Frequently Asked Questions

  • ADHD and Executive Function Coaching is a specialized form of life coaching that helps individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and executive function challenges develop strategies to improve their daily functioning, productivity, and overall quality of life.

  • The key benefits of ADHD and Executive Function Coaching are:

    Skill development: ADHD coaching helps individuals develop practical skills to manage their symptoms and improve daily functioning. This includes time management, organization, task initiation and completion, goal setting, and planning [1][2]

    Improved executive functioning: Coaches work with clients to enhance executive function skills like prioritization, problem-solving, and impulse control [3][4]

    Increased self-awareness: Coaching helps individuals understand how ADHD affects their lives and recognize environments that foster success [2]

    Goal achievement: Coaches assist clients in setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals and developing strategies to reach them [2][3]

    Enhanced self-advocacy: Coaching teaches individuals how to effectively communicate their needs and advocate for themselves in various settings [2]

    Improved relationships: Coaches can help clients develop better communication and social skills, benefiting their personal and professional relationships [2][3]

    Increased motivation and confidence: ADHD coaching provides encouragement, accountability, and support to help build motivation and self-esteem [3][5]

    Stress management: Coaches teach strategies for managing stress and emotional regulation [3]

    Academic and career support: Coaching can focus on improving study skills, homework management, and workplace performance [2][3]

    Complementary to other treatments: ADHD coaching works well as part of a multi-modal approach – alongside medication and other interventions – to provide comprehensive support [2][3]

    Long-term benefits: Some studies have shown that improvements from coaching can persist over time [2]

     While more research is needed to fully establish the effectiveness of ADHD coaching, existing studies and anecdotal evidence suggest that it can be a valuable tool for many individuals with ADHD in managing their symptoms and improving their overall quality of life [2]

    Citations:

    [1] ADDitude Magazine

    [2] Medical News Today

    [3] WebMD

    [4] Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD)

    [5] The ADHD Centre

  • ADHD and Executive Function coaching services can benefit:

    • Adults diagnosed with ADHD

    • Professionals looking to improve their productivity and organization

    • Teenagers and young adults struggling with executive function and wanting to make school, college, or university easier to manage

    • Parents of children with ADHD looking for community, clarity, and confidence

    • Childcare workers and teachers / schools looking for a way to understand the children they work with and creating an inclusive environment for everyone

  • Coaching focuses on improving:

    • Time management

    • Organization

    • Task initiation and completion

    • Goal setting and achievement

    • Emotional regulation

    • Stress management

    • Study skills and academic performance

    • Productivity – at work and at home

    • Social skills and relationships

  • Yes, I am a certified Executive Function Coach and am working toward my ADHD Coaching certification. I studied to become a coach through the esteemed ADD Coach Academy and have extensive experience working with individuals with ADHD and executive function challenges.

  • Sam the ADHD Coach offers online coaching to accommodate clients in different time zones, as well as in-person and online group coaching for parents. Programming for childcare workers and teachers / schools is in development and coming soon.

  • Coaching is a present and future-focused approach that complements but does not replace therapy and/or medication. While therapy often deals with past experiences and emotional issues, and medication addresses the neurological aspects of ADHD, coaching focuses on developing an understanding of ADHD as well as practical strategies and skills for daily life challenges.

  • The duration of coaching varies depending on individual needs and goals. Some clients see significant improvements in a few months, while others benefit from longer-term support. I offer flexible packages to suit different needs and timeframes.

  • Typically, sessions are held weekly or bi-weekly, but I am happy to adjust the frequency based on your needs and schedule.

  • To get started, contact me to schedule a free initial consultation. During this session, we can discuss your needs, goals, and how my coaching services can help you.