EP255: Managing ADHD Through Conversation, Not Willpower with Jeff Copper

When follow-through keeps breaking down, the answer isn't planning harder. In this episode with ADHD coach Jeff Copper, we unpack why executive function struggles come from ambiguity, not lack of effort, and why direct conversation is a powerful accommodation. Press play to learn what actually helps kids and adults with ADHD move from planning to action.

What to expect in this episode:

• Why people with ADHD struggle to execute plans even when the goal is clear
• How ambiguity, not laziness, disrupts follow-through and problem-solving
• What executive functions really are and how they operate as cognitive tools
• The power of direct conversation for improving clarity, focus, and emotional regulation
• ADHD accommodations that are practical and often hide in plain sight
  
  

About Jeff Copper
Jeff Copper, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach, is founder of DIG Coaching Practice and host of Attention Talk Radio and Video. He developed Cognitive Ergonomics From the Inside Out™, a new ADHD intervention using an engineering approach to address executive function challenges. Jeff holds an MBA from the University of Tampa and credentials from ICF, PAAC, ADDCA, and CTI. A member of ADDA, ACO, CHADD, PAAC, and ICF, he received ACO’s 2022 Professional Excellence Award. His work continues to innovate and redefine ADHD coaching through practical insights and a focus on how minds truly work.

Connect with Jeff

• Website: DIG Coaching Practice
• Instagram: @dig.coaching
• Facebook: DIG Coaching Practice
• X: @digcoaching
  

Related Links:

• EP92: Pushing the Reset Button to Solve Problems Collaboratively
  https://impactparents.com/solve-problems-collaboratively/
• EP138: How Do I Get My Kids to Talk To Me? 4 Communication Tools
  https://impactparents.com/child-communication-tools/
• EP172: Parenting Paradox: Avoid ‘Fix-It Mode’ for Better Problem-Solving
  https://impactparents.com/avoid-fix-it-mode-parenting/
• EP207: Rebuilding Trust with Teens: Cleaning the Slate Conversations
  https://impactparents.com/rebuilding-trust-with-teens-cleaning-the-slate-conversations/

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