Storytelling in the Dissertation Defense Workshop (General Admission)
Your dissertation defense is not just about answering questions—it’s about owning your research story with clarity, confidence, and impact. Too often, Black women scholars are told to shrink, over-explain, or minimize the significance of their work. This workshop will help you push back against that, step into your expertise, and communicate your research in a way that is compelling, strategic, and unforgettable.
This session is part of the From Dissertation to Legacy series, designed to support Black women scholars as they move through the final stages of the PhD journey and beyond. I created this space because I know firsthand how isolating and overwhelming the dissertation process can feel, and I am committed to making sure you don’t have to navigate it alone. In this transformative workshop, Dr. Cierra Kaler-Jones will guide you through the power of storytelling in the dissertation defense, helping you:
Refine your research narrative so your contributions are clear and compelling
Develop a confident defense strategy rooted in both storytelling and structure
Navigate Q&A responses with clarity while staying grounded in your expertise
Build a strong, engaging presentation that resonates with your committee
You are the expert in your work. This workshop will help you present it like one.
✨ Want personalized support?
Add a private 1:1 coaching session at a discounted participant rate: → Breakthrough Coaching Session – $147
Your dissertation defense is not just about answering questions—it’s about owning your research story with clarity, confidence, and impact. Too often, Black women scholars are told to shrink, over-explain, or minimize the significance of their work. This workshop will help you push back against that, step into your expertise, and communicate your research in a way that is compelling, strategic, and unforgettable.
This session is part of the From Dissertation to Legacy series, designed to support Black women scholars as they move through the final stages of the PhD journey and beyond. I created this space because I know firsthand how isolating and overwhelming the dissertation process can feel, and I am committed to making sure you don’t have to navigate it alone. In this transformative workshop, Dr. Cierra Kaler-Jones will guide you through the power of storytelling in the dissertation defense, helping you:
Refine your research narrative so your contributions are clear and compelling
Develop a confident defense strategy rooted in both storytelling and structure
Navigate Q&A responses with clarity while staying grounded in your expertise
Build a strong, engaging presentation that resonates with your committee
You are the expert in your work. This workshop will help you present it like one.
✨ Want personalized support?
Add a private 1:1 coaching session at a discounted participant rate: → Breakthrough Coaching Session – $147
Your dissertation defense is not just about answering questions—it’s about owning your research story with clarity, confidence, and impact. Too often, Black women scholars are told to shrink, over-explain, or minimize the significance of their work. This workshop will help you push back against that, step into your expertise, and communicate your research in a way that is compelling, strategic, and unforgettable.
This session is part of the From Dissertation to Legacy series, designed to support Black women scholars as they move through the final stages of the PhD journey and beyond. I created this space because I know firsthand how isolating and overwhelming the dissertation process can feel, and I am committed to making sure you don’t have to navigate it alone. In this transformative workshop, Dr. Cierra Kaler-Jones will guide you through the power of storytelling in the dissertation defense, helping you:
Refine your research narrative so your contributions are clear and compelling
Develop a confident defense strategy rooted in both storytelling and structure
Navigate Q&A responses with clarity while staying grounded in your expertise
Build a strong, engaging presentation that resonates with your committee
You are the expert in your work. This workshop will help you present it like one.
✨ Want personalized support?
Add a private 1:1 coaching session at a discounted participant rate: → Breakthrough Coaching Session – $147
