Discover Your Path
Your Journey Begins
I do not wish to sell you my coaching services. Instead, I want to help you determine if we might be a good match for working together. If we’re not, that’s perfectly okay—working together if we’re not well-matched would be frustrating for both of us.
If, after reading this, you think we might be well-matched, the next step would be to schedule a free exploration phone call. More information on that is at the end of this page.
If you’re still unsure, I invite you to follow my blog or social media to get a better sense of my coaching style and see if it resonates with you.
If you decide you want career coaching but not from me, I’d be happy to refer you to colleagues who might be a better match. Feel free to reach out for a referral.
Is Coaching Right for You?
When Coaching Is a Good Fit
Coaching may be right for you if you’re seeking career advancement and want support in navigating the unique challenges that come with ADHD. Whether it’s improving your focus, developing effective time management strategies, or enhancing workplace relationships, coaching can help you harness your strengths and overcome obstacles. A formal ADHD diagnosis is not required to work with me. What matters most is that we’re a good match and that you’re committed to doing the work.
If you’re ready to commit to the process and put in work both inside and outside of our sessions, coaching could be a powerful tool for you. My clients report feeling improved satisfaction within six weeks. This early boost often comes from feeling supported and confident that the coaching process will lead to success. Significant, lasting change often takes around six months, as transforming new insights into sustainable habits requires time, repetition, and support.
We might be a good match if you’re willing to work on developing strategies tailored to your ADHD and career goals. I work best with clients who are ready to engage deeply in this process and are open to experimenting with new approaches to overcome challenges.
When Coaching May Not Be a Good Fit
Coaching may not be right for you if you’re reluctant to do work outside of our sessions. Deep change usually develops in about six months, laying the foundation for continued progress. It’s one thing to have an amazing, life changing, breakthrough realization in a session, but transforming those realizations into lasting habits requires time and work. The good news is that you get to choose what your work will be, but you must do it. That said, you may be committed but there may be a week in which you’re unable to do your work—come to your session anyway because those are often when the most important breakthroughs happen.
If you’re unwilling to feel discomfort, coaching may not be right for you. Growth comes from challenging yourself, and this can feel uncomfortable—don’t worry, I’m here to support you. But if you’re not ready to operate in that space of discomfort, coaching may not be the right path for you right now.
If you’re currently dealing with major depression, addiction, or trauma, coaching might not be appropriate until these conditions are less acute. You can see a therapist and a coach concurrently if your therapist says you’re ready for coaching, which can be an incredibly powerful combination. Generally, therapists focus on the “why” of a problem, and coaches focus on the “how to move forward.”
The Magic of Coaching
Coaching with me centers on creativity, strategy, and playfulness. We’ll find the right balance, using playfulness as one of the tools to tackle challenges and discover new paths forward. This approach will keep you engaged and excited about your progress.
However, my coaching isn’t just about fun and games—it’s also about digging deep. Real growth often requires us to lean into our emotions, facing them head-on rather than settling for shallow positivity. Together, we’ll explore these deeper layers, doing the work of grounding your emotions so that your positive reframes can take root. It’s in these moments, when we allow ourselves to truly feel and process, that the most profound breakthroughs occur. And remember, I’ll be supporting you every step of the way.
Self-care can be particularly challenging for those with ADHD—often becoming an afterthought or even a source of guilt. Hyperfocus may lead to neglecting essential needs like eating and sleeping, which is why finding the right self-care strategies is crucial. Together, we’ll create a self-care toolkit with dynamic movement, healthy eating, and fun situational awareness games, striking a balance that enhances your focus, clarity, and overall well-being. When you care for yourself in ways that resonate with you, you’ll be better prepared to face challenges and maintain the momentum we build together.
The goal of life coaching is to empower you to take control of your own journey. Coaching is meant to be a temporary process, providing you with the tools, strategies, and confidence you need to navigate your path independently. My aim is to help you reach a point where you no longer need coaching, confident in your ability to continue your growth and success on your own.
Next Steps
If you feel like we might be a good match, the next step is to schedule a free Exploration Call. We can meet either over the phone or via Zoom—whichever you prefer. It’s an opportunity for us to get to know each other better and to see if my coaching style aligns with your needs.
If you’re still unsure, I invite you to follow my blog or social media to learn more about my Life Enhancement Coaching approach.
Free Exploration Phone Call
During our free, hour-long Exploration Call—whether by phone or Zoom—we’ll discuss your career goals and the ADHD-related challenges you’re facing to determine if coaching is the right next step for you. This call is not only an opportunity to explore how we might work together but also serves as a mini-coaching session, giving you a sense of what our work together would be like. And if you decide you want career coaching but not from me, I’m happy to provide referrals to other coaches who might be a better fit.
Your Journey Continues
As you consider whether coaching is the right next step, I invite you to reflect on this: What would your future-self thank you for?
Coaching with me isn’t just about achieving short-term goals; it’s about creating an exceptional life.
