5 Errors That Could Fail Your Dissertation Defense

Want help getting your dissertation accepted? Join our free Dissertation Help Community 👉https://www.skool.com/dissertation-he... Your dissertation defense is approaching, are you making these common dissertation defense mistakes? In this video, Dr. Steve Tippins — a professor with 35+ years of experience, earned tenure twice, published 60+ papers, and sat on 300+ dissertation committees. Today, as founder of Beyond PhD Coaching, he’s helped hundreds of students graduate with their doctorates, succeed in their careers, and use their expertise to change the world for the better. See case studies: https://www.beyondphdcoaching.com/cas... Drawing from his experience with 300+ PhD defenses, he explains what committees actually evaluate, how to structure your presentation, and how to handle difficult questions with confidence. You'll learn: ✅ What dissertation committees actually evaluate during your defense ✅ How to structure a compelling defense presentation ✅ Strategies for handling difficult questions with confidence ✅ Common mistakes that delay approval (and how to avoid them) 00:00 - Intro 01:42 - What PhD Committees Really Look for in a Defense 03:55 - How Long a Dissertation Defense Should Be 04:37 - How to Practice and Present with Confidence 05:40 - How to Design an Effective PhD Defense PowerPoint 07:07 - Professional Etiquette During Your Dissertation Defense 08:25 - Proposal Defense vs Final Defense Explained 12:36 - What Happens During a Final Dissertation Defense 15:38 - How to Answer Tough PhD Defense Questions Calmly 18:31 - Common PhD Defense Questions Committees Ask 21:07 - Staying Current with Literature for Your Defense 22:10 - How to Handle Committee Tension and Disagreements 23:49 - How Many Slides to Use in a PhD Defense Presentation 24:40 - What to Do If You Go Over or Under Time 26:24 - How to Politely Disagree with a Committee Member 27:50 - What If Results or Data Don’t Go as Planned? 29:24 - What to Bring and How to Set Up for Your Defense 31:40 - What Happens After You Pass Your Dissertation Defense If you're preparing for your PhD defense, this video will help you pass with confidence and meet committee expectations. Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.beyondphdcoaching.com/boo... Connect on LinkedIn:   / steve-tippins   #PhDDefense #DissertationDefense #PhDLife #DoctoralStudent #GradSchool #AcademicSuccess #PhDTips