Executive functioning skills coach is a relatively new profession that helps learners develop their executive functions. Executive function is an umbrella term for the cognitive processes that help people regulate and control their behavior, attention, emotions, and mental state. These functions include inhibition (the ability to stop oneself from doing something), working memory (the ability to retrieve the information you already know), planning (the ability to make plans or decisions), problem-solving (the capacity of solving problems in novel situations) and self-monitoring being aware of one’s behavior.
What should I know about this?
A professional coach will work with clients on developing these executive functions over time.
This coaching can be beneficial for individuals with difficulty with organization, time management, task initiation, completing tasks, and following through on commitments.
When seeking a coach, it is essential to find experience working with the population you hope to help. For example, suppose you are looking for help for your child who struggles in school. In that case, you will want to find a coach with experience in education and tutoring. Coaches come from many different backgrounds, including psychology, education, business, and more.
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