Jeanette Hunter

You know what you need to do. So why can it sometimes feel so difficult to actually do it? Getting started, managing time, remembering things, handling unexpected changes, keeping emotions in check, or following through on plans can all be affected by executive function.

I'm Jeanette Hunter, an Executive Function Coach specialising in helping adults understand their individual executive function strengths and challenges.

Perhaps you have ADHD, autism, AuDHD or dyslexia. Perhaps you're exploring whether you're neurodivergent, or simply recognise that some aspects of everyday life take more effort than they seem to for other people.

Through neuroscience-informed, collaborative and strengths-led coaching, we'll explore how your executive functions show up in your life and develop practical strategies that work with your strengths, preferences and circumstances. This isn't about trying harder or forcing yourself into someone else's system. It's about understanding yourself better and finding ways forward that work for you.

I work online with adults across Scotland, the UK and worldwide, including neurodivergent business owners.

What are executive functions, and why do they matter?

Executive functions are a collection of brain-based skills that help us manage ourselves, our emotions, our time and our actions. They influence far more than productivity or getting things done. They play a part in how we respond to situations, manage frustration, adapt when plans change, remember information, make decisions, and keep working towards things that matter to us.

There are 11 executive function skills in the model I use in my coaching.

Getting things started and done:

• Task initiation: Getting started, even when something feels difficult, overwhelming, or uninteresting.
• Planning and prioritisation: Working out what needs doing, where to start and what matters most.
• Goal-directed persistence: Staying with something and continuing towards a goal when motivation dips, or progress feels slow.
• Time management: Estimating how long things take, keeping track of time and managing deadlines.
• Organisation: Managing your physical spaces, digital information, belongings and systems.

Managing yourself and your responses:

• Emotional control: Managing emotional responses, frustration and overwhelm without feeling completely hijacked by them.
• Response inhibition: Pausing before acting, managing impulses and thinking about how you want to respond.
• Flexibility: Adapting when plans change, switching between tasks, considering different perspectives and finding another way forward.

Thinking, remembering and focusing:

• Working memory: Holding information in mind, remembering instructions and keeping track of what you're doing.
• Sustained attention: Maintaining focus, particularly when something isn't especially interesting or rewarding.
• Metacognition: Understanding and reflecting on your own thinking, recognising when something isn't working and adjusting your approach.

You might recognise challenges in several of these areas, while having real strengths in others. That's completely normal.

Understanding your individual executive function profile can help us identify where to focus and, just as importantly, where your existing strengths can support you.

How can executive function coaching help?

Executive functions influence almost every area of life. Coaching isn't just about becoming more organised or productive. It's about understanding how you operate and finding ways to make things work better. Depending on what matters to you, we might explore:

At home:

• Establishing routines that are realistic and sustainable.
• Managing household tasks and everyday responsibilities.
• Remembering appointments, commitments, and important things.
• Finding ways to manage time, energy and competing demands.

At work:

• Managing workloads, deadlines and competing priorities.
• Getting started on tasks and following through.
• Maintaining focus and managing interruptions.
• Navigating changes, meetings and working relationships.

In relationships:

• Managing emotional responses and frustration.
• Remembering conversations, commitments and important details.
• Adapting to other people's needs and perspectives.
• Managing communication and responding rather than reacting.

When running your own business:

• Turning ideas into achievable plans.
• Managing multiple responsibilities and competing priorities.
• Building systems and routines that actually stick.
• Maintaining momentum without relying on last-minute pressure.
• Managing the demands of being responsible for every aspect of your business.

We won't try to tackle everything at once. We'll focus on the areas that would make the biggest difference to you.

• Emotional regulation
• Managing change
• Work-related challenges
• Procrastination
• Accountability
• Communication
• Stress and overwhelm
• Neurodivergent business owners

Coaching sessions:

All sessions take place online via Google Meet. I work with adults across Scotland, the UK, and worldwide. Coaching is available through structured blocks of sessions, allowing us time to explore your executive functions, work towards meaningful goals, and develop strategies along the way.

I also offer a free discovery call. It's an opportunity to talk about what you're looking for, ask questions, and see whether we'd be a good fit.

Access to Work: If you're employed or self-employed and eligible, you may be able to access funding for executive function coaching through the government's Access to Work scheme.

Ready to understand your executive functions a little better? You don't have to have everything figured out before getting in touch. Perhaps there's one particular area you'd like to work on, or maybe you're simply curious about why some things feel harder than they should. Either way, I'd love to hear from you.

Book a free discovery call and let's explore what might help.

Who do I work with?

My work is particularly relevant to neurodivergent adults, including people with:

• ADHD
• Autism
• AuDHD (Autism and ADHD)
• Dyslexia

You don't need a formal diagnosis to work with me. Perhaps you've been exploring whether you might be neurodivergent, or you simply recognise some of the challenges associated with executive function.

I also work with people who don't identify as neurodivergent but find that certain aspects of everyday life feel harder than they would like. I have a particular interest in supporting neurodivergent business owners, as well as people navigating significant life changes, demanding periods of life, or burnout. Executive function challenges can affect anyone, and you are welcome here.

My approach: Understanding first, strategies second. I believe that understanding why something feels difficult is an important starting point.

Executive function challenges have real neurological roots. They aren't simply a matter of not trying hard enough, being lazy, or lacking motivation.

Your executive functions can also fluctuate. Sleep, stress, hormones, your environment, and the demands you're managing can all influence how accessible these skills feel at different times.

In our coaching sessions, we'll:

• Explore your executive function profile: Understand your individual strengths and challenges and how they show up in everyday life.
• Build self-awareness: Recognise patterns, explore what influences your executive functions, and understand why certain situations feel more challenging.
• Focus on what matters to you: Identify the changes or goals that would make a meaningful difference.
• Develop practical strategies together: Find approaches that work with your strengths, preferences and circumstances.
• Review and adapt: Reflect on what's working, make adjustments and build on what you learn.

There are no rigid systems, generic productivity hacks, or expectations that you should approach things in the same way as everyone else.

Coaching is a partnership. You bring your experiences and knowledge of yourself, and I bring my understanding of executive function and coaching. We work things out together, at a pace that feels right for you.