Group Coaching
A high-impact group coaching experience designed to help first-generation grad students and professionals build sustainable systems, make measurable progress on their goals, and stay supported in the process.
A values-aligned space rooted in community, reflection, and accountability.
Enrollment is open. Join the waitlist to receive sign up info.
For years, I’ve supported grad students and professionals as they navigated academics, career transitions, and personal growth. Again and again, I heard the same desire for a space to grow alongside others who get the realities of their journeys. The GECC was created to meet that need.
This is a structured group coaching experience where you can reconnect with your values, build sustainable systems, and make steady and meaningful progress without sacrificing your wellbeing. The GECC centers your lived experience while equipping you with practical tools for follow-through, decision-making, and long-term success.
Through the GECC, participants:
Make consistent progress on long-term academic and career goals
Build personalized systems for time, energy, and task management
Reduce overwhelm and increase clarity in decision-making
Strengthen self-trust and accountability
Stay supported within a structured, community-based environment
This circle is designed for:
First-gen grad students, postdocs, or professionals who crave community while navigating high-pressure environments
Those who want to approach productivity and success in ways that honor their capacity and lived experience
Individuals ready to build systems that support sustainable progress over time
The GECC is designed to help you build sustainable systems for personal and professional growth through a structured cycle of learning, implementation, and accountability.
Reflect
Identify patterns, barriers, priorities, and goals through guided coaching conversations and structured reflection exercises.
Build
Develop practical systems, workflows, and strategies that support sustainable productivity, executive functioning, and long-term follow-through.
Sustain
Build accountability structures, support systems, and reflective practices that foster meaningful progress over time.
The GECC combines live coaching, practical tools, and curated learning resources into an ongoing support experience designed for meaningful and sustainable growth.
During live sessions, you get:
Access to a community for accountability and connection
Practical frameworks and executive functioning strategies
Interactive exercises and implementation-focused discussions
Collaborative problem-solving and accountability support
Between sessions, you’ll have access to:
A shared Slack space for weekly accountability and connection
Curated podcast playlists organized around each session theme
Resource sharing, supportive tools, and ongoing encouragement
Reflection forms to help you track patterns and progress over time
Participants have shared reflections not just about what they gained, but also about what made this space meaningful. These are messages they wanted future participants to hear before joining.
These reflections indicate what participants wish they had known before joining.
Participants have shared reflections on both what they gained and what made this space meaningful. These testimonials are shared anonymously and with permission to reflect their experiences in GECC.
Across the program, we focus on building skills and systems across several areas. These focus areas guide the structure of each cohort while allowing space to adapt each session to participant needs.
By the end of the GECC, participants experience both meaningful changes in how they approach their work and measurable progress on their goals. Participants consistently report high-impact outcomes across cohorts:
100% rate the program 5 stars out of 5 and would recommend it to others
80–100% report considerable to significant growth in confidence, self-trust, and decision-making
80–100% report considerable to significant growth in sustainable productivity and focus
Most participants complete 3–5 major academic or professional milestones during the program
Most participants develop personalized systems they continue using beyond the coaching program
Average overwhelm decreases by 1–2 points on a 5-point scale across the program
Start Date:
October 26 at 10:00am PT, subject to group availability. Deadline to join the waitlist is October 8 to get the sign up info.
Format:
Virtual via Zoom (live sessions) and Slack (between-session community support)
Duration:
3 months (6 live 90-minute sessions total)
GECC offers tiered pricing designed to balance accessibility with the long-term sustainability of the program. Participants are invited to select the option that aligns with their needs and financial capacity.
Tiered Rates (3-month program):
GECC is designed to balance accessibility with the long-term sustainability of the program. Pay-in-full and monthly payment plan options are available to support different financial needs. A limited number of reduced-rate spots are available each cohort and are reserved for participants with significant financial constraints. Many participants choose to invest in this program over time, set aside funds in advance, or seek professional development support from their institution. This approach encourages participants to take an active role in investing in their own growth, whether through personal planning, institutional support, or a combination of both.
In addition to individual enrollment, participants may also join through sponsored seats. You can support access to the GECC by sponsoring a participant through your organization or as an individual contributor.
Sponsorships are available at the following levels:
Sponsored participants receive full access to the three-month GECC program, including group coaching sessions, tools and resources, peer accountability, and a Certificate of Completion.
Sponsorship is a direct way to invest in the growth, retention, and wellbeing of first-generation graduate students and professionals while expanding access to structured coaching support.
Participants who attend at least five of six sessions and complete all the reflection surveys will receive a Certificate of Completion. This certificate recognizes your participation in a professional development and group coaching program focused on sustainable productivity, executive functioning, and leadership skills that support academic and professional success. You may submit this certificate as evidence of professional development engagement to your program, fellowship, or department, depending on their approval policies.
Each GECC cohort includes about 4-8 participants to support intimacy and meaningful discussion. You can join with your own group or sign up for the waitlist to be matched with others who share similar values, goals, or lived experiences. Cohorts are finalized once availability and group fit are confirmed.
While the first meeting time is scheduled in advance, cohorts are formed based on shared availability. We will ensure all future meeting times align with everyone's time zones. The goal is to create a frequency and rhythm that feels supportive for all participants.
Consistent participation will help you get the most out of the program, but we understand life happens. Depending on the group's comfort level, shared notes or recordings will be provided. If you want the optional Certificate of Completion, you'll need to attend at least 5 of the 6 sessions and complete all reflection surveys.
Yes. Many participants are grad students and professionals navigating transitions, academic pressures, or identity-related challenges. If you're seeking a space that honors your lived experience and supports sustainable growth, you're welcome to join.
Session focus areas are shaped by your surveys and shared goals. Common topics include redefining success, time and energy management, boundary-setting, setting up systems, and long-term project planning. Sessions include both practical tools and reflective practices.
Yes. After each session, you'll receive resources, such as slides, podcast episodes, and exercises to help you apply what we covered in ways that work for your life. You'll also have access to a shared Slack space for support, gentle accountability, and community connection between sessions.
Yes, with the Hybrid option you get a monthly 1:1 call alongside the GECC. Group coaching offers collective learning, peer reflection, and shared accountability, while 1:1 coaching provides a personalized space to pursue your goals and tailor strategies to your circumstances.
GECC is a great fit if you're navigating demanding academic or professional environments, balancing multiple responsibilities, or needing a supportive community. If you're seeking compassionate accountability and a sustainable path toward your goals, this circle was designed with you in mind.
GECC is designed to give you the tools, structure, and support to continue making progress on your own. Many participants stay engaged through one-on-one coaching or retreats, and an advanced group experience will be available soon for those who want to continue their growth in a structured and community-based setting.
Join the GECC waitlist to be considered for the next cohort. You’ll receive early access to enrollment and available spots before they open publicly.
