Dr. Russell Strickland is the founder and CEO of Dissertation Done, a company that helps doctoral students create actionable plans in order to complete their dissertations in a timely and effective manner. 

Before becoming a renowned teacher, coach, and mentor, Dr. Strickland received his master’s degree in Astronomy and Astrophysics from the University of Chicago and his doctoral in Organization and Management from Capella University. Over the past 20 years, he has mentored thousands of students, and his process has been proven to vastly reduce times to graduation and significantly improve graduation rates. 

In this episode…

Why do you want to earn your doctoral degree? While many doctoral students are pursuing a path to academia, there are still others that want to use their degree to elevate their existing careers or even switch career paths entirely. 

While there is no right path for pursuing a doctoral degree, the reasoning behind your decision will have an impact on the process. Everything from your approach to your dissertation, to your methods for completing the work, to your goals for graduation will depend on what you plan to use your degree for in the long run. 

In this episode of An Unconventional Life, Dr. Russell Strickland of Dissertation Done talks with Dr. Jeremy Weisz of Rise25 Media about the differences between the traditional and unconventional paths for pursuing a doctoral degree. Dr. Strickland discusses the various advantages of obtaining a doctoral degree, why time management is key for unconventional students, and the importance of finding the right mentor to guide you through the dissertation process. Stay tuned.