Nethra Samarawickrema
Career and relationship coach for academics and couples
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $185 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Couples and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Dating coach and Speaking coach |
| Credentials | PhD in Anthropology |
Nethra Samarawickrema is a career and communication coach who also works on relationships. Nethra helps academics, PhDs, postdocs and UX researchers move into new careers. Nethra also coaches individuals, couples and singles who are dating. Nethra holds a PhD in Anthropology. Nethra blends Nonviolent Communication, design thinking and anthropology in Nethra's coaching. Nethra's work centers on designing work and building relationships that fit who each client is.
What Nethra helps with
Nethra helps clients design work and relationships that fit who they are. Nethra works on career moves and on closeness with partners.
- Moving from academia into a new career
- Designing work that fits who you are
- Deepening emotional intimacy
- Getting support for a relationship as an individual or couple
- Dating as a single person
- Connecting with your needs and aspirations for work and love
Who Nethra works with
Nethra works with academics, PhDs, postdocs and UX researchers who are changing careers. Nethra also works with people who want to deepen emotional intimacy. Nethra's clients include individuals and couples who want relationship support, and singles who are dating.
How Nethra works
Nethra combines three processes in Nethra's coaching: Nonviolent Communication, design thinking and anthropology. Nethra uses them to help clients name their needs, connect with what they want in work and love, and act on it. Nethra's goal is work and relationships that are distinct and true to each client.
Background and qualifications
Nethra holds a PhD in Anthropology. That training shapes how Nethra coaches. Nethra combines it with Nonviolent Communication and design thinking. Nethra applies this mix to both career design and relationship building. Nethra works with academics moving into new fields as well as with individuals and couples on their relationships.
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The CoachVouch take
Nethra combines anthropology, design thinking and Nonviolent Communication to coach on both career and relationships.
Best for academics and researchers changing careers, and for individuals or couples who want deeper emotional intimacy.
Common questions
How much does Nethra Samarawickrema charge?
Coaching with Nethra runs $90 to $185 an hour. Message Nethra from this page for an exact quote.
What does Nethra Samarawickrema help with?
Nethra Samarawickrema helps with moving from academia into a new career, designing work that fits who you are, deepening emotional intimacy and getting support for a relationship as an individual or couple.
Is Nethra Samarawickrema certified?
Nethra Samarawickrema lists: PhD in Anthropology.
Does Nethra Samarawickrema coach academics who want to leave academia?
Yes. Nethra works with academics, PhDs, postdocs and UX researchers who are transitioning careers.
Does Nethra work with couples?
Yes. Nethra supports individuals and couples who want relationship help, and Nethra also works with singles who are dating.
How do I contact Nethra Samarawickrema?
Send Nethra a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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