Gretchen Martens, Founder of The Scholar’s Coach

It takes a lot of hard work, sacrifice, and courage to pursue an academic career. The journey is long and it often involves overcoming myriad obstacles in order to reach your goals. . . . whether you’re working on your dissertation, trying to get published, presenting at a conference, pursuing tenure, or moving into a consultancy.  And, the journey is more complicated if English isn’t your native language or you’re managing a disability.

Education is a surprisingly competitive world.  The journey to success can be very lonely.  Where do you turn when you know your writing needs work or you get nervous presenting in front of your peers?   Where can you find the confidential, respectful, compassionate professional support you need?

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That’s why I started The Scholar’s Coach.  I spent many years in education and I understand the pressures.  I have decades of experience with academic writing, editing, teaching, and conference presentations.  I am a professionally trained coach when you need personal, professional, or organizational development. And, the Scholar’s Coach is a consultancy—which has thrived through word of mouth referrals for more than a decade.

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What started with one qualifying paper has grown into a passion for supporting graduate students and academics in pursuing success with greater ease, fewer headaches, and accelerated success.

I’ve worked with more than 300 people just like you.

I look forward to meeting you!