ADHD Coach Training:
Life & ADHD
Holistic, whole-session ADHD coach training to serve clients with ADHD
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Life & ADHD Coach Training–the Fourth Step in Becoming a Trained Coach
Life & ADHD Coaching (LAC) is the fourth of the five Foundation Training courses. The pre-requisites are Coaching Essentials, Strengths-Based Coaching, and Brain-Based Coaching. In LAC you will also learn the additional receptive and active coaching skills and strategies which fill out the skillset known as ADHD coaching. The skills are individualized for each client, helping them move deeply into self-knowledge, forward into action—and into creating “A Life That Fits.”
The approaches are designed to specifically support clients’ executive functioning, which can be compromised by chronic or situational stress, or a wide range of familiar brain-based conditions including, of course, ADHD. These empathetic and directive coaching options connect with people who are struggling, whether they have a diagnosable brain-based condition or not.
The Life & ADHD Coaching course helps solidify the emerging coach’s understanding of full session coaching, in the context of an ongoing coaching engagement.
Foundation Training Curriculum
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Foundation Training Overview
The essential starting point for new students.
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Coaching Essentials
Class one of five sequential required Foundation Training courses.
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Strengths-Based Coaching
Class two of five sequential required Foundation Training courses.
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Brain-Based Coaching
Class three of five sequential required Foundation Training courses.
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Life & ADHD Coaching
Class four of five sequential required Foundation Training courses.
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Coach Integration
Final class of five sequential required Foundation Training courses.
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Coaching Skills Lab
Optional elective course; highly recommended for those who have completed Coaching Essentials.
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Cultivating Coaching Courage
Optional elective course; highly recommended for those who have completed Strengths-Based Coaching.
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Client Enrollment Best Practices
Optional elective course; highly recommended for those who have completed Strengths-Based Coaching.
The training
What You’ll Learn in Life & ADHD Coach Training
Life & ADHD Coach Training will deepen your understanding and proficiency in the use of the coaching skills, and CAT Institute’s proprietary TOSCA and the BE-CAUSE Coaching Process Models (presented in previous Foundation courses). The course challenges and consolidates student learning through the assignment of a recorded coaching session for evaluation, and a comprehensive, take-home Foundation assessment.
ADHD Essentials
The core skills, best practices, and ethics of ADHD coaching
Tailored Techniques
Coaching to support “A Life That Fits” for each client’s passions, values and needs
New Skills
17 new coaching skills to add to your professional toolbox
Client Essential Structures
Life & ADHD Coach Training
Class Details & Frequently Asked Questions
To learn more about the Life & ADHD Coaching course, explore scheduling information here along with responses to frequently asked questions below.
How is the Life & ADHD Coaching course structured?
- Six weekly sessions, 90-minutes for each class, with two trainers via Zoom. See course calendar for any scheduled holiday accommodations.
- Five 90-minute Skills Building Group (SBG) meetings, one each week, with one other classmate
- Class time training includes instruction, discussion and question time, review of a recorded coaching demonstration viewed prior to class, and assignment review
- Between-class assignments (see below for details)
What do I need to do for the course start-up (before Class 1) and how much time should I schedule to complete these items?
- You will receive start-up instructions and tasks 2 weeks prior to the first class
- Allow 3+ hours to complete all Life & ADHD Coaching (LAC) start-up tasks, listed here.
- Read through the LAC Course Overview and the start-up documents, calendar tasks, etc. (allow an hour)
- Coordinate with your Skills Building Group (SBG) partner to set up your meeting schedule, and communicate your SBG scheduling in your assigned Forum in the LAC Coaches Learning Lab (LAC CLL), and (½ – 1 hour)
- Log in to the LAC Coaches Learning Lab (LAC CLL) and download the documents needed for Class 1 (¼+ hour)
- Organize your training materials, including downloading, printing, and reviewing those needed for Class 1 (up to an hour)
What are the weekly course assignments and how much time should I schedule to complete them?
- Assignment completion times vary from student to student, but expect to spend 5-8 hours each week (in addition to the 1½-hour class) to complete all
- Complete short reading assignments and prepare to comment or ask questions in class (½-1 hour)
- Listen to assigned, recorded coaching demonstrations before each class and be prepared to discuss (½ hour)
- Complete required forum post assignments Weeks 2-5, and optional posts throughout (½-1 hour)
- Prepare for your weekly SBG meeting (generally ½ hour, longer to manage an intake process for the first SBG meeting) and attend/participate in the SBG (1½-2 hours)
- Listen to the recording of your coaching in the SBG meeting and complete the SBG Report (¾ hour)
- In the first month record yourself coaching someone (not a classmate) two or more times to secure one strong, 30-40-minute call to submit by Class 5 for trainer feedback (3+ hours total for prep, the calls, and listen-back time)
What are the course closure assignments — and how much time should I schedule to complete them?
- Complete the written, take-home, open-book assessment covering learning from SBC, BBC, and LAC provided after Class 5 and due 2 weeks after Class 6 (completion times vary radically from coach to coach – most common reports are in the 5-12 hour range)
- Complete an online course evaluation (15-30 minutes)
Class Format
Online, live sessions with interactive discussions and exercises. Additional outside-of-class 2-person Skills Building Group meetings to practice coaching with members of your cohort.
