for individuals
Many times while building my academic career, I felt shut out, dismissed or shunned. I bought books and attended workshops that didn’t speak to my experience or aspirations and ended up frustrated by the loss of time and money I’d invested.
I established my company, Black Girl Brilliance, as a bridge for women who are facing similar challenges and are in need of support. Too many highly educated, and powerful women are deterred from an academic career path when in fact, we need more women like us cultivating careers in higher education. — Dr. Amin
YOUR VISION + MY STRATEGY = ACADEMIC CAREER SUCCESS!
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Upgrade YOU Session
Brilliant Breakthrough Package
VIP Day
Upgrade you session
Sometimes, you need someone to think with — someone to help you gain perspective and receive instant, practical help.
Not sure how to select a graduate program? Need help preparing your materials for the academic job market? Trying to pivot after last semester’s teaching evaluations? Struggling with the demands of the tenure-track? Trying to transition to an administrative position? Book an Upgrade You Session!
It’s a 60 minute, confidential, one-on-one video conference and it’s the perfect way for you to get “unstuck” and on the way to completing your goals.
Bring me your vision and I’ll develop a strategy to help you break through whatever is holding you back. You’ll leave the session with recommendations for the exact next steps to take. Clients have started scheduling these calls on a monthly or quarterly basis!
Cost: $300 USD/hour
length: 60 minutes
BRILLIANT BREAKTHROUGH PACKAGE
Do you often have questions about the next step you should take in optimizing your academic career, but nowhere to turn?
Do you need assistance over several weeks while participating in interviews, completing applications or taking the next step in your academic career?
Book a Brilliant Breakthrough Package!
This option gives you 2 60 – minute, confidential one-on-one video conferences plus unlimited 30 days of Voxer access, where you can send me a voice message anytime you have a career related question. I’ll be sure to respond to you within 24 hours (48 hours on weekends.) The great thing about unlimited Voxer access is that you can get your questions answered in between the 2 scheduled video conferences!
Cost: $650 USD
2 60-minute sessions + voxer access
Brilliant breakthrough package
Do you often have questions about the next step you should take in optimizing your academic career, but nowhere to turn?
Do you need assistance over several weeks while participating in interviews, completing applications or taking the next step in your academic career?
Book a Brilliant Breakthrough Package!
This option gives you 2 60 – minute, confidential one-on-one video conferences plus unlimited 30 days of Voxer access, where you can send me a voice message anytime you have a career related question. I’ll be sure to respond to you within 24 hours (48 hours on weekends.) The great thing about unlimited Voxer access is that you can get your questions answered in between the 2 scheduled video conferences!
Cost: $650 USD
2 60-minute sessions + voxer access
vip day
My amazing VIP Day is your opportunity for custom, confidential, one-on-one intensive academic career consulting!
This 6-hour day (don’t worry, we’ll have breaks!) has been designed for my brilliant friends who want the benefit of focused attention on their current career challenges through spending a private day with me for premium engagement (available through Zoom video conference only.)
A custom VIP day will help you to get the greatest amount of resources, ideas and information from me to address your academic career needs.
We’ll discuss your priorities, available resources, and recommended tactics. These intensives are focused on meeting a single goal that you determine. By the end of your VIP Day you’ll leave with an actionable, step-by-step plan and the documents you’ll need (where applicable) to meet your next academic career goal, whether it’s securing a new position, applying for a special program or fellowship, securing tenure and promotion or developing a stellar research program.
Cost: starting at $1500/day
6-hour intensive with breaks included
VIP Day Applicaton
Testimonials
“Dr. Amin was instrumental in my graduate school application process. I owe her many thanks for her involvement in my acceptance to Georgetown University!”
L.CGraduate Student
“Dr. Amin posed thoughtful probing questions which resulted in me seeking clarity in my own work and plans for the future. During our call, she helped me to articulate my vision and armed me with additional tasks to help manifest that vision. I would highly recommend her services!”
T.B.JFaculty Member and Administrator at a Public Research University
“Dr. Amin is an excellent coach for academics. I worked with her to prepare for a Skype interview, and I could not be more pleased. She brings together critical analysis, insight, and warmth – traits that are invaluable in a career coach. You can expect her to give you and your materials a thorough, professional critique, but she does so with a compassionate, encouraging touch that I found to be just right. I highly recommend her services to anyone needing help on the academic job market or currently on the tenure track.”
E.RFaculty Member at a Public Research University
“Brilliance is exactly the word to describe Dr. Takiyah Nur Amin and encounters with her are life-changing. In a series of 3 sessions, Dr. Amin was able to reveal to me exactly what is holding me back in the academic faculty search process. She helped me to reconnect with those parts of myself that I had lost — confidence, enthusiasm, initiative, drive and inspiration — and she invited me to “DREAM BIG.” Dr. Amin was able to see through my challenges with clarity, precision, and compassion, and most importantly, she showed me that there are pathways and possibilities available to me right now for pursuing the work that I want to do in this life. As Dr. Amin asked me, “Why wait?”
E.IAspiring Faculty Member
“Having felt stuck in my pursuit for a higher education appointment in the dramatic arts, I reached out to Dr. Takiyah Amin. She was amazing! She treated me with respect, believed in my abilities, and helped me uncover my authentic voice as it relates to the all-important introductory materials when applying for a college post. She reminded me that I am equipped to snag any position I believe my skillset has been primed to enjoy. WIth passion, humor, and professionalism, Dr. Amin empowered me to go for my dreams, and I believe I have the materials and information needed to reach my goals. Thank you, Dr. Amin!”
N.PAspiring Faculty Member
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