Beyond BookSmart - Executive Function Coaching

Hello, Friends and Fans - exciting news... we're officially hiring new coaches!

If you bring a love of helping people grow and change and the proven talent to do so effectively, consider applying to coach with us. We have been the industry leader for 20 years, and we offer wonderful training for our coaches. We are also one of two companies worldwide permitted to provide you the International Executive Function Coaching Certification and the only one in the United States.

Apply today - applications close on February 20!

Preference to applicants from Illinois, Ohio, Kansas, Texas, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming.

Consideration to East Coast applicants from Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington, D.C., North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Georgia.

https://beyondbooksmart.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1705553?fbclid=IwY2xjawP8gEpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETJwWjB5Z09ZVkRWSDZXeWlic3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkFl9H6y7DoYNUMHDf8f7Ai12DCOhFfb73P-qM4FV1EVqDVW2shVS5cnqxeA_aem_7L2aw5cScpQ_LuqCPqSKxA

Executive Function Coach - Remote Please note: At this time, Beyond BookSmart only hires candidates who reside in the following states or jurisdictions: Preference to applicants from Illinois, Ohio, Kansas, Texas, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. Consideration to east coast applicants from Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Ver...

Want to keep your audience hooked from start to finish? Whether you're a teacher, a trainer, or public speaker, engaging your audience is critical if you want them to learn and actually remember your message.

Try these 3 quick engagement boosts:
💡 Add novelty: Surprise their brains with a quiz, poll, or game.
🎯 Make it relevant: People listen when they know why it matters to them.
⚡ Regulate the room: Your tone and energy matter. And make sure to include breaks.

Want more ways to turn attention into connection and learning?
👉 Watch the recording of our free community education webinar on keeping your audience engaged, presented in partnership with AhaSlides, the interactive slide platform that makes real-time engagement effortless! Find the link in the comments.

In our latest Focus Forward episode, number 75 (woo!), we’re wrapping up ADHD Awareness Month with a fun, creative conversation about Expressive Arts Coaching with Shayne Swift, a Beyond BookSmart Executive Function coach and life coach who incorporates creativity into her sessions to help her clients grow. Shayne is joined on the show by her client, Jamal Kirk, who told his story of how their exploration into creativity helped him find success at work with his colleagues and at home with his kids.

Shayne shares how drawing, journaling, and imagination can strengthen Executive Function skills and spark self-discovery. We also took a little detour to talk about music and DJing. And, Shayne even leads us through a hands-on reflection exercise you can try yourself! It was a fun conversation for the end of a fun month!

✨ A reminder that even as adults, we can have fun while we grow.
🎧 Listen now on our website or your favorite podcast platform.

Not all disabilities are visible.
The sunflower symbol helps identify people with invisible disabilities. It's a quiet way to say, “I may need extra time, patience, or support.”

At Beyond BookSmart, our coaches support people every day with invisible diagnoses that impact Executive Functioning, such as ADHD, Autism, brain injuries, and more.
💛 A little understanding can make a big difference.

Have you tried saying "and" instead of "but"? Here's a great example of the power of "and".

Parenting is a beautiful contradiction where we often feel two things at once. We call these "AND" moments.

These challenging moments pull us in all directions, feeling both messy and beautiful, hard and worth it all at the very same time…

And without an understanding of what an "AND" moment is, we are at risk of feeling confused and/or not enough.

Here is a poster you can print and hang to remind yourself to connect these thoughts that sometimes feel like contradictions with an "AND" instead.

For more visit: https://go.genmindful.com/pages/join-our-community

And if you’re new to generation, mindful, start with our EQ Quiz for parenting with connection. We will send you a personalized guidebook, based on your results, to get you some support for the journey.

Bit.ly//Emotional_Intelligence_Quiz

Are your presentations and trainings engaging every brain in the room? Probably not!

Join us for our latest free, community education webinar: Presenting for Every Brain: How to Fight Distraction & Reliably Engage Your Audience.

You’ll learn how insights from neurodivergent thinkers can help you:

✅ Capture and sustain the attention of everyone in your audience
✅ Make content more interactive and memorable
✅ Design presentations that work with all brains

We're thrilled to share that Beyond BookSmart is partnering with AhaSlides for this live event! Find the link to register in the comments.

This is a great explanation of the connection between co-regulation, interoception, and self-regulation!

Feeling so grateful for this incredible artwork created after my session at the Back to School Conference, hosted by the amazing Jayson Davies from OT Schoolhouse.

It captures such an important truth: Co-regulation builds interoception, and interoception builds self-regulation. When we shift from compliance-based approaches to interoception-based support, we foster curiosity, connection, and body trust.

Everyone’s experience is valid, and that’s where real growth happens. Thank you to everyone who joined me in exploring how interoception helps us notice, understand, and care for our bodies in affirming ways.

It's true! Listen to our Focus Forward episode on sleep and ADHD to learn more! https://www.beyondbooksmart.com/podcast?wchannelid=y1lzulxlcs&wmediaid=rpuckdh0f5

Better sleep starts before bedtime. 🌙 Create a calm, consistent evening routine—dim the lights, turn off screens, and do something relaxing like reading or stretching. Even small changes can help your brain slow down and signal it’s time to rest.

https://www.ADHDAwarenessMonth.org/connection-between-adhd-sleep/

Having trouble staying focused and getting work done on your own? You’re not alone!

MAP’s Work Sprints are expert-led coworking sessions that make it easier to:

🌟 get started
🌟 stay on task
🌟 feel good about what you accomplish!

We’ve expanded our schedule to include more times throughout the w**d, and we’re adding even more soon!

Check out MAP’s website (link in comments) to learn more about our Work Sprints and guided planning sessions that help you get more done and feel more confident.

The negative narrative is a powerful force. How can you change it? Check out this post for some tips!

“Why do so many people with ADHD struggle with self-esteem?”

For many, years of hearing “try harder” or “pay attention” can turn into self-doubt and shame. But ADHD is not about effort—it’s a brain difference. Rebuilding confidence begins with self-compassion and recognizing your worth exactly as you are. 💙

Read more from Dr. Adwoa Akhu on understanding and rebuilding self-esteem:
🔗 https://www.ADHDAwarenessMonth.org/people-with-adhd-struggle-with-self-esteem/

We love how games are fantastic for strengthening Executive Function skills! Check out this list for some ideas!

Some of my favorite games to build executive functioning skills!

https://www.thepathway2success.com/games-to-improve-executive-functioning-skills/

Protecting kids from every challenge might feel like love, but it can actually hold them back. Dave Krasky teaches us why allowing children to face setbacks in a safe, scaffolded environment builds true confidence, resilience, and self-esteem.

In this Focus Forward episode (our first of season 5!), he shares actionable strategies parents and educators can use right away to support independence, encourage problem-solving, and help kids succeed in school, work, and life. Tune in on the Beyond BookSmart website (find it under the resources tab!) or on your favorite listening platform!