What is ADHD Coaching

People don’t usually come to coaching because they’re not trying hard enough.

They come because they are trying — relentlessly — and it’s still not working.

ADHD coaching isn’t about pushing yourself harder. It’s about understanding what’s getting in the way and finally giving your brain the kind of support it actually responds to.

You Might Be Someone Who:

• Is emotionally intelligent but constantly feels internally overwhelmed
• Thinks in layers, reflects deeply, yet feels like your brain is always “buffering”
• Has read the books, tried the tips, but still feels stuck
• Knows you’re capable but struggles to access that capability consistently
• Juggles leadership, caregiving, or creative work — and sometimes drops all the balls

And You Might Find Yourself in Moments Like These:

The Spiral — You start the day with good intentions but get lost between emails, WhatsApps, and half-finished tabs. By the afternoon, you’re wired, behind, and wondering where the time went.

The Overcommitment Trap — You say yes out of genuine excitement, only to realise later you’ve underestimated how long it will take. You feel resentful… and responsible.

The Strategy Slide — You’ve tried Pomodoro, time-blocking, habit stacking — they work for a while, then fade. Before long, you’re right back where you started.

The Hidden Effort — On paper, you’re doing fine. But behind the scenes, everything takes twice the energy it should, and you’re left asking: Why is this still so hard?

What We Do in Coaching

These are the patterns we untangle together. Not just to “fix” them, but to understand what’s happening underneath — and to build the kind of scaffolding and strategies your brain can actually work with.

We explore

• How your brain processes time, urgency, and interruption
• Where your energy leaks — and how to plug them
• Which strengths you already rely on — and how to build from them
• What systems and routines will support you without overwhelming you

The Goal

Not perfection. Not a rigid routine.

The goal is a life that feels more manageable.

Work that feels more navigable.

And a brain that feels more steerable — one you finally understand, instead of fight against.

Coaching Isn’t About Giving You a New System

My job isn’t to hand you another system to follow.

It’s to help you understand how your brain already tries to work — where it’s helping you, where it’s tripping you up, and what might be missing.

Depending on what we discover, coaching will look a little different for you than it does for someone else. That’s the point.

• Some people need more structure. Others need more space.
• Some work best when they talk things through. Others need to see it, move it, or physically reset.
• Some can’t start. Some can’t stop.

My role is to notice your patterns — and figure out what actually helps.

For Example:

A client came to me completely overwhelmed by constant messages: Slack, WhatsApp, emails, voice notes.

They’d tried every system — folders, filters, batching, even AI sorting — but nothing stuck.

What helped wasn’t another tool.

It was noticing the specific moment their brain tipped from focus into shutdown.

Once we mapped that, we introduced:

• A visible “pause” point mid-task to prevent being pulled into five new threads
• A short verbal cue to help interrupt exit spirals
• A simple post-work ritual to signal to their brain that it could stop tracking

That shift wasn’t about doing more. It was about working with their brain, not against it.

Another Example:

Another client came in looking like they were avoiding everything: tasks, emails, invoices — even opportunities they wanted.

But when we slowed it down, we discovered it wasn’t avoidance out of laziness.

It was avoidance driven by micro-shame loops:

“I should have done this already. I’ve probably annoyed them.

Now I’ll have to explain myself. Ugh. I’ll deal with it later.”

What helped wasn’t a productivity hack. It was:

• Creating low-friction language they could use to re-enter conversations without apology
• Naming the emotional charge before starting the task, so it didn’t derail them
• Building a quick reset action they could use the moment they noticed a spiral

When the shame eased, the avoidance disappeared — and their ability to act returned.

What Coaching With Me Looks Like

There’s no single method or model.

Instead, we create a space to observe, test, and build together — using what works for you.

The goal isn’t perfection.

It’s to help things stop feeling so impossible…

And start feeling a little more like yours to shape.

How Coaching Works

I know the practicalities matter — how it works, what it costs, and how many sessions you might need.

