Background and Credentials
As a certified ADHD coach, I trained at ADDCA, an ICF-accredited program that focuses on evidence-based coaching strategies for individuals with ADHD. I also hold a degree in Education from the University of Toronto, which enhances my understanding of how to support individuals and groups with diverse learning needs.
In addition to coaching, I am also a college faculty member at George Brown College, where I support students facing barriers to education related to ADHD, addiction, and/or mental health challenges. Prior to this, I spent over a decade in social service work, training service provider teams to create more supportive and accessible environments for those accessing services. As a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, I genuinely believe in creating a world where everyone can be their authentic selves and share their unique gifts. I’m passionate about cultivating collaborative group spaces that foster real connections, growth, and a true sense of belonging.
My Journey to ADHD Coaching
Throughout my life, I’ve navigated a confusing paradox: at times, I was unstoppable, earning top grades, winning awards and getting dream jobs; other times, I struggled with organization and made careless mistakes. This left me feeling like a disappointment, trapped in perfectionism and afraid to try new things unless I could excel immediately. In my early-30s, I discovered I had ADHD, which felt like finally seeing myself clearly. I realized I wasn’t lazy; I just have a brain that, depending on certain conditions, can either get totally stuck and stalled, or can be like a powerful turbo engine. I became driven to understand just what these certain conditions are that could change my ADHD from being what felt like a curse to being one of my greatest gifts.
Driven by this realization, I dedicated myself to learning everything I could about ADHD, training at the ADD Coaching Academy (ADDCA), one of the leading international training programs in the field. This education deepened my knowledge of ADHD, from its neurological characteristics to the practical strategies that empower individuals to thrive. Through this deep learning, combined with mentorship from master coaches, many hours of one-on-one adult coaching, and teaching hundreds of college students with ADHD, I have come to develop an ever-deepening understanding of ADHD and how it shows up in our day-to-day lives. Every person is unique, but there are patterns to how ADHD works, how it can sometimes get in our way, and how it can sometimes help us get ahead. Coaching my clients often feels like watching a pathway get cleared and suddenly they are blasting forward in their lives. Getting to witness this is one of the most rewarding things in the world.
I believe in a strengths-based approach that empowers you to navigate challenges and celebrate your unique journey. I truly believe that no one is broken and everyone has strengths waiting to be discovered. Many people come to coaching feeling stuck, but together, we can help you find relief and clarity. Your ADHD is not just a challenge—it's a powerful asset and a part of your brilliance that can lead to success defined by you.
As your coach, I'm here to help you tap into your unique strengths and develop personalized strategies that work for *you*. We'll work together to achieve your goals without letting stress, perfectionism, or self-doubt hold you back. You are so much more than a label. Your potential is vast, and I’m excited to help you unlock it. Through coaching, you'll gain the tools to manage your ADHD and live a life that truly reflects who you are and what matters most to you.
ADHD Coaching
- Understand how ADHD affects your daily life
- Address the root causes of procrastination and feeling stuck
- Explore self-perception and develop a sense of being "good enough"
- Develop personalized strategies for organization and time management
- Enhance coping skills for stress and anxiety
- Improve communication and relationship dynamics
- Set achievable goals aligned with your values
Neon Pathway operates from Tkaronto, also known as Toronto, on territory that has been lived on, shared by, and cared for by Indigenous Nations – including the Wendat, the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee, the Chippewa, and the Mississaugas of the Credit – since time immemorial. It is also home to many diverse Indigenous communities including Inuit, Metis and First Nations peoples. Tkaronto is within the territory of the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant and Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit. These agreements represent commitments to steward the land and share its resources in peace and with care for each other.
In recognizing the land and the Indigenous communities who have lived in reciprocal relationship to it since time immemorial, as a white settler I acknowledge Indigenous law, governance and rightful jurisdiction and commit to respecting these principles and taking accountable action to support decolonization, sovereignty, and Indigenous-led movements for justice.
brianna@neonpathway.com
