Executive function skills are a set of mental processes that help individuals plan, organize, strategize, pay attention to detail, manage time, and regulate emotions. These skills are crucial for success in both personal and professional life, as they enable individuals to set goals, make decisions, and follow through on tasks effectively.

Foundational Skills:

• Response Inhibition

• Working Memory

• Emotional Control

• Sustained Attention

• Task Initiation

Advanced Skills:

• Planning / Prioritizing

• Organization

• Time Management

• Goal-directed Persistence

• Metacognition

Executive function skills do not develop all at once but in sequence. All of the executive functions interact with each other and impact how the individuals regulate their behaviour to create positive future outcomes. Executive functions begin to develop by age 2 and are fully developed by age 25. 

Different developmental stage of each child

Environmental factors: Stress, lack of structure, inconsistent routines at home

OR    

at school

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Brain damage

Depression

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Schizophrenia

Individuals with ADHD /ADD often are at least 30% delayed in the development of executive function skills, which makes them more likely to be motivated by short-term rather than long-term goals. 

Executive function skills play a key role in helping individuals achieve their goals, manage their time efficiently, and navigate complex tasks and challenges. These skills are essential for success in school, work, and daily life, and can have a significant impact on an individual's overall well-being and quality of life.

Executive function coaching can benefit students of all ages who struggle with planning, organization, time management, and other executive function skills.

As a parent hoping to help your child succeed academically or an educator or allied professional seeking to better support students in the classroom, Feel Good Factory has the expertise to teach you practical tools and strategies through a highly engaging and effective workshop. 

Executive function coaching can help individuals improve their ability to set and achieve goals, manage their time effectively, stay organized, and regulate their emotions. By working with a skilled coach, individuals can develop strategies and techniques to strengthen their executive function skills, overcome challenges, and reach their full potential. Whether you are looking to boost your academic performance or enhance your overall well-being, executive function coaching can help you thrive in all areas of your life.

While coaching shares some similarities with therapy, it is not considered the same thing; coaching focuses on helping individuals achieve goals and move forward in their lives, while therapy focuses on addressing mental health issues and often delves deeper into past experiences.

The coaching session is conducted at the individual’s home or online using zoom.

Each one-on-one coaching session lasts from between 45 minutes to 1 hour. The charges will apply according to the duration.