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We’re Passionate About Solving Three Major Problems…

A dissertation, in particular, is a great way to gain research experience at any level—undergraduate, masters or a doctorate.
But we can no longer ignore three core problems that hold back students and graduates already in the workforce…

#1 Problem
Students are not explicitly taught the full set of self-leadership skills needed to thrive and excel. Both taught and research degree programmes focus almost exclusively on subject skills.

#2 Problem
Wellbeing is essential for learning, living and working well. But many are struggling and languishing. We need better resources to help everyone – students and lecturers alike – to thrive and excel.

#3 Problem
Employers keep telling us, over and over again, there exists a wide gap between what graduates offer, and what workplaces need. Employers are not mindreaders. They want accredited evidence to discern much-needed “soft skills”. A degree is no longer enough.
The Solution? The Full Skillset of Self-Leadership
Extensive research, leader testimonials and employer feedback highlight the many beneficial outcomes of self-leadership. Building self-leadership skills positively impact diverse areas of life—at university, doing a dissertation, in the workplace and in our personal lives. We are developing a fully accredited programme of learning that students and graduates can do to thrive and excel—either before, during or after a dissertation.Â

Improves Productivity

Enhances Self Efficacy

Drives Resilience

Builds Relationships

Increases Agility

Enhances Problem Solving

Boosts Wellbeing

Drives Career Success
Self-Leadership STARTS with Self-Awareness
Everybody thinks they are self-aware. But compelling research tells a different story—self-awareness is remarkably rare! Yet it’s critical for transformative growth and leadership. Take our short course – FREE for a limited time only – and you’ll:
- Understand what self-awareness involves (hint: most don’t!)
- Identify plenty of opportunities for growth
- Increase your chances of thriving and excelling
- Boost employability and job prospects
- Benefit you now and throughout your career


Self-leadership, the ability to positively influence and apply ourselves, shows us not only what could be done, but why and how it can be achieved.
Yet students are rarely explicitly taught these must-have self-leadership skills, capabilities and habits of mind.
It’s time for a change.

Dr Nicola Thomas, PhD, FHEA, PgCertHE, Founder, DISSERTOLOGY
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