how I turned up to be here

At the age of 31, I was diagnosed with ADHD inattentive type. Since then, some aspects of my life that I struggled with in the past started to make more sense. Growing up undiagnosed resulted in many life challenges (and sometimes still do), the diagnoses became a key to understanding many of my behaviors, failures and success, interests and motivations, different intense emotions, and other ADHD traits that I have. Being always curious and interested in psychology and how it affects people’s lives and the way they feel, I started to learn about ADHD with utmost curiosity. 

I became very interested in how the ADHD brain works. When I first heard about ADHD Coaching Academy, I enrolled myself in the coaching training with the goal to know more about ADHD and about myself before becoming a coach. I knew if coaching was something that was going to help me first, then it would be a tool that I can help others with. 

why coaching

Having an amazing ADHD Coach myself, she provided me with continuous support and encouragement, focus, and a space where I can understand my ADHD traits and feelings and know how to direct them toward the right outlet. I was able to start a new journey that fulfilled my motive to support and help people who have similar stories to mine. Also with the support of coaching, I was able to manage challenging situations in other aspects. When I decided to move countries, my coach supported me during the transition, till I settled and helped my two teenage kids to settle in a place where we now call home. My belief that ADHD coaching can make a great difference grows every day.

my coaching perspective

I’ve always been known to be a good listener and I believe that listening is an art. As a coach, I give my clients the safe space to talk about their goals, how they feel about them, what obstacles are on their way, and decide on their priorities. I know that I am doing a good job as a coach when a client gets to a moment of realization, just by the fact they were given the free space to talk in a constructive environment. This usually paves the way to strategically plan and achieve goals. I help them to come up with strategies and tools to stay focused till they achieve their goals. 

“Kindness is the highest form of intelligence” (Wayne Teasdale). Another key to successful ADHD Coaching is empathy and being nonjudgmental. People diagnosed with ADHD often suffer from shame and guilt. This requires an ADHD Coach not only to have the knowledge of ADHD but have the ability to deal with many behaviors that can be easily misunderstood and judged. 

While the fact is the brain is an organ and not a muscle, it can still be trained to help achieve a successful and happy life. Positive thinking and focusing on the good side of our lives will allow us to grow and soar.

I am Coach Jihan and I’m looking forward to working with you and seeing you soar.