From Academia to Industry:
Cultivating Your Next Chapter

CAREER COACHING

Who It's For

  • Researchers ready to pivot into industry, government, or nonprofit sectors

  • Scientists feeling stuck, uncertain, or overwhelmed by the transition process

  • Academics who want to translate their skills but aren't sure where to start

  • Graduate students and postdocs exploring careers beyond academia

What You'll Gain

  • Clarity on your transferable skills and how to articulate them

  • Understanding of industry roles, cultures, and expectations

  • A compelling career narrative that resonates with non-academic employers

  • Confidence in networking, interviewing, and negotiating offers

  • A realistic action plan tailored to your goals and timeline

My Approach

As someone who completed a PhD in Biology and successfully transitioned into learning and organizational development, I understand the unique challenges academics face—imposter syndrome, identity shifts, translating research into relatable skills, and navigating a job market that feels foreign.

I combine career coaching with psychometric assessments to help you understand your strengths, values, and motivators—so you can pursue opportunities that truly fit.

What we might explore together:

  • What you want (and don't want) in your next chapter

  • How to translate your academic experience into industry language

  • Building your network and personal brand outside academia

  • Targeting roles that align with your strengths and interests

  • Preparing for interviews and evaluating offers

What's Included

Typical engagement (3–6 months):

  • Initial discovery session to clarify your goals and starting point

  • Optional: psychometric assessment(s) and debrief (Hogan, EQ-i 2.0, VIA)

  • Regular coaching sessions (60 minutes, bi-weekly or monthly)

  • Resume, LinkedIn, and narrative review

  • Between-session support and accountability

  • Resources and frameworks tailored to your transition

Shorter engagements for focused support (e.g., interview prep, resume review) are also available.

Let's Talk

Thinking about leaving academia but not sure where to start? Book a complimentary consultation to explore your options and see if coaching is right for you.

Book a Discovery Session