Empower Your Journey

A program for scholars juggling research, careers, and family life

Discover balance and personal transformation for the life you truly deserve.

Empower Your Journey

A program for scholars juggling research, careers, and family life

Discover balance and personal transformation for the life you truly deserve.

Dissertation Harmony

Overcome the struggle of balancing academic writing with other facets of life. Gain tools to manage and harmonize your commitments, optimizing productivity without overwhelming yourself.

Reinvent Identity

Engage in a journey of self-discovery, redefining your identity beyond academic accomplishments. Uncover a broader understanding of self, fostering growth and increased confidence.

Lifestyle Redemption

Embrace a redesigned lifestyle focused on well-being, happiness, and fulfilling relationships. Implement strategies to build social connections and fullness, creating a life rooted in balance and direction.

About Me

Ruth H. Kim, Ph.D. offers transformative coaching for Ph.D. candidates, with a special focus on women of color. Having navigated raising a young child on her own while pursuing her Ph.D., Ruth understands the unique challenges and opportunities faced by women of color in academia. Her personal experience fuels her passion for empowering Ph.D. candidates, especially those trying to balance academic and career pursuits with family.

During her doctoral studies, Ruth organized writing communities, retreats, and professional development events for women of color and BIPOC graduate students in collaboration with her graduate dean’s office. These experiences honed her skills in fostering community and support among diverse academic groups.

Ruth's background equips her to partner with Ph.D. women and BIPOC candidates. She co-creates solutions that emphasize purpose, well-being, social connection, and self-love. Her coaching is a catalyst for personal and professional growth, enabling her clients to thrive in their distinct journeys.

About Me

Ruth H. Kim, Ph.D. offers transformative coaching for Ph.D. candidates, with a special focus on women of color. Having navigated raising a young child on her own while pursuing her Ph.D., Ruth understands the unique challenges and opportunities faced by women of color in academia. Her personal experience fuels her passion for empowering Ph.D. candidates, especially those trying to balance academic and career pursuits with family.

During her doctoral studies, Ruth organized writing communities, retreats, and professional development events for women of color and BIPOC graduate students in collaboration with her graduate dean’s office. These experiences honed her skills in fostering community and support among diverse academic groups.

Ruth's background equips her to partner with Ph.D. women and BIPOC candidates. She co-creates solutions that emphasize purpose, well-being, social connection, and self-love. Her coaching is a catalyst for personal and professional growth, enabling her clients to thrive in their distinct journeys.

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Testimonials

Having the opportunity to work with Ruth and experience life shifting empowerment, her skillset expands far beyond the traditional scope of coaching. She has years of diverse professional experience that together with her compassionate, understanding and flexible nature makes her a truly effective coach. She facilitates change by supporting clients in being accountable for developing realistic coaching plans and supportive practices that foster fulfillment. Ruth has dedicated herself to continuously expanding her knowledge and coaching skills and has a wealth of resources at her fingertips. A forever grateful and empowered client.

– PS

My experience being coached by Ruth was nothing less than amazing. Ruth's listening and questions created a safe, supportive and expansive space for me to explore and reflect, which helped me get clarity and results that exceeded what I was expecting. She helped me become more mindful and effective in multiple areas and relationships in my life, especially work and family. I feel empowered and believe anything is possible through this experience. Coaching is well worth the investment and Ruth is hands down the best coach I can recommend.

– VH

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The Power of Gratitude

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5 Steps To Achieve an Academic Work-Life Balance, From the Inside-Out

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mind and body

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Transform Your Future

A program for ambitious academics navigating multiple life roles.

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