Academic coaching involves supporting you with every aspect of your educational experience, including, but not limited to:

(1) Establishing reliable systems for completing coursework, (2) learning and applying research-backed, creative approaches to studying, test-taking, reading, writing, and taking notes, (3) managing distractions and getting started on your work, and (4) balancing academic responsibilities with family life, work, extracurriculars, socialization, and self-care

It doesn’t make sense to look at your academics in isolation because your academics don’t happen in isolation! The quality of your sleep, what you eat, who you spend time with, the hobbies you have (or don’t have), how much you enjoy (or don’t enjoy) your job - it all affects how you do school! If you want to experience real transformation, I encourage you to bring all of this stuff to our sessions.

Executive function coaching is heavily focused on time management, productivity, prioritization, organization, and minimizing distractions, but skill development in any/all of the executive functions that live in the pre-frontal cortex of our brain is fair game! Whether or not you have ADHD, and regardless of whether or not you are in school, EF coaching may be just what you need right now.

Accountability support is at the heart of EF coaching…it’s when most of your growth and transformation will take place!

If you’re a student, EF coaching will be integrated with the support offered by academic coaching. Believe it or not, if you’re of traditional college age, the part of the brain that is responsible for executive functions is not fully matured - not until somewhere between the ages of 25 and 30! It is for this reason that EF coaching is so important, regardless of whether or not you are diagnosed with an EF impairment such as ADHD.

Body doubles involve the meeting of two or more people who do unrelated work, side-by-side (either in-person or virtually). They are used to aid in focus and productivity. While little research has been done to explain what makes body doubles so effective, there is an abundance of anecdotal evidence to speak to their effectiveness.

Why do they work? Well, for starters, when you make an appointment to do work with another person, you are more likely to show up and get to work! Because you are in the presence of others who also need an extra push to get things done, it normalizes your experience; there is no shame in being resourceful! Also, let’s face it, getting started is the hardest part. Body doubles give you the opportunity to break through that invisible barrier! 

Have you ever read a self-help book and found it to be profound but then reshelved it and never thought about it again? If so, you’re not alone! This is a common experience for those invested in their psychological growth and self-improvement. With my guided instruction service, you will have the opportunity to work with me in the application of your reading’s teachings. Although I have a list of recommended readings, I am always open to working with you on the book of your choosing, so long as it is in line with my training and expertise. 

Who is this for? Post-grads who are new to the workforce, working professionals who have been in the workforce for several years to several decades, stay-at-home caretakers, AND students! Everyone will benefit from applying what they’ve read in a meaningful way!