Dissertation & Doctoral Research Coaching
$150
By Dr. Vernette Grant, DBA, MHA — creator of the PPTO Framework (People–Process–Technology–Operations).
Rate: $150 per hour of 1-on-1 coaching (via Zoom).
Expert guidance from a 5x published researcher who's been through the doctoral process and knows where candidates get stuck.
Writing a dissertation is one of the loneliest intellectual projects you'll ever take on. The methodology feels uncertain, the committee feedback is contradictory, the literature review keeps expanding, and nobody tells you what "good enough" actually looks like.
Dr. Vernette Grant coaches doctoral candidates through the entire research process, from refining your topic to defending your final work. With 5 peer-reviewed publications in the Open Journal of Business and Management, a DBA, and 20+ years of professional experience spanning healthcare administration, organizational behavior, and AI governance, she brings both academic rigor and practical perspective to every coaching session.
What coaching covers:
• Research Topic Refinement — Narrowing your focus to a publishable, defensible research question that your committee will approve
• Methodology Selection — Choosing between qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods with clear justification for your approach
• Literature Review Strategy — Building a comprehensive, well-organized review without drowning in sources
• Research Design — Structuring your study for validity, reliability, and alignment with your theoretical framework
• Writing & Structure — Chapter-by-chapter guidance on flow, argumentation, and academic voice
• Committee Navigation — How to interpret feedback, manage conflicting reviewer input, and keep your timeline on track
• Defense Preparation — Anticipating questions, structuring your presentation, and building confidence
How it works:
Sessions are 1-on-1 via Zoom. You bring your current draft, questions, or roadblocks. Dr. Grant provides direct, actionable feedback and a clear next step for every session. No vague encouragement; you leave knowing exactly what to do next.
Who this is for:
Doctoral candidates (PhD, DBA, EdD, DNP, DrPH) at any stage, from proposal development through final defense. Particularly strong fit for candidates researching healthcare, organizational behavior, leadership, technology adoption, or AI governance. Also valuable for master's students working on thesis-track programs.