ADHD Coaching

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What Does ADHD Coach Henry Do For Me?

Boxing Coach and Boxer: A Strategic Blueprint for ADHD Coaching

Imagine a boxer, agile and quick, but occasionally missing the mark—not because they lack skill, but because they're stuck in a loop of predictable, ingrained tactics that their opponents easily anticipate. Individuals with ADHD often experience life similarly, navigating through ingrained patterns that, while familiar, rarely lead to the breakthrough they seek.

Enter the boxing coach, not just a bystander, but a master strategist, observing from outside the ring. This coach provides more than mere encouragement; they offer a critical, analytical view of the boxer's routines and develop a game plan to disrupt these patterns. The coach's role is to transform instinctive reactions into calculated actions, crafting each move to exploit the competition's weaknesses. Similarly, an ADHD coach sees the patterns you can't, breaking down your automatic behaviors and reconstructing them into deliberate strategies that turn your perceived weaknesses into newfound strengths.

The expertise of a seasoned boxing coach includes an arsenal of advanced strategies—psychological maneuvers, tactical feints, precise jabs—all designed to keep the boxer focused, adaptable, and ahead of the next punch. In the world of ADHD coaching, this translates to innovative techniques that cut through the noise, manage impulsivity, and harness the unique strengths inherent in the ADHD mind. This is not just about managing day-to-day challenges but about mastering them, turning your ADHD into an asset that propels you forward.

Through this dynamic and intellectually stimulating partnership, much like a boxer strategically maneuvering within the ring to outsmart an opponent, you are taught to navigate life's complexities. This coaching relationship is not merely corrective but transformative, empowering you to identify obstacles, strategize solutions, and actively craft the exceptional life you are capable of leading.

Who I Empower

  • Who You Are: You are full of ideas and creativity, constantly finding inspiration in everything around you.

    Potential Problems: While you excel in starting projects and brainstorming new ideas, you may struggle with organization, prioritizing tasks, and seeing projects through to completion.

    How ADHD Coaching Helps: Coaching will help you harness your creative impulses to improve focus and productivity. We’ll work on strategies for setting achievable goals, maintaining momentum in projects, and organizing your creative process in a way that feels natural and rewarding.

  • Who You Are: As an entrepreneur, you're a visionary who thrives on innovation and the excitement of new ventures.

    Potential Problems: The day-to-day details and maintaining a consistent focus can be overwhelming, which might prevent you from completing tasks and advancing your business goals.

    How ADHD Coaching Helps: Our coaching sessions will introduce time management and prioritization techniques that align with your goals. We’ll focus on creating a structured approach to manage and delegate tasks effectively, ensuring that your business grows without burning you out.

  • Who You Are: You are ambitious and driven, aiming to excel in your career and make a significant impact in your field.

    Potential Problems: Staying organized and managing a multitude of tasks efficiently can be challenging, possibly affecting your productivity and job satisfaction.

    How ADHD Coaching Helps: Together, we will develop strategies to enhance your organizational skills, manage your time better, and stay focused on key projects. Coaching will provide tools to handle workplace demands smoothly and effectively.

  • Who You Are: You're a high school student with a natural curiosity and a drive to explore new ideas. Your brain is wired for rapid learning and adaptation, qualities that can make school a place of exciting discoveries but also significant challenges.

    Potential Problems: Staying organized and focused can be tough, especially when balancing academics with extracurriculars and social life. You might find it hard to prioritize tasks or manage your time effectively, which can lead to stress and feelings of being overwhelmed.

    How ADHD Coaching Helps: Coaching helps you tap into your innate abilities to learn and adapt quickly. We'll work on practical strategies to enhance focus, organize your tasks, and manage time efficiently, aligning these with your natural rhythms and strengths. By learning to harness these skills, you can reduce stress and achieve a balanced and successful high school experience.

  • Who You Are: You are curious and eager to learn, but the structured demands of academia may sometimes stifle your enthusiasm.

    Potential Problems: You may find it difficult to manage your coursework, prioritize assignments, or remain engaged with your studies, leading to stress and procrastination.

    How ADHD Coaching Helps: Coaching will offer strategies tailored to your learning style, helping you manage your academic workload and time effectively. We'll focus on methods to keep you engaged, motivated, and balanced between studies and personal life.

  • Who You Are: You’re someone navigating the complexities of a fast-paced and digitally-driven world, where constant demands on your attention and time can lead to feeling overwhelmed.

    Potential Problems: You may face challenges in managing chronic stress and maintaining focus due to the relentless barrage of information and tasks. These difficulties are often similar to what’s described in contexts like executive dysfunction or attention dysregulation, where balancing multiple demands doesn’t always align with our brain’s innate capabilities.

    How Our Coaching Helps: Through coaching, we leverage insights from neurodiversity and cognitive science to help you develop effective strategies for managing these challenges. We focus on enhancing your ability to organize, prioritize, and regain control over your environment. By learning to streamline your tasks and reduce distractions, you can achieve greater mental clarity and a more balanced lifestyle, thus alleviating symptoms of stress and fatigue that are common in today’s world.

“It is AMAZING getting ADHD coaching from Henry, who actually has ADHD!

I WISH I had found him before WASTING money and time on overwhelming myself by trying to do everything alone!

- Matt, Investigator

Are You Ready?

How ADHD Coaching Works

  • ADHD Coaching:

    Each session is customized to the client, involving:

    Education on ADHD and its impact on daily life.

    Enhancing Self-Awareness to identify how ADHD manifests in personal and professional settings.

