You’re invited: New group!

After hosting a few group discussions and participating in lots of conversations with PhDs, I’m ready to take my next step: group coaching!

So… I’m launching my first From PhD to Life weekly coaching/support group for recent PhDs, soon-to-be PhDs, and ABDs leaving the academy. Together, we’ll support and encourage each other as we take steps toward achieving our goals. We’ll also talk about ways to build confidence, manage our time, expand our networks, and otherwise navigate life beyond the ivory tower. Participants will commit to moving forward each week in ways that are best suited to where they are and where they’re headed. (And I fully expect to be inspired and motivated to move forward, too!)

The group is open to 5 or 6 people, and will meet (over the phone) weekly on Tuesdays at 7pm ET, for an hour. The dates are 3, 10, 17, and 24 September 2013. I’ll provide participants with a phone number and access code.

Since this is the first time I’m doing this, let’s try it for a month (4 Tuesdays) and then reassess. The cost for the month is US$35, payable in advance via PayPal. You’re responsible for paying any long distance phone charges.

Want to participate? Want to know more? Have any questions? Email me: jennifer.polk@gmail.com.

This is so exciting! (It’s also a little nerve-wracking.) Thanks to everyone’s who’s contributed to my thinking on this so far 🙂