Transform Your Academic Life: From Overwhelm to Purposeful Productivity
Join the Success Circle and craft your unique path to faculty success – without sacrificing your nights and weekends
By the end of your first month, establish a sustainable productivity routine, increase your work-life satisfaction, and make progress on two academic goals
Does this sound Familiar?
- You're constantly putting off important research for urgent tasks
- Nights and weekends are spent catching up on grading
- You feel isolated in navigating academic challenges
- There's a nagging uncertainty about meeting tenure or promotion requirements
You’re not alone. Many ambitious faculty members find themselves swirling in cycles of uncertainty and overwhelm while trying to juggle teaching, research, and personal life
Imagine a Different Reality...
- Establishing a sustainable productivity routine within your first month
- Meeting publication deadlines with time to spare
- Receiving glowing teaching evaluations
- Successfully securing grants
- Having a clear, confident path to tenure or promotion
- All while maintaining a fulfilling personal life
It’s not just a dream. It’s the new reality for members of the Success Circle
👋 I'm Kimberly!
As a faculty success coach with over 15 years of experience, I’ve been where you are. I’m an ACC certified coach, a certified ASL-English interpreter, and I’ve navigated the tenure track successfully. I’ve served on reappointment committees, search committees, and been promoted to associate professor.
But more importantly, I’ve developed a system that helps faculty just like you craft a purposeful, productive academic life without burning out. And now, I’m thrilled to share this system with you in the Success Circle.
Introducing the Success Circle: Purposeful Productivity Pathway
A $9/month membership program designed specifically for ambitious faculty members who want to thrive in their academic careers without sacrificing their personal lives.
The Success Circle offers:
- A structured, holistic approach to establish a sustainable academic productivity routine
- The proven PIE (Plan, Implement, Evaluate) method
- Daily coworking sessions for accountability
- A supportive peer community of like-minded academics
What's Included in your Membership
👥 Coworking Sessions
Stay focused and make consistent progress on your most important work
🍰 P.I.E. Productivity Framework
A clear, step-by-step system for planning, implementing, and evaluating your academic goals
🎯 Goal Setting & Tracking System
Turn aspirations into achievable milestones and stay on track. Start by setting two specific academic goals in your first month, then build momentum month after month.
📱 Private Community
Connect with peers, share experiences, and find support across different career stages
👩💻 Weekly Office Hours
Get personalized guidance from Dr. Hale without scheduling conflicts
⏲ 24/7 Virtual Coworking Space
Find motivation and peer support whenever inspiration strikes
By joining the Faculty Success Circle, you'll
🎯 Establish a sustainable productivity routine
🎯 Increase your focus and productivity
🎯 Achieve better work-life satisfaction
🎯Make consistent progress on important projects
🎯 Reduce stress and overwhelm
🎯 Build a supportive peer network
Ultimately, you’ll create a thriving, balanced academic career that makes a meaningful impact in your field and in your life.
Why the Success Circle Works
Unlike generic productivity advice or one-size-fits-all systems, the Success Circle is tailored specifically for faculty members.
Our approach is:
- Holistic: Addressing all aspects of academic life
- Flexible: Adaptable to various career stages and disciplines
- Sustainable: Focused on long-term success, not short-term burnout
- Community-driven: Leveraging the power of peer support and accountability
- Results-oriented: Designed to help you see tangible progress within your first month
With the Success Circle, you’re not just getting a productivity system – you’re joining a community of ambitious academics who understand your unique challenges and are committed to mutual success.
Why Start Your Productivity Journey Today?
Every day you wait is another day spent in the cycle of overwhelm. Here’s why joining the Success Circle now can transform your academic life:
- Immediate Relief: Start applying the PIE method to your current projects and feel the stress melt away.
- Compound Progress: The sooner you start, the more momentum you’ll build. Small daily wins add up to significant achievements.
- Community Support: Dive into a network of like-minded academics who are on the same journey. Why struggle alone when you can thrive together?
