Reconnect with motivation, gain clarity, and make meaningful progress in your work.

Feeling stuck or overwhelmed?

You’ve read all the advice about work-life balance, time management, and prioritizing writing—but you’re still struggling. Maybe old habits are hard to break. Maybe your life just feels too busy. Perhaps your inner critic whispers, “you can’t do it.”

Coaching offers personalized support to help you reconnect with your motivation, gain clarity, and make real changes to the way you approach your work and life. I work with authors, academics, and other creative professionals to build sustainable practices, meet meaningful goals, and navigate transitions with confidence.

Leslie was really attuned to my struggles and achievements, had a lovely warmth and a great sense of humor (aka she laughed at all my jokes!) and really helped me focus towards my goals. We spoke a lot about the peculiarities of academia and my own emotional challenges, and I left our time together feeling shored up (and with an action plan for my next project)!

How coaching helps

Coaching is about more than just advice—it’s a partnership that helps you:

Gain greater clarity about your goals and priorities
Improve confidence in decision-making
Develop practical strategies for managing tasks, projects, and deadlines
Align your work with your values and strengths
Build sustainable routines that reduce stress

Who I work with

I work with people who think, write, teach, and research for a living—and who want their work to feel more meaningful and manageable. My clients include graduate students, faculty, researchers, and non-fiction writers at many stages of their careers. I’m especially glad to work with people navigating academia and publishing while questioning old norms or imagining different ways forward.

How to begin

Step 1: Reach out
Email me with questions or explore my blog and resources page to learn more about coaching. Check out my newsletter, Writing, In Practice.

Step 2: Book a free Strategy Session
A 30 minute call to talk about challenges, goals, and next steps. After the call, you’ll get a summary with coaching options tailored to you.

Coaching Packages

Comprehensive Coaching Package (7 sessions)

Designed for authors and academics seeking ongoing support and measurable progress, this package helps you turn insights into lasting change.

What’s included:

7 one-on-one sessions (50 minutes each, scheduled flexibly, over Zoom)
Typed, organized session notes and action steps
Email check-ins
Personalized resources to support your goals, where relevant

Why choose a package over single sessions:

Momentum & continuity: Each session builds on the last, helping you make real progress.
Personalized strategies: Approaches adapt as your work and priorities evolve.
Accountability & follow-through: Check-ins and notes help you stay on track.
Deeper reflection: Time to explore patterns, habits, and challenges that a single session can’t fully address.
Support for bigger projects or transitions: Ideal if you’re tackling a major writing project, career shift, or life transition.

Investment: $1575 (student/postdoc/adjunct/unemployed rate: $999) + applicable taxes

I worked with Leslie for three months through the coaching program. I was feeling a little stuck post tenure and was looking for guidance in making career decisions. My conversations with Leslie helped me to understand how to frame my strengths in my current position, which would be useful when searching for a new position.

Single session

Perfect for a specific challenge, decision, or project.

What’s included:

50-minute session via Zoom
Typed session notes delivered within 24 hours
Practical strategies tailored to your goal

Use a single session when you need:

Targeted guidance for a one-off problem
Clarity or a progress plan for a specific project
Occasional support without committing to a longer package

Investment: $210 (student/postdoc/adjunct/unemployed rate: $160) + applicable taxes

When I reached out to Leslie, I was nearing the end of my doctoral program and struggling to communicate with the members of my advisory committee. Leslie helped me figure out what I wanted from meetings with my advisers, she gave me strategies for responding to feedback, and she helped me stand up for myself. Her coaching was been a vital source of much-needed support during a really challenging time in my studies. I would enthusiastically recommend her services to anyone.

Custom packages

If your needs don’t fit exactly into the above options, we can create a custom package tailored to your goals or combined with developmental editing support (e.g., reviewing a draft, article, or grant proposal).

Professional expense accounts

For those with access to professional expense/development accounts or grants, you may be able to get reimbursed for coaching services as they relate to your career or a specific project. Check with your institution. I provide invoices and receipts for all payments.

Next step

Whether you’re navigating a career transition, a major writing project, or simply want support in building sustainable practices, coaching can help you move forward with clarity and confidence. Book a free strategy session now.