Jill Johnson | ADHD Coach

I am an ADHD coach helping college students, adults, and parents navigate unique challenges with an eye towards the future.

Learn about ADHD coaching & my approach:

What Is ADHD Coaching?

ADHD coaching is a specialized type of coaching that focuses on helping individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) overcome the unique challenges they face. Unlike traditional coaching, ADHD coaching is tailored to address the specific needs of those with ADHD, including issues with focus, organization, time management, and self-esteem.

The ADHD coaching process focuses on helping neurodivergent individuals better understand and improve their brain processes. Clients gain a safe space to explore their challenges, acknowledge their skills, and plan their lives accordingly.

Benefits of ADHD Coaching

Individuals with ADHD often struggle with maintaining organization, meeting deadlines, and staying focused on tasks. ADHD coaching provides strategies and tools to manage these challenges effectively in a confidential, judgement-free environment. Specific benefits include:

  • Improved time management and prioritization skills.

  • Enhanced focus and concentration in daily tasks.

  • Development of personalized organizational systems.

  • Increased self-awareness and understanding of ADHD’s impact.

  • Better stress and emotion management techniques.

  • Strengthened problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Experience & Qualifications

I’ve logged 1,000+ session hours with 100+ clients in the technology, educational, and non-profit sectors. A sampling of my clients include leaders at technology companies, Stanford University faculty, and government executives.

    • Bachelor of Arts, Political Science & Sociology, University of California, Davis

    • Coaches Training Institute (CTI) - Certified Co-Active Coach, CPCC (2017)

    • International Coaching Federation (ICF) – Professional - Certified Coach, PCC (2020)

    • Mentor Coach - Professional Certified ADHD Coach, PCAC - In progress (2023-2024)

    • Positive Intelligence - Mental Fitness Coach

    • Stanford - Compassion Cultivation Training and Compassion Immersion

    • Scaling Intimacy: Experience Design Training

    • WBECS - Team Coaching & Accelerating Coach Excellence (ACE)

  • Having multiple family members with ADHD, I understand and empathize deeply with neurodivergent clients. The ADHD brain simply works differently than the neurotypical brain.

    An ADHD individual has an interest-based brain. When something captures their interest, they have a super power. On the flip-side, topics of low interest provide great challenges. This dichotomy affects individuals of all ages—from young c in school to executives managing Fortune 500 companies.

    Many of my ADHD clients aged 40+ were never told they have ADHD. Rather, they were told they were “difficult” or “slower learners.” These clients learn a lot about themselves in our work together as we open a non-judgemental space to rewire some of those early misconceptions.

My ADHD Coaching Approach

REFLECT

“What is your reality?”

I create a safe space for my ADHD clients to learn about themselves. I listen with appreciation and encourage clients to have compassion for themselves. The reflection process is equal parts acknowledging struggles and leaning into strengths.

FOCUS

“What do you want to change?”

We’ll explore ways to maximize success, wellness, and growth. I bring ADHD-friendly tools, perspectives, and ideas to coaching sessions. This process involves key coaching pillars like goal-setting, intentionality, and accountability.

REFINE

“What tools can we implement?”

Coaching offers a consistent place to check in and work on progress. Each week, I’ll help you better understand yourself as you pursue the goals we’ve set in our work together—refining things wherever needed.

 Additional FAQs

  • An ADHD business coach is a specialized professional who combines the principles of business coaching with a deep understanding of the unique challenges and strengths associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Don’t miss my detailed article for more on ADHD business coaching.

  • Yes! An ADHD entrepreneur coach is similar to the above definition of an ADHD business coach. Coaching for entrepreneurs with ADHD helps them navigate the startup journey with an improved emphasis on focus, time management, prioritization, and overall executive function.

  • Executive Functioning Coaching focuses on helping individuals develop and strengthen their executive functions, which are key cognitive skills necessary for managing daily life and achieving goals. These skills include task initiation, planning, organization, time management, emotional regulation, working memory, and self-monitoring. Often synonymous with ADHD coaching, executive functioning coaching is particularly beneficial for individuals with ADHD, who may struggle with these skills due to the neurological aspects of the disorder.

  • It depends on your coverage, but coaching is typically not covered by insurance providers. However, don’t be discouraged! Coaching can be covered in other ways. Read my detailed article covering top ADHD coaching insurance questions here.

  • Simple! Fill out the form below to let me know a bit about your situation. Then we’ll hop on for a free 20-minute consultation to see if working together makes sense.

ADHD Coaching SF Bay Area

As a coach with San Francisco Bay Area roots, some of my local clients prefer to work specifically with a Bay Area ADHD coach. I am happy to serve my Bay Area ADHD coaching clients in person or virtually, and have done both effectively.

Some of my clients—even some of those in the Bay Area—still prefer virtual coaching as it saves them time and money avoiding a commute. I use Zoom for these sessions, which largely provides the same experience as in-person coaching.

ADHD coaching in the Bay Area has provided me with unique insights and access to some of the brightest minds in the world who deal with this disorder. Within the field of ADHD coaching, I’ve worked with everyone from top executives of tech companies to college students who call the Bay Area home. Palo Alto in particular holds a special place in my heart and I’m both fortunate and proud to call it home.

If you’re searching for an SF Bay Area ADHD coach—whether for in-person sessions or just for the local familiarity—I’d love to connect. Reach out below to get started and if it makes sense, we can even meet for coffee before getting started! ☕️

Get Started

Please tell me a bit about your situation, then schedule a free 20-minute consultation call at the end of the survey.