Executive ADHD Coaching with George Sudarkoff, Executive ADHD Coach

Yes. Some of the best leaders I've worked with—and worked under—have ADHD. The traits that get pathologized in regular jobs (pattern recognition, hyperfocus, willingness to make decisions under uncertainty, refusing to do things the boring way) are the same traits that build great companies. The problem isn't ADHD. The problem is trying to run an ADHD brain on neurotypical operating instructions.

An ADHD coach is more directive than a regular coach. Traditional coaching is mostly Socratic—the coach asks questions, the client finds answers. That model assumes the client can reliably follow through on what they figure out. ADHD coaching adds active support: helping you build systems, then helping you actually use them between sessions. Not doing the work for you—doing it alongside you until the system sticks. For ADHD brains, that's not a luxury. It's what makes it work.

Different jobs. A therapist helps you process trauma, manage mood, or address clinical issues. A therapist frequently diagnoses a problem and prescribes a solution.

An ADHD coach helps you build the skills, systems, and self-knowledge to lead differently. Many of my clients see both. The work complements each other—it doesn't compete.

No. A formal diagnosis can be useful, but it's not required. Plenty of my clients came to me suspecting ADHD before they had it confirmed. Some still don't have a formal diagnosis and never will. What matters is whether the pattern fits—and whether you're ready to do the work.

Because most of them were built for brains that don't have ADHD. GTD, time-blocking, every app on the App Store—they assume consistent motivation, reliable working memory, and tolerance for routine. ADHD brains don't run on those rails. You don't need a better system. You need a system designed around how your brain actually works.

Because they succeed by working harder than everyone else. ADHD leaders compensate for uneven executive function with sheer effort—extra hours, masking, holding too much in their head, refusing to delegate because no one else does it "right." That works until it doesn't. Burnout isn't a failure of resilience. It's the math finally catching up.

Most of my clients have. They show up smart, well-read, and frustrated that knowing isn't the same as doing. That gap is the actual work. Coaching isn't about teaching you new information. It's about turning what you already know into how you actually live and lead.

Probably, yes. I'm not a therapist, a psychiatrist, or a prescriber. If you're seeing a therapist or taking medication, keep doing that. Coaching works alongside clinical care—not instead of it. If you need more clinical support than you're getting, I'll say so.

I hear this a lot—usually from people more disappointed in themselves than in the coach. Here's the truth: you'll still have to do the work. I can't predict or guarantee outcomes for you. What I can do is run an active, directive process—which the research shows works better for ADHD than traditional coaching. And I can promise this: I won't think less of you on the weeks when you struggle. That's not the bar.

Our introductory conversation will be approximately 45 minutes. And in the first 20–30 minutes, we'll discuss your challenges, goals, and what you hope to achieve with my support. This portion of the call will also allow you to experience my coaching style and decide if there's a good fit between your needs and my approach.

If we both feel a strong fit, the last 20 minutes cover how the program works, what's included, and what it costs. No pressure either way.

No. The intro call is a no-pressure conversation about your situation and whether coaching can help. If it's a fit at the end, we'll talk about next steps—but you're under no obligation. My practice isn't for everyone. I'd rather you make an informed decision than feel pushed.

After you've been accepted into the program, your contract starts on the day I receive the first payment. You'll be able to schedule your first coaching session at that time.

To help us stay 100% present during the call and not worry about taking detailed notes, I record and transcribe all our sessions with your consent.

One-on-one sessions are strictly for you. You're welcome to share recordings and transcripts with partners or your team. If you'd like to bring others into the actual coaching, email sales@unleashyouradhd.com about group coaching.

Life happens—vacations, illness, work crunches. We'll work around it. That said: if you're at a point where you can't carve out any real time for the work, this probably isn't the right moment. Come back when you're ready.

No. Coaching is a simple month-to-month subscription. You can cancel any time before your next billing cycle, and your sessions continue through the end of the current one. No long contracts, no minimum number of sessions, no penalties for stopping. If it stops being the right fit, you walk.

The intro call is free, no obligation. If you join the program and aren't happy after your first week—for any reason—I'll refund you in full. After that, you can cancel any time before your next billing cycle. Your sessions continue through the end of the current cycle.

After you're accepted into the program, I'll send you a payment link. Billing runs through Stripe. I accept major credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, ACH direct debit, and more.