Coaching for Adults

Life as an adult — whether you’re working, studying, teaching, writing, or caring for others — can feel chaotic. Deadlines pile up, tasks compete, and it’s easy to get stuck in a cycle of overwhelm or procrastination. Executive functioning challenges like disorganization, time-blindness, or difficulty following through don’t go away just because you're older.

Coaching gives you a structured, supportive space to build the systems, routines, and habits you need to not just manage, but thrive.

Who Benefits from Adult Coaching

My adult coaching clients often include:

• Professionals who want to improve focus, productivity, and work-life balance

• Graduate students, PhD candidates & post-docs writing dissertations, planning research, or navigating academic workloads

• Faculty or researchers balancing teaching, research, and administrative demands

• Adults with ADHD, anxiety, or executive functioning challenges who want practical, brain-friendly strategies

• Anyone feeling stuck, scattered, or behind on personal or professional goals

What We Work On Together

In our coaching sessions, you’ll get guidance, structure, and accountability around:

• Project Management & Planning
  Break down big goals and projects (like a dissertation or work deliverables) into realistic, actionable steps.

• Time, Energy & Priority Management
  Build routines and systems for planning your week, prioritizing tasks, and managing deadlines without burnout.

• Focus & Procrastination
  Understand your specific procrastination patterns, and develop tools to start, stay on task, and complete work effectively.

• Working Memory & Organization
  Use strategies to support working memory, keep track of tasks and ideas, and reduce mental clutter.

• Emotional Regulation & Executive Function
  Learn how to work with the emotional experience of stress, overwhelm, or under-motivation — not against it.

• Long-Term Vision & Goal Setting
  Define meaningful goals aligned with your values, and build momentum so your progress feels intentional.

• Accountability & Follow-Through
  Maintain motivation and consistency with customized check-ins, action plans, and feedback loops.

What Coaching Looks Like

• Sessions — Weekly, biweekly or monthly sessions of ~40 minutes, conducted in person or online.

• Action-Oriented — Each meeting we reflect on your progress, tackle roadblocks, strategize, and make a plan together.

• Between-Sessions Support — You’ll have the option to do check-ins (text or email) so you can stay accountable, ask questions, or pivot when needed.

• Tools & Templates — I’ll provide you with planning tools, systems, and templates tailored to your needs (digital or paper-based).

• Long-Term Coaching — While some clients work with me for a few months, others stay in coaching longer, especially during major academic, professional, or life transitions (like dissertation writing, career change, or building new routines).

What You’ll Gain (Typical Outcomes)

When clients work with me, they often report:

• A stronger sense of control over their workload and schedule

• Routines and systems that actually stick — not just for a week, but for months

• Reduced stress and fewer “crisis” moments

• Improved consistency and productivity

• More focus, less avoidance, and better follow-through

• Greater clarity about goals, priorities, and long-term direction

• Increased confidence in their ability to plan, execute, and sustain momentum

Why Work With Me

• PhD-Level Expertise: With a PhD in Education and Psychology, with a focus on motivation, and nearly 20 years of experience in coaching, you can rely on my expertise to help you get where you want to go.

• Empathy + Strategies: I combine compassion with evidence-based strategies. I don’t just tell you what to do — I help you build systems that fit you.

• Flexible & Real-World Collaboration: Whether you prefer structured accountability or gentle check-ins, we tailor the coaching relationship to match your working style and needs.

• Long-Term Growth: This isn't quick fixes. It’s about building durable skills and habits you can rely on long after our sessions end.

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re ready to stop feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or stuck — and instead build real structure, momentum, and clarity — let’s talk.

Schedule a Free Consultation — We’ll discuss your goals, challenges, and whether coaching is the right fit.