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Clarity, confidence, and systems that work.

Together, we notice what's working, uncover what's in the way, and create practical approaches that fit your life. Instead of drastic changes that don't last, we build steady momentum—one small step at a time.

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About Me

I'm an ADHD & Executive Functioning Coach with twenty five years of experience collaborating with adults, older adolescents, college students, and young adults to achieve lasting behavioral change. In working together, we'll engage in inquiry and use evidence-based strategies to lean into what's already working, connect tasks to what truly matters, and design personalized systems that support focus, follow-through, self-awareness, and resilience.

Students may work to manage academic demands with greater efficiency and effectiveness, while also building critical life skills. Adults and professionals might explore values, identify strengths, refine habits and systems, and craft realistic goals. At home, at school, or in the workplace, we foster a sense of agency that sustains long-term change.

I hold a Master's in Education, am a trained learning and reading specialist, and have advanced coach training in ADHD. I'm credentialed by the International Coaching Federation and bring a unique mix of educational expertise and coaching insight to my work. Clients describe me as encouraging, adaptive, knowledgeable, and insightful. My goal is always the same: to co-create clarity and momentum toward what matters most to you.

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Testimonials

"Our daughter has ADHD, which really affects her executive function. She was unhappy in school, stressed, and had stopped doing her work. As parents, we didn't really understand how her ADHD affected her or how to help her, which is where Janet came in. After about 2 months, she was caught up in school and focusing on going forward.

Janet's approach is child-forward. The parents are only involved if the kid and coach decide it's best. This really took the stress off of us as parents and gave our child the agency to determine her own path towards problem-solving. She now uses a planner, lists, and tracks her work to make sure she's on top of things. She is learning to speak up when she needs to with teachers and her parents. It's almost like a miracle, except we know our daughter and Janet worked hard to make this happen!

Coaching with Janet has given our daughter life-long skills and the confidence to continue to work hard to become the person she wants to be. I cannot recommend Janet enough."

"One measure of how much I value what Janet's coaching has brought to my life and career is how readily and enthusiastically I recommend her to the people I care about. Whenever someone hears that I have ADHD and starts telling me about their own struggles with executive functioning, I immediately tell them about Janet and text them her contact info. Janet is fun, insightful, practical, informed and very capable of giving me much needed reality checks. She helps me see when I'm setting myself up to fail. She helps me notice the big wins that I have a tendency to gloss over. Janet's coaching makes a huge difference for me."

"Like many adults with ADHD, I often struggle to follow through on my ideas and plans. Working with Janet has been transformative. She helped me uncover the specific ways my challenges with executive functioning were holding me back and guided me toward strategies that truly worked for me.

Janet is a deeply experienced executive functioning coach with a high EQ and an incredible ability to adapt to each situation. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions, she listens closely and responds to what's actually needed in the moment. She helped me confront and reframe the negative self-talk and limiting beliefs that so often hold neurodivergent people back. Identifying my strengths alongside my challenges was a particularly powerful exercise.

Janet (kindly but firmly) held me accountable to building consistency with tracking and following through. That accountability, paired with her encouragement, made all the difference.

I would highly recommend Janet to any adult with ADHD who is looking to strengthen their executive functioning skills, improve follow-through, and move closer to their full potential."

"I've always struggled with keeping good habits, especially regarding school. I started meeting with Janet last Fall, when online school was still new to me, and my school routine was beginning to derail. Janet helped me with strategies to stay on top of assignments, and tips to maintain other good habits, namely my sleep schedule. Over my time working with Janet, I noticed significant changes in my outlook toward school, as well as a general decrease in my stress levels, something that is invaluable for all of us right now. I couldn't recommend Janet enough if you feel that you are lacking motivation or focus for online school, or school in general."

"After months of anxiety and indecision over which general path of study to follow in college, Janet helped my son land on a couple of good options. After her administration and evaluation of his values assessment as well as her thoughtful guidance, Nick felt like he had a better understanding of who he is and what is important to him, what he needs to achieve goals, and how to plan accordingly. He especially appreciated her communication style and looked forward to their sessions. Additionally, he felt that she was efficient during their sessions, and a couple of times he commented to me that 'Janet knows exactly what to ask me to get me to figure things out!' This was music to my ears! Thank you, Janet!"

"When I started coaching, I was hoping to gain control and get out of the funk I was in. With Janet, I learned things like note taking strategies and organizational skills, and I also learned what my core values are and how they correlate into my life and my success. After working with Janet for over a year, I am able to stay accountable to myself, ask for help, and ask the right questions. Janet really helped me by never being dissatisfied with my progress and learning; she was open and non-judgemental, something I was always scared of from people. She was also very matter of fact about what I could do to help myself, which was hard, but helpful. With Janet, I gained control of my mind and my life. I highly recommend her."

Contact

For all inquiries or to schedule a free phone or Zoom session to decide if coaching is right for you or your child, email me at: janet@janetperles.com

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