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F.C. College Senior

“Coaching has made me much more confident not only in academics but in myself as a whole by helping me realize that I’m capable in areas I thought I wasn’t. I’ve learned how to ask for help and how to be more kind toward myself. If you’re considering coaching, the biggest thing I can tell you is that you’ll come out feeling more whole!”

C.C. Rising College Freshman

“I would describe coaching as therapy for my schoolwork. Meeting with Emily allowed me to navigate tough situations that I didn’t have the tools to work through, and helped to ensure I got all the things I needed done when faced with complex and faceted tasks. Without academic coaching and Emily, I would be nowhere near as far in my academics and much less knowledgeable about strategies and practices to help keep me motivated and productive!”

J.M. Graduate Student

Coaching has helped me to significantly improve my study habits and sense of self-efficacy. The self-trust I’ve built has been essential for my success as an undergrad and graduate student. Emily’s encouragement and support has helped me to break old habits, and create strategies that make my life easier and more productive- something my younger self would never have believed was possible!

L.T. College Junior

“Coaching has given me confidence by having someone who understands you and still believes in me along the rocky road of trying to make progress. The biggest impact has been able to take back my independence and realize I am capable and smart. A coach is the best thing if you feel lost and overwhelmed, and that having that accountability but empathy from an outside source truly is tremendous and will give you the tools to accomplish whatever you desire! What felt like scary impossible “dreams” that I never knew if I would come close to before has now turned into goals I know I can accomplish and am excited to work for and reach all because of you, and that’s the best part!”

R.M. College Sophomore 

“Coaching is all about creating strategies that work with you, not against you. Coaching is empathetic, realistic, and supportive. Emily makes it clear that mistakes are inevitable and human! Coaching isn’t about never making mistakes, it’s about how to work with yourself so you can continue toward your goals even when challenges arise.”

M.H. High School Sophomore

“The biggest impact for me was the patience and support Emily gave me, as well as the information on how to study properly and effectively for my brain! To anyone considering coaching, I would say it helps you develop the skills you need to achieve your true potential, and you get a leg up on your peers.”

Transforming Executive Functioning Support

The KindleFig approach is rooted in encouragement, sustainable change, and a commitment to making my clients’ lives easier. I know that executive functioning skills are not “one-size-fits-all,” which is why I have dedicated my career to customizing these essential tools for each client individually.

Many of my clients have spent years, even decades of their lives trying to force themselves to fit the neurotypical strategies that have worked wonders for their peers, parents, teachers, or bosses. Despite being bright and full of high-achieving potential, they find themselves burnt out, frustrated, and defeated after another failed attempt at a planner, or another well-meaning loved one encourages them to “just do it”.

If this feels like you, you are not broken, hopeless, or doomed to a life of chaos and procrastination! Those strategies don’t work for you because they weren’t made for you! The strengths and qualities that make you uniquely you are the key to outfitting your toolbox with the skills you need to achieve your goals with more ease, greater consistency, and long-lasting success.

About Emily

As a young student, I was “smart but scattered.” School felt easy for me at first, but as my workload increased and I took on more advanced classes, I started to experience academic stress. I struggled with my organization and time management, but I avoided asking for help. It wasn’t until high school that I finally realized what a wonderful resource it was to have people I trusted to support me on the road to success.

In college, I founded an academic coaching program with the aim of supporting a few sorority sisters with particularly heavy course loads. What started as a small study group among friends grew into a campus-wide network of tutors and resources for students. I developed a love for teaching executive functioning skills for studying, managing time, organization, note-taking, and stress management. After college, I gained experience as a learning specialist, serving a wide caseload of students.

I was so lucky to have had the opportunity and support to learn these skills early on, and I am passionate about giving my clients the same chance to fill their toolboxes with the personalized strategies to succeed with less stress. The best tools are those that work with your brain rather than against it. Your brain does not need fixing, your toolbox just needs updating! Coaching is a trusted space to develop these skills without fear of judgement or criticism.

Get started with KindleFig, today.