My Story

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A cup of hot chocolate with whipped cream and a heart-shaped latte art design, served on a saucer with a spoon and a piece of white chocolate on a wooden table, representing mindful time.
Dr Janet Deane receiving a her PhD from Imperial College London at a graduation ceremony at The Royal Albert Hall, shaking hands with the University President, with other graduates in robes and caps in the background.
Bookshelf with colorful books organized in three rows. The middle row has books with a large sign that says 'LEARN FROM EXPERIENCE'.
A young child dressed as a doctor wearing a white coat with a blue cross and the word 'DOCTOR' on it, holding a light blue face mask with both hands, smiling to represent the PhD motherhood journey.
Dr Janet Deane speaking at a podium during a conference with a large screen behind her displaying a presentation slide from her PhD funding body, Versus Arthritis, Formerly Arthritis Research UK.
Colorful arrangements of tulips in various shades of orange, pink, yellow, and red to represent time out from academia and life balance.
Dr Janet Deane with her young children, interested in her PhD graduation gown and badge to represent the PhD mum journey
A small stream flowing through a lush forest with green foliage and moss-covered rocks, representing academic balance and time in nature.
Dr Janet Deane in her role as Associate Professor giving a presentation on digital technologies for managing chronic low back pain in Hong Kong.
A round wooden table with a glass of water, a white coffee mug filled with coffee, a vase with pink flowers, several magazines including one titled "Pitch Campaign" and "Creative Review," to represent the varied ways in which academics need to work.
Dr Janet Deane working in her biomechanics research laboratory.
Dr Janet Deane walking hand-in-hand with her family on a city sidewalk during daytime, in London.
A bronze owl sculpture wearing a mortarboard cap, mounted on a wooden base with a plaque that reads 'St. Luke's School Deane Award for STEM Presented by Dr. Janet Deane,' representing the outreach that Janet is involved in.
Dr Janet Deane in her Imperial College London PhD graduation gown lifting her cap in celebration outside a historic building under a blue sky.
Cover of a book titled 'Doctorate: Finding your way as a healthcare professional in research' by Dr Janet Deane, shown on a promotional background for an Elsevier published medical textbook on how to become a research leader in healthcare.

My academic life spans diverse roles across research-intensive universities (Imperial College London, King’s College London, University of Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and Limerick) and within the NHS and private sectors. As an Associate Professor, NIHR and Versus Arthritis award-winning researcher, fellow of the Higher Education Academy, scientist, lead clinical academic, author, and certified coach, I’ve worked with a wide range of professionals across disciplines — from pure science, technology and biomechanics to healthcare and start-up business. I now use this distinctive insight and range of experience to support healthcare professionals, postgraduate students, early-career researchers, clinical academics and senior academic leaders in science, technology, engineering, medicine and business (STEMB).

I created The Academic Coach Space to provide confidential and independent coaching and mentorship for Healthcare Professionals, STEMB and Clinical Academics (MSc, Pre-doc, PhD, Postdoc, Lecturer, Reader and Professor). My lived experience means that I understand just how demanding these roles can be when you're balancing research, clinical work, teaching, caregiving, and your own wellbeing. 

I believe that every STEMB, Clinical Academic and Healthcare Professional should have the space they need to access bespoke coaching and mentorship. The Academic Coach Space serves to partner with people in a holistic, non-judgemental way, helping individuals to identify their desired focus and work towards a clear, achievable plan using evidence based positive psychology and growth mindset approaches.

Over nearly three decades, personalised care has been at the heart of everything I have done in research and education. At The Academic Coach Space I continue to offer this personalised support — because I believe that your path should be as unique as you are. Whether you're a Healthcare Professionals, STEMB or Clinical Academic requiring mentorship and coaching or an organisation, trust or higher education institute that requires bespoke academic consultancy, I'm here to help you!

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