Man jumping over a chasm, indicative of a PhD student crossing boundaries and finishing his or her dissertation.

Finally Finish Your Ph.D. with Dissertation Coaching 

Dissertation coaching will help you get back on track with your Ph.D. research and writing, graduate and move on to the next phase of your life.

Getting stuck during a dissertation is remarkably common. You may be struggling with your research design, writing, supervisor feedback, motivation, or simply trying to manage an enormous project alongside the rest of your life.

I understand that experience firsthand. I completed my own Ph.D. while working professionally and raising a family. Today, I work one-to-one with doctoral students to help them regain momentum, strengthen their work, navigate challenges and move steadily toward completion.

Find out more about Ph.D. completion here.

 

Dissertation Coaching Packages 

Option 1:  One-month “Leap Forward” package 

 

4 Weeks of Intensive Dissertation Coaching and Support 

Designed for Students Needing to Make Substantial Progress in a Short Time

The Perfect Package for Getting Started, Single Chapters, Support with Committee Feedback, Defence Preparation 

    Includes Dissertation Progress Assessment, Strategic Goal Setting, Draft Feedback, Implementation Support and Ongoing Review

 $700 

Includes:

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Weekly Individualized Coaching Calls

Email Support
Personalized Action and Accountability Plan

Option 2:  Three-Month Dissertation Coaching Package

12 Weeks of Intensive Dissertation Coaching and Support

 Designed for Students Needing Strategic Support Over the Longer Term   

Includes Dissertation Progress Assessment, Strategic Goal Setting, Draft Feedback, Implementation Support and Ongoing Review

$1950 (Instalments Possible)

Includes: 

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Weekly Individualized Coaching Calls 

Email Support
Personalized Action and Accountability Plan

Option 3:  Six-month Dissertation Coaching Package

24 Weeks of Intensive Dissertation Coaching and Support

 Designed for Students Seeking Personalized Mentorship through Multiple Dissertation Phases   

Includes Dissertation Progress Assessment, Strategic Goal Setting, Draft Feedback, Implementation Support and Ongoing Review

$3600 (Instalments Possible)

Includes:   

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Weekly Individualized Coaching Calls 

Email Support
Personalized Action and Accountability Plan

All Dissertation Complete Coaching packages include:

  • Strategic accountability planning for dissertation completion
  • Weekly one-on-one zoom coaching calls and unlimited access to Dr. Cara via email 
  • Ongoing feedback on your working draft as needed
  • Comprehensive assistance throughout each phase of your dissertation process

Depending on dissertation client needs, specific areas of coaching assistance include:

  • Helping you develop and refine your 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 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

Interested in working with me? Here’s how to get started.

1. Get in touch.
Go to my contact page. Tell me a little about your dissertation and where you’re feeling stuck.

2. Meet with me for a complimentary consultation.
We’ll talk about your project, your goals and the challenges you’re facing, and decide whether working together is a good fit.

3. Get started.
If we decide to work together, we’ll choose the coaching package that best fits your needs and schedule our first session.

Have questions? Email me at info@dissertationcompletecoaching.com

 

 Dissertation coaching is a game-changer. 

Why Choose Dissertation Complete Coaching?

I bring more than three decades of experience in higher education to my work as a dissertation coach. I have worked with students from diverse disciplines, universities and countries, and I understand both the academic demands of doctoral research and the very human challenges of completing a long, complex project.

My coaching is highly individualized. I work directly with every client, providing strategic guidance, thoughtful feedback and practical support tailored to your dissertation, your university requirements and the challenges you’re facing.

 

How Will We Do it?

by working together to ensure you stay on track and remain accountable to your goals

We will decide on concrete and manageable project targets.

As a thesis mentor, I am a skilled and creative sounding board for your ideas, making sure that only the best ideas make it to paper.

Together, we will address any self-defeating blockages that may be getting in the way of your progress, including unproductive lifestyle habits, fear and anxiety, writer’s block and (of course) procrastination. Let’s address any issues related to research project organization, writing development and analysis. I can even support you as you prepare for your defence.

Contact me to set up a confidential and complimentary session. I’d like to find out about you and your project.

Your Graduation is Within Reach!

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