When I found The Dissertation Coach, I was in a vulnerable place with my master’s thesis. I doubted whether completing such a project was possible for me. Seeking out coaching services and working with Elline Lipkin, PH. D was a profoundly empowering experience. Elline thoughtfully reframed the challenges I faced throughout the writing process to keep me moving forward when my self-doubt would have otherwise brought me to a screeching halt. Elline instilled in me the importance of being consistent and kind to yourself throughout the writing process. I know the impact of Elline’s coaching on my philosophy of writing will extend far beyond earning my master’s degree. If I ever decide to take on the PhD, there is no other service I would turn to. Thank you Elline!

Jinji Donato, M.L.S.

My experience working with this service was fruitful and gave me the accountability I needed during the process of earning my doctoral degree. My coach Elline Lipkin was encouraging and helped me organize long and short term goals that enabled me to complete my dissertation. I would recommend this service.

AJ, PHD

I highly recommend working with Elline Lipkin. When I called “Dissertation Coach,” I had quite a bit to do, and rather urgently, in order to meet my goals. I chose The Dissertation Coach because Alison called me within a few moments of my inquiry submission. She not only took the time to get to know me personally and learn more about my writing project, but she also thoughtfully chose my coach to align with my working style. Elline helped me to think about the roadblocks that I didn’t see. She encouraged me to anticipate upcoming tasks like writing an abstract and formatting for submission that aren’t top of mind when working hard on a draft. The accountability structure provided was exactly what I needed to unleash my potential. I enjoyed working closely with my coach regularly regarding my progress, a process that kept me consistent in my writing and pushing forward daily. Elline cheered me on at every turn; I appreciated Elline’s kindness and also found it helpful when she pushed me to think differently about the process or find another angle. My situation was unique and my schedule challenging, and Elline made considerable effort to be flexible and accommodate so that we could stay in close touch and achieve my goal.

Rachel, MA, State University of New York

Elline Lipkin came to the rescue! I had been “nearly done” with my dissertation for several years, only progressing in occasional bursts, and in the end always receding as I approached completion. Somehow I couldn’t make writing a regular and enjoyable part of each day. Elline showed me how to build a detailed plan, track progress relative to the plan, and best of all, how to get myself into a state of flow. I wrote more and often better in the last nine months than in the preceding years. Thank you!

Tom, PHD

Like many other graduate students, I struggled with anxiety and a feeling of being overwhelmed when it came to my dissertation. I knew I needed to write, but just didn’t feel like I had what it took to take the next step. Enter Elline Lipkin, PhD. Elline was a very supportive coach who took the time to get to know me, and familiarize herself with my study – although it was vastly different from her expertise. Elline was an encourager, yet stayed on me about accomplishing the goals I set for myself. I appreciate her, and am thankful for the contribution she made to my doctoral journey.

KBB, ED.D. Candidate, Organizational Leadership