Are we a good fit?
I work with adult professionals, entrepreneurs and retirees who struggle with chronic disorganization and procrastination, usually as a direct result of, or compounded by, ADHD, depression or anxiety.
Sound familiar?
- No matter what you’re doing, you’re always wondering if you should be doing something else.
- You don’t understand how other people do things so easily.
- You feel immobilized by your stuff and your responsibilities.
Common things clients tell me
- I’m stuck.
- I want to feel on top of things.
- I don’t want to be overwhelmed all the time.
- I don’t want this burden of stuff.
- I don’t want to be constantly reacting to the latest crisis.
Common struggles
- Getting started on important work
- Focusing on the right thing at the right time
- Planning, prioritizing and follow-through
- Managing possessions
- Exercising self-care (sleep, nutrition, exercise, etc.)
Common negative consequences
- Trouble performing job requirements
- Not pursuing professional or personal goals
- Being unsatisfied or embarrassed by personal or workspace
- Constant fear of messing up or missing out
- Not forming or maintaining relationships
Ready for coaching?
You may not feel you have all these qualities right now, and that’s OK. You just need to be willing to work on them for a successful coaching experience.
- Patience
- Commitment
- Accountability
- Courage
- Self-compassion
Please call 650-733-7050, email or click below to schedule a complimentary phone consultation.
Common questions or concerns
Do you think I have ADHD?
I’m not qualified to diagnose ADHD. I can tell you whether your struggles are consistent with what I know about ADHD, and I can support you while you pursue a diagnosis from a qualified professional, if that’s what you want.
Here is a screening tool that may be useful and may help you describe your symptoms to others.
Does it matter if I don’t have a diagnosis?
No. The majority of my clients have a diagnosis or suspect they have ADHD, but it’s certainly not a requirement for working with me.
Am I chronically disorganized?
Chronic disorganization is the term used when disorganization is an inherent personality trait or has become seemingly intractable due to life events. It often comes along with ADHD.
Is there hope for me?
I get asked this a lot! I always believe there is hope, and I also qualify this by saying that a lot depends on your perspective about acceptable solutions. I cannot (nor would I want to) change the essence of who you are. Instead, I want to help you better understand yourself and how you work best, so that you can be more successful in your pursuits and feel more satisfied with the results. We will look at ways to work with your strengths and not expect perfection when it isn’t necessary (which is 99.9 percent of the time). We can also explore ways to either avoid, work around or through areas of challenge.
What if I’m too embarrassed?
This is a very common feeling. Embarrassment and shame often go along with disorganization and procrastination. People fear their organizational challenges may reflect a character flaw, lack of intelligence or lack of motivation. I have never experienced that to be the case. My clients are some of the most hardworking, tenacious, creative, intelligent people I have ever met.
Do you work with students?
No, I don’t work with students who are children, adolescents or young adults who are still largely dependent on their parents.
It’s fine if you are a young adult who is still receiving some financial assistance from your parents (or still living in their home), as long as you are otherwise independent in your life skills and making your own choices.
Will you work with my spouse, partner, family member or others?
Only if they want to work with me. It’s fine if you are doing the leg-work to find a coach at the request of a loved one or business partner, but the potential client has to genuinely want the services.
Will you work with my employee?
Only if they are willing and want to work with me. If you or your company is paying for coaching for an employee, the payer must be agreeable that I maintain the goals, privacy and confidentiality of the person with whom I am working, unless the employee has given me explicit permission to share information.