Testimonials

   "I worked with Arthur as various transitions – teaching at a new university, diss-to-book and the tenure clock, a new home and being a new parent – brought a sense of overwhelm.  Arthur’s frameworks and exercises increased my confidence, acceptance, and initiative in subtle yet transformative ways.  I find myself often reflecting on, and practicing, the guidance that Arthur imparted with humor and compassion.  Even as he shared on-point wisdom, I felt myself always to be in charge of the coaching's direction."  --Harvard PhD (2017), asst. prof. of history, Rutgers University at Newark 

    "I had a non-traditional path to the PhD and am now in my early postdoctoral career.  A dissertation committee member referred me to Arthur, who helped me with the challenges of mapping my next career stage.  Arthur challenged and encouraged me through insightful analysis and humor based on the tools he found applicable to my circumstances and personality.  Most importantly, he was flexible, caring, and patient. He guided me through forming my plan and developing the habits that helped me sort the path ahead.” - Union Institute and University PhD (2023), adjunct professor of humanities, Barber-Scotia College." 

“Transitioning to graduate school was difficult and oftentimes violent, but Arthur has always been there to emphasize that I do belong. He demystified financial aid and health services, helped brainstorm ways for me to get what I needed so I could get my work done, provided me with institutional knowledge so I could advocate for myself, and was a listening and sympathetic ear when moments of racism and sexism surged in and out of the classroom. I thank him for level-headed strategizing and a wry sense of humor, which truly got me through some difficult spots!” --- Harvard PhD (2023); asst. prof. of studies of race, colonialism, and diaspora; Tufts Univ. 

“In my career as a historian, I’ve often had occasion to reflect on how it’s the small things that do the work of changing the world. That pretty much sums up my interactions with Arthur. They mostly focused on small things; but his approach was no fuss, no nonsense, caring, and – in its cumulative effects – utterly transformative.”  --- Harvard PhD (2004), assoc. prof. of history, Brown University 

 "I am truly grateful to have had Arthur as my career and life coach. He was a guiding light during my career exploration. With his support, I found strength and accountability to navigate the challenges of the job search. Arthur's mentorship empowered me to step out of my comfort zone, network with confidence, and excel in interviews. Thanks to his support, I found a job that aligns perfectly with my values, and gained the skills and mindset to thrive in my career. I owe my success to Arthur's exceptional coaching and unwavering belief in me." - Harvard PhD (2021); Student Services Advisor at UCLA   

 "Arthur was the champion I needed to get past a personal roadblock. His support, insight and humor reminded me that I am capable and worthy of achieving my goals." -software engineer now building an additional business in the space of wellness / personal self-improvement 

“Arthur’s office was a judgment-free zone in a program where it felt as though you were being judged all the time. He was a fount of good advice and was also a mentor for gay students.” --- Harvard PhD (2006), assoc. prof. of history, Northwestern Univ. 

  “Arthur has helped me think about my job at a much higher level than I would on my own. Speaking as a person already highly goal-oriented, Arthur has pushed me to think even more concretely about my objectives, and also to develop each of them into actionable items. I've known Arthur for a long time, almost ten years. For all that time he's been, in so many ways, a mentor and coach. Recently though, now that he's no longer working at Harvard, he's taken his practice to the next level.” --- Harvard PhD (2018), study-abroad professional 

“Arthur’s sensitivity to the often-traumatic nature of faculty/student interactions brought a level of humanity frequently missing from the doctoral process.”  --- Harvard PhD (2021), asst. prof., science and technology studies, Rensselaer Polytechnic Univ.