My work is guided by a feminist, social justice–oriented worldview. I strive to create a coaching space that is 2SLGBTQIAA+ inclusive, anti-racist, anti-ableist, and anti-colonial. I understand that power structures shape our work, minds, and bodies in ways that are often outside our control. Coaching can’t fix the system. However, it can help you clarify your purpose, regain a sense of agency, and focus on what is within your control.

Professional Experience

I was an associate professor of Geography and Environment and Feminist and Gender Studies at Mount Allison University from 2009–2024. I’ve published four books with both scholarly and trade presses. I’ve also written for mainstream publications such as The Guardian and Vox as well as peer-reviewed academic journals.

I left academia to focus on coaching, writing, and consulting. I bring my many years of professional experience in mentoring, teaching, and supporting researchers and authors to my coaching practice. I received my coach training in 2018 through Erickson International. My pronouns are she/her, and I live in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada with my partner and two cats.

Ways to connect

You can find me on LinkedIn and Instagram (@LellyK), or subscribe to my newsletter, Writing, In Practice. Reach out any time to ask questions.

Check out my book Higher Expectations: How to Survive Academia, Make it Better for Others, and Transform the University for a practical, critical guide to creating the academic world you want for yourself and others.