Executive Function Support with Jared Kallen
In this episode, Melinda Emerson welcomes Jared Kallen to discuss the nuances of executive function coaching. Jared shares his journey into this field, distinguishing it from traditional tutoring and therapy. The conversation explores how to identify when someone needs executive function support and compares coaching strategies for students and adults, highlighting the role of parent involvement. Jared outlines the typical duration of coaching engagements and shares the tech tools that aid in coaching.
Key Points
- ADHD or executive functioning coaching requires a flexible, customized approach to meet the unique needs of each client.
- The primary goal of executive function coaching is to help clients develop better organization, self-advocacy, planning, and prioritization skills.
- Effective coaching involves daily check-ins and concrete guidance to ensure continuous progress and prevent setbacks.
Jared Kallen, M.S. Ed., Founder, CEO of Action Pact Coaching, is a coach, mentor, and accountability partner with 32 years’ experience. He helps families beat procrastination, hyperfocus, and stalemates—building focus, study habits, motivation, and organization. With humor, daily check-ins, and individualized strategies, Jared turns chaos into progress and stress into confidence, strengthening communication and relationships. Learn more: https://www.actionpactcoaching.com.
Chapters
| 0:00 | |
| 1:41 | |
| 2:26 | |
| 3:12 | |
| 6:14 | |
| 10:25 | |
| 15:58 | |
| 20:15 | |
| 23:04 |
Transcript
Loading transcript...