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Dissertation Coaching

Whether you need help deciding on your topic, crafting your proposal, collecting and analyzing your data, or preparing for your defense, our coaching services can help you overcome challenges and finish sooner. We customize our coaching to your needs, and use proven methods of accountability and support to help you reach the finish line.

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Dissertation Editing

We know what your committee wants to see and edit with that in mind. We don’t just correct for spelling, grammar, and APA style. We also do a deep dive into the content of your paper, leaving comments to help ensure your paper is in proper alignment and matches your university’s specific requirements. All within strict ethical guidelines.

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Academic Career Coaching

Coaching for postdoctoral graduates. We will help you publish articles from your dissertation, create a viable research trajectory, and land an academic position in which you’ll thrive. We have also helped many students get jobs outside academia, consulting or using their skills within a corporation or institution.

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What Our Clients Say

I attribute my success in great part to his support and guidance.

There are few people we encounter in our lives that truly make a lasting difference and lifelong impact on who we are as people. Steve Tippins is one of them. His work is so impactful on his students and coachees because of his unique depth of experience coupled with true love for what he does and compassion for the people he works with. His ability to support and motivate people for who they truly are, with realistic expectations and considering outside influences, makes his coaching and partnership irreplaceable. I would be remiss if I did not attribute my success in great part to him and his support and guidance.


LeAnn Nowlin, PhD

I could not have achieved all of my post-doctoral accomplishments without his exceptional mentorship.

Dr. Tippins’ knowledge of both the academic and commercial domains ensures that once your doctoral journey is attained, you are kept grounded and focused on completing the next steps to be a sound contributor to positive social change. I could not have achieved all of my post-doctoral accomplishments without his exceptional mentorship.


Ian Briggs, PhD

I am grateful for his guidance.

Dr. Tippins is a remarkable mentor, taking an interest in his students’ research, and making sure to provide them with an organized structure to guide them through their dissertation process. I am grateful for his guidance and for having him as a mentor, teacher, and friend.


Dr. Enid Alvarez

I would still be lost without the coaching and support of Coach Steve.

I would still be lost without the coaching and support of Coach Steve. Not that I couldn’t figure it out myself, but as a distance learner and first-generation student, I needed someone skilled at working with my concerns. I had tons of imposter syndrome going on, but Coach Steve just simplified things, encouraged me, and advised until I got to the finish line of my dissertation. I am preparing to defend and feel so confident as Coach Steve has helped me find my voice during this process. I highly recommend Coach Steve to any doctoral candidate who needs that last bit of push to complete.


Loubert Senatus

The dissertation committee approved my work, mainly due to Dr. Steve Tippins.

A Doctorate of Business Administration program requires immense time and dedication. When I needed to develop a topic and research the gaps in the literature, I reached out to Dr. Steve Tippins. He mentored me through my 75-page dissertation proposal. As a result, my proposal successfully passed the University Research Reviewer (URR) and Institutional Review Board (IRB) examinations. After receiving my IRB approval number, Dr. Tippins held me accountable for the entire 175 pages of my work. The dissertation committee approved my work, and I successfully defended my dissertation on January 24th, 2022, mainly due to Dr. Steve Tippins. He is very easy to work with and always accessible; fees are very reasonable. I am Dr. Charlamaine Glover because of his mentoring system.


Dr. Charles Glover

His guidance helped me achieve both my goals.

As a coach, Dr. Tippins provided guidance on next steps I should take after graduating to achieve my goals. My primary goals were to complete an article that I could submit for publication and to become employed as an adjunct professor. His guidance helped me to achieve both in a short period of time.


Sam Long, Ph.D.

I am privileged to be associated with Dr. Tippins.

Dr. Tippins has provided post-graduate professional coaching and mentoring to support me (and several other doctoral colleagues) in navigating the professional world, business world, and academic world beyond graduation. His professional coaching and mentoring has helped to guide me and also has provided me with the wisdom and direction needed to make wise career-path decisions. I have benefitted from his guidance and give credit to his wisdom gained from his decades of experience. I am honored and privileged to be associated with Dr. Tippins.


Terrance S. Ransom, Ph.D.

With your support, I became a doctor.

With your support, I became a PhD. I highly recommend you to any student. Thank you!


Dr. Daniela Sankovic

Outstanding guidance during a critical time in my doctoral process.

Steve is an excellent communicator with a passion to help his clients succeed. He provided me with outstanding guidance during a critical time in my doctoral process. Not only was he able to evaluate my work and refer me to outstanding editorial sources, but he was invaluable in helping me to navigate the murky political waters that can exist in the doctoral journey. He gave me great advice and helped me to stay focused with my eye on the prize.


