Study Skills Coaching with Juliet Landau-Pope PCC
For students of all ages, exams are a major source of anxiety.
Study skills coaching helps students become more organised, manage time more effectively and revise with confidence while juggling other commitments from sport and music to societies and part-time work. Whether you (or your son/daughter) are preparing for GCSEs, A Levels, university exams or professional qualifications, coaching provides personalised guidance and support to build skills for life, not just for exam success.
As a certified professional coach with an academic teaching background and specialist training in ADHD and chronic disorganisation, I offer:
- 1-2-1 coaching for students and trainees across the UK and worldwide
- Study skills workshops in schools, colleges and universities
- Professional development workshops for educators
- Talks for parents to help teens prepare for exams and develop vital skills
Or contact me directly at juliet@jlpcoach.com | 078178 33319
Benefits of study skills coaching
Mindset and motivation
- Building confidence and staying motivated
- Overcoming procrastination and perfectionism
- Learning from mistakes and dealing with setbacks
Planning and organisation
- Planning (and sticking to) a study schedule
- Setting goals and tracking progress
- Organising study resources
Study techniques
- Taking notes in different formats
- Boosting memory skills
- Writing and editing assignments
- Improving focus and dealing with distractions
Wellbeing and support
- Reducing stress before, during and after exams
- Self-advocacy and accessing support
Support at every stage of learning
Skills for Secondary School and Sixth-Form College
For teens to develop confidence to study for exams and prepare for next steps in education or training. Sessions help with:
🟩 Termly tests and end-of-year exams
🟩 GCSEs and mocks
🟩 A Levels and EPQs
🟩 International qualifications (IB, AP and equivalent)
🟩 College and university applications, including Oxbridge
Skills for University and College Life
For students to develop more independence while studying and perhaps living away from home. Sessions help with:
🟪 Academic essays, presentations and seminar papers
🟪 Standard exams and finals
🟪 Research papers, proposals and dissertations
🟪 Scholarships and job applications
🟪 Adjusting to study in a new country or education system
Skills for Professional Trainees
For graduates and early-career professionals carving out time to prepare for exams alongside a full workload. Sessions help with:
🟨 Law school and postgraduate legal study
🟨 LLM Legal Practice SQE1 and SQE2
🟨 Trainee apprenticeships
🟨 Medical school and clinical training
🟨 CFA Chartered Financial Analyst qualifications
🟨 MBA and other business school programmes
What does study skills coaching involve?
From Cambridge to California, Highgate to Hong Kong, I coach students and adult learners from many different countries and cultures. Wherever you are in the world, we’ll work together via zoom at a time and at a pace that’s right for you. Some students only require a few sessions; others benefit from ongoing support.
Here’s what coaching entails:
- A free consultation to discuss your needs and explore how I could help
- An initial 60-min session to review strengths, challenges and aims
- Regular sessions, either weekly, fortnightly or monthly
- Flexible pay-as-you-go appointments or discounted pre-paid packages
- Email check-ins between sessions, with updates for parents/carers where relevant
- Productivity bootcamps: 5 x 15-minute sessions over five consecutive days, ideal when you need more intensive support
- Body doubling sessions: accountability by working alongside you (on Zoom) in real time. More details on request.
- Strict confidentiality and commitment to ICF, ICD and APDO Codes of Ethics.
Or contact me directly at juliet@jlpcoach.com | 078178 33319
Study Skills Talks and Workshops
Alongside coaching, I run a variety of workshops in schools, colleges and universities.
I also lead a popular online workshop for parents of Year 11 students, Gearing Up for GCSE Exams. This 90-minute session includes strategies to help teens get organised, manage distractions, overcome procrastination, boost memory, and deal with exam anxiety. The next Gearing Up for GCSE Exams workshop will take place on 13 October 2026 at 8pm UK time. Find out more and book your place here.
Credentials
With more than 20 years’ experience of academic teaching and coaching, alongside specialist training in ADHD and chronic disorganisation, I understand how students from diverse backgrounds learn. And I appreciate the importance of motivation for teens and for adult learners.
My professional qualifications and experience include:
- PCC (Professional Certified Coach, ICF) and CPCC (Co-Active Training Institute)
- Specialist ICD training and courses in ADHD and Chronic Disorganization
- Former social sciences and study skills lecturer, Open University and Queen Mary University of London
- Author of two books, and a chapter on students and chronic disorganisation.
Professional memberships and standards
- Emeritus member of ICD Institute for Challenging Disorganization
- Registered with ADHD-UK, the ADHD Directory and the Life Coach Directory
- Fully insured, DBS-checked and registered with the ICO for data protection
Read more about me.
Or contact me directly at juliet@jlpcoach.com | 078178 33319
Through coaching, students learn to plan realistic revision schedules, break tasks into manageable steps and notice when they’re avoiding work, all skills that reduce reliance on parental reminders over time. I’ll keep you updated where relevant but the goal is for your child to build confidence and independence, not for you to be their study manager.
I offer productivity coaching, study skills support, virtual organising, and specialist coaching for ADHD and chronic disorganisation, and many of these approaches overlap and can be combined. There’s no need to figure out the exact fit before getting in touch. During a free consultation, we’ll discuss your situation and explore what might suit you best. I’ll gladly answer any questions too, and all in strictest confidence. Book a free consultation to get started.
Yes, certainly. I have specialist training in ADHD and chronic disorganisation, and many of the students and trainees I coach are neurodivergent. Drawing on research and years of experience, I’ll share a range of strategies and encourage you to experiment with new, more interesting ways of studying, rather than expecting you to fit a traditional mould.
No. Tutoring focuses on teaching subject content, such as maths, English or science. Study skills coaching focuses on how to learn more effectively. This includes planning, organisation, time management, revision strategies and the executive functioning skills that support independent learning. It can be particularly helpful for students who understand the course material but struggle with organisation, focus or exam anxiety.
I coach individual students across the UK and internationally online via Zoom, or sometimes in person in North London.
I also present talks and workshops in schools, colleges and universities, both online and in person.
I coach students from aged 14 upwards who are preparing for school or public exams.
I also coach university students and adults engaged in professional training.
I work with students for a minimum of two sessions, which is often enough to introduce key strategies and begin to develop routines. Some students benefit from a longer series of sessions, while others return for occasional follow-up or review sessions.
After the initial sessions, I review progress with the student and agree next steps, with feedback provided to parents or carers where appropriate.
It’s never too early to develop effective learning and executive functioning skills, but I primarily work with teenagers, university students and adult learners. Study skills coaching can help students manage exam-related stress more effectively. It also supports a smoother transition to university and working life.
After each session with a teenage client, I offer parents/carers a brief (10 minute) summary of topics discussed and suggestions for future actions.
I’ll also share tips for parents on how to help teenagers to become active, independent and motivated learners.
In addition, I run workshops for parents of teenagers to share more information about how to reduce stress before, during and after exams.