Alison Miller

Clinical Psychologist | Entrepreneur | Leadership & Productivity Expert | Author, The Academic Writers' Space

Leadership and Management | Productivity, Leadership, Women Business Leaders

Alison Miller

Biography

Dr. Alison Miller is a clinical psychologist, entrepreneur, and leadership expert with over two decades of experience supporting high-achieving professionals. With a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Cornell University and the University of Illinois at Chicago, she has built a career at the intersection of academic performance, professional development, and sustainable success. Alison founded and successfully exited The Dissertation Coach, guiding thousands of graduate students to degree completion, and later created Lead True to strengthen women’s leadership capabilities globally. She currently leads The Academic Writers’ Space, an online coworking community that has hosted thousands of structured writing sessions for scholars worldwide. Alison is also a sought-after speaker and author of Finish Your Dissertation Once and for All! (2nd edition forthcoming). Her expertise lies in creating practical, research-informed frameworks that help individuals grow their careers, avoid burnout, and achieve meaningful long-term impact.