Meet Emily Leif
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 clients.
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.