About
Hi, I'm Erin
The Momentum Canvas™ emerged from my own PhD journey at the University of Maryland. Like many doctoral students, I struggled with feeling overwhelmed by my dissertation, unable to see my progress, and balancing multiple responsibilities.
The breakthrough came when I developed a visual planning system that made my progress visible and broke large chapters into manageable pieces. This approach helped me complete my dissertation in under a year after my proposal defense.
Drawing on seven years of teaching university-level writing and research on the "Progress Principle," I created a comprehensive system for dissertation success. What began as a personal solution has evolved into The Momentum Canvas™—offering dissertation planners, an evidence-based online course, and personalized consulting services.
Mission Statement
The Momentum Canvas™ empowers PhD students to complete their dissertations by transforming overwhelming projects into visible progress through innovative planning systems, personalized guidance, and evidence-based motivation strategies that build confidence and momentum, one page at a time.