The Thesis Coach
In a dedicated resource for Coachlight Academic, The Thesis Coach’s first series, ‘Navigating Your PhD’, is a comprehensive resource aimed at supporting PhD students to overcome pain points along their doctoral journey, from proposal writing to completion.
The ‘Navigating Your PhD’ Series published by Coachlight Academic is designed to tackle the common pain points PhD students face and provide actionable strategies for reframing and overcoming them.
Navigating Your PhD
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Get Accepted
More than just a guide to writing a compelling PhD proposal: a strategic approach to securing a place in a doctoral program.
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Get Mentored
Strategies for building strong supervisory and mentoring relationships, navigating institutional dynamics, and securing the right support throughout the PhD process.
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Get Finished
Overcoming writer’s block, managing time effectively, and navigating the PhD thesis writing process to completion without burning out.
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Get Defended
A guide to the final stages of a PhD journey, focusing on preparing for the viva, manage nerves, and successfully defend the thesis.
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Get Cited
Practical advice on publishing research, building academic credibility, and making a lasting impact through citations and peer recognition.
The Thesis Coach’s newsletter on Substack provides regular and ongoing guidance to PhD students delivering weekly insights, tips, and motivational content, focusing on practical advice to overcome challenges such as productivity slumps, imposter syndrome, and career uncertainty post-PhD.