ADHD Works’ Coaching

Standards & Ethics

Providing a safe space with a foundation for collaboration.

Showing up reliably and punctually, maintaining confidentiality & safety.

Maintaining appropriate boundaries with clients.

Practicing ongoing self-assessment, supervision & consultation.

Referring clients to others where necessary.

Being respectful at all times to
others & self.

Can coach through an ‘ADHD-lens’, understanding ADHD symptoms, challenges & strengths.

Provides compassion & validates ADHD struggles.

Maintains education around ADHD, staying updated with research & development.

Identifies, explains & explores ADHD related experiences with the client.

Understands ADHD & explores how it uniquely impacts the client, tailoring coaching accordingly.

Can use, explain & interpret the ADHD Works Executive Functioning Framework in coaching.

Establishes clear agreements & realistic expectations.

Sets boundaries with client & asks for permission where needed.

Ensures client understands coaching agreements & parameters.

Validates client’s experiences & perspectives, demonstrating respect & support.

Upholds client’s agenda & wishes in structured way.

Maintains personal integrity, honesty & professionalism, encouraging open communication & feedback.

Communicates clearly, concisely & empathetically.

Explores client’s concerns, desires, ideas & beliefs.

Uses active listening skills to understand client’s needs & goals.

Asks open-ended, curious questions to stimulate reflection & insight.

Witnesses & validates client as they are, adapting coaching styles to the client.

Clearly sets & checks in on objectives & outcomes from sessions.

Creates self-awareness for clients, especially around ADHD.

Challenges assumptions & collaboratively explores how to move past potential blockages.

Celebrates successes & helps client to learn from setbacks.

Supports clients to set SMART actions between sessions, with non-judgement, tailored, & supportive accountability.

Helps client to maintain focus & accountability on goals.

Empowers clients to take ownership of their progress & sustain long-term changes.