You’re a Boundless Beginner!
You have so many options in front of you that you don’t know where to begin. At times, you feel stuck in analysis paralysis (that feeling when you spend so much time figuring out how to move forward, you feel stuck and don’t do anything).
The secret to turning this conundrum into an asset is to narrow down your options and focus on just a few things at a time.
You’re a Hidden Hotshot!
You feel like leaving academia means starting your career over from scratch. You’ve had a lot of different experiences in the last few years, but you don’t feel like your work translates to a career outside academia.
The secret to turning this conundrum into an asset is to pick up your magnifying glass and look at your skills and experiences a little more closely.
You’re an Eager Evolver!
You feel SO ready to race through this transition and into the next phase of your life and career. You feel impatient and spend a lot of time thinking about your future.
The secret to turning this conundrum into an asset is to use your skills to plan how you want to experience this period of transition.
You’re a Future Forecaster!
You want a clearer vision of your future, but it feels very hazy. You wish someone could just tell you what your future life will look like.
The secret to turning this conundrum into an asset is to hone in on a shorter timeframe and figure out your next best step forward.
Hi there! I’m Chelsea!
I’m a coach, researcher, and writer with a passion for guiding early-career PhDs in finding greater clarity, direction, and alignment with their values.
My coaching and programs are guided by my drive to support academics in creating the life that’s right for them – setting aside others’ expectations and getting clarity on their own priorities and values.
My mission is to help early-career academics create careers on their own terms – whether within academia or outside of it – building a life and career that is both fulfilling and aligned!