Study Skills Coaching with Juliet Landau-Pope PCC
For students of all ages, exams are a common source of anxiety.
As a certified professional coach with an academic teaching background and specialist training in ADHD and chronic disorganisation, I offer a range of services:
- 1-2-1 coaching for students across the UK and worldwide
- Coaching for professional trainees and postgraduate researchers
- Study skills workshops in schools, colleges and universities
- Professional development workshops for educators
- Talks for parents on how to help students to get organised and prepare for exams
Juliet helped my daughter develop practical revision strategies, introduced excellent resources, and showed her how to plan realistic revision timetables that balanced different subjects without becoming overwhelming. Her advice was always tailored to my daughter’s needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach.
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
My son found your sessions very useful, and I’m glad to see that he’s making more effort to plan and getting more organised.
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
University life was quite overwhelming during my 1st year. With Juliet’s help, I learned to plan ahead and to pace myself. No more late-night essay crises!
Skills for Professional Trainees
For graduates and early-career professionals to balance demanding careers with further study, 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
Preparing for the SQE1 exams while working at the same time was incredibly difficult. But thanks to Juliet’s help, I’ve learned to plan ahead and manage my time much more effectively.
What does study skills coaching involve?
From Cambridge to California, Highgate to Hong Kong, I’ve coached 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.
Or contact me directly at juliet@jlpcoach.com | 078178 33319
Study Skills Talks and Workshops
Alongside 1-2-1 coaching, I run workshops in schools, colleges and universities.
I also run my own events for parents, including a popular online workshop Less Stress, More Success. This 90-minute session, including Q&A, covers what effective revision entails, how to get organised, managing distractions and overcoming procrastination, boosting memory, and dealing with exam anxiety.
The next Less Stress, More Success workshop will take place in October 2026. Contact me for details: juliet@jlpcoach.com | 078178 33319
Credentials
With 14 years teaching at the Open University and 2 years at Queen Mary University of London, alongside specialist training in ADHD and chronic disorganisation, I combine an academic understanding of how students learn with a coach’s practical, client-led approach.
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
- committed to ICF, ICD and APDO Codes of Ethics.
Read more about my background.
Or contact me directly at juliet@jlpcoach.com | 078178 33319
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, whether that’s one type of coaching with me, a combination of different approaches, or perhaps something else entirely. I’ll gladly answer any of your 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.
Yes, since I regularly work with young people and vulnerable adults, I hold an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) certificate, formerly known as CBS (Criminal Records Bureau) check.
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.