ADHD Coaching and Mentoring

Create structure in YOUR world with your brilliant brain

The relationship between the chef and the kitchen is similar to coaching.

The chef decides what food to cook, when to cook it and how to prepare it, while the kitchen, like the coach, simply provides the space and equipment to facilitate the cooking. It is the chef who must invest the time and effort to learn about different ingredients and culinary techniques, and use the tools to create delicious meals.

Our brains are different, and we mustn’t compare ourselves with non-ADHDers. 

Do you experience any of these?

  • You feel overwhelmed by emotions on a regular basis, and your mind is constantly active; it’s exhausting.

  • You hate the thought of rejection, so you find yourself saying yes to people all the time to keep everyone happy, which means you don’t have time left for yourself.

  • You have many new ideas but not enough time to see them through. 

  • Staying focused is a challenge, or on the other hand, you frequently obsess over something and only to lose interest. 

  • You make impulsive decisions and maybe even rationalise them but later regret them.

  • Being “the last picked and first picked on” is a common theme and you often feel left out, even with friends.

And many other challenges (see the full list here). 

We’re often called stupid, lazy or crazy.

It’s estimated that ADHDers, by the age of 12, have heard approximately 20,000 more negative messages than their neurotypical counterpart. This can lead to a negative outlook later in life and, along with other executive function challenges, contribute to poor decision-making, life choices and self-esteem.

We can change that today. ADHD is not a scrambled brain – we’re just different. Be kind to ourselves and start thriving in life.

Life Coaching Alone Isn’t Enough

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) recognises ADHD coaching as a special area of expertise. There are executive function challenges unique to ADHDers that only a specialised ADHD coach is trained to understand.

Ideally, you’ll work with an ADHD coach who has successfully managed their ADHD so you learn about ADHD from an ADHDer.

My holistic approach involves a blend of executive function coaching, life coaching and education to raise awareness of your unique brain.

  • The goal is to establish the building blocks of self-care and develop your executive function skills. We’ll start with an executive skills assessment to identify your strengths and areas for improvement. From there, the coaching is customised to address the deficits.

  • This is a collaboration between us where we focus on sustaining change to achieve your goals. ADHDers are more likely to use negative experiences and messages when making decisions, which can result in poor outcomes. Life coaching helps you overcome this and supports your executive function challenges.

  • ADHD is a complex condition and one that is often misdiagnosed or overlooked. Education around ADHD will involve sharing scientific research to help you understand your brain, sharing from my own experience, and education around food and nutrition to help you eat better so you can take control of your symptoms.

A Holistic Approach to Building Balance

Holistic ADHD management requires looking at you as a whole:

  • Food and Nutrition

    Discover nutritious and tasty foods to manage your ADHD symptoms and perform at your best.

  • Exercise

    Studies have demonstrated keeping active benefits the brain through increased focus, better performance, planning and much more.

  • Medication

    Let’s remove the stigma around ADHD medication and focus on optimal treatment, as guided by your doctor.

  • Self Care

    To improve your executive function capacity, we must establish the building blocks of self-care.

  • Coaching

    We’ll collaborate to identify your challenges, set goals and reach them effectively.

  • Creating Healthy Boundaries

    Learn to say yes to yourself so you prioritise your well-being and learn to notice other people’s boundaries.

  • Mindfulness

    By training in mindfulness, you learn to pay attention to your thoughts, which helps you make better choices.

  • Creating Healthy Routines

    Add structure to your day by creating healthy routines that stick.

  • Developing Healthy Interests

    ADHDers are creative and passionate people who love stimulation, but we need to become aware of interests that are destructive rather than healthy.

Ready to experience the above and transform your life?

The difference between coaching and mentoring

  • Coaching

    A coach listens, supports, and challenges you with thought-provoking questions to help you reach your goals. Think of a joint partnership where the focus is on where you’re at now and facilitating you to where you want to be. As your coach, I will anchor specific, measurable and time-bound goals and hold you accountable to ensure success.

  • Mentoring

    A mentor educates, shares personal experiences and strategies without attachment. Mentoring involves advising on best practices to manage your ADHD. Since my diagnosis in 1994, there’s a lot that I’ve learnt, and I share this with my clients.

Not a magic wand or a substitute for therapy

I’ll be honest, coaching isn’t for everyone. It only works if you’re committed to change. It takes time and effort as long-term sustainable results don’t happen overnight.

Coaching doesn’t replace therapy or advice from your doctor. While coaching is forward facing and beneficial for ADHDers, it isn’t suited to healing the deeper, emotional wounds. If issues come up that are outside the scope of coaching, I will bring this to your attention and recommend a trusted referral.

I abide by the ICF Code of Ethics in my coaching practice.

80% of coaching clients reported an increase in self-esteem and self-confidence

96% indicated they would repeat the coaching experience


​​The International Coach Federation (ICF) Global Coaching Client Study, Executive Summary 2009

Luke holistic adhd coach

An Investment In Your Health, Wealth and Quality of Life

How often have you incurred financial loss or lost time, or experienced guilt, self-doubt and other negative consequences due to your ADHD symptoms? This is known as the ADHD tax – the cost of living with ADHD – and it’s high.

Research has shown those with ADHD have a “significantly poorer financial situation” than non-ADHDers. When left untreated, ADHD tax can add up and cause emotional and financial stress.

Coaching helps an ADHDer identify and overcome challenges holding them back. A structure is put in place to manage your ADHD so you can lead a fulfilling, productive life and reduce your ADHD tax.

How much money would you save by investing in ADHD coaching now?

Format

I recommend fortnightly sessions over a minimum period of three months so you have enough time to implement the changes and begin to see results.

To ensure we’re a good fit for each other, I’d love to invite you for a complimentary intro session.

Meet Your ADHD Coach

Luke is an ADHD and executive function coach, diagnosed with ADHD himself in 1994. With over 20 years of experience as a qualified chef, he also incorporates nutrition and health coaching into his practice.

He helps adults manage and maximise their ADHD gifts through education, executive function coaching and life coaching to facilitate self-awareness. Luke believes ADHD is an asset and a strength when the right balance and structure are created and viewed holistically.

Luke specialises in impostor phenomenon, perfectionism, and rejection sensitivity, creating a safe space for clients to uncover their strengths. He works with creative minds, freelancers, mid-career professionals, and entrepreneurs.