Adult Executive Function Coaching
Make everyday plans easier to put into practice.
You can care about your work, know what needs doing, and still find it hard to get started or follow through. Adult executive function coaching is a place to work on those everyday difficulties with practical support. We start with your goals, the strengths you already use, and the situations where things get stuck.
Since 2013 · More than 1,300 students, parents, and adults coached · Programming overseen by a registered psychologist
Practice Getting Started
Support Your Focus
Plan Your Next Step
Make Room for Priorities
Sound familiar?
Do you constantly ask yourself…
Why are my days so chaotic?
Why am I always working?
Why am I falling behind in the areas that really matter?
Maybe you keep adding tasks to a list but can’t choose where to begin. Perhaps a plan works until a deadline shifts, or small interruptions take over the afternoon. Those are useful situations to bring to coaching.
Executive functioning includes holding information in mind, directing attention, pausing before acting, and adjusting when circumstances change. The Harvard Center on the Developing Child describes working memory, mental flexibility and self-control as core parts of executive function. That framework can help name a difficulty; it doesn’t tell us its cause or which support will fit you.
For a starting point, write down one task you want to make easier, what happens when you try it, and anything that already helps. You can bring that example to your consultation.
Step one: the Cognitive Architectural Profile
Kaizen’s current adult coaching pathway begins with the Cognitive Architectural Profile (CAP). It brings together performance tasks, self-report and observer perspectives, and a discussion of patterns in everyday life. In a one-on-one review, we discuss the results alongside your goals and experiences to identify possible starting points for coaching.
The CAP is a coaching intake process. It does not provide a diagnosis or a complete map of your brain.
Performance Assessment
A 45 to 60 minute online assessment across 10 cognitive domains. The results describe performance on those tasks and are considered alongside your everyday experiences.
Self-Report and Observer Measures
Questions about how you experience executive functioning in daily life, with an observer’s perspective where included. Different perspectives can identify situations worth discussing.
Behavioural Archetype
A structured reflection on patterns you notice in different situations. We use it as a conversation starter alongside the other intake information.
Start with one situation you’d like to make easier.
For example: “I can plan my week, but I lose track when meetings move.” That gives you and your coach something specific to explore.
Support with or without an ADHD diagnosis.
You don’t need an ADHD diagnosis to ask about coaching. You may be looking for help with planning, getting started, organization or follow-through. A consultation is a chance to discuss what you want to work on and whether Kaizen’s approach fits.
If you have an ADHD diagnosis, you can bring what you already know about your strengths and support needs. If you haven’t been assessed, coaching does not establish whether you have ADHD or another condition.
Your goals and circumstances matter. Coaching is one option, and it won’t be the right support for every concern.
Kaizen coaching supports, and does not replace, care from your doctor or psychologist.
1
Map
Complete the CAP and discuss the results one on one. Identify strengths, everyday difficulties and a specific goal to explore in coaching.
2
Match
You’re paired with a coach suited to your profile and your goals. Every Kaizen coach is an experienced educator, also trained and certified in Kaizen’s coaching methodology.
3
Build and Keep
Weekly sessions focus on situations from your life and a practical plan to try between meetings. You and your coach review what happened and adjust the approach. Your toolkit and Reflection Journal live in a shared drive you keep.
Frequently Asked Questions
These answers explain the current adult coaching pathway. If you’re unsure how it applies to you, contact us with your question.
Am I too old?
You can ask about coaching at different stages of adult life, whether you’re starting a career or adjusting to new responsibilities. Fit depends on what you want to work on and the support you need. We don’t promise a particular result based on your age.
Do you only work with adults with ADHD or significant executive function challenges?
No. You don’t need a diagnosis to enquire. Adults come to coaching with different strengths, routines and goals. We’ll discuss the concerns you bring and whether practical coaching support seems appropriate. Coaching does not replace assessment or treatment from a qualified health professional.
What happens during a coaching session?
You and your coach review the week: what worked, what didn’t, and why. You practice or refine a skill using real situations from your life, then close with a written plan in your Reflection Journal. Your toolkit and journal live in a shared drive you keep.
I’ve already had a psychoeducational assessment. Can I skip the CAP?
The current Kaizen adult pathway starts with the CAP, including when you have an earlier psychoeducational assessment. Bring your existing report and ask how the intake will use it, what additional information is being gathered and why. The CAP is a coaching intake process; it does not replace a psychoeducational assessment.
How many coaching sessions will I need?
The amount of support depends on your goals, circumstances and what happens as you practise. We suggest one session per week to start and review the plan with you. There is no promised timeline for change. Ask about the initial commitment, review points and current terms during your consultation.
How much does coaching cost?
Your CAP intake is $895 CAD plus GST, or $675 USD. That includes the full cognitive assessment across 10 domains, a written report with your personal operating guide, three practical tools from the CAP library matched to your goals, a 90-day implementation plan, a weekly review tracker, and your one on one results review with a coach. If you choose to proceed with coaching from there, it is tailored to your profile and goals and is sold in packs of 10 at $150 CAD plus GST per session, or $115 USD. We’ll walk you through the options and pricing on your free consultation.
Is adult executive function coaching covered by insurance?
We can’t confirm coverage for your plan. Before paying, ask your insurer whether the specific service and the professional providing it are eligible, what documentation is needed and whether approval is required in advance. Oversight by a registered psychologist does not, by itself, establish that an invoice will qualify.
Contact Kaizen for the service description and provider details you need to make that enquiry. You can also read our funding options guide as a starting point for questions, rather than confirmation of eligibility.
Bring one real-life example to your consultation.
Thirty minutes, no pressure, no obligation. Tell us what’s difficult, what you’ve already tried, and what you’d like to change. We’ll discuss the coaching process, the starting commitment and whether it seems like a useful fit.