good thoughts. good thinking.
coaching and workshops to empower scientists
helping scientists thrive by building resilience, setting boundaries and managing stress
Feel like you need a new brain to manage your next big scientific breakthrough?
Science needs healthy brains to tackle current research challenges.
I offer self-management & mental health coaching for scientists.
You are loving science – but feel burned out?
1:1 coaching for scientists who want to thrive, not just survive.
You started your PhD full of curiosity and purpose – ready to make your mark in science. But somewhere along the way, the joy gave way to pressure. Now it feels like you’re barely keeping up, constantly doubting yourself, and wondering if you’re the problem.
Let me ask you this:
- Do you feel overwhelmed by long hours and impossible expectations?
- Do you push yourself to perfection – yet still feel like you’re falling short?
- Do you carry guilt for working too much… and not enough?
- Do you feel isolated, lost in a solo project in a competitive system?
- Are you starting to question whether academia is even right for you anymore?
You’re not alone. And you’re not broken.
Academic culture is intense – and it rarely leaves space for self-care, reflection,
or simply being human.
Coaching with me is a space to change that.
As someone who’s walked the same path – from the excitement of starting a PhD to the burnout that made me rethink everything – I know what it’s like to feel stuck, exhausted, and unsure what comes next.
When I chose to leave academia to protect my mental health, it wasn’t a failure – it was a turning point. Today, I help PhD students and postdocs reconnect with what matters, reclaim their energy, and find a path that feels right – whether that’s within academia or beyond.
Here’s how we’ll work together:
- Find clarity around your priorities, values, and next steps – for your work and your life.
- Set boundaries that protect your well-being while staying grounded and productive.
- Break free from perfectionism, guilt, and self-doubt with tools tailored to how your mind works.
- Activate your inner resources (yes, even the ones you’ve forgotten you have).
- Build emotional resilience so you can face academic challenges with calm and confidence.
I use a solution-focused, resource-oriented approach – gentle, encouraging, and respectful of your pace. I also integrate breathwork and EMDR techniques when helpful, especially for clients who are dealing with deeper stress or emotional tension.
What clients say:
I had a wonderful personal coaching session with Hanna, which helped me enormously on a personal level. I was going through a personal crisis and after the coaching session I had the feeling that a big knot had been untied. Hanna is very open, friendly, empathetic and attentive – I immediately felt very comfortable and in good hands. She is a wonderful coach who always intuitively asks the right questions and creates a lot of space for reflection. I can highly recommend the coaching!
A. Cheng
Let’s find your way forward – together.
If you’re ready to feel grounded, focused, and in charge of your career and life, I’m here to support you.
FAQ coaching:
What does one-on-one coaching cost?
A coaching session with me costs 90€ per hour in-person or 80€ per hour online. My goal is to make coaching accessible and impactful for you. If finances are a concern, let me know and we’ll find a solution.
How many sessions will we take?
While some clients find clarity in just one session, most benefit from planning 3–6 sessions to work toward their goals. We will adjust this according to your needs and to what helps you best.
Where do we meet?
If you are in or near Bonn, we will meet in a coaching room near the city center. If we meet online, you will receive a link to join me in MS Teams.
What do researchers need?
Learn more about me and my work by listening to this podcast episode with the Young Immunologist or by reading this article about resilience that I co-authored and this conference summary: