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What Makes Us Unique

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Key Components of Our Evidence-Based Program Include:

Live and On-Demand Sessions

We demystify the dissertation process by providing live and on-demand sessions to help you identify, address, and overcome dissertation challenges and implement success strategies. 

Access to Resources and Tools

We prepare you for success by providing exclusive workbooks, templates, checklists, and customized resources to accompany our sessions and help you strategize your next steps. 

Structured Writing Sessions & Feedback

We make writing a team sport by facilitating comprehensive writing workshops paired with timed writing sessions and facilitated coaching conversations. 

Our Team Offers You:

Expert Guidance

Our coaches offer expertise in research methodologies, writing strategies, and academic standards, providing valuable guidance throughout the dissertation process.

Overcoming Challenges

Doctoral research can be fraught with challenges, including writer's block, data analysis dilemmas, and time management issues. Our coaches assist students in overcoming these obstacles by offering strategies and support tailored to individual needs.

Professional Development

Working with our dissertation coaches fosters professional development by honing research skills, enhancing critical thinking abilities, and cultivating scholarly writing habits that extend beyond the dissertation phase.

Navigating the Dissertation Process

Many doctoral students are unfamiliar with the intricacies of the dissertation process, from proposal development to final defense. Our coaches demystify this process, providing insights into institutional requirements and academic expectations.

Emotional Support

Dissertation writing can be emotionally taxing, leading to stress, anxiety, and self-doubt. Our coaches offer empathetic support, helping students manage their emotions, cope with setbacks, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Community & Networking

Our Dissertation Coaching Community provides valuable peer support, opportunities for collaboration, and a forum for sharing experiences and resources. Additionally, our dissertation coaches have professional networks that students can tap into for academic and career advancement.

Structural Support

Many doctoral students struggle with the structure and organization of their dissertations. Our coaches help students outline their ideas, create timelines, and stay on track with their research objectives.

Accountability

Our dissertation coaching provides a level of accountability that helps students remain focused and motivated. Regular meetings and progress check-ins ensure that students make steady progress toward completing their dissertations.

Document Review and Editing

Coaches offer constructive feedback on draft chapters, helping students refine their arguments, improve writing clarity, and adhere to academic conventions. We also have an exclusive partnership with an Academic Editor.

Universities Our Clients Have Attended:

 
  • Florida A&M University

  • Gardner Webb University

  • Governors State University

  • High Point University 

  • Liberty University

  • North Carolina A&T University 

  • North Carolina State University

  • Northern Illinois University 

  • Pardee RAND Graduate School

  • Southern University and A&M College

  • University of California Merced

  • University of North Carolina at Charlotte

  • University of North Carolina at Greensboro 

  • University of South Carolina

  • University of South Florida 

  • Walden University

  • Widener University

  • Yale University

Meet the Coaches

Our team of experts is well prepared to offer comprehensive support across all facets of the dissertation process. With a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of academic rigor, we are dedicated to guiding doctoral students through every stage of their dissertation journey. Whether you require meticulous guidance in refining your research questions, crafting a compelling proposal, navigating complex methodological considerations, or honing the clarity and coherence of your writing, our experts are here to offer unwavering support and insightful feedback.

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Dr. Callie 

Top Specialties

  • Qualitative and Mixed Methods 

  • Literature Reviews

  • Goal Setting

  • ​Time Management 

  • ​Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

  • Educational Research

  • Policy Analysis 

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Dr. Shakima 

Top Specialities:

  • Qualitative Methods

  • Time Management 

  • ​Motivation and Overcoming Challenges

  • Life After the Doctorate

  • Higher Education Administration

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Dr. Shakima.

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Dr. Aundrea

Top Specialties:

  • Mixed Methods

  • Overcoming Procrastination and Perfectionism 

  • Holistic Support Strategies 

  • Public Health 

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Dr. Aundrea.

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Dr. angela 

Top Specialties:

  • ​Qualitative Methods

  • Critical Theories 

  • Understanding and Identifying Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks 

  • Advocating for Yourself during the Dissertation

  • Self-Care/Community Care

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