The PhD viva is a crucial milestone that determines your doctoral success, yet many candidates approach it with a lot of anxiety and not enough preparation. I can demystify the viva process and equip you with practical strategies to perform confidently on the day.
In my coaching, I help you develop the skills to articulate your research clearly and defend your work without becoming defensive.
Typical areas include:
- Understanding the viva’s purpose and possible outcomes.
- Creating an effective preparation timeline.
- Anticipating different question types.
- Learning strategic answering techniques.
- Managing nerves.
Depending on how many sessions you choose, I’ll design a coaching programme for your specific needs
For example:
- In one session, we can work on your preparation plan and identify the main areas of focus.
- In three sessions, we can create a plan, practice questions and answers, and discuss answering strategies.
- In six sessions, we can go much deeper into all aspects. I can also offer you a mock viva.
You can find more information about my coaching practice or contact me with any questions.
✅ Viva coaching is right for you if:
- You need someone to hold you accountable.
- You are struggling with organising your viva preparation.
- You have time to dedicate to applying the techniques.
❌ Viva coaching isn’t right for you if:
- You haven’t yet finished your thesis.
- You have major concerns about your thesis.
- Your viva is less than a month away 🙀
Costs
A one-hour online coaching session costs £120 (there's no sales tax). Payment is required at the time of booking. You can reschedule or cancel up to 24 hours in advance. For more information, see my main coaching page. There is no minimum number of coaching sessions - you can book as few or as many as you like.Ready to get started?
If you’d like to go ahead with viva coaching, please complete the form below. I’ll respond to you within 48 hours.
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