Transform Your Future
A program for ambitious academics navigating multiple life roles
Striving for balance? Unleash well-being, growth, and self-confidence with the power of transformation.
Transform Your Future
A program for ambitious academics navigating multiple life roles
Striving for balance? Unleash well-being, growth, and self-confidence with the power of transformation.
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.
ho Is It For?
A Ph.D. candidate, or anyone in the Ph.D. journey (Ph.D. students, Ph.Ds. who have completed their degrees and are in academic or non-academic careers).
Experiencing difficulties balancing work/research/writing, career pursuits, and personal life.
Seeking personal transformation for a holistic (beyond a predominantly academic) identity.
Interested in partnering with a bipoc-, woman/trans- and queer-affirming coach.
ho Is It Not For?
Not engaged, currently or in the past, in any form of academic research.
Not interested in personal growth, self-awareness, or improvement in well-being.
Not facing challenges in balancing professional/academic and personal responsibilities.
MODULE ONE
Rediscovering Self Beyond Academia
OUTCOME
Gain a broader, self-defined identity that encapsulates all facets of life.
Learn to look beyond academic roles to define personal identity.
DESCRIPTION
Delve into structured reflective practices to explore what defines 'you' beyond academic achievement. Through vision-mapping exercises, visualize various roles and future aspirations to nurture a holistic self-understanding.
MODULE TWO
Mastering Self-Awareness and Regulation
OUTCOME
Develop improved emotional awareness and regulation.
Learn to handle stress and emotional challenges effectively.
DESCRIPTION
By practicing mindfulness and engaging in emotional intelligence development, you'll deepen your understanding of personal thoughts and feelings. This enhanced self-awareness will amplify your capacity to remain calm, focused, and resilient during challenging situations.
MODULE THREE
Establishing Work-Life Harmony
OUTCOME
Develop efficient strategies for balancing academic, professional, and personal responsibilities.
Cultivate effective time management skills to handle diverse roles and tasks.
DESCRIPTION
Through time management workshops and priority-setting exercises, you'll acquire practical abilities to manage and harmonize multiple life roles. By aligning priorities with your new, holistic identity, you'll establish a sustainable routine fostering both career and personal growth.
MODULE FOUR
Enhancing Relationships and Building Community
OUTCOME
Enhanced personal and professional relationships.
Build a supportive peer network that strengthens connection within your community.
DESCRIPTION
Networking techniques and community engagement strategies will drive you to nurture and form meaningful connections within and outside academia. This focus reduces feelings of isolation and forms a supportive professional network.
MODULE FIVE
Cultivating Well-being and Self-care
OUTCOME
Regular commitment to a self-care routine that promotes overall well-being.
Prioritize personal health and happiness in day-to-day life.
DESCRIPTION
The focus shifts to the incorporation of regular self-care practices into daily life. As part of this, personalized wellness plans will be developed, assuring that your health and happiness receive due attention.
MODULE SIX
Embracing the Future with Confidence
OUTCOME
Formulate a clear, actionable plan for your future post-PhD.
Set realistic, long-term goals that align with your academic and personal aspirations.
DESCRIPTION
This final module centers on setting personal and career-oriented goals. Long-term planning workshops will guide you towards developing a clear plan for your future, ensuring confident steps in your career and personal life post-PhD.
Your Greatness Is Calling....
