This time of year is one of grand ambition & motivation! Of making plans to “be a better me” in 2024. …But sometimes this can lead to unrealistic expectations – & if we fall short of our grand goals, it can actually make us feel LESS motivated. …Let’s make sure that doesn’t happen! In this short video, I share TWO planning hacks that will help you hit your goals for 2024: weekly, monthly & annually! And if you’ve read this far, I have a bonus THIRD hack for you! I’ve already planned a structured, yet flexible, writing schedule for you for the next 3 months! Yes, join my ..read more

Today, I’d like to invite you to pause & reflect on all you achieved & overcame in 2023. I’d also like to share with you my highlights of the year, as well as the challenges I overcame. …I hope it inspires you! Some of you may not know that, alongside running my coaching practice, I am also a mom to 3 children – who are home-educated while we travel together! It’s now called world-schooling. My present life is a great example of how we can take back control of our time – & start doing more of what we love!! Check out this video to learn more, & to hear some of my highlight ..read more

In this video, I get real about what happens when you finally face that long-overdue paper, grant report or thesis chapter – and where to turn for help! Check it out! …And please do share it with anyone you know who might be struggling with this! For support, set up a free “getting acquainted” call with me at: tinyurl.com/speaktoolga Would you like to share this video with one of your friends or colleagues? Here is the link to this blog post: https://www.olgadegtyareva.com/posts/what-happens-when-you-finally-face-it ..read more

Negative feedback from your supervisor or having a paper rejected can feel like failure. Getting off track with your good habits or missing your own deadline can feel like failure too! In this video, I turn it around for you & share a mindset that helps you to push through all ups & downs until the completion of your goal! Check it out! For more support & accountability, I’d love to invite you to join “Get your writing done!” This online course includes moderated writing sessions (available 3x a day) where you can find the community & encouragement you need to stay on trac ..read more

Do you ever feel lonely or isolated in the world of academia? Do you feel like an imposter at work? Or find that, in your home life, your loved ones don’t really understand the realities of doing a PhD or postdoc? …Did you know that this loneliness could be affecting your progress? Today’s #WednesdayWisdom video is brought to you from a home education camp, which I have been attending with my (home-educated) kids! Being here has reminded me of the importance of having a community of like-minded souls & in this video I share how you can find this too! Check it out! I am proud that ..read more

The key to becoming more productive is just ONE WORD! ..Yes, that’s all it takes! Can you guess what the word is…? Watch the video to find out! If you’d like some support to become more productive, arrange a free call with me at: tinyurl.com/speaktoolga  Would you like to share this video with one of your friends or colleagues? Here is the link to this blog post: https://www.olgadegtyareva.com/posts/the-key-to-being-more-productive ..read more

Do you want to have fun this summer? …But do you also want to be productive? …Are you struggling to know which one to prioritise? How about we prioritise BOTH! …After all, both are equally important. You NEED & deserve a rest (& a little playtime) after a busy academic year. But that thesis/paper’s also not going to write itself! In this video, I share the ONE tip you need to transform your summer! This simple strategy will ensure that you make great progress with your writing, while still preserving the majority of your time for resting & having fun! Check it out! If you’d ..read more

If you’ve been having a tough few months (as I have), you’ll know that it’s tempting to try to just “plough on” & “get through it”. Yet, trying to move forwards while feeling battered from your last knock-back is NOT a recipe for success. What IS a recipe for success is to spend some time making a conscious effort to restore your confidence! This is what I have been doing recently & it really helps. …It can even be fun!!! In today’s video, I’m sharing some of the activities that have been helping me (& my clients) to restore our confidence recently – from having a good ol’ cry ..read more

I haven’t recorded a new video for a while… The past 2-3 months have been extremely challenging for me & I still feel quite vulnerable. However, these experiences have also taught me a lot & I want to share that wisdom with you! If you have been going through a tough time recently… If it’s felt like an avalanche of problems have landed on you… If you have fallen off track… this video is for you! In it, I share 3 strategies for getting up after falling down. …#3 might surprise you!! For more support, arrange a free call with me at: tinyurl.com/speaktoolga Remember: “Our greatest g ..read more

This month’s #WednesdayWisdom comes directly from my clients themselves! Last week, we had the final call of my latest GOLD Group programme & I asked my clients to share the productivity hacks that had helped them most over the last four months. Watch the video to see what they had to say! This was the TWENTIETH GOLD Group programme that I’ve led!! Woohooo!! It’s quite the milestone & I have developed a wealth of expertise running these groups over the past few years. The 21st GOLD Group is starting in a couple of weeks. …Would you like to be a part of it? Reach out to me to set up a ..read more