Executive Function Coaching for Practical Skills and Success

@nicoleneuroscience

Executive function coaching can help individuals learn things like:

  • practical skills

  • strategies

  • and supports

And find success with:

  • time management

  • organization

  • prioritization

Coaching and support can help with overcoming executive function limitations that can come with many neurodiverse and neurodivergent thinkers.

What are executive functions?

Executive functions are a group of complex mental processes and cognitive abilities that control the skills required for goal-directed behavior.

Executive Functions include: 

  • Inhibitory Controls

  • Working Memory

  • Cognitive Flexibility

  • Planning and Prioritizing

  • Organization

  • Self-Monitoring

  • Goal Setting

  • Goal-Directed Persistence

  • Task Initiation

  • Time Management

  • Shifting focus or attention

What does this mean for your day-to-day life?

Executive function coaching can support:

  • Managing your schedule

  • Organizing tasks and ideas

  • Planning and prioritizing needs

  • Attending meetings or appointments on time

  • Preparing reports or presentations

  • Staying focused on important goals

  • Sequencing and breaking down multi-step tasks

  • Completing projects

  • Being flexible and patient when unexpected issues arise