Dr Janet Deane, is Founder of The Academic Coach Space, Consultant Associate Professor and a Professional Advisor and Coach. She creates accessible and safe spaces for people to unlock their potential through bespoke, confidential coaching, training and consultancy experiences.
With over 25 years of experience as a research leader, scientist, clinician, educator, coach and mentor, she has earned prestigious awards including fellowships from Versus Arthritis, the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) and recognition from the Society of Back Pain Research, Society of Biomechanics and the Physiological Society of Ireland and England.
Janet was the first non-medical clinical academic in the UK to receive an NIHR IAT Clinical Lectureship from the University of Manchester, and her work in clinical biomechanics and digital technology has led to collaborations with global leading research institutions, start ups, charitable trusts and health organisations.
A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, she has taught and supervised a range of national and international MSc/MRes, Pre-doctoral, PhD and Post-doctoral students and led research and strategic initiatives across the NHS and HEI sectors. She remains dedicated to helping people to build balanced, impactful careers through innovation, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership.
Janet has published her research nationally and internationally and recently wrote her first book entitled 'Doctorate: finding your way' to support future research leaders (Published by Elsevier Health). A second book has been commissioned by the same publisher for Masters students and is due for publication this year.
Who we are
Credentials
Featured Clients & Collaborators
Ways to Work With Me
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The Coach Space
Personalised Academic Life Coaching & Mentorship
Designed to provide client-led, solution-focused support to help you move forward with confidence. These sessions empower you to navigate challenges such as isolation, overwhelm, burnout, procrastination, and self-doubt, while boosting motivation and productivity.
They’re especially valuable during key academic and personal transitions—whether you’re starting a funded fellowship, stepping into leadership, returning after maternity or adoption leave, experiencing menopause or balancing the demands of parenthood.
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The Write Space
Personalised Academic Writing Coach & Mentorship
Client-led with emphasis on solution and forward focus.
Designed to partner with people as they write books, grants, journal articles, their PhD or MSc dissertation. Group Write Space Retreats available on request.
Particularly helpful if you feel demotivated, unfocussed, lack writing flow, feel inexperienced or overwhelmed and want to make progress.
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Consultancy Space
Expert Academic Consultancy
Created to meet the bespoke requirements of external agencies such as Higher Education Institutions, Health Organisations, Charitable Trusts and Start-ups.Supports fellowship and grant applications with detailed consideration for bespoke requirements of funder and organisation. Provides detailed information and costings in support of efficient fellowship and grant application submissions.
Particularly helpful if your organisation requires an expert, independent reviewer, chair, examiner, academic mentor, coach or advisor.
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