Customized One-on-One Faculty Coaching Program

Empowering you to find your unique voice in academia, build a lasting research pipeline, and achieve teaching excellence, all without sacrificing your well-being

$790, including three one-hour, one-on-one Zoom sessions, with recording option available.

Past clients have been able to use their research budget for this program, so it may be worth checking with your institution.

The customized program is scheduled at your pace and can be applied to a range of needs, including completing a research project, managing a teaching-heavy semester, preparing a tenure package, or any combination of goals.

How this program supports you

Do these feelings resonate with you?

…“I’m not sure how to balance between teaching and research this semester. I want to teach well, but I’m also worried that my research will fall behind.“

…“I wish I still had the excitement I felt at the start of my research project. Now I feel it is just a grind to get the paper through the publication process.”

…“I have so many deadlines to meet that it is hard to find uninterrupted time to think through research thoroughly and carefully.”

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If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and you’ll discover both understanding and support for you in this customized program. In this program, I help you address immediate needs while laying the foundation for lasting success. As faculty, it is easy to become overfocused on output and neglect the equally important side—sustaining your energy and motivation. Without a healthy balance between what you give and what restores you, productivity shifts from something that flows naturally to something you must force, often leading to burnout. As we address your most pressing needs, we also use problem-solving as the context for developing insights into your work style, sources of motivation, and what sustains you in the long run.

Drawing on my decade of experience as a faculty member at two top business schools, I help you tackle issues and tasks that are often specific to being a faculty member. Our goal is to help you excel in your work, whether it is a publication, a teaching assignment, or other professional responsibilities, while recognizing and strengthening your motivation and energy. The three-session structure provides continuity and flexibility.

Who is this program for?

This program is for you if you:
- Thrive on interesting problems
- Seek a balanced approach that sustains both your work and your well-being
- Want to make a meaningful impact in your field and inspire others through teaching

  • "I had the privilege of working with Pian through several 'Faculty Coaching Programs' during a pivotal year in my academic career. At the time, I was navigating an open-ended project that demanded deep creative thinking, several later-stage papers moving through the publication process, and multiple conference presentations. Pian's guidance was instrumental to my success in all these areas. Each session allowed us to tackle challenges head-on, leaving me with a renewed sense of calm and creative energy. Thanks to Pian, my work-life balance improved as well."

    Yang S., Business School Professor