When I start working with a new coaching client, one of the first things I look for is how well the person is connected. Several years ago I came to the conclusion that the quality of my clients’ connections with others often determines the extent to which they will achieve their coaching goals. Being well-connected… Read More»
Most people I know wish they were more comfortable saying no to requests and opportunities that are inconsistent with their current needs or goals. Recently, a college student with ADHD that I was coaching told me that he did not get a homework assignment in on time. He happens to have access to an automobile.… Read More»
Intentions are certainly important when you are on a team. In the 1995 movie entitled Apollo 13, actor Tom Hanks plays the role of Jim Lovell, the commander of the ill-fated mission to land on the moon. After an explosion aboard the spaceship eliminates the possibility of a lunar landing, the three-man crew circles the… Read More»
A few weeks ago, I wrote an article on Hidden Autism Spectrum in Young Adults. In the article, I talked about the increasing number of college students with both ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) that we find ourselves coaching. Let’s look at a few statistics that might explain this increasingly common occurrence. Prevalence… Read More»
This article is a continuation of a recent article about Helping College Students Tell the Truth – Part 1. College as a Major Life Transition Attending college is a big life transition. Many students underestimate how difficult it will be to stay focused and address all the new expectations. This is especially true for those… Read More»
While it is troublesome to learn that anyone has not been telling you the truth, it is especially difficult when it happens with a son or daughter who is attending college. In our work as ADHD coaches for college students, we have frequently seen students fail to tell the truth! Questions Parents Frequently Ask Should… Read More»