ADHD, often misunderstood and misrepresented, is not just a diagnosis but a journey that encompasses various challenges and triumphs. At its core, ADHD is about performance, and the solutions lie in enhancing the point of performance. This fundamental principle serves as the guiding light in the coaching journey with Coach Jane, where empowerment and growth are the ultimate goals.
Central to Coach Jane’s approach is the recognition of individual strengths and the importance of setting client-driven goals. By identifying and leveraging strengths, clients are empowered to chart their own paths towards success, guided by aspirations that are meaningful and authentic to them. Through this collaborative process, goals are not mere aspirations but tangible milestones that propel individuals forward on their journey.
In setting goals, Coach Jane adheres to the SMART framework – Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. This structured approach ensures that goals are clear, achievable, and aligned with the client’s vision for the future. By breaking down goals into actionable steps, individuals gain clarity and focus, laying the groundwork for progress and success.
Intentions play a pivotal role in the coaching process, serving as the compass that guides actions and decisions. Coach Jane encourages clients to externalize their intentions, transforming abstract desires into concrete plans of action. By articulating intentions and committing to them, individuals cultivate accountability and agency over their journey.
Accountability is a cornerstone of the coaching relationship, with Coach Jane serving as a supportive ally in celebrating wins and navigating challenges. Through bi-weekly, 30-minute meetings, accountability and planning become more frequent, enhancing follow-through and momentum. Celebrating wins, no matter how small, reinforces progress and builds confidence, motivating individuals to persevere on their path.
In addition to setting goals and fostering accountability, Coach Jane helps clients identify environments that enhance executive function while also addressing barriers to action. By understanding the interplay between environment and behavior, individuals can optimize their surroundings to support their goals. Moreover, by proactively identifying and addressing barriers, individuals develop resilience and adaptability, overcoming obstacles with grace and determination.
In conclusion, Coach Jane’s approach to ADHD coaching is rooted in the belief that performance is not predetermined but can be enhanced through purposeful action and intention. By identifying strengths, setting client-driven goals, and fostering accountability, individuals can unlock their full potential and thrive. With Coach Jane as their guide, clients embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth, empowered to overcome challenges, celebrate successes, and live life to the fullest.
“I recently created a presentation that clearly explains my ADHD coaching process, the neuroscience and learning principles behind it, and the practical ways I support students and adults in their day-to-day academic, professional, and personal lives.
I originally developed this presentation for a large therapy group as part of their professional in-service training. My goal was to offer a transparent, accessible look at how ADHD coaching works, who it helps, and why the evidence-based strategies I use are so effective for individuals with ADHD, learning differences, executive-function challenges, and coexisting conditions such as anxiety, OCD, depression, procrastination, and ASD.
A brief overview of what the presentation covers:
• The neurobiology of ADHD and how it affects motivation, planning, and follow-through
• How behavior-change science and executive-function research shape my coaching methodology
• The structure of my coaching process—from intake and assessment to skill-building and long-term maintenance
• Real examples of tools and interventions (time-management systems, study routines, calendars, task-breakdown strategies, accountability methods, etc.)
• My collaborative approach with families, therapists, educators, physicians, and multidisciplinary treatment teams
• How I support academic and workplace disability accommodations, including:
• Coaching students on self-advocacy
• Helping families navigate academic policies
• Communicating with disability services offices
• Mapping out realistic course loads
• Supporting documentation requests
• Guiding adults through ADA processes at work
• Common challenges faced by high-school, college, graduate, and professional-school students—and how I tailor support for each population
My hope is that this presentation gives you a clear and comprehensive understanding of the full range of services I provide and illustrates how I help clients bridge the gap between intention and action. My work is grounded in neuroscience, infused with compassion, and shaped by nearly two decades of experience supporting individuals with ADHD and related conditions.”
“Jane built a trusting, empowering relationship with my daughter, helping her recognize her own potential and take full ownership of her responsibilities. Through Jane’s guidance, my daughter became fully independent—managing her own calendar, commitments, and time without relying on anyone else. Today, she successfully balances a full academic course load, leadership roles as president of school clubs, volunteer activities, strong grades, and a healthy social life.“
Jill Schwartz-Chevlin, MD, MBA, FACP