BoostU - Stresscoaching og coaching i Aarhus

Our Story BoostU is founded and led by Bodil Øster, MSc, PhD, a former cancer researcher who earned her PhD in virology from the Faculty of Health at Aarhus University before transitioning to senior scientist roles in industry within multicultural teams. Having walked the path from young researcher to industry leader, she now combines her scientific background with certifications in coaching and facilitation. Her mission is to empower young researchers to develop personal leadership, proactive behaviour, and life balance by breaking free from self-limiting beliefs and unconscious coping strategies that cause self-sabotage and unnecessary stress. Operating under Danish CVR 41652071, BoostU serves the academic community from its base in the Aarhus area. Programs & Trainings 🎓 Overcoming Imposter Phenomenon as an Early-Career Researcher — A 3-hour interactive workshop for 5–100 participants exploring the degrees and competence types of imposter phenomenon, unhelpful self-beliefs, and practical tools to adjust standards and boost self-confidence. Available in English or Danish on demand. 🎓 Avoiding Stress and Finding Balance in Academic Life — A 2–3 hour interactive workshop for 5–100 participants offering insights into personal stressors, work-life balance, prioritization, motivation, and research-backed strategies for thriving in academia. Available in English or Danish on demand. 🎓 Mastering Feedback and Criticism for PhD Success — A 2–3 hour interactive workshop for 5–50 participants focused on proactively managing feedback quality, accepting criticism constructively, and aligning expectations with supervisors. Addresses the link between fear of feedback and imposter phenomenon. English or Danish. 🎓 How to Get the Supervision You Need — A 2–3 hour interactive workshop for 5–50 PhD students providing practical tools for proactive supervisory management, meeting structuring, regular expectation alignment, and constructive problem-solving. English or Danish. 🎓 Knowing Your Character Strengths Matter — A 2–3 hour interactive workshop for 5–50 participants using the Values in Action (VIA) survey framework to identify signature strengths, improve well-being, performance, and collaboration. Targets PhD students, researchers, lecturers, and other employees. English or Danish. 🎓 Personal Leadership in Academia — A residential course (~25 hours total) held at the sustainable Nature House in Helberskov, consisting of two full days plus two 2.5-hour follow-up sessions (at 1 and 3 months). Focuses on character strengths, taming imposter phenomenon, creating productive habits, mental well-being, and proactive feedback strategies. Price: DKK 5,500 excl. VAT including food and accommodation; participants arrange their own transport though pick-up from Arden train station can be arranged. English or Danish. 🎓 Stress Coaching Package — A 1:1 stress coaching programme typically comprising seven sessions spread over 2.5 to 3 months, designed to foster regular reflection, resilience, and sustainable stress management. 🎓 Mentoring & Individual Coaching — Personalised 1:1 mentoring and coaching sessions available online, at the client's workplace, or in the Højbjerg coaching room, supporting growth, goal setting, and personal leadership development. 🎓 Retreats in a Sustainable Forest House — The Nature House in Helberskov (18 km from Hadsund, near the coast) hosts deep-work and writing retreats for individuals, couples, or small groups, as well as workshop retreats for 3–7 participants with accommodation in hammocks strung between trees for a close-to-nature experience. Specialties 🎯 Personal leadership and self-empowerment for young researchers 🎯 Taming imposter phenomenon and overcoming self-doubt 🎯 Stress coaching and mental well-being in academia 🎯 Resilience building and self-efficacy development 🎯 Proactive supervision and feedback mastery 🎯 Character strengths identification (VIA framework) and application 🎯 Work-life balance and sustainable productivity in research 🎯 Nature-integrated retreats and experiential learning Methods & Approach Bodil Øster employs an interactive, evidence-informed approach blending theoretical presentations with exercises, self-reflection, and group discussions within a safe, trusting, and appreciative environment. Her methodology integrates positive psychology tools such as the Values in Action (VIA) character strengths survey, resilience training, and imposter phenomenon frameworks. For residential programmes, nature serves as a co-facilitator, leveraging the sustainable forest setting to deepen reflection and learning. Between sessions, participants receive practical assignments to replace unproductive habits with intentional, strength-based behaviours. Who It's For PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, research assistants, and higher education students across all academic disciplines. The character strengths workshop also welcomes lecturers and general staff. Individual coaching and stress coaching are suited to any young researcher or academic professional seeking clarity, balance, and proactive strategies. Services are also open to non-academic audiences by request, and retreat facilities are available to individuals, couples, and small groups needing a nature-based environment for deep work. Facilities & Practical Info Sessions are delivered flexibly online, at the client's workplace, or in the dedicated coaching room at Orionsvej 12, 8270 Højbjerg. Residential courses and retreats take place at The Nature House in Helberskov, a sustainable house surrounded by forest near the coast, featuring hammock accommodation between trees. Workshops are scheduled on demand. All workshops and courses are offered in English or Danish. The stress coaching package follows a structured timeline of seven sessions across approximately 2.5 to 3 months. Location Address: Orionsvej 12, 8270 Højbjerg, Denmark Hours: See website for schedule; workshops and courses available on request The "+" ✅ Deep insider understanding of academic and industry research cultures from a founder with an MSc, PhD in virology, and senior scientist experience ✅ Unique nature-integrated residential programmes in a custom-built sustainable forest house with immersive hammock accommodation ✅ Research-backed, interactive methodologies combining positive psychology, VIA strengths profiling, and imposter phenomenon frameworks ✅ Flexible delivery formats (online, workplace, coaching room, residential) with full English and Danish bilingual support ✅ Highly rated by PhD students and young researchers from Aarhus University and affiliated research centres