Dissertation coaching/Thesis editor
I have coached mature students, coaching practitioners, CEOs and executives, and understands the stress of balancing work/life/family/academic commitments during the writing up phase.
I can help you better manage, and eventually, reduce those anxieties by focusing on tangible steps that helps you to make steady progress as you reach your goal, getting a clear idea of the remaining work involved, and to give you the opportunity to achieve your best results.
I provide coaching around the whole dissertation experience
Mapping and shaping of the dissertation including structure, flow and cohesion
Relevance of the literature review which sets the context for your proposed research question
Appropriately challenge your arguments and reasoning for rigor integral to your analysis and discussion
Outline of services provided
After receiving a draft of you’re dissertation, I'll review and assess the quality of the argument and evidence based on your research questions, and then provide written feedback and schedule a 1 hr meeting (over Zoom or face to face if appropriate) to discuss the strengths and what still needs to be done to complete it to a Masters standard whilst retaining your style.
This first stage should be completed within 24-48 hours.
Price: 4 hours coaching (Total = USD$400)
For: Either the first review of an initial draft thesis or a completed version.
Following stage 1, you’ve chosen to continue working with me as your coach based on the changes for improvement and an action plan that fits into the schedule to write or rewrite sections/chapters to your dissertation.
From my experience, this can range between 12 to 20 hours. This includes my time to review and provide feedback on your work, have meetings to review the feedback and answer any questions, and be available offline when questions arise that need a faster turnaround.
Price: Pre-purchase coaching in 5, 10* or 15* hour packages. (USD$100 per hour)
*Discounts availableFor: Ongoing editing and review of thesis.
Note: For both services provided above that require a last-minute turnaround, there will be a surcharge of 50%.
Added value as your dissertation coach/editor
The space to consider the rigor of the argument that you've stated as your hypothesis
To guide you through the structuring of what's typically required for an academic thesis.
To be comfortable with writing in an academic style which retains your essence.
To be available to answer questions that may arise as your writing up and provide a quick turnaround in feedback to support you completing it on time.
Proof reading is a separate service i.e. checking for grammar and spelling which I do not offer. You would need to find a proof reader, if necessary, to support this.
Testimonies
“Incredibly helpful. My thesis involved a technical econometrical analysis of large, complex, and often incomplete datasets. I was initially skeptical that Yvonne could help given that her own academic interests lay in a different field. I was delighted to be proven wrong. She was very upfront in saying that she could have no input on the technical aspects, however she was quickly able to understand the gist of my arguments and see where ideas and conclusions weren’t fully supported and where critical assumptions were unstated and missing. Her discussion on the role of the literature review and its role in framing the why and the how of the thesis was invaluable. I had totally underestimated the importance of proper structuring and flow. Her coaching and guidance definitely helped fulfill a long-held dream of achieving a MSc distinction.”
“I had approached her at the point when I was seriously questioning myself and my ability to write anything, and the journey under her guidance turned to be deep, insightful, and joyful. Yvonne has a very supportive and calm personality, at the same time very structured and goal-oriented, and full of enthusiasm! She helped me structure my writing schedule, coached me through the clouds of data collected at the field research stage, and crystallized my thinking. The most precious for me was Yvonne’s ability to create the holding environment and nurture the writer in me, being the strict critic and at the same time encouraging mentor! ”
“Thank you so much Dear Yvonne for all your fantastic support. You and myself started during a demanding period in my life. A lot of formal and organizational stuff has just ended, I really struggled to see a light at the end of the tunnel at that time. Through your calming and confident style, you helped me a lot to get back my focus and motivation. I thank you so much for that. You have been incredibly fast in responding and you have been extremely sharp in identifying gaps and lot of weaknesses. Through your help I learned a lot and I enjoyed the journey with you. This has been a once in a lifetime experience, I am glad about. THANK YOU!”
“Your contribution was highly valued and key to sorting out the structure especially! Thank you again for the very important and timely support.”
“Yvonne’s coaching abilities are impressive. Her main talent consists of gently guiding coachees and helping them discover their dormant skills and insights. I personally tremendously benefited from teaming up with Yvonne - she coached me towards completing a demanding Executive Master’s thesis on the role of everyday creativity in career transitions. The thesis topic was multi-faceted - thanks to Yvonne’s expertise, I was able to finish it on time and bring to the surface knowledge I wasn’t aware I possessed. I wholeheartedly recommend Yvonne as a coach.”
“I just ran a marathon and now in a daze past the finish line wondering “what’s next”? As I read the entire paper, I am frankly amazed at how many mine-fields were skillfully avoided which your guidance and steerage helped me navigate. It was not at all an easy topic to tackle—what was I thinking?!?!? It was a pleasure working with you.”