Dissertation Defense Prep Session

You've put in years of work on your dissertation — don't leave your defense to chance. In this 45-minute 1:1 session, your Done Dissertation coach works directly with you to sharpen your presentation, strengthen your materials, and prepare you to handle your committee's questions with confidence. This is the personalized prep most doctoral programs never offer you.

💬 This Is For You If...

You've done the research. Now it's time to defend it with someone in your corner.

Most doctoral students spend years writing their dissertation and days (or hours) actually preparing for the defense. The result? Brilliant researchers who freeze when the committee pushes back. Solid dissertations that don't get the defense they deserve.

This session changes that.

In 60 focused minutes with a Done Dissertation coach, you'll get direct, personalized feedback on your presentation, your materials, and how you handle Q&A so you walk into your proposal or final defense knowing exactly what to sharpen.

🎓 What You'll Get

✅ Feedback on Your Presentation Your coach will review how you're presenting your research and give you specific, actionable guidance on delivery, clarity, and confidence.

✅ Review of Your Presentation Materials Get expert eyes on your slides and supporting materials so they reinforce your defense, not distract from it.

✅ Q&A Coaching Practice responding to the kinds of questions your committee is likely to ask. You'll learn how to handle pushback, redirect tough questions, and hold your ground without losing your composure.

✅ Personalized Guidance for Your Specific Defense Whether you're preparing for your proposal or your final defense, the feedback is tailored to where you are in the process.

📦 What's Included

• One 60-minute 1:1 defense prep session with a Done Dissertation coach.
• Personalized feedback on your presentation, materials, and Q&A readiness.
• Scheduling link provided immediately after purchase. Book at a time that works for you.

💬 This Is For You If...

• Your defense is coming up and you want expert eyes on your preparation.
• You know your research but aren't sure how to talk about it under pressure.
• You've been wondering what your committee will ask and how to answer.
• You want personalized feedback, not a generic course

🚫 This Is NOT For You If...

• You haven't started writing your dissertation yet.
• You're looking for ongoing dissertation writing support (check out the Done Dissertation Velocity Coaching Program for that).
• You already have a structured, proven defense prep system in place.

All sales are final and there is a strict no refund policy.

If you need to cancel a session, please provide as much notice as possible by emailing donedissertationcoach@gmail.com. We will make every effort to reschedule the session to a mutually convenient date and time. If you don’t provide at least 24 hours’ notice or fail to provide any notice, we may not be able to reschedule the session and shall not be obligated to accommodate your rescheduling request. We do understand that life happens and will make every effort to be flexible, especially in the case of unexpected emergencies.

If you are late for a session, we will try to extend the end time but if this is not possible, the session will end at the scheduled time and we will not be obligated to make up session time.