{"id":32050,"date":"2026-03-20T13:17:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T17:17:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/?post_type=event-course&#038;p=32050"},"modified":"2026-03-20T13:17:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T17:17:08","slug":"executive-coaching-in-an-age-of-distraction-adhd","status":"publish","type":"event-course","link":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/event-course\/executive-coaching-in-an-age-of-distraction-adhd\/","title":{"rendered":"Executive Coaching in an Age of Distraction &#038; ADHD"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW242571699 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242571699 BCX8\">Join us for this Executive &amp; Leadership Coaching session, Executive Coaching in an Age of Distraction &amp; ADHD, where\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242571699 BCX8\">you\u2019ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242571699 BCX8\">\u00a0explore attention challenges and gain insights into ADHD\u2011inclusive strategies that support executive success.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW242571699 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Who Is This For?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Executive coaches who want to better support clients experiencing distraction and ADHD<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2011<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">related attention challenges.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Professional and newer coaches who are looking to develop neurodiversity<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2011<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">inclusive coaching approaches grounded in ICF competencies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">HR and organizational leaders who want to understand how attention affects executive performance and coaching outcomes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Managers and leaders using coaching skills who are looking to help their teams improve focus and manage information overload.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Coach educators and mentor coaches who want to incorporate ADHD<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2011<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">inclusive frameworks into coach development.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What You Will Learn:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Differentiate between the attention challenges of\u00a0executives generally, people\u00a0with ADHD, and executives with ADHD, and\u00a0identify\u00a0how these differences shape coaching approaches.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Apply neurodiversity<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2011<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">inclusive coaching methods to help clients\u00a0leverage\u00a0their unique nervous systems for improved attention management.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use targeted coaching questions and accountability structures to support clients in strengthening focus and managing distractions effectively.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Assess when a client may need support beyond coaching and determine\u00a0appropriate referral\u00a0options.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Course Details:<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Attention management\u00a0is an increasing challenge for many executive coaching clients who must stay effective amid constant information flow, nonstop meetings, and competing demands. 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