What brought you here?
Frustration
Shame
Worry
Fear
Empathy
Determination
Misunderstood
Hope
I have confronted ADHD/AuDHD challenges
personally, professionally, and as a parent
and have lived with all these emotions.
I deeply understand your desire to find the best path forward for you (or your child), and I am committed to using my experience and expertise to support and guide you through this journey.
My Story
My life's journey with ADHD began long before I knew its name. Diagnosed with "Hyperactivity" at age 4, my early years were marked by a struggle to fit into the expected norms, leading to a medication regimen that focused more on controlling behaviors than understanding them. At 13, I was mistakenly told I had outgrown ADHD, a notion that left me unprepared for the challenges ahead. High school was a rollercoaster of academic ups and downs, culminating in a hard-won graduation, thanks to teachers who saw beyond my grades to the potential within.
The transition to college brought a new set of challenges: newfound freedom clashed with a lack of direction, leading to a five-year stint filled with more questions than answers. This period, however, also sparked my entrepreneurial spirit, leading me to leave college and start a successful business. For 20+ years, this venture thrived, buoyed by the strength of my partnership with my wife, whose complementary skills created a harmonious balance to my ADHD-fueled creativity and energy.
My re-diagnosis as an adult came as a revelation, reframing my past struggles and informing my future path. It was watching my own children, two of whom are neurodiverse, navigate their own journeys that truly brought my experiences full circle. Their challenges and triumphs mirrored my own and reignited my passion for understanding ADHD. This led me back to academia, to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science, and later to specialized training in life coaching, focusing on neurodiversity.
Why I Coach?
My decision to pursue coaching is intricately tied to my deep-seated passion for scientific research on the brain, learning, and motivation, alongside my personal journey with ADHD and the experiences of my neurodiverse children. This unique blend of personal experience and professional interest drives my approach to coaching.
In my coaching practice, I integrate the latest scientific insights on neurocognition, particularly focusing on research related to Executive Function, Emotion Dysregulation, Motivation, and Procrastination. This incorporation of scientific research ensures that my coaching methods are not just empathetic and personalized, but also grounded in the latest understanding of how the brain functions, learns, and is motivated.
Essentially, my coaching style is a harmonious blend of science and art, where scientific understanding of the brain and motivation forms the foundation, and the art of coaching translates these theories into practical, meaningful actions for each client. This approach reflects my commitment to not only supporting neurodiverse individuals but also empowering them to embrace and leverage their unique strengths, reshaping their world to better fit their distinct needs.