Executive Functioning Coaching

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Alka provides executive functioning coaching for individuals ages 12 and older. With experience as both a therapist and executive functioning coach, she brings a unique perspective to helping clients strengthen planning, organization, time management, and follow-through.

Her work is especially valuable for neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD, as she understands the emotional and identity-based layers that can underlie executive functioning challenges. Coaching with Alka combines practical strategies with deeper insight, supporting clients in moving toward goals while honoring where they are right now.

Ages Served: 12+

Specialties:

  • Time Management & Organization

  • Focus, Planning & Goal-Setting

  • ADHD & Neurodivergence

  • Reducing Procrastination & Building Routines

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What is “executive functioning” and why does coaching help?

Executive functioning refers to a set of higher-order mental skills that include organization, planning, time management, focus, emotional regulation, and follow-through. These skills are essential for academic achievement, professional success, and daily living, yet many individuals find them difficult to master without targeted support.

Executive functioning coaching is a concierge-style service designed to provide personalized, practical guidance. Offered virtually to individuals aged 12 and older across the United States, coaching focuses on helping clients strengthen routines, develop sustainable strategies, and implement tools that enhance clarity and efficiency. Unlike therapy, coaching is action-oriented and emphasizes measurable progress toward specific goals.

A typical session begins with a focused discussion of current challenges and priorities. From there, we collaborate to identify obstacles, design tailored strategies, and establish systems of accountability. Each meeting concludes with concrete steps to apply between sessions, allowing clients to integrate new skills directly into their lives. The process is dynamic, adaptive, and highly individualized, ensuring that each client receives support aligned with their unique needs and aspirations.

Please go to Authentically Emily’s very informative blog post to learn more about executive dysfunction.