About this episode
In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden talks with Tom Vorselen, founder of The Study Coach, about how to study smarter, overcome procrastination, and retain information more effectively. Tom shares his journey from a struggling student to building a $200K/year education business and explains neuroscience-based strategies that help students and adults learn efficiently.You’ll discover practical tools for time management, focus, habit formation, and intrinsic motivation, plus actionable steps to replace outdated study methods with science-backed learning techniques. Whether you’re a student, professional, or lifelong learner, this episode will help you boost productivity, improve retention, and achieve academic or career success.What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why procrastination is often a system problem, not lazinessScience-backed techniques to learn faster and remember moreHow to shift from perfectionism to progressNeuroscience-based study methods for adult learners and studentsHow intrinsic motivation drives consistent learningPractical time management and focus strategiesTools to turn failure into actionable learning opportunitiesHow habit formation improves long-term retentionWhy small daily study practices beat last-minute cramming Key Takeaways ✅ Learning is a lifelong journey; anyone can improve✅ Procrastination is often caused by mindset and systems, not laziness✅ Effective study strategies outperform hours of inefficient effort✅ Progress-focused learning is more impactful than perfectionist approaches✅ Intrinsic motivation leads to better engagement and retention✅ Neuroscience-informed methods enhance focus and memory✅ Adults can learn as effectively as students using the right strategies✅ Structured practice beats cramming for long-term results✅ Actionable tools turn academic struggles into growth opportunities✅ Small, consistent habits compound into success Guest Links & Resources:🌐 Website – https://www.tomsteam.nl/📺 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@the_studycoach 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/the_studycoach/💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-vorselen/🎵 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@the_studycoachExplore with Michael Rearden: 🌐 Website – https://revenconcepts.com/🎙 Podcast – https://coachinginsession.buzzsprout.com/📸 Instagram – https:/
