🔍 The ADHD Coaching Process: Step-by-Step
A detailed guide to how ADHD coaching works—from first call to breakthrough moments.
🤔 Why Do People Turn to ADHD Coaching?
Most clients don’t seek coaching because everything is fine. They seek coaching because something isn’t working—and they’re ready for a change.
Maybe they’ve tried therapy, self-help books, productivity hacks, or medication… but nothing quite sticks. They know what to do, but they’re not doing it. That’s where ADHD coaching comes in.
People turn to ADHD coaching when they’re:
Tired of starting and stopping
Drowning in overwhelm, even when they “should” know what to do
Craving structure, clarity, and someone in their corner
Ready to build new skills—not just insight
Coaching isn’t a last resort. It’s a turning point.
🧠What Does the ADHD Coaching Process Look Like?
Coaching is not a mystery, it’s a process. Here's what it typically looks like when we work together:
✨ Step 1: Discovery Call (Complimentary)
A no-pressure, 30-minute conversation to:
Get to know each other
Explore what you’re hoping to change or improve
Answer questions about how coaching works
Decide if we’re a good fit
If it feels aligned, I’ll invite you to take the next step. If not? No worries, we’ll part with clarity.
✨ Step 2: Onboarding & Coaching Agreement
We review:
Number and length of sessions
Coaching goals and focus areas
Payment, confidentiality, and communication expectations
My structure + your learning style
You’ll also complete a simple Client Intake Form + ADHD Trait Inventory to help us both understand how ADHD is showing up for you and what you want to shift.
✨ Step 3: Weekly or Biweekly Sessions
Most coaching sessions follow this rhythm:
Agenda – You choose what we focus on (or maybe it’s a continuation of our last session or discussing homework I provided to complete between sessions that is helping identify certain patterns)
Exploration – We dig into patterns, challenges, and strengths
Action – You walk away with clear, realistic next steps
Along the way, we use tools like:
Session prep and recap forms
Values or goals worksheets
Systems planning templates
Reflection exercises
Sessions are collaborative and judgment-free. You bring the challenges. I bring the structure, strategy, and support.
✨ Step 4: Progress Check-Ins & Adjustments
We pause every few sessions to:
Revisit your goals
Celebrate what’s working
Shift focus if needed
Identify new growth edges
This keeps coaching flexible, responsive, and effective, especially for ADHD brains that thrive on momentum and novelty.
🛠️ Common Challenges ADHD Coaching Helps With
Procrastination and time blindness
Disorganization and inconsistent routines
Difficulty starting or finishing projects
Overwhelm with decision-making
Navigating career, relationships, or life transitions
Building emotional regulation and resilience
Clarifying identity, purpose, or motivation
You don’t need a formal diagnosis to benefit. If you relate to these patterns, coaching can help.
đź’¬ The Discovery Session: More Than a Chat
This complimentary session is where the magic begins. Together we:
Create a safe space for honest reflection
Explore where coaching might have the most impact
Identify what you want to change or create
Get a feel for how it would feel to work together
If it feels right, I’ll invite you to move forward:
“I’d love to work with you, I sense coaching could really make a difference.”
If it doesn’t feel like the right time or fit? That’s totally okay. Good coaching starts with alignment.
🔍 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Coach
Not all coaches are the same. Use these to help find your right fit:
Are you a trained or credentialed ADHD coach?
Do you understand ADHD and executive function?
Who do you typically work with (age/focus)?
What does a coaching session look like?
How long does coaching take, and what are your rates?
How do you help people stay accountable?
Trust your gut. A good coach will make you feel safe, seen, and supported.
🤝 Enrollment = Service
Inviting someone to become a client isn’t salesy, it’s a service. If coaching is a fit, I make the invitation clear and supportive.
You’re never pressured. You’re empowered.
🧠What Coaching Is… and What It Isn’t
Coaching Is Coaching Isn’t
A collaborative, forward-focused process Therapy, consulting, or advice-giving
Rooted in curiosity, trust, and self-discovery Focused on fixing or diagnosing
Structured and customized Rigid or one-size-fits-all
Empowering and strengths-based Judgmental or prescriptive
The goal isn’t perfection. It’s momentum.
And that starts with support that works for your brain.
đź“Ś Final Reflection: Is ADHD Coaching Right for You?
If you’re feeling stuck, scattered, or unsure how to move forward—coaching offers a path to clarity, action, and hope.
You don’t have to go it alone.
Schedule a free discovery call today. Let’s explore what’s possible, together.