Imagine yourself a year, or even years, from now.
What steps can you take today to move closer to the life you envision?
Your journey to an enhanced life starts today. How will you begin?
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FAQS
What is life coaching, and how is it different than therapy?
A few sayings that ring true are, "therapy focuses on the why of a problem, life coaching focuses on the how to get out of the problem." And "therapy gets you from dysfunctional to functional, life coaching gets you from functional to optimal."
That said, you can work with a therapist and with a life coach at the same time, it's an incredibly powerful combination. If you're currently seeing a therapist, please ask them if you're ready for life coaching.
How long does a typical coaching program last, and how often are sessions scheduled?
For best results, my program consists of one session per week for a minimum of three months and I recommend six months. It's one thing to have an amazing breakthrough while in session, but making that breakthrough into long lasting change takes time. Most of my clients say that their quality of life improves very quickly, within just the first few weeks, because they feel supported and they are creating action plans that they know will pay off. However, achieving goals and making lasting change takes time and "life reps" of the new skills.
What does a typical coaching session look like?
I do most of my coaching via Zoom, I have also coached via phone calls and texting through Whatsapp. Sessions last about 45 minutes to an hour. My clients like to begin by recapping their week, things that went well and things that did not. After that we come up for an agenda for the remainder of the session. Most of the time we're working toward a goal, but sometimes, honestly, what the client really needs that day is to be listened to compassionately. By the end of session the client usually comes up with a plan for their week, including strategies to handle anything that might get in their way, and also accountability.
Will I have to do work outside of our sessions?
Yes! In order to achieve your desired results you will need to do work outside of our sessions. The good news here is that you get to decide what sort of work you will do.
Life Coaching is all about what you want and need and desire, I'm just here to support you. I'll make suggestions but you decide whether or not you want to try them. Not everything works for every person. My suggestions are only "good" if they work for you.
Do I need to be a martial artist? Will I be required to take a self-defense class?
No, not all at. My coaching is rooted in the intersection of life coaching and the non-physical skills (also known as soft-skills) used in the martial arts and self-defense. This intersection requires no formal training. However, if you ask me I will absolutely encourage you to get training, but it is not in any way a requirement.
Can you work with people outside of your state? Outside of your country?
Yes! In fact my very first client lives in Europe. I do my coaching via Zoom, phone, and Whatsapp. There are no restrictions on life coaching, we can work with anyone anywhere in the world.
What is gamefication? How will it help me? Am I required to play?
Gamefication is a way of turning every day tasks into fun games to maintain interest throughout your day. The best example I can give is Mindfulness is the same skill as really good Situational Awareness. I can explain to you how to do Mindfulness, or I can teach you Situational Awareness games that will train the same skill plus they will add fun to your every day life. Do you want an explanation? Or you do want to have fun? I want to have fun!
How will it help you? Play is how humans learn best. Also, it's fun!
You are not required to play. Life Coaching is all about your wants and needs and desires, so you get to choose which activities you will participate in. My suggestions are "good" only if they work for you.
What do you mean by self-defense "soft skills?"
Self-defense "soft skills" are the non-physical skills that we use to keep ourselves safer. These skills have both a "life protection" aspect and a "life enhancement" aspect. Some examples are:
Situational Awareness (life protection) is good Mindfulness (life enhancement).
Boundaries (life protection) are good self-care (life enhancement).
Articulation (life enhancement) can improve your creative arts (life enhancement).
What certifications and trainings do you have?
I graduated from Thriving Coach Academy which is an ICF accredited program. Because I'm a new coach, I am currently offering my program at a hugely discounted rate, which I will discuss in the next FAQ.
Most of my self-defense training has been through organizations such as Violence Dynamics, Rory Miller's Chiron Training, and 500 Rising through which I have Endorsed Colleague status. I also have a black belt in Okinawan Kenpo and Kobudo, a black sash with red fringe in Tai Chi, and color belts in numerous other martial art system
I have a BFA in Fine Art Photography from San Jose State University which, believe it or not, significantly improves my Situational Awareness and Mindfulness. Also, all the photos on my website and my social media are mine, these are actual scenes from my real life.
I think it's significant for me to mention that I used to own and operate a popular restaurant, Bella Aquila Restaurant, with my husband, Chad, even though there are no specific trainings or certifications associated with it.
I also used to work with developmentally disabled adults as a Behavior Specialist and Recreation Coordinator.
How much does your program cost? How can I sign up!
You are in luck! As a new coach I am looking for five clients to help me test drive my coaching program at a significantly discounted rate. I ask that you take the coaching seriously as if you were a fully paying client, and then when you get your desired results you write a testimonial for me.
My coaching program is going to cost $3k for three months or $6k for six months. My five clients will get 50% off that rate, 20% off for the following five, and then with lots of experience and testimonials my program will be at the full price.
How can you sign up? Please go to my Calendar Page to book a free Exploration Phone Call.