Navigating Challenges, Elevating Performance
Welcome to
Elevated
What is your SHOULD?
I SHOULD be able to hand my assignments in on time.
I SHOULD be able to complete simple household tasks.
I SHOULD be able to manage everyday tasks.
Showering and brushing teeth SHOULD not be a battle.
She SHOULD be able to follow simple directions.
He SHOULD be able to complete his homework on his own.
She SHOULD wake herself up in the morning.
We SHOULD be able to go in public without fearing a meltdown
Overcoming the Shoulds
A trusting, open, and honest partnership
Explore and define the parameters of success
.Discover solutions that best fit your unique needs and style.
At Elevate Coaching Practice, we believe every individual is more than their shoulds. At our core, we believe that every person is capable of using their time productively and managing everyday tasks, enabling them to achieve success in life’s goals.
About
Jessica Ging, ME.d, ACC
Associate Certified Coach
Executive Function Coach
My work is based on a few basic principles:
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Setting goals is an important first step to making positive change.
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Breaking goals into smaller, more manageable goals increases success.
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Anticipating obstacles and planning for setbacks increases success.
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Mindset matters
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There is always a way through. It may take multiple attempts, creativity, and a willingness to find it.
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Moving forward is always at the heart of what we do.
ADHD
Life Coaching
Executive Function
Coaching
Who uses our services
Individuals who
commit time, patience, and effort to focus on one’s hopes, dreams, and successes
maintain a mindset that is open to change and trying new things
are diagnosed with ADHD and/or Executive Functioning Disorder
appreciate accountability and support when establishing and accomplishing goals.
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Neurodivent Individuals
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School-aged Children
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Middle School & High School Students
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College-Ages Students
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Young Adults
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Adults
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Parents of Neurodivergent Children
"Jessica has been invaluable to us as parents, helping to coach us through strategies to help our family and our daughter directly. These strategies range from helping get through homework, to learning new breathing techniques to calm anxiety before we get too disregulated, and confidence to provide our child with more opportunities for independence."
Your Questions Answered
What is a formal definition of Executive Function Skills?
“Executive Functions are a set of interdependent cognitive capacities that are responsible for an individual's ability to perform organized, self-regulated, driven, deliberate, goal-directed behavior.” ~Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D.
How do executive function difficulties affect learning?
These challenges can make it difficult to focus, complete assignments, manage time effectively, or regulate emotions during challenging tasks, impacting academic success.
Can coaching help individuals with ADHD or learning disabilities?
Yes, many individuals with ADHD or learning disabilities thrive with executive function coaching, which provides tools to overcome specific challenges.
Who benefits from executive function coaching?
Coaching benefits children, teens, and adults facing challenges with planning, prioritization, and managing responsibilities.