Balance. Productivity. Purpose.
A Better Way LLC
About Us
Empowering the Whole Scholar
A Better Way LLC is a professional development and coaching company dedicated to helping individuals cultivate better work-life balance, enhance productivity, and foster holistic well-being. Founded by a PhD, mother of three, and advocate for balance in all areas of life, we blend evidence-based strategies with authentic storytelling and structured accountability to help academics and lifelong learners thrive—not just survive.
Born from a desire to rethink traditional academic paths and document a personal journey through research, motherhood, and career, A Better Way offers a transformative space for reflection, support, and action. Whether you’re deep in dissertation work or simply seeking clarity in your personal growth, we offer tools and community to help you find a better way forward.
Grow Through Structure and Story
Our Services
At A Better Way LLC, we believe productivity is about more than checking boxes—it’s about finding sustainable rhythms that support your goals and your well-being. We offer services in two main categories:
Academic Productivity & Well-being
Accountability Workshops for Scholars
12-week cohort-based programs designed to help graduate students and early-career scholars maintain momentum, build sustainable writing habits, and foster peer support.
Writing Challenges
Structured 12-day and 14-day writing sprints to help you make focused progress on academic work, from dissertations to journal articles.
Graduate Student Success Program
Tailored speaking engagements, workshops, and institutional partnerships inspired by the proven NCFDD model—ideal for supporting graduate student productivity and wellness.
Life Journaling & Personal Journey
“A Better Way: My Life Journal” Newsletter
Weekly or bi-weekly reflections blending personal storytelling with practical tips for navigating academic, professional, and personal life.
Social Media Presence
Follow along on YouTube and Instagram for authentic insights, journaling prompts, and real-life discussions on balance, motherhood, and motivation.
Where Research Meets Real Life
What Sets Us Apart
At A Better Way LLC, we offer more than just coaching—we offer community and clarity through a uniquely grounded, research-informed approach.
- Evidence-Based & Structured
We adapt the proven NCFDD model with focused accountability frameworks tailored to the needs of real scholars. - Holistic Approach
Our programs integrate mental health, well-being, and personal growth with academic and professional productivity. - Founder’s Credibility
Led by a PhD who’s lived the academic grind—and succeeded through it—our offerings are shaped by lived experience and tested frameworks. - Authentic Storytelling
We combine academic rigor with life lessons, sharing journeys of motherhood, home economics, and wellness with honesty and relatability. - Community-Focused
Everything we do centers around building networks of support, where shared goals and mutual encouragement lead to real transformation.
Let’s Connect
Start Your Journey to A Better Way
We’re here to support you as you seek clarity, productivity, and personal peace. Whether you’re an institution looking to empower graduate students or an individual searching for structure and support, we’d love to connect.
Email: peta@withpeta.com
