Testimonials
What sets Rebecca apart is her ability to make you believe in yourself and your talents again. She sees the potential in your work even when you’ve lost sight of it, and she knows exactly how to translate that belief into structure, momentum, and self-trust. Her mentorship strikes the perfect balance between holding you to a high standard of excellence and offering emotional care. I leave each session with renewed clarity, confidence, and a genuine excitement for my research.
Shereen, PhD Candidate, York University
Meeting with Rebecca is like doing a workout. You know you're going to feel better at the end. I came to Rebecca overwhelmed and feeling like an imposter in my new assistant professor role, with no idea how to publish or guide my own doctoral students. Within three months, I had a clear research program, a submitted manuscript with an international collaborator, and an accepted conference proposal on a new paradigm I'm now coining in my field. Her feedback is always constructive and on point, but what I valued most was her lovely attitude and how human she was with me through it all.
Mary, Assistant Professor, Morocco
Rebecca was truly exceptional to work with. From the very beginning, she was attentive to my needs and thoughtfully tailored her support to align with exactly what I was looking for. She arrived prepared for every meeting, was incredibly responsive, and made the entire process feel smooth and supported. What stood out most was how she consistently went above and beyond. I genuinely felt that she cared about my work and was invested in helping me succeed, something that can be hard to find when supervisors are balancing many academic obligations. I feel so fortunate to have found her and look forward to continuing to work together throughout this doctoral journey.
Caitlin, PhD Candidate, University of Regina
I learned more in three months with Rebecca than I did in my whole Master’s. My Master’s supervisor mostly just told me to do more reading. Rebecca actually guided me to sources and frameworks that I used to make my research more original, coherent, and impactful. She gave the kindest and most constructive feedback I’ve ever received which actually led to me making progress because I wasn’t trying to read between the lines or second-guessing my life choices. Rebecca asked helpful questions which allowed me to fully express my ideas and through listening attentively was able to get the crux of the message/idea/arguments I was making. Between her guidance, her feedback, and her knack for directly answering my questions before I even asked them, she saved me months of wondering or waiting.
Jennifer, Master's Graduate, McGill University
When I first started my PhD journey, I felt completely lost and overwhelmed. I didn’t know where to start or what to do, and fear was a huge part of those early days. Then I came across Rebecca’s posts, and something immediately resonated with me. They felt relatable, grounding, and deeply calming. Working with Rebecca has been such a gift. She has become not only an incredible academic guide, but truly a life and academic coach. Her support, thoughtful feedback, and steady guidance in helping me navigate this path have been nothing short of transformative.
Rubina, PhD Student, University of Toronto
Working with Rebecca saved me a semester of tuition. Advisor On Call was an incredibly valuable part of my doctoral journey. Rebecca created a space where I could talk through complex ideas, make sense of feedback, and think creatively about how I wanted to articulate and position my research. Our conversations helped me see my own thinking more clearly and approach challenges from a new perspective. With Rebecca’s support, I managed to finish my revision rounds and schedule my defense just before the deadline to register for another paid semester. This means that investing in Rebecca’s coaching actually saved me money.
Maya, PhD Graduate, University of Calgary
One session with Rebecca was worth 17 sessions with my supervisor. Working with Rebecca was such a joy, which is not an emotion I often equate with writing grant applications! From the start she was reliable and prepared and thoroughly reviewed my drafts in preparation of our first meeting. After only a few minutes of working with her, it became obvious that Rebecca is an excellent wordsmith and listener as she was able to help me problem solve specific issues in real time. Not only does she offer incredibly thorough feedback, but her method of constructive criticism was supportive and clear. I left my meetings with her feeling energized, with an explicit list of next steps. Finally, the questions Rebecca asked and follow-up conversations we had helped open my eyes to new ways of thinking about my research project. Our time together did not just help me with my grant application but helped me think through my future doctoral research project. You will not regret the time you spend with Rebecca!
Caroline, PhD Student, McGill University
As an international student in Canada, navigating many responsibilities and expectations along the PhD journey is not easy. This is where Rebecca's help proved invaluable. Her insight, quick thinking skills and fast deliverables are remarkable. Her support has helped to allay my anxieties in a major way.”
Lindsay, PhD Candidate, University of Toronto
Rebecca supported me with my final oral examination. Her feedback on my slides and recording was gold - super specific and actionable. She made me feel confident going in to my exam and helped me pass my defence as is!
Christine, PhD Candidate, University of Toronto
Rebecca does careful background work before each session and this means we are not wasting time but can quickly get to the heart of what needs to be done. In our last session, Rebecca gave me ideas that I have been working on for the past four days. Without her guidance, I really wouldn't know what I should be doing as I wait for data gathering to begin. I will continue to work with Rebecca in the future. She is a steady hand that is really providing what I need to be successful.
Greg, PhD Student, University of Ottawa
Over the course of my PhD, I had a complicated experience of working with six different supervisors. This deeply affected my timeline, funding, and confidence. I knew I needed external support, and I worked with two people before finding Rebecca, but neither experience gave me what I was hoping for.
When I first met Rebecca, I immediately felt something different. She was calm, kind, and genuinely present. She listened to my story without judgment. She gave me the space to explain what I had been through, and she even encouraged me to communicate in the language and way that felt easiest for me (in Spanish).
For graduate students especially, I think there is another quality that matters enormously: Rebecca is incredibly organized and dependable. At one point, I later discovered through LinkedIn that she had been in the middle of moving to another country. I had not even realized it from working with her because there were no excuses, unexplained delays, or changes in the quality of her work. She remained professional, responsive, and committed throughout.
But Rebecca did much more than coach my writing. She wanted me to succeed. She helped me regain confidence in my work, organize what felt completely overwhelming, and continue moving forward when finishing my PhD felt very far away.
I hope these words reach another graduate student who might be in the position I was in when I found Rebecca (overwhelmed, discouraged, uncertain about their writing, or simply needing someone trustworthy in their corner): Finding the right support can make an enormous difference.
I am proof: I have now submitted my PhD thesis!
Ariana, PhD Candidate, Western University
I hired Rebecca because I needed help with my PhD and scholarship statements. I had gotten feedback from university writing consultants and other students but they only gave me a few comments or purely language edits. Rebecca helped me completely transform my statements by working with both the ideas and the sentences. That's exactly what I needed. She met with me to help me improve my research plan, then gave me feedback on my drafts to help make everything flow and fit in the word limit. She is a really skilled coach. My statements are so much stronger and so are my chances of getting accepted.
Jamila, Master's Student, Brock University