by Gretchen | Mar 18, 2015 | Academic Coaching, Speed Reading
Is fighting to stay awake while reading a problem for you (or your teen)? Based on my experience as an academic life coach for students, you are definitely not alone! The other day, a client asked me how I managed to stay awake while reading. I was so inspired by what...
by Gretchen | Mar 11, 2015 | Academic Coaching, Writing
Does it take you a long time to organize your ideas when writing an essay? Recently, a client tackled his writing process, and I thought it would be helpful for others to hear what we came up with. Check out this video! Got any other ideas about writing more...
by Gretchen | Mar 4, 2015 | Academic Coaching, Speed Reading
Have you ever fallen behind in your reading for a class? No matter what level of schooling my clients are, they ALL want to learn how to read more efficiently. One of the secrets is to learn how to let go of needing to read every word — in other words: skim!...
by Gretchen | Feb 24, 2015 | Academic Coaching, Communication
Is anxiety a problem for you, especially when talking to teachers? I’m consistently amazed by how reluctant my clients are to reach out to their teachers when they become confused about something. Today’s video is relevant if you are a teacher AND if...
by Gretchen | Feb 18, 2015 | Academic Coaching, Communication, For Parents
Do you want to make sure you get your money’s worth when working with me (or any other academic life coach)? Recently a client blew me away with how organized she was at the beginning of our session, and I wanted to share what she did with you. Even if you...
by Gretchen | Feb 11, 2015 | Academic Coaching, Communication
What’s your biggest fear about asking a professor for help? One of my clients worries that his teacher is going to make fun of him; another is concerned that she’ll feel humiliated. During today’s video, I share about what happened when a client...
