Module S1: Simply ADHD

This course is designed to give a foundational understanding of the traits of ADHD so that a coach can understand what they might be hearing then ask better questions to support their client.  We emphasize listening from an understanding of ADHD neuroscience, and we provide models and strategies.  Students leave with understanding and appreciation for neurodiversity, self-compassion, modalities, and the importance of environment and enlisting strengths.

Module PT1: Personal Transformation (PT)

This course is designed to give a foundational understanding of the traits of ADHD so that a coach can understand what they might be hearing then ask better questions to support their client.  We emphasize listening from an understanding of ADHD neuroscience, and we provide models and strategies.  Students leave with understanding and appreciation for neurodiversity, self-compassion, modalities, and the importance of environment and enlisting strengths.

Module B1: Introduction to Coaching

This module is designed to introduce you to ADHD and life coaching.  We will define coaching and discuss what it means to be a coach, how coaching is distinguished from other professions, such as therapy or counseling, and how ADHD coaching differs from life coaching.  We will also explore the value of certification.

You will be introduced to our coaching conversational process, the QuestVersation©, and our Being model.  You will hear example coaching sessions and begin practicing basic skills.  Finally, we will introduce the core coaching competencies, behavioral markers, and ethical guidelines of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and the Professional Association of ADHD Coaches (PAAC). 

Module B2: Anatomy of a Coaching Practice

This module is designed to help you learn how to talk to a prospect about coaching and, once a person wants to begin, how to get the initial coaching agreement and goals.  You will hear how to do an intake session with a new client and learn how early coaching sessions flow.  

You will develop your first welcome packet so you are ready to start with clients.  You will learn the importance of getting a coaching session agreement and practice asking the client for their agenda for the session.  This module prepares you to begin a coaching relationship on a strong and ethical foundation

Module B3: The QuestVersation© Coaching Process

This module is designed to introduce you to two ADDCA foundational coaching models.

The LEAP Model illustrates four stages of client development and growth.  The QuestVersation© Model introduces the coaching conversation process and how to create a partnership of trust with the client using six distinct skills:  receiving, witnessing, questioning, filtering, activating, and reinventing.

We explore both models and how they work together to create a safe coaching environment that encourages client exploration and growth.  Students will be listening to coaching sessions and beginning to practice both in and outside of class. 

Module B4: Setting Up Your Coaching Business

This module is designed to explore coaching best practices, tools, resources, how to present oneself as a coach (your coaching story), coaching ethics, boundaries, self-care, and managing client load.  We will discuss fee structures, one-on-one and group coaching, and how you want to be and function as a coach.  

We will try to cover everything you need to build and enjoy an incredible coaching practice.  While this is not a marketing class, we do provide resources to help you with marketing your business.