Living with Executive Function challenges is often an invisible journey filled with hurdles that many don’t see or understand. If you’ve struggled to find support, understanding, and effective strategies for managing daily life, school, and work, you are in the right place. At Learn & Flourish, I’ve worked with thousands of individuals like you—smart, capable,...Read More
When my son was in middle school, he thought I should learn to play video games. Before this, I had never used a video game controller. I had a lot to learn. I felt breathless from being chased. I could not see the being that was threatening me, but I could hear it breathing and...Read More
AI is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s here, reshaping the way businesses operate. From content creation to predictive analytics, companies across industries are embracing AI to improve efficiency, make smarter decisions, and deliver better client outcomes. Yet, for many workers, the rapid rise of AI brings a nagging fear: Is it coming for my...Read More
Today’s workforce includes many young professionals shaped by an education system built around rubrics. These are tools that clearly define performance criteria for grades, outlining what’s needed to earn top marks or to simply pass. From middle school to college, students learn to align their efforts with these detailed guides, right from the beginning of...Read More
Listen to this content as a podcast Career development professionals play a vital role in fostering inclusivity, developing talent, and supporting neurodiverse employees in navigating workplace challenges. Among these responsibilities is the task of creating environments that help individuals–maybe you–with learning, attention, and executive function differences thrive. However this broad group of neurodivergent people can...Read More
Listen to this content as a podcast What if you could turn deficits into investments in psychological well-being? For people with attention and executive function challenges, reframing their unique tendencies as strengths can really pay off! Enter Psychological Richness—a distinctive form of well-being that values curiosity, novelty, adventure, and perspective-changing experiences. It’s a framework that...Read More
Listen to this content as a podcast: Seeking a diagnosis for mental health or learning challenges can be life-changing. It offers the chance to better understand one’s struggles and unlock doors to support and success. Yet, for many, the prospect is deeply uncomfortable. This resistance, while frustrating for loved ones, often has understandable roots. A...Read More
As the college application season unfolds, many parents find themselves grappling with a question beyond acceptance letters: Is my teen even ready for college? Concerns about readiness often stem from observing behaviors like procrastination, lack of time management, or struggles with independence. Parents worry whether their child can juggle academic demands, social pressures, and the...Read More
One principle that anchors empathetic cultures is “Don’t Talk About Me Without Me.” This concept, rooted in advocacy for marginalized groups, is a call to empathy and to center people in conversations that affect them. Why should you embrace this principle to transform cultural dynamics? Empathy is foundational for creating a culture where all individuals...Read More
Listen to this content as a podcast Have you ever set an ambitious goal, only to find yourself procrastinating, distracted, or unmotivated along the way to a goal? (Of course you have…) Many people set goals with the best of intentions but struggle to follow through. The good news is that there’s a powerful, research-backed...Read More