“Before my journey with Anahita began, the obstacle I faced was dealing with the influx of emotions I was struggling with. There were days when I was filled with so much self-doubt concerning my PhD journey that I almost gave up. Add in the overwhelming anxiety I felt, the stress, and the challenges of navigating such; it was exhausting. But Anahita reassured me that I was not alone in these emotions. She showed me many ways to cope with these issues and gave me the tools to succeed in my academic career. I cannot say enough about what I have gained from my sessions. I am now more organized with my workspace, and my thoughts. My time management skills have developed. I now know how to set and maintain boundaries with peers, family, friends, and myself. However, my most outstanding achievement is that I can recognize when I am feeling overwhelmed, and I now have many tools to address these feelings and cope with them. If anyone is interested in joining Anahita's program, what are you waiting for? Please do it! You are investing in yourself and your academic career. It has been my best choice in searching for assistance during my PhD journey. Anahita displays empathy, sincerity, and a plethora of knowledge and is there to see her clients succeed.”

Jennifer, PhD researcher

“In Anahita’s program, I didn't just gain theoretical knowledge. I learned practical tools and strategies that I could immediately apply to my academic work. These tools helped me stay grounded in my body, align my values with my goals, and set more realistic timelines. Each session left me inspired to try out the tools we learned, and I was always eager to report back on my progress.

I am now more flexible with and kind to myself. I can more easily get back on track when things shift, as complex projects often do. These skills have already served well in and outside of my life and academia, and I’m excited to carry them forward. Since working with Anahita, I have passed my dissertation proposal defense and have been successful in creating project timelines and making career-related decisions that align with my values!”

Asya, Workforce Policy Researcher

“Working with Anahita has been amazing. I am much more calm and productive. My biggest win has been standing up for myself and set strict boundaries when it comes to work. Somehow over the course of my PhD, I forgot how to stand up for myself. I am truly becoming the director of my PhD project and am no longer the supporting actor. “

Fatima, PhD researcher

“Thanks to the insightful sessions with Anahita, her guided exercises and practical tools, I can now approach my academic work as a manageable action item. Anahita’s program has also provided me with a toolkit for managing my thoughts and emotions. I highly recommend Anahita's program for researchers and other academics.”

S, postdoctoral researcher

“Anahita taught me several strategies to cope with the fear of failure and to tackle my work. I've learned to acknowledge emotions and to take actions by following my values and taking small steps towards them. I recommend her 100% if you want to develop a healthy relationship with your research work and progress with your dissertation. I am so glad I reached out to Anahita to help me.”

Jenny, PhD researcher

“Before Anahita’s program, I was feeling overwhelmed with work, and it felt like I couldn't see the light at the end of the tunnel. Together, we worked on establishing boundaries, balancing different tasks better, mindfulness activities, and setting realistic goals. I know I have a long way to go, but I feel equipped with the tools and confidence to get there :) I would HIGHLY recommend this program - there were so many nuggets of wisdom that have transformed my work weeks now.”

Anisha, research director

“Anahita’s program helped me to see where my fear and anxiety was coming from, to set it aside, let it be, and take steps to make small progress on things within my control each day. In our sessions, Anahita helped me address my overwhelming feelings and was a helpful sounding board when I shared ideas on how to move forward. By the end of four weeks of working together, I was able to open up my student inbox after 5 months of avoidance and tackled the feedback I had been dreading, and I submitted a revised proposal. I know now that I can do hard things if I am able to manage my fear with the techniques Anahita taught me. I am grateful for the work done together.”

Melissa, PhD researcher

“I have immense gratitude for the support Anahita has given me the past months while navigating the complexities of my PhD journey. Her program has been instrumental in helping overcome imposterism and perfectionism. I’ve learned to rest and recover which has has greatly improved my productivity.”

Nina, PhD researcher

“I reached out to Anahita because I was feeling overwhelmed and I was struggling with perfectionism, and imposter syndrome. In Anahita’s program I learned valuable skills and helpful tools to help me ground myself before undertaking any tasks, and to help me take breaks during my working hours without the excess guilt. She also helped me gain insight into how to handle my fears instead of letting them paralyze me and prevent me from working efficiently. 

After implementing these tools I feel more energized and more confident in my endeavours. I allow myself to take breaks throughout the day, which has boosted my productivity and efficiency. 

I am very content that I reached out to Anahita at the start of my Ph.D., and I strongly recommend her program to anyone struggling with imposterism, or perfectionism.

S, PhD researcher

“I feel much more relaxed now than I did before. Thanks to Anahita’s program I got both tools and techniques to help me structure my work days and writing with a reasonable planning for months ahead. I’ve learned to trust my skills, when it comes to writing, teaching and research. As silly as this might sound, the biggest win for me was to realize that I can love working on my PhD and don’t need to be the most perfect or smartest person in the room to deserve to be there. I have a much clearer picture of what to expect from myself and how to take weekends off without guilt. “

Kristyna, PhD researcher

As a government research scientist with over 25 years of experience, I found myself struggling with anxiety and overwhelm due to my job. Anahita's program offered numerous benefits in ways that were easy to understand and could be incrementally put into practice. My sessions with her, improved my approach to work while acknowledging the misconceptions I had about my abilities, and were transformative.

The benefits of Anahita’s program to my well-being have been life-changing and continue to grow as I put the techniques I have learned into practice. I now sleep better, work fewer hours, and am more present for my friends and family. I find more enjoyment in my work and am continuing to gain confidence in my knowledgeand expertise. I've learned to set realistic expectations for what I can accomplish in a day and to leave work behind at the end of the day. This transformation was something I didn't think was possible. I am grateful to Anahita for her invaluable guidance and would recommend this program to anyone struggling with finding their confidence as a professional.”

Jacqueline, Research Scientist

“Deciding to get into Anahita’s program was my best decision ever, especially after taking a break due to maternity leave. Anahita has been the best coach I’ve ever had.

She leads and encourages you throughout the program and beyond. I’ve learned strategies to set up healthy boundaries, take time to switch off and to how to use my values to set up realistic goals for my career and free time. This program is amazing because it give you the tools to solve your challenges and implement strategies. I would recommend her program to any at any stage of their PhD journey”

Alexandra, PhD researcher

“Since working with Anahita I’ve learned helpful skills to deal with procrastination, and stress. I have more tools in my toolkit to pull out when I’m experiencing overwhelming feelings and am now better supported to succeed. I also learnt to create stricter boundaries and prioritize healthier working habits. I am on the right path towards reducing both stress and procrastination ,and able to break my work into actionable tasks.”

Lauren - PhD Researcher