We don't offer traditional dissertation coaching. We run small, coach-led cohorts using a proven execution system that combines lean project management, writing psychology, and structured accountability so you produce consistent work every week and actually finish.
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You're not at the beginning. You're not even in the middle. You're close.
Your research is done. Your IRB is approved. Your committee hasn't raised red flags. On paper, you're progressing.
But in reality? Writing has slowed down. Revisions are dragging. And "almost done" keeps stretching out.
You don't need more information. You need consistent execution.
If you're not ready to finish, this will feel intense. That's by design.
Being "almost done" is the hardest stage. Every delay now has real cost: delayed graduation, stalled career decisions, and mental fatigue from carrying something that should already be finished. The gap between you and submission stays open, even though you're close.
We were once exactly where you are now: overwhelmed, frustrated, but determined to finish. We became dissertation coaches because we wanted to be the kind of support we wished we'd had.
After years of working with doctoral students around the world, we built something different: a small team grounded in real mentorship, practical systems, and a deep commitment to helping our clients cross the finish line.
Dr. Amy Murdock
Coach since 2021PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Houston. Specializes in qualitative methodologies including case studies, systematic literature reviews, critical discourse analysis, phenomenology, action research, and autoethnography.
Dr. Alexandra Shaeffer
Coach since 2020PhD in Second Language Acquisition from the University of Iowa. Mixed-methods background with expertise across education, linguistics, psychology, business, healthcare, and AI. An active listener, organized, patient, and compassionate.
A system for executing dissertations using lean workflow, cognitive and behavioral writing methods, and coached cohort accountability. Small groups. Fixed start dates. One goal: a submitted dissertation.
"Submit in 90 days" is not a slogan. It's the structure. Every phase is mapped out so you always know what to do next.
You'll know exactly what's left and in what order. Most clients discover they're closer than they thought. The audit alone brings relief and clarity.
Structured writing sprints, not lectures. You write. We keep you moving. Momentum starts here and continues throughout the program.
Every two weeks, you receive structured draft feedback from coaches and peers who understand the dissertation process. Real notes. Real improvement. Continuous progress.
Formatting, references, front matter, and submission checklist. You'll know when your dissertation is truly ready. No second-guessing.
A highly structured, execution-focused program designed to move you from "almost done" to submitted. Built for real schedules, but not passive participation.
Most programs give you information. This gives you targeted support tied to your actual dissertation.
You'll receive:
You are not "making progress." You are finishing.
By the end of the Sprint, your dissertation is:
A few words from doctoral candidates who stopped struggling alone.
"I have been working with Dr. Amy Murdock for several months in writing my dissertation. Her guidance has been phenomenal, often teaching me concepts in down-to-earth terms. Academic writing can be a challenge and Amy has helped me find and articulate my academic voice. Amy is a must-have in the graduate journey."
"Everything about my experience was great, from Dr. Shaeffer's expertise, to her patience and flexibility. I reached out after receiving a 78 on a midterm paper. Not only did I get a 100 on my final paper in the same class, but I haven't received a mark less than A+ since."
"I had been struggling with the first 3 chapters of my dissertation for over a year. I finally decided to give coaching a try and it made a huge difference. Alexandra provided helpful suggestions along with edits that transformed my paper. My advisor was very impressed."
The Week 1 audit shows you exactly where you stand. Most people are closer than they think. Seeing the real picture, instead of the version your anxiety has been telling you, is one of the most powerful parts of the programme.
The method is discipline-agnostic. We coach the process, not the content. That's your supervisor's job. Your peers in the cohort often give better writing feedback than supervisors do, because they're reading it fresh with no assumptions.
Two live hours a week. Everything else is async. Miss a session and catch up with the recording. That's less time than one bad writing day spent staring at a blank page.
Good. This complements that, it doesn't replace it. Supervisors handle content. We handle momentum, structure, and the psychological weight. They're different jobs, and most universities aren't set up to do both.
This program is designed to get you to submission in 90 days. But we also know this: even with the right system, execution matters. So we've built in a clear guarantee.
...and you are still not finished:
No shortcuts. No passive participation. This only works if you do. But if you do the work, you will not be left unfinished.
Every delay now has a real cost.
A 90-day guided sprint to take your dissertation from stuck to submitted, with a cohort of graduate students who actually get it.
A single postponed semester costs $3,000 to $9,000+ in tuition, living costs, and lost earnings. The sprint is priced well below the cost of being stuck for one more month.
Start now. Finish in 90 days.
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