    Developing Essential Skills such as time management, prioritization, and organization.

    Setting Personalized Goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).

    Planning Specific Actions to move toward these goals in manageable steps.

    Ensuring Accountability through regular check-ins to maintain momentum.

    Providing Continuous Support to navigate challenges and celebrate successes.

  • The ADHD coaching process is designed to be thorough and supportive, guiding clients from initial understanding through to long-term management. It begins with an Initial Consultation to build rapport, understand the client's background, and define their ADHD-related goals. This phase involves discussions, questionnaires, and trust-building exercises.

    Next, during Assessment and Goal Setting, the coach and client identify specific needs and set clear, tailored goals using the ADHD Version of the SMART criteria. This leads to Planning and Strategy Development, where actionable strategies and daily routines are created to address the client's specific challenges.

    Skills Training and Implementation teaches essential skills such as prioritization and mindfulness, which are practiced first in controlled settings then in real-life situations. Ongoing Support and Adjustment ensures the client stays motivated and on track through regular sessions that review progress and adjust plans as necessary.

    The process moves towards a Gradual Transition to Independence, empowering the client to manage their ADHD with decreasing support, and culminates in Follow-Up and Long-Term Support to ensure sustained success and provide ongoing assistance as needed. This comprehensive approach ensures each client develops the skills and strategies to thrive independently.

    1. Service by Phone (Best) or Video Call

    2. Available Session Lengths: 30 Min or 1 Hour

    Flexible Scheduling: Sessions available during weekends and evenings to accommodate diverse schedules. Starting in Fall 2024, availability will primarily be in the late afternoon and evenings, suitable for various time zones.

Fellow Smart ADHD Client’s Testimonials!

  • - Mal, Retired Therapist

    "Henry Lam ADHD Coaching is an excellent service if you’re looking for practical steps to deal with ADHD, career decisions, or life. I appreciated Henry’s straightforward, no-nonsense approach.

    He was very present with me, and he totally understood my experiences. The coaching sessions were fun, I got results right away, and my life is already better. Highly recommended."

  • - Ishlan, University of Cambridge CS Major

    “At age 19, I was diagnosed with ADHD. I had worked with therapists and briefly covered aspects of ADHD with them prior to meeting Henry. I made some progress with them, but with ADHD coaching, I really got to target my time management and focus issues with Henry.

    I felt the right balance of encouragement and constructive criticism like never before. These lessons will be with me for a long time and I'm less stressed than ever thanks to the support Henry gave!”

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    - Joel, Entrepreneur

    “I am my own boss and so I need to structure my day entirely by myself. But ADHD made that very difficult and I was overwhelmed. Henry helped me take back control of my life. I feel more confident about life than ever before. I would recommend Henry and his ADHD coaching service to anyone who struggles with attention or organization.

    You can trust Henry to help you. I was nervous that Henry would just repeat the same advice you can get anywhere, but instead he really listened to me and gave actionable advice and then held me accountable for implementing it.”

  1. We, the ADHDers, excel as leaders, athletes, explorers, creators, caregivers, and much more!

  2. We embody fun, humor, courage, creativity, passion, intelligence, resilience, fairness, generosity, and compassion.

  3. United in our journey, we are unstoppable. Together, as ADHD Champions, we lift each other up, forging paths of success and understanding in all we do!


ADHDers’ Oath

"You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future."

- Steve Jobs

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FAQ

  • ADHD coaching demands commitment and openness to change.

    Ask yourself:

    1. Are you motivated and ready to invest time and effort?

    2. Are you open to feedback and new strategies?

    3. Do you have specific improvement goals?

    4. Are you willing to take responsibility for your actions?

    5. Do you have the resources—time, finances, support—to commit to coaching?

    6. Are you prepared to invest in your personal growth?

    If you've answered "yes" and are ready to make changes, ADHD coaching could be for you.

    If unsure, take time to explore more before committing.

  • Brief Summary: ADHD coaching focuses on solutions and shaping the future, while therapy primarily involves healing and addressing the past.

  • I help smart teens and college students.

  • I am not. No medications or therapy.

  • I assist individuals with depression or anxiety by focusing on practical strategies to manage daily stressors and enhance specific behaviors. My coaching aims to facilitate behavioral changes and improve overall outcomes, which can lead to a reduction in symptoms of depression and anxiety.

  • I help high functioning autism folks with ADHD

  • Yes, and I am able to do evening and weekends hours.

  • Investing in ADHD coaching with me is like equipping yourself with a high-quality, custom-made map for navigating your unique brain terrain. It's not just about the destination but enjoying the journey and discovering shortcuts and hidden treasures along the way.

    • Pricing Structure:

    • Free Single Session: Think of this as a test drive. Dip your toes into the coaching experience to see how well we vibe together.

    • 1 Month Trial Package: Commit to a month of 4 exploration sessions and see significant landmarks in your development. More cost-effective than single sessions.

    • Three-Month to Twelve Month Journey: Best value for true adventurers ready to delve deep into the wilderness of their minds. This comprehensive package is designed for those who are serious about transformation and includes regular sessions, unlimited email & text support, and periodic check-ins.

    • Prices aren't just numbers; they're an investment in rediscovering your strengths and steering your life with purpose and clarity. Ready to learn more and see if we're a good match? Let's chart your course together!

    • If calculated by individual sessions your investment ranges from $100 to $200 per your commitment, frequency.

    • Sliding Scale may be applied if you a good fit.

    • 1 Pro Bono Client per quarter

    Payment Options

    • I accept Card Payments through Stripe

    • FSA and HSA