My style of ADHD coaching is a bit different than traditional ADHD coaching. As a cognitive learning specialist and a former special education teacher, I’m a big fan of applying brain based research. I view ADHD as all about inspiring the individual to slowly begin practices to rewire the brain, as noted by Dr. Dan Siegel. Additionally, I combine my skills as a special educator and Certified Daring Way Facilitator, which is based on the research of Dr. Brene’ Brown. My clients have responded positively to coaching focused on their desire to develop self compassion skills and the shame resilience skills that often interfere with thinking and developing the executive functioning skills that interfere with the brain’s ability to function. Negative feelings such as shame, comparison, or negative self talk shut down the brain’s ability to plan, organize, focus or remember, and regulate impulses and emotions.