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💬 Who Is ADHD Coaching For? (Spoiler: Probably You)

  • Writer: Gillian Forth
    Gillian Forth
  • Jul 2
  • 3 min read

Updated: Aug 5

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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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