- Seasonal Alignment: Align your productivity habits with the academic calendar. Start now and be prepared for the upcoming semester.
- Instant Access: Get immediate entry to all our resources, coworking sessions, and the 24/7 virtual space. Your future self will thank you for not waiting.
Remember, the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. The same goes for cultivating your academic success.
What's Inside?
My Easy as P.I.E. System and more!
📋 PLAN: Start your week by mapping our your goals & priorities based on your values. This is where you decide what’s most important and set the stage for your week.
👩💻 IMPLEMENT: Join a supportive community to help you stick to your plan. We work together, hold each other accountable, and cheer each other on.
🤔 EVALUATE: Reflect on your progress, celebrate your wins, and adjust your plan as needed. It’s all about continues improvement and staying on track.
🔁 Repeat
What sets the Success Circle apart?
- Created by a faculty member for faculty members
- Holistic approach addressing all aspects of academic life
- Flexible support adaptable to various career stages
- Unique PIE method for sustainable productivity
- Supportive community of peers who understand your challenges
Unlike generic productivity apps or overwhelming course platforms, the Success Circle is a focused, supportive environment designed specifically for your success in academia.
Is the Success Circle Right for You?
The Success Circle is perfect for:
👉 Early-career faculty working towards tenure
👉 Mid-career professors aiming for promotion
👉 Researchers juggling multiple projects and deadlines
👉 Educators passionate about balancing teaching excellence with research output
👉 Any academic feeling overwhelmed by competing priorities
If you’re ready to stop swirling and start thriving in your academic career, the Success Circle is for you.
FAQs
The beauty of the Success Circle is its flexibility. You can participate in daily coworking sessions, or just once a week – it’s up to you. The PIE method is designed to integrate into your existing workflow, not add to it.
Our program is designed to help you establish a sustainable routine and see significant progress within your first month. Many members report improvements in their work-life satisfaction and goal achievement even sooner.
The Success Circle is specifically designed for academics by an experienced faculty member. It combines a proven method (PIE) with peer accountability and expert guidance – something no app or planner alone can provide.
I’m confident you’ll love the Faculty Success Circle, but if you’re not satisfied, you can email me for a refund within 7 calendar days of signing up.
If you’ve decided circle isn’t for you (or it’s just not the right time for you), you can cancel your membership through the course platform.
You won’t be billed for future payments, but there are no pro-rated refunds for unused time.
The Faculty Success Circle isn’t just about coworking; it’s about community.
We understand each other’s challenges because we’re all in the same boat. Plus, you get direct support from me (a certified coach) and other members.
Each hosted 90-minute session follows a similar structure.
~ 8-10 minutes sharing our goals for the session
~ 1hr 40min working (cameras on, mics off)
~ 10 minutes sharing our success
The coworking space is always open for members to get work done in community.
The hosted co-working times vary slightly by semester.
Plus, our 24/7 virtual coworking space is always open for you to use at your convenience.
Co-working Sessions
- (almost) Daily 90 Minute sessions (hours vary by semester)
- Always open coworking room
Weekly Office hours
- 3-Hour block to connect via DM in telegram
- Currently scheduled for Thursdays noon – 3 PM Central
Goal Setting and Success Tracking
- Weekly Goal Setting process and forms
- Implementation support with office hours, community discussions, and office hours
- Weekly Goal Check-in Forms to track your progress
Still Have Questions?
I’m here to help! Reach out to Kimberly and I’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
Join now and Get Started today!
Don’t let another week go by feeling overwhelmed and unproductive.
Join the Faculty Success Circle today and start making meaningful progress on your most important work.
Remember, we’re all in this together, and I can’t wait to see you succeed!
Looking for more comprehensive support in your faculty journey?
Check out my Individual Coaching Packages, which includes the Faculty Success Circle as a bonus feature along with additional resources to skyrocket your academic career!