Özgün Ünver

My Story

Hi, thanks for stopping by!Originally from Istanbul, I've been living in Belgium since 2008. I'm a recovering academic.I have been a learner all my life and my hunger for knowledge brought me to the academic world. I have had the privilege of earning my Ph.D. from the University of Leuven in Belgium while working for an academic research institute, doing social policy research, publishing and presenting my work.Even though I was happy in the academic world, where I felt home, my mental and physical health and wellbeing deteriorated more and more over the years. Despite constant overwork, I was neither confident nor productive. I overidentified with my job at the expense of my wellbeing. As a result, I crashed and burned (out).In order to recover, I had to do a lot of soul-searching, discover who I was, and start giving my body and my heart the same value that I had given to my mind.Now that I have eventually nurtured myself back to wellbeing with the help of many people (friends, family, coaches, physicians, and colleagues), it is now my mission to inspire and support academics on their quest to find true and lasting balance, energy, and fulfilment in their work and life.

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Alternatively, you can send me an email at mindyourownrevisions[at]gmail.comÖzgün Ünver: VAT BE0769950168

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"I am discovering that the challenges and frustrations that academic and scientific life have can be so hard. It is great there are people like Özgün willing to accompany you and offer their valuable time and help to arm you with tools that allow us to overcome our own limits. Özgün is an open person, an attentive listener, and positive."Ana N. - Professor, Mexico

"There are many things I could say about my sessions with Özgün, but "eye-opening" would be a perfect description of my talks with her. Throughout the five sessions I had with her, I've felt many emotions ranging from being open, curious, vulnerable, and uncomfortable, but most importantly, I've felt understood and accepted. Our sessions were a space where it was very safe to open up and talk about struggles and embrace the knowledge she offered. Her questions and guidance along the way made me see things from a different perspective, and realize how a shift in perspective could help me achieve my goals in a sustainable manner, without risking my well-being. Özgün is really good at asking questions that hit the spot and she is very clear in delivering her message. Overall, her knowledge, positivity, openness, and willingness to help made our sessions a wonderful learning experience for me! Thank you Özgün, for all the challenging questions, for being someone I can relate to, and for making me discover myself 😊"P. O. - Ph.D. Researcher, Belgium

"Intellectual people usually feel at ease with their intellectual peers. That is what I could feel with Özgün. I am very happy that I followed a friend's advice that led me to Özgün. After meeting with different coaches I can tell that Özgün has unique things to offer, mainly being pragmatic, provide a prospect and tools to overcome the problem instead of theory and most importantly gives ideas that have 'depth'. Psychological and philosophical depth of an advice is very important for someone like me and that helps my mind to accept the advice quicker.
I definitely would recommend Özgün without any blink of doubt."Ahmed A. - Ph.D. Researcher, Belgium

"Ozgun is a really good listener and quite observant. She was able to catch the subtle discrepancies in my thinking and via her line of questioning helped me identify the root of the issue I was facing."Neel N. - Ph.D. Researcher, Netherlands