Thesis coaching, exam coaching, presentation coaching: meaning and purpose.
First, coaching in this context means advice and guidance for writing a thesis or a term paper. It starts with defining together basic steps and milestones to be reached throughout the coaching process. This includes the topic and the goal of research, to be refined by a research concept which leads to a research question. The literature research follows. For this, as for the ensuing path of thesis writing, I am the interlocutor in terms of applying methods, writing style, keeping the research on track and ensuring progress. This prevents you from getting bogged down. I’m counting on over 15 years of successfully supporting students writing their theses.
Second, coaching comprises preparing for exams (both written and oral), presentations and defenses of theses: Helping you organize your knowledge, getting structure into a presentation and improving your ability of focusing on what is essential. Speaking convincingly in front of an audience enhances your self-esteem. An increase of oral exams and presentations can be expected in the future.