Permission to Proceed with Your ADHD (1435)
ADDCA In The News
Having ADHD does not prevent you from thinking about living a better, more fulfilling life. Creating a better life has to start by embracing your ability to..
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Permission to Proceed: Keys to Creating a Life of Passion, Purpose and Possibility with ADHD (3747)
ADDCA In The News | Announcements
Permission to Proceed by Master Certified Coach David Giwerc provides adults with ADHD the keys to leading a more fulfilling life
Opening the door to success: The founder of the renowned ADD Coach Academy reveals his roadmap to discovering passion, purpose and possibility
ALBANY, N.Y. — Permission to Proceed: The Keys to Creating a Life of Passion, Purpose and Possibility for Adults with ADHD by David Giwerc provides adults with ADHD an inspiring guide to creating personal and professional success. “Inside each of us are natural strengths,” says Giwerc, Master Certified Coach and founder of the ADD Coach Academy. “But for those of us with ADHD, those strengths are often buried or forgotten. By uncovering our hidden talents, we can overcome our challenges and build a path to our dreams.”
This pioneering new book by a leader in the field of ADHD coaching opens the door to a world of possibility for adults with ADHD – too many of whom have given up on themselves and their dreams due to the challenges of ADHD. David, who was diagnosed with ADHD at age 38, shows readers how to
- Recognize their unique brain wiring
- Define their own “brand” of ADHD
- Maximize strengths and minimize weaknesses
- Rediscover inspiration and motivation to pursue their passions
- Cultivate “habits of the heart” to achieve their life purpose
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2011 ADD Coach Academy Conference - Presentation Recordings Available (1665)
ADDCA In The News | Announcements
This year’s ADD Coach Academy Conference was a life-changing experience, full of connection, creativity and camaraderie that brought together the Academy’s outstanding, international, ADHD coaching community. It was energizing for all who attended.
We were inspired with the benevolent, compassionate and purposeful presence of our ADDCA coaching community. It was an experience that we will carry with us in the days to come.
ADDCA’s vision continues to expand in significant ways; not only through live conferences but also via the important work you are all doing to empower your clients, every day.
For those of you who were unable to make it.. the conference presentation recordings are now available!
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No One Can Value You the Way You Do (474)
ADHD Education
“If you really put a small value upon yourself, rest assured that the world will not raise your price.” ~Author Unknown
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ADD Coaching Competencies (927)
There are certain unique skills, abilities and knowledge all ADD coaches must possess that are the hallmarks of our profession and help distinguish us from other helping professionals. Even though there is currently no standard training, licensure, or certification of ADD coaches, the savvy consumer knows that ADD coaches must possess this core set of standard ADD coaching competencies.
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Professional Guidelines and Standards for Coaching (2019)
Coach Training
The following standards represent a framework for ethical ADD coaching practices:
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Top Ten Strategies that ADDers Need to Know (789)
ADHD Education

ADHDers have a tendency to bite off more than they can chew and in the process overwhelm themselves with too many promises they can't deliver.
There is a charge neutral way of saying NO that will not offend anyone. If you do decide to say yes to something that interests or motivates you, then UNDER-PROMISE and OVER-DELIVER.
It will immediately alleviate any pressure you feel. You'll be more productive and you will surpass everyone's expectations.
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Learning to Pay Attention to What You Pay Attention To (648)
ADHD Education
Over the last decade of coaching adults with ADHD I have consistently observed patterns of negative thoughts & beliefs that many of them would hold on to.
When I witness my clients, I will usually notice a consistent pattern of destructive beliefs that subconsciously direct their lives. In my experience, most adults with ADHD are not aware of the beliefs that dominate their lives or how their beliefs do or do not serve them well.
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You Choose Your Thoughts Way Before You Experience Them (674)
ADHD Education
“We choose our joys and sorrows
long before we experience them”
- Kahlil Gibran
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What Do These People Have in Common? (1268)
Coaches in Action
They all have - or had - attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. In the workplace, the characteristics that these individuals display can drive you crazy, but they are not without their strengths
Saturday, March 03, 2007
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