ADHD medication vs coaching: what’s the difference?
"What will I get from ADHD coaching that I won't get from medication?"
This brilliant question from a new client perfectly captures what many people wonder about ADHD treatment options. While medication helps regulate brain chemistry and improve focus, it's only part of the solution. In this post, I explain how ADHD coaching complements medication by providing personalized strategies and support that help you build a life that works for your unique brain.
Getting your ADHD coaching funded through Access to Work (UK Clients)
For UK-based professionals with ADHD, the Access to Work grant program can fund 3-6 months of ADHD coaching. While the application process takes time, this government funding scheme helps make coaching more accessible for eligible individuals. Learn about qualification criteria, what's covered, and how to work with Working Dream once you've secured your grant.
How to have your employer pay for your ADHD coaching
Most ADHD coaching clients pay out of pocket, yet the work we do directly benefits their employers through improved work performance, better project execution, and enhanced team collaboration. If you're considering ADHD coaching, you might be surprised to learn that some organizations are starting to sponsor it through their learning and development budgets. In this post, I share practical steps for exploring employer-sponsored coaching, based on approaches that have worked for our clients.
ADHD and Rigid Planning: Building Plans That Bend, Not Break
Do you find yourself building elaborate systems to manage life with ADHD, only to feel overwhelmed when plans change? Discover why ADHD brains often create rigid structures and learn practical strategies for building flexibility into your planning systems - without losing the organization you need to thrive.
ADHD and external validation: why praise matters so much
As ADHDers, we often find external praise extremely motivating - but why? The science reveals how our unique brain wiring makes us more responsive to validation, while creating potential challenges around perfectionism and people-pleasing. Discover how to harness external motivation while building sustainable success.