Steve Tippins Ph.D.Helping doctoral students get their dissertation accepted, succeed in their careers, & change the world | Academic Career Advisor | Dissertation Chair & Founder, Beyond PhD Coaching | 35 + years of experience.

Success Stories

2 Apr 2026 · 0 min

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In this brief testimonial, the speaker recounts their experience working with a coach who provides weekly check‑ins to keep them on track. Even when goals aren’t fully completed, the regular check‑ins create accountability. The coach employs a positive‑reinforcement style rather than negative criticism, and also shares personal life‑experience insights to help the speaker move forward.

So after I started working with him and having those weekly check-ins, it was really helpful to stay on track. Even if I didn't finish it or if I didn't complete the goal, at least I had that check-in. So a coach doesn't do it for you, but they help you do it. He's not like a, a negative reinforcement kind of a coach. He's a positive reinforcement. And then he'll offer some life experience to help get you on your way.