Helping Teens Build Skills That Last a Lifetime
Whether it’s missed homework, chaotic backpacks, or a total lack of motivation, your teen might not be lazy — they might just need the right tools. At Back to Cool Coaching, I specialize in helping teenagers develop executive functioning skills like:
Time Management
Task initiation
Organization
Goal Setting
Follow - Through
Emotional Regulation
Planning for the Future
Self - Advocacy
As a certified teen Executive Function Coach, I work with students one-on-one to help them become more independent, more confident, and better prepared for life’s next step.
What is Executive Function?
Simply put, it is the art of getting stuff done!
Executive Function is a set of skills that help us manage our time, keep track of important information, and make plans and decisions at every stage of life. No one is born with these skills, but we are all born with the potential to develop them. Task initiation, persistence , and time management are all important aspects of executive function. By developing and practicing these skills, your teenager will have the tools necessary to reach their full potential.
And yes — it really can lead to a happier home.
Model based on the work of Seth Perler
Refer to the glossary for definitions
A Coaching Approach That Meets Teens Where They Are
No matter which barriers stand in the way of a teen and his or her self-confidence, or how seemingly big they are, there is always a way through. My job as a coach is to help teens figure out the obstacles that are preventing them from moving forward, and guide them to discover their own unique path. I do that using these three phases.
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Establish: build rapport, create trust, and help them see the importance of building core life skills.
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Explore: help give them a bird’s eye view of what’s working for them and what’s not. Their thoughts play an important role in self-monitoring.
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Engineer: help them create an environment where they can establish their own internal and external controls. As they develop controls, positive habits will follow.
The Journey to Self-Confidence
Empowered Teens, Connected Families
Coaching creates the overlap between self-confidence and parental peace of mind — that’s where real progress happens.
Testimonials
"I'm creating new habits to help me control my workload"
Student, 11th Grader
"Chris has been so important to our family. My son, who just entered high school, needed the organization and guidance of a coach. He was not going to listen to me and the way Chris communicates with his ADHD brain has been wonderful. I look forward to having him set up and organized for the rest of his high school career"
Parent, 9th Grader
"I really appreciate your work with him. It definitely is helping him and I think he values your perspective and support"
Parent, 9th Grader
Where We Coach
Back to Cool Coaching provides executive function coaching for teens throughout the Seattle area and surrounding communities.
In-person support available in:
Bellevue, Bothell, Burien, Duvall, Issaquah, Kenmore, Kirkland, Lake Forest Park, Mercer Island, Mukilteo, Newcastle, Redmond, Sammamish, Snoqualmie, Woodinville, and more.
I'm a Eastside Seattle Based Executive Function Coach who meets the student "where they are" at their local library. Teenagers are my jam!
Ready To Get Started?
Whether your teen needs better time management, ADHD school support, or help turning chaos into calm — you don’t have to figure it out alone.
