💬 Who Is ADHD Coaching For? (Spoiler: Probably You)
- Gillian Forth
- Jul 2
- 3 min read
Updated: Aug 5

When people hear “ADHD coaching,” they often picture a hyperactive 12-year-old bouncing off the walls. But ADHD is not just a childhood thing—and ADHD coaching isn’t just for kids.
ADHD coaching helps people of all ages, in all walks of life, develop the tools and strategies to manage their brains, reduce overwhelm, and actually get things done (without losing their minds or their keys). If your brain feels like a browser with 47 tabs open—some playing music and none where you left them—ADHD coaching might be exactly what you need.
Here’s who ADHD coaching is for (and why it works).
🎓 ADHD Coaching for Students
From high school to post-grad, students with ADHD often struggle with:
Time blindness (a.k.a. “Wasn’t the assignment due in two weeks?”)
Procrastination that turns into paralysis
Difficulty planning and starting big tasks
Emotional dysregulation around feedback or failure
ADHD coaching helps students learn how to:
Manage their workload without burning out
Break assignments into doable steps
Build consistent routines that actually work
Navigate school with self-trust instead of self-shame
Whether they’re in grade 12 or getting their PhD, students don’t need more lectures—they need strategies, scaffolding, and someone in their corner.
💼 ADHD Coaching for Professionals (of Every Level)
You can be brilliant, driven, and full of ideas and still struggle to respond to emails, prep for meetings, or finish that one damn report. ADHD doesn’t disappear when you get promoted.
Whether you’re early-career or mid-level, ADHD coaching helps professionals:
Prioritize when everything feels urgent
Beat task paralysis and actually follow through
Manage distractions and stop doomscrolling
Stay on top of deadlines without all-nighters
Feel confident and capable at work
You don’t need to “get your shit together” before hiring a coach. We’ll work with your real life—not your idealized fantasy schedule.
ADHD Coaching for Executives & Leaders
Yes, even VPs, CEOs, and directors lose track of time, spiral into perfectionism, and avoid tasks that seem simple on paper. In fact, ADHD in high-achieving professionals often flies under the radar because of strong masking and high external performance—but inside, the wheels are falling off.
ADHD coaching helps leaders:
Manage big-picture thinking and details
Delegate effectively (and trust it’ll get done)
Reduce emotional reactivity and decision fatigue
Build sustainable routines that prevent burnout
Lead with intention instead of overwhelm
Being an executive doesn’t mean you have to go it alone. ADHD coaching can support both your personal effectiveness and your leadership capacity.
🛠️ ADHD Coaching for Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners
Running a business while navigating ADHD is like juggling flaming swords on a unicycle—on a tightrope—over a pit of unmet deadlines.
Entrepreneurs with ADHD often struggle with:
Inconsistent productivity (hello feast/famine cycles)
Starting too many projects at once
Forgetting follow-up tasks or admin
Overworking to compensate for disorganization
Crashing after creative highs
Coaching helps small business owners:
Build systems that support sustainability
Learn how to pace themselves instead of sprinting and burning out
Create structure without killing spontaneity
Build in accountability that doesn’t feel like punishment
Clarify priorities and set boundaries
You don’t need a “normal” brain to run a successful business—you just need the right support.
🧍♀️ ADHD Coaching for Individuals Navigating Life Stuff
Not working right now? Neurodivergence doesn’t take a vacation. ADHD coaching also helps people who are:
Job hunting or navigating career transitions
Parenting while neurodivergent
Recovering from burnout or depression
Living with multiple neurodivergent identities (ADHD + autism, OCD, etc.)
Just trying to get through the week without imploding
You don’t need a job title to justify getting support. ADHD coaching is about your life, not just your productivity.
TL;DR: ADHD Coaching Is for You If...
You know what to do but can’t make yourself do it
You’re smart but feel disorganized and overwhelmed
You’re tired of beating yourself up for not being “disciplined”
You want structure and support that works with your brain
You’re ready to stop trying harder and start trying differently
Ready to Work With Your Brain, Not Against It?
Whether you’re a student, a CEO, or a freelance cat behaviorist, if your brain is loud, fast, distracted, or exhausted—ADHD coaching can help.
It’s not about fixing you. It’s about giving you the tools to navigate life your way.
👉 Learn more about working with me👉 Book a session or intro call👉 Or just keep lurking. No pressure. I see you. 👀
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