Here’s what to expect when working with me:

Step 1: Free Introductory Call

We start with a free 25-minute introductory call (sometimes called a discovery session).

It’s a chance for us both to get a feel for whether coaching is the right fit.

No pressure. No preparation needed.

Just bring yourself.

Step 2: Starting Coaching

If we decide to move forward, most people begin with weekly sessions to build momentum.

Session length: 45–55 minutes

Scheduling: Simple online booking system that:

• Lets you schedule and reschedule easily
• Sends automatic reminders
• Stores any relevant forms or resources
• Keeps everything in one place so you don’t have to chase emails or lose track
• This isn’t admin for admin’s sake — it’s structure that supports the work and helps us stay focused.

Step 3: Finding Your Rhythm

As things stabilise, we may shift to fortnightly sessions if that suits your pace and progress better.

After a block of coaching, you might not need ongoing sessions — and that’s always the goal.

Step 4: Ongoing Support

If something specific comes up later, you’re always welcome to book a one-off session to recalibrate, troubleshoot, or get back on track.

This is support on your terms, not an open-ended commitment.

Why Coaching With Me Is Different

When you work with any coach, you’re not just paying for their time.

You’re investing in their experience, clarity, and care — and in how well they can help you create real, sustainable change.

Here’s what I bring to our work together:

Specialist ADHD Expertise

I’ve coached for over 3,000 hours specifically with ADHD clients.

I’m a PCC-certified coach through the ICF, a mentor coach, and a training facilitator on an ICF-accredited ADHD coaching programme.

This isn’t a side note to my work — this is my focus.

Real Workplace Fluency

With over 20 years in corporate and board-level leadership across operations, HR, sales, and strategy, I understand the realities of:

• Leading teams
• Managing people
• Juggling competing priorities
• Trying to stay consistent in systems that aren’t always designed for your brain

I know the pressures you face — and I bring that context into every coaching session.

Inclusive, Systems-Aware Thinking

As a certified DEI practitioner, my approach is grounded in inclusion and psychological safety.

I don’t just coach individuals — I understand the systems you move through.

That matters if you’re navigating:

• Masking
• Burnout
• Leadership visibility
• Neurodivergence in high-pressure roles

Lived Experience and Layered Empathy

I have ADHD myself and I’m also a parent in a neurodiverse family — including autism, dyslexia, and generalised anxiety disorder.

That means I don’t just know the frameworks; I live the nuance.

You won’t need to explain why it’s hard. I already get it.

Finding the Right Fit

Coaching is personal. It should feel right. That’s why we start with a free 25-minute introductory call — a chance to talk, explore, and see if we’re a good match.

I’ll always encourage you to speak to a few coaches before deciding.

Here’s why:

Qualifications matter — a trained, certified coach is essential. Anything less can be ineffective at best and harmful at worst.

But once that baseline is met, fit becomes the most important factor.

You need to feel safe enough to:

• Drop the mask
• Name the things you usually avoid
• Be fully honest

Without that safety, the depth and impact of coaching are limited.

The “Click” Factor

Most people don’t choose a coach just because of their credentials. They choose them because something clicks.

Maybe it’s:

• Their lived experience
• The way they speak about the work
• Or simply that quiet, solid feeling: “This person gets it.”

That kind of alignment makes coaching more precise, more efficient, and more likely to stick.

Experience and Investment

Yes, more experienced coaches often charge more — not just for their time, but for the depth, range, and tailoring they bring to every session.

But the value isn’t in the number of hours; it’s in the quality of change you create.

Your Compass

If you’re unsure whether I’m the right fit, that’s exactly what the introductory call is for.

No pressure. Just space to talk it through.

And honestly, I’d always recommend meeting more than one coach.

Most ADHDers choose feeling-first — it’s often not a checklist decision, but a felt sense of safety, resonance, and trust.

And here’s the thing: you’ll probably like most of the coaches you speak to.

That’s why it helps to talk to a few — you’ll start to notice where you feel most relaxed, most understood, and most yourself.

That’s your compass. Follow it.