Hi all,

I am currently working towards completing a Postgraduate Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring at Sheffield Hallam University and I am conducing this survey to understand the biggest challenges that PhD students encounter and explore whether coaching could them help overcome these challenges.

Coaching focuses on unlocking a person’s potential to maximise their own performance. The role of the coach is to supports the individual to identify, focus on, and achieve what is important to them in a way that is supportive and non-judgemental. That goal could be to finish your PhD by a certain time or to explore new career options.

Your contribution is really appreciated! The survey is anonymous and should take no more than 5 minutes of your time and can be accessed from