JR Carlisle

Dr. Tippins is gifted with the foresight, patience, and knowledge to help doctoral students navigate the many pitfalls encountered during the dissertation process.

There are few people who have the skill to holistically and intuitively guide people toward the achievement of their life’s goals. Dr. Tippins is one such person. He is gifted with the foresight, patience, and knowledge to help doctoral students navigate the many pitfalls encountered during the dissertation process.


Ian Briggs, PhD

With just one month of coaching from the Beyond PhD Coaching program, I was able to make significant progress.

I struggled for over two years in my Ph.D. program and was barely making any progress. With just one month of coaching from the Beyond PhD Coaching program, I was able to make significant progress. The rates are extremely affordable, and the information and coaching are invaluable. I highly recommend Beyond PhD Coaching to anyone who is working on their dissertation.


Kris Mudd, LPCC

I don’t know where I’d be without you.

I want to thank you so sincerely for all your help in getting me to this point. It was quite a ride. I am beyond grateful for your wisdom, guidance, and encouragement… Don’t know where I’d be without you.


Lindsay

I was able to successfully complete, defend, and graduate this year.

Thank you for your help and support in my dissertation. I was able to successfully complete, defend, and graduate this year. I also was able to submit a journal article, which has been accepted and published.


Joe Smith

Steve cares for people, and he goes the extra mile to help them achieve their post-doctoral goals.

Steve cares for people, and he goes the extra mile to help them achieve their post-doctoral goals, whether these are academic, research, or commercial in nature. I am grateful for his guidance and for having him as a mentor, teacher, and friend.


Dr. Enid Alvarez

Dr. Tippins is a remarkable mentor.

Dr. Tippins is a remarkable mentor, taking an interest in his students’ research, and making sure to provide them with an organized structure to guide them through their dissertation process. I am grateful for his guidance and for having him as a mentor, teacher, and friend.


Dr. Enid Alvarez

I highly recommend Steve to any student on their Ph.D. journey.

During the course of our lives, we meet some people who have a profound impact on us. Dr. Steve Tippins is one such person. I had the good fortune to have Steve as my Ph.D. coach. Steve provided feedback, ideas, support, and, most importantly, motivation for me to complete my dissertation and Ph.D. in a timely fashion. His guidance through the Ph.D. journey and his passion for caring support would benefit any Ph.D. student looking for a coach. I am grateful to have Steve as my coach, and I highly recommend Steve to any student on their Ph.D. journey.


Robert L. Ramirez

Without Steve’s coaching, I would still be looking for work.

After retiring from full-time work, I wanted to teach at a university but had no academic experience. Steve gave me lots of small tips about applying for academic jobs that collectively made a huge difference. I reached out to eleven universities and was pleasantly surprised to get five interviews – a much higher success rate than I expected. I have no doubt that if it had not been for Steve’s coaching, I would still be looking.


Bill W.

I successfully defended my dissertation.

The dissertation committee approved my work, and I successfully defended my dissertation, mainly due to the support of coach Steve.


Dr. Charles Glover

Meet Our Coaches

Work with the best. Achieve the best results.

Steve Tippins, PhD

Founder and Chief Coach

Mentoring doctoral students has shown him the missing link in educating PhD students: preparing them for the working world. He founded Beyond PhD Coaching to give students the leg-up they need to find their niche in academia. Learn more…

Dr. Courtney Watson

Coach & Dissertation Editor

Skilled at coaching clients through the phases of dissertation development, Dr. Courtney Watson also offers thoughtful and thorough academic job market preparation and higher education career advice. Learn more…

Branford McAllister, PhD

Coach & Statistics Expert

With technical and management experience in the military and private sector, Brandford McAllister is an expert in advanced quantitative analysis techniques. He is passionately committed to mentoring students in post-secondary educational programs. Learn more…

Dr. David Banner

Coach

David Banner is a widely published author on the subject of transformational leadership, but mentoring PhD students gives him the most joy and satisfaction. He offers his services to help people complete their PhDs, find good academic jobs, get published in peer-reviewed journals, and find their place in the academic environment. Learn more…

Dr. Marissa Ericson

Psychology and Quantitative Specialist Dissertation Mentor

While her early research focused on the electrocortical, neuropsychological, and psychophysiological etiology of several psychopathologies, Dr. Ericson now focuses on well-being, positive psychological outcomes, resilience, and mindfulness-meditation interventions. Learn more…

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