Lizz Alexander

About Me

Hi, I’m Lizz! I'm a Student Success Coach and Learning Strategist with a PhD in Educational Psychology and over a decade of experience helping college and university students thrive. I specialize in working with students who are motivated to succeed but struggle with things like time management, procrastination, focus, or self-doubt. Many students I work with have ADHD or executive function challenges.

I combine evidence-based strategies with compassionate support to help you create systems that actually work for your brain, your schedule, and your goals. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or just want a better way to manage school, I’m here to help you study smarter, stay on track, and feel more confident every step of the way

Coaching with me

Results & Goals

Students who work with me often experience:

1. Better focus and time management
2. Reduced overwhelm and procrastination
3. Improved follow-through on tasks and goals
4. Stronger academic performance
5. More confidence, motivation, and balance

You’ll walk away with tools, strategies, and habits that help you stay organized, take action, and feel more in control at school and beyond.

How I like to coach

I bring a warm, non-judgmental, and strategic approach to every session. I’ll meet you where you’re at, help you get clear on what’s getting in your way, and guide you in building realistic, personalized systems that support your success - without adding more pressure or perfectionism.

We’ll focus on practical steps you can take right away, while also looking at deeper patterns like mindset, motivation, and self-trust. My coaching is flexible, empowering, and rooted in the belief that sustainable success happens when we work with your brain, not against it.

Offerings

Coaching

When you work with me, you’ll receive personalized one-on-one coaching designed to help you stay focused, follow through, and manage school in a way that feels sustainable. Most sessions are 60 minutes long, with optional 30-minute check-ins to support momentum and accountability. I am also happy to discuss extended sessions for more intensive support or shorter sessions for staying on track.

Coaching packages are available for shorter-term support, full academic terms, or the entire school year (two terms), giving you the flexibility to choose what fits your needs and goals best. Every package includes expert guidance and custom strategies for time management, focus, motivation, and study routines offered in a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can show up exactly as you are.

Whether you’re managing ADHD, overwhelmed by deadlines, or simply ready for a better way to navigate school, I’m here to help you create systems that work for you.

Experience, Certifications & Training

Certifications and Degrees

• PhD, University of Victoria
• HeartMath Coach, HeartMath Institute
• Rapid Reprogramming Coach, Thought Work Institute
• Virtual Coach, Eben Pagan Training
• Confidence Life Coach, Transformation Academy

Training and development

• Thriving in Action, Ryerson University Projects
• The Neuroscience of Change, Coaches Rising
• Sacred Depths Transformational Practitioner (in progress), Applied Depth Institute

Professional and life experience

I originally began my university studies in accounting but soon discovered a passion for psychology and understanding how we learn, stay motivated, and manage emotions. That discovery led me to complete a Master’s and PhD in Educational Psychology at the University of Victoria, where I researched self-regulated learning and emotion regulation in university students.

For over a decade, I’ve worked in roles that support student success: as a researcher, instructor, learning strategist, and now coach. But what truly fuels my work is my own journey through anxiety, self-doubt, and academic stress. I know firsthand how easy it is to question yourself or feel like giving up. I also know how life-changing the right support can be - I wouldn’t have finished my PhD or started my dream career without it.

Now I love empowering students who are struggling with overwhelm or imposter feelings to build confidence, follow through on their goals, and succeed in school in a way that actually works for them - not just academically, but emotionally and sustainably.

Fee description

I offer a free 30-minute Student Success Strategy Call where we’ll clarify your vision, explore current challenges, and identify next steps for success. Whether or not we choose to work together, my goal is for you to leave the session with greater clarity about what success looks like for you and what it will take to get there.

My standard rate for individual coaching sessions is USD $150/hour*. Most students choose a coaching package for better value, with discounted rates depending on the length of the package. I offer a shorter-term package of six sessions, as well as full-term and academic-year packages that include regular sessions, accountability check-ins, and light support between meetings. Payment plans are available upon request.

I also work with government-funded students and am happy to create a package that fits within the approved budget.

*For my fellow Canadians, please contact me for Canadian prices and payment options.