About

Lead yourself.

That’s my guiding principle for a sustainable research life.

I spent over a decade in fast-paced hospital settings as a nurse anesthetist, learning how to prioritize under pressure, mentor others, and navigate high-stakes challenges. Along the way, I pushed myself too hard and eventually burned out.

My burnout became a catalyst for change. I left clinical work and started PhDing, hoping to improve patient care. As a PhD student, I realized that the same patterns: overworking, saying yes to everything, never taking breaks, were just as prevalent in academia. I wanted to help so I began mentoring PhD students in my free time, helping them achieve results like:

• Staying grounded and leading themselves through overwhelm

• Making consistent progress and taking ownership of their projects

• Taking breaks guilt-free and truly recharging

• Communicating effectively to advocate for resources and priorities

• Working by their values, not by pressure to do more

This experience led me to found my company and develop my behavioral performance program during my second year of my PhD. I combined my research on how the brain recovers (cognitively and emotionally) with training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Now, I use these diverse skills to help researchers like you. To date, I’ve had the privilege of helping over 70 clients from 16 different countries, from Finland to Singapore.