Time Commitment
6 Weeks, 90-minute weekly classes, plus two-person Skills Building Groups (SBGs) meeting outside of class time; weekly between-class assignments; comprehensive final assessment.
Course Schedule
FALL 2025
Dates: August 28 – October 16, 2025 on Thursdays (skip Sept. 18 for ICD Conference and Oct. 2 for Yom Kippur)
Time: 3:00 – 4:45 pm ET
Register by: August 14, 2025
WINTER 2026
Dates: January 15 – February 19, 2026 on Thursdays
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm ET
Register by: January 2, 2026
FALL 2026
Dates: August 27 – October 1, 2026 on Thursdays
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm ET
Register by: August 13, 2026
Continuing Education Hours
Number of credit hours earned by completing this course:
- 11 Continuing Education Units (CEU)
- 13.75 Continuing Coach Education (CCE) Hours or Approved Coach Specific Training Hours (ACSTH)
Course Fee
$835 – includes all course materials (including the ebook, Curious Accountability), resources, and trainer support
Class Schedules
2025-2026 Foundation Training Schedule
To complete the entire Foundation Training program, you must complete five sequential required courses. Elective courses are optional.
Essentials
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Coaching Essentials Schedule 2026Coaching Essentials is the pre-requisite course for the four other courses that make up the Foundation Training program. It may also be taken as a stand-alone class as a comprehensive introduction and understanding of coaching skills and methodologies. Register for this course individually or as part of the two-course intro training package. |
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Strengths-Based Coaching Schedule 2026Strengths-Based Coaching (SBC) |
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Strengths-Based Coaching Schedule 2026March 31 - April 28, 2026 July 28 - Aug 25, 2026 |
Strengths-Based Coaching Schedule 202611:00 am - 12:30 pm ET 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET |
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Strengths-Based Coaching Schedule 2026Strengths-Based Coaching is the second of the five foundation courses. It reinforces and builds on the coaching skills taught in Coaching Essentials. Registration includes access to the SBC Coaches Learning Lab (on-line learning center for forums, trainer communication, access to training materials and participant profiles) and a copy of the e-book: The Processing Modalities Guide: Identify and Use Specific Strengths for Better Functioning. Register for this course individually or as part of the four-course package. |
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Brain-Based Coaching Schedule 2026Tuesdays Mondays Tuesdays |
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Brain-Based Coaching Schedule 2026Brain-Based Coaching is the third of the five required foundation courses which must be taken in order. It builds on the coaching skills and strategies taught in Coaching Essentials and Strengths-Based Coaching. Registration includes access to the Brain-Based Coaches Learning Lab (on-line learning center for forums, trainer communications, access to training materials, and participant profiles). Register for this course individually or as part of the three-course package. |
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Life & ADHD Coaching Schedule 2026Life & ADHD Coaching is the fourth of the five foundation program courses. The pre-requisites are Coaching Essentials, Strengths-Based Coaching, and Brain-Based Coaching. Registration includes access to the LAC Coaches Learning Lab (on-line learning center for forums, trainer communications, access to training materials, and participant profiles), and the ebook, Curious Accountabtility by Cameron Gott, PCC, and Casey Moore, PCC, CPLC, CPO®. Register for this course individually (or previously as part of the three-course package or the four-course package). |
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| Weekdays | Thursdays |
| Dates | Sept 11 - Oct 23, 2025 |
| Time | 2:30pm - 4:00pm ET |
| Register by | Aug 21, 2025 |
| Enroll | Register for Fall 2025 |
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Life & ADHD Coaching is the fourth of the five Foundation Training program courses. The pre-requisites are Coaching Essentials, Strengths-Based Coaching, and Brain-Based Coaching. Registration includes access to the Learning Lab (on-line learning center for forums, trainer communications, access to training materials, and participant profiles). Register for this course individually or as part of the three-course package./p> |
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| Dates | Jan 15 - Feb 19, 2026 |
| Time | 3:00pm - 4:30pm ET |
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| Dates | Aug 27 - Oct 1, 2026 |
| Time | 3:00pm - 4:30pm ET |
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Coach Integration Schedule 2026Coach Integration (CI) |
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Coach Integration Schedule 2026Nov 17 - Dec 8, 2025 March 26 - April 23, 2026 Oct 29 - Nov 19, 2026 |
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Coach Integration Schedule 2026Coach Integration is the fifth and last required foundation course. The pre-requisites are Coaching Essentials, Strengths-Based Coaching, Brain-Based Coaching, and Life & ADHD Coaching. Registration includes access to the Coach Integration Coaches Learning Lab (on-line learning center for forums, trainer communication, access to training materials and participant profiles). You may register for this course individually or after Strenths-Based Coaching as part of the three-course foundation package. |
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Foundation Training Electives Schedule 2026Sept 8 - Oct 13, 2025 Feb 3 - March 10, 2026 Aug 25 - Sept 29, 2026 |
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Our instructors bring proven experience and expertise in coaching, productivity, and understanding neurodiversity, ensuring that you receive industry best training. Your Life & ADHD trainers are committed to teaching the skills that set our students apart; ensuring that every lesson is grounded in practical, real-world insights; and providing unwavering support to help you build a fulfilling coaching career.
Cameron Gott, PCC
Senior Trainer
Cameron Gott
Sara Skillen, PCC, COLC, CNC
Senior Trainer
Sara Skillen
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