Thank you for helping to get me focused again so that I could finish my dissertation.Throughout the process having someone to bounce ideas off of who also provided support in setting small incremental goals took the overwhelming feeling away.

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Texas A&M University
April 2017

I first contacted Dr. Corbin because I was frustrated and unsure of what direction I should take with the initial stages of the dissertation process. We had our consultation and after the first five minutes, I knew Dr. Corbin is an exceptional dissertation coach. Dr. Corbin is a mindful listener, which is one of the attributes that makes her a great coach. She has a unique way of deciphering the problem and putting it into a context that I could understand. Her polite and positive demeanor was an additional benefit. She was always willing to assist me and her straight forward approach was appreciated.

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May 2016

Dr. Corbin served me in the role of dissertation coach. This working relationship was at her initiative as she expressed to me her desire to see each student successfully complete his/her doctoral dissertation. We met on an almost weekly basis. We discussed my progress as well as established weekly goals. Given that I had a full-time position off campus, this proved to be of tremendous help.

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Doctoral Graduate, University of Texas

From the moment I first entered the PhD program at the University of Texas at Austin, Susan became my coach. She coached and counseled me through my coursework for three years, and directed me through my comprehensive exam process. It was for the final two years of my graduate career, however, that I had the wonderful opportunity to work very closely with Susan as she coached me through my prospectus and dissertation.

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Instructor, Tx Literacy Coalition; Part-time Lecturer, UT-Austin; Adjunct Faculty, ACC
March 24, 2011

Susan Corbin is an amazing personal coach. Her positive attitude towards the people she coaches, her sharp analysis of the struggles we face, and her wealth of solution ideas and personal wisdom make her one of the very best coaches out there. She helped me understand that what holds me back from realizing my full potential is the little voice in my head.

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Assistant Professor of Organizational Communication, with expertise in Social Media, Big Data, & Cyberinfrastructure
March 14, 2011

Susan was the architect of my dissertation defense. When crunch time came, we sat down and she mapped out a strategy that allowed me not only write and defend my prospectus, but also write and defend the dissertation itself. We established a set of intermediate goals and made a calendar that showed everything from start to finish. Then we met routinely to evaluate and adjust the schedule as needed (as it was, her original calendar was remarkably accurate). She also gave me specific strategies for writing, researching, and working with committee members. In short, Susan knows whereof she speaks. A trusted advisor and a good friend, I recommend her to anyone.

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Asst. Prof. of Communication at St. Edward’s University
August 15, 2009

Dr. Corbin was incredibly helpful during my graduate career. She was attentive to all my high-stress & often time-sensitive concerns. I knew I could rely on her for immediate attention, and she was always available to me for encouragement & support –I can’t imagine my graduate experience without her in it.

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International Risk Analyst at The University of Texas at Austin
September 9, 2009

Susan’s insight, guidance and fresh perspectives were a welcome respite at a critical point in my graduate career. Her interest, sincerity and ability to listen and identify underlying issues that were serving as obstacles in accomplishing the goals I had set for myself were immensely helpful and allowed me to set a realistic timeline in writing my dissertation. Susan’s careful listening skills are one of the things that make her such a great personal coach. 

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2006 University of Texas Doctoral Graduate