Executive Functioning Skills

The aim of my style of ADHD coaching is to strengthen the executive functioning skills which are a specific set of skills that people with ADHD have a 30% developmental delay in. This doesn't mean they don't have them, they just need a little help to use them.

Motivation

Motivation is the internal drive that prompts people to take action toward goals. For people with ADHD, motivation is challenging due to differences in how the brain processes rewards and prioritises tasks. ADHD affects dopamine regulation, making it harder to feel rewarded by tasks that aren't immediately stimulating or novel, leading to difficulty initiating and sustaining effort.

Impulsivity

Impulsivity is the tendency to act quickly without considering consequences. For people with ADHD, impulsivity is challenging because ADHD affects impulse control, making it harder to pause and evaluate actions before responding. This often results from differences in brain areas that regulate self-control and delay gratification, leading to spontaneous decisions that may be risky or disruptive.

Problem-solving

Problem-solving is the process of identifying solutions to overcome obstacles or achieve goals. For people with ADHD, it can be challenging due to difficulties with executive functions like planning, organising, and maintaining focus. ADHD can make it harder to break tasks into steps, stay on track, and manage frustration, which are all key for effective problem-solving.

Self-awareness

Self-awareness is the ability to understand one’s own thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. For people with ADHD, self-awareness can be difficult because ADHD affects attention regulation and reflective thinking. This can lead to challenges in noticing personal patterns, accurately assessing behaviour, and understanding how one’s actions impact others.

Memory

Memory is the ability to store, retain, and recall information. For people with ADHD, memory, especially working memory, is often challenging due to difficulties with holding and organising information in the short term. This can lead to forgetting instructions, misplacing items, and struggling to complete tasks that require remembering multiple steps.

Emotional Regulation

Emotional regulation is the ability to manage and respond to emotions in a balanced way. For people with ADHD, emotional regulation can be difficult because of challenges in controlling impulses and processing emotions. This can lead to intense reactions, difficulty calming down, and trouble shifting from strong emotional states, making it harder to maintain emotional balance in everyday situations.

How you’ll feel

Understood, heard and supported.

Coaching Structure

  • Figuring out what you already do well and what you want to improve on

  • Starting with the executive functioning skill you struggle with the most

  • Using information, data and worksheets to break down these skills in ways that you can understand

  • Reviewing progress (or not and analysing why) weekly

FAQs

I am not formally diagnosed, can I still have coaching?

Yes! With the delays in formal diagnosis in the UK, many people are struggling to cope with day-to-day demands due to their suspected ADHD. You must be struggling with some of these skills to believe you have ADHD.

What's the difference between ADHD coaching and therapy?

ADHD coaching and therapy differ in focus and approach. ADHD coaching is goal-oriented and centres on practical strategies to help clients manage their ADHD-related challenges in daily life, such as improving organisation, time management, and achieving personal or professional goals. Coaches work collaboratively with clients to build routines and skills for better functioning.

Therapy, on the other hand, often explores emotional and psychological aspects of ADHD, addressing underlying issues like anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and trauma. Therapists are licensed mental health professionals who can provide clinical treatment, which may include behavioural therapy, cognitive restructuring, and emotional support.

While therapy is more about healing and understanding emotional health, ADHD coaching is more about planning, accountability, and action-oriented solutions for managing ADHD symptoms.

Do you coach children or teens?

Not at this moment in time, my previous experience and career has equipped me well to coach working individuals within the creative and marketing industries.

Can you help diagnose me?

No, I am not a medical professional so I am unable to give you any formal diagnosis or recommendation. I am here to coach you and help you feel understood, heard and supported.

I can't afford ADHD Coaching, is there any other support?

My blog features some free information (and will continue to!) there are also many free resources online (such as ADHD UK) as well as a host of amazing books on the subject. I recommend Leanne Maskell's The A-Z To ADHD: Figuring it out step by step.

However if you check my Access to Work page, it will also give you some information on how to apply for a grant from the UK government.

What if I don't find these sessions useful, can I cancel?

Of course! There is absolutely no obligation to book any sessions in following our intro call or to keep doing sessions if they are not working for you. My hope is that this will never be a possibility as I tailor them so individually for each of my clients.

Do I have to be on camera?

No, if you prefer to do sessions off-camera this is no problem at all, just let me know that this is your preference when you book or contact me.

Are our chats confidential?

Absolutely, anything discussed will not be shared with anyone else. I provide a safe and judgment free environment in every session.

Don't see a question you have?

No problem! Send me an email.