Are you a graduate student hoping to manage your heavy workload and life's demands?In 2008, I was accepted into Kuwait University's M.A. Program in Comparative Literature. I was 22 years old. At first, I was focused and was even honored as the top student in 2010. However, unlike some of my colleagues, I never completed my thesis.
During this time, my grandmother passed away, and other events compounded the internal turmoil I felt and continued to feel long after. Throughout this challenging period, I focused on writing and its healing properties, performing slam poems, leading creative writing workshops, and speaking to students about the power of language and literature and how they shape what it means to be human. |
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Over time, I gained some recognition for my work in Kuwait, and ten years after my first experience as a graduate student, I returned to higher education, this time moving thousands of miles away from home to study Creative Writing at Columbia University in the City of New York.
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I promised myself that this time around, I would practice the tools I had developed over the decade. Using those tools helped me publish two books and, by 2018, receive an Arab Woman Award from Harper’s Bazaar Arabia in the category of Inspirational Woman for my impact on Kuwait’s creative landscape. I was excited to revisit my graduate experience at the end of 2018 with a deliberate strategy that paid as much attention to my personal aspirations as it did to my academic and professional goals.
By the time I left Columbia University, I had successfully completed not one, but two theses (in poetry and in literary translation) during a global pandemic, at a time when my country’s airport was in lockdown, my student visa was running out, and the contract for my student housing was nearing its end--all while dealing with other uncertainties such as relationship breakdowns, health concerns, and family troubles.
Not only have I managed to achieve my academic goals despite external and internal chaos, but I have also managed to pay off all my student loans a few years after graduating.
It's important to remember that human beings are thrust into a vortex called life which doesn’t stop when we embark on higher education.
If the aim is to complete one’s academic projects without getting overwhelmed, we could remember that a healthy mindset is deeply rooted in understanding what it means to be vulnerable as well as resilient; and forward-thinking as well as flexible.
An academic coach can help you attain work-life balance while navigating this perilous terrain.
In my coaching and mentoring business, I also help you develop writing and support systems that lead to a more enjoyable graduate experience.
As your coach, I will also remind you to appreciate your blessings and take pride in your efforts throughout your graduate experience.
By the time I left Columbia University, I had successfully completed not one, but two theses (in poetry and in literary translation) during a global pandemic, at a time when my country’s airport was in lockdown, my student visa was running out, and the contract for my student housing was nearing its end--all while dealing with other uncertainties such as relationship breakdowns, health concerns, and family troubles.
Not only have I managed to achieve my academic goals despite external and internal chaos, but I have also managed to pay off all my student loans a few years after graduating.
It's important to remember that human beings are thrust into a vortex called life which doesn’t stop when we embark on higher education.
If the aim is to complete one’s academic projects without getting overwhelmed, we could remember that a healthy mindset is deeply rooted in understanding what it means to be vulnerable as well as resilient; and forward-thinking as well as flexible.
An academic coach can help you attain work-life balance while navigating this perilous terrain.
In my coaching and mentoring business, I also help you develop writing and support systems that lead to a more enjoyable graduate experience.
As your coach, I will also remind you to appreciate your blessings and take pride in your efforts throughout your graduate experience.
What does Academic Coaching mean?
Academic Coaching is a personalized coaching experience designed to help graduate students overcome obstacles and navigate the thesis or dissertation process with confidence. Whether you're struggling to start, stuck in the middle of the research, or pressured to meet a deadline, Empowering Creatives can support you every step of the way.
What value does this bring to clients?
The coaching program offers several key benefits to clients:
- Clarity: I work with clients collaboratively to help them define clear goals for each step in their creative journeys.
- Overcoming Limiting Beliefs: I use ICF-approved coaching methods to help clients overcome fears and limiting beliefs that may be holding them back from reaching their full potential.
- Building Momentum: I guide clients in building and maintaining momentum, thus ensuring consistent progress towards their creative objectives.
- Tools for Success: I also provide clients with cognitive and practical tools that empower them through all their creative endeavors.
What to expect in a coaching package?
The coaching package is tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals. While there are currently 3 coaching tracks, a Basic Offer (4-weeks), an Expedited Premium Offer (6-weeks) and a Regular Premium Offer (12 weeks), I am always open to curating a program specifically to the client’s needs and timeline.
We usually agree on the specifics of the package during the free discovery call.
These tracks are listed here and explained here.
We usually agree on the specifics of the package during the free discovery call.
These tracks are listed here and explained here.
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Meet Your Academic CoachHi, I'm Nada!
As a fellow graduate, I understand the challenges that come with pursuing a higher education. That's why I'm passionate about helping students like you navigate their paths, overcome obstacles, and reach the finish line with grace. With an Ivy League education (MFA from Columbia University) and international coaching credentials (Certificate from Coach Training Alliance), I am dedicated to empowering students, helping them balance the demands of academia and a hectic life. If you're ready to take the next step in your academic journey, consider scheduling a free discovery call to discuss your project and timeline. |
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The aim of a coaching relationship is to create dynamic, forward-moving energy as coach and client focus positively on the client's visions and goals. |
As an academic coach, I provide a practical framework to help students combat fear, doubt, writing block, and other forms of overwhelm. |
