be realistic about what I can accomplish and to be proud of each accomplishment, even when small. More than anything, coaching has changed my perspective about the dissertation process to one that I think will allow me to complete the largest writing project I have ever undertaken. I now see my dissertation in a whole new light--rather than seeing it as this humongous, overwhelming project, I just try to work on it a little at a time, but every day. I know that each little bit will over time add up to a lot.

• Amy from Massachusetts

Ph.D.:

Participating in Debra's and Lillian's teleworkshop has been like a 'life-line' to me. Having had to move to a different city during the course of my Ph.D. program, I felt cut off from my old support network. The people in my teleworkshop have become an important part of my new support community. I particularly enjoy the fact that the workshops are about taking action. We even have homework to do!

• Anonymous

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT:

The coaching has been invaluable in expanding my business. I have been able to identify organize and prioritize my goals and then actively move towards them. The coaching has been supportive, practical, action-oriented and the accountability has helped me avoid the "paralysis of analysis". I wish I had received coaching when I was working on my dissertation!"

• From Beth in New Jersey

GROUP COACHING:

What I like best about Debra Brown and Lillian Steinmann's dissertation coaching groups is that they present a prepared theme (e.g., gremlins) as well as follow-up homework for the group each week. The coaching sessions, therefore, always feel focused and purposeful. Debra and Lillian also allow for plenty of sharing and support throughout the week. I highly recommend joining their coaching group to help take the isolation out of the dissertation process.

• Sue, ABD, New York

TENURE - PUBLISH OR PERISH:

As a tenure-track assistant professor at a research university, I was under tremendous pressure to "publish or perish." The tenure clock was ticking and I needed to finish a book manuscript quickly and efficiently. Coaching with Debra helped me to keep my efforts focused and organized.

I am very happy to report that I completed the book and had it accepted for publication. I have also just learned that my bid for tenure and promotion has been successful. I would strongly recommend coaching for anyone who has to structure, conduct, and complete large, potentially overwhelming projects under serious time constraints.

• Anonymous 5/2007