Dissertation Coaching services – Dr. Cara Weston-Edell
Guiding graduate students worldwide to finish strong — from proposal to Ph.D. defense
Isn’t it time to break free of the overwhelming cycle of stress and procrastination? Save substantial time, money, and energy with professional dissertation coaching services targeted specifically to your needs.
I support doctoral and master’s students as an expert dissertation coach, so they can successfully finish their dissertations, graduate, and move on to the next fabulous phase of their lives. Find out more about the coaching support offered here. Individualized dissertation help that works!
You may be juggling work and family, as well as the demanding requirements of graduate studies. Procrastination, writer’s block, and avoidance may be causing undue stress. Let me assure you: the feeling of drowning in constant anxiety and overwhelm doesn’t have to be a permanent state.
I understand the challenges because I’ve been there myself as a graduate student…and have worked successfully as a Ph.D. dissertation coach with many other students and colleagues who have as well. We made it to the other side of the graduation finish line and you can too.
Research shows that the keys to dissertation completion are effective support and strategy. I provide personalized Ph.D. dissertation help that addresses both of these critical aspects.
I’ve coached many students just like you, in need of personalized Ph.D. guidance.
How I help you get to the finish line as your dissertation coach
Together, we clarify your current dissertation challenges, put a clear action plan in place that’s focused and doable, and work together to ensure you make progress. Depending on your needs, I provide targeted feedback on all phases of the process, including your proposal development, literature review, research methodology and design, analysis, discussion, defence preparation, academic writing development, and committee navigation. We will likely share a few laughs along the way!
Regular weekly meetings and ongoing email communication ensure accountability while providing individualized dissertation coaching services.
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My Approach As Your Ph.d. Dissertation Coach
As your dedicated dissertation coach, I meet you where you are, considering your particular strengths, needs, and challenges. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. My Ph.D. dissertation support goes beyond the mechanics of dissertation completion because your academic project does not take place in a vacuum. You may be working professionally full or part-time, raising a family, volunteering, and managing many other real-world tasks.
Together, we take a holistic look at where you are now with your project, your academic goals, your lifestyle, and your desired timeline. We craft an individualized, strategic plan for dissertation completion that fits into your schedule as seamlessly as possible. Check out our blog post on finding the right fit with a dissertation coach.
We’ll decide together which approach is right for you: a fast-track, intensive approach with a firm deadline or a slower-paced dissertation process that maximizes every learning opportunity at your disposal. As you progress, we will revisit our strategies as required to keep your project moving forward.
My dissertation coaching services have helped countless students just like you. Let’s take you there!
My dissertation coaching support will help you make remarkable progress
The reality is that many doctoral level dissertation students do not receive the support they need through their programs. Following the completion of coursework, it’s all too common for graduate students to be left alone to work through what can become an amorphous project without concrete deadlines. Added to this is the variable approaches dissertation chairs or supervisors can take to working with students.
While many supervisors provide effective guidance and are responsive, others are hands-off and provide very little help. Read about strengthening the relationship with your supervisor here. Dissertation Complete Coaching meets the needs of doctoral and master’s students who are not getting the support they require to make progress and graduate. All one-on-one clients work directly with Dr. Cara Weston-Edell, an expert dissertation coach, and receive targeted mentorship as part of their coaching package.
Dissertation Complete Coaching support includes:
- Weekly individual coaching calls (via Zoom conferencing)
- A strategic accountability plan for dissertation completion
- Ongoing access to Dr. Cara Weston-Edell via email
- Ongoing feedback on your working draft
- Comprehensive assistance throughout each phase of your dissertation process
Depending on dissertation client needs, specific areas of dissertation coaching assistance can include:
- Helping you develop and refine your dissertation topic and research questions/hypotheses
- Providing assistance with determining your problem and purpose statements
- Supporting the development and organization of the literature review
- Giving feedback and advice on your methodology, findings, and discussion chapters
- Helping you work through the structure, development, and organization of each chapter
- Preparing you for proposal and final defense presentations
- Providing ongoing feedback on your thesis writing and helping you address suggestions and edits from your supervisor and committee members
- Navigating supervisor and committee conflicts and challenges
- Strategically helping you stay organized, set goals, and meet deadlines
🎓 FAQ
Here are answers to some of the most common questions about dissertation coaching and how it can help you finish your Ph.D.
1. What does a dissertation coach do?
A dissertation coach provides guidance on dissertation structure and development, productivity and organization to help you stay on track and complete your Ph.D. Through personalized zoom sessions, email support and feedback on your draft, you’ll learn strategies to work through the dissertation process with greater confidence and less stress.
2. Can you help if I’m already halfway through my dissertation?
Yes. Many students reach out mid-way when motivation dips or structure fades. Other students begin coaching at the proposal phase or at later points in the project. Coaching can help you clarify goals, set weekly writing plans, and move confidently toward completion.
3. How long does dissertation coaching usually take?
It varies depending on your stage and goals. Some students need a few months of guidance; others work with me from the beginning of the dissertation until they defend. Together we’ll build a plan that fits your schedule and timeline.
4. Do you offer online sessions?
Yes. All coaching sessions are online via Zoom, making it easy to connect from anywhere in the world. This flexibility allows you to stay consistent even during travel or fieldwork.
5. What makes Dissertation Complete Coaching different?
You’ll work directly with me, Dr. Cara Weston-Edell, an experienced academic with over three decades of teaching and mentoring. My approach combines strategic planning, compassion, and expertise to help you finish your dissertation and feel great about your work! Let’s do this!
Have more questions? Contact me here for a free consultation.
What my dissertation coaching clients say:
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