Welcome

I am Sanne Frandsen, Associate Professor and Coach for Academics.

I help academics take control of their careers so that they achieve more and find more joy in their academic lives - without burning out.

This page has everything I offer in one spot. Let's explore!

Free goodies

Quick "Say No" Guide

10 questions to prioritize your work tasks and know when to say no.

FREE

Woman-Centered Productivity Shifts

A conversation with Ana Pineda from "I focus and write" about woman-centered productivity shifts for female academics.

FREE

Private Podcast Series

Listen to the private podcast feed "Extreme Self-Care for Women in Academia". A summer freebie.

FREE

Workshops

Unlock Your Callings: New Pathways for Academics

Are you a female academic who feels stuck in your current role? Do you dream of making a greater impact but find yourself overwhelmed? If you’re ready to redefine success on your own terms, watch this recorded 90-minute workshop!

Workshop: € 47

Plan Your Summer Writing Workshop

Get the recorded workshop and together - in your own time - we will spend 60 minutes to get the summer writing planned. Already past summertime? The workshop can also be used to plan you writing in the coming semester.

Workshop: € 47

Coaching Programs and Packages

Big Careers Without Tears

Four months to take charge of your working life and start thriving in academia. Learn to 1) define your unique research profile, 2) envision a meaningful future, 3) take charge of your time, and 4) get confident by quieting your inner critic.

€ 49/month

The Breakthrough Scholar

This small group coaching program is ideal for female academics, who want to make lasting changes to the way they work, their mindsets, and their careers so that academia feels better and is more enjoyable. The woman-centered way from stuck to unstoppable!

12 weeks: € 795

1:1 coaching

I have helped brilliant women with an academic background to overcome obstacles and move closer to their preferred working life - and I can do the same for you.

Coaching package: 5 sessions

5 sessions: € 670

Natalie, Associate Professor

“I really enjoyed the sense of community that Sanne fostered, and how she created a safe space where we could openly share our beliefs and experiences without being judged. I also love Sanne's approach and manner as a coach - she is very attentive to each individual's needs and how to address those as a coach, but also felt like part of the group. The program content itself was clear and well-structured, and took us through a process of reflection and self-development that has completely changed how I see myself and my place in the world. I would highly recommend this course to any mid-career women in academia who are feeling overwhelmed or stuck or pulled in a thousand directions - I am leaving with a sense of calm and clarity that I didn't have before, and a clear plan for my career going forward."

Who Am I?

I'm an associate professor in organization and management studies and an academic coach who has guided many women in academia to clarify their academic profiles, replacing self-doubt and setbacks with excitement, purpose, and productivity. My coaching approach is enriched by the principles of Women-Centered Coaching developed by Dr. Claire Zammit.

What am I all about?

I focus less on traditional masculine approaches such as goal setting and pushing through, and more on nurturing female values like community, connection, process, and creativity. I believe that to enact change in our lives, we must work with intention, shift our mindsets, and enhance our practices. From my own experience – having navigated through near-burnout twice as a post-tenure academic – I am passionate about helping others craft the academic careers they've dreamed of. I've successfully secured over 1 million euros in research funding, served as head of a section, been involved in professorial recruitment, published consistently, and still found joy and time with my family, friends, and hobbies outside academia, such as yoga, nature walks, arts and crafts, writing poetry, and yes, indulging in the guilty pleasure of Netflix!