Coaching Executive Function

What the service is

Coaching Executive Function (CEF) is a virtual coaching practice founded by Jacquelyn Harper, MS, OTR/L, ADHD-RSP, specializing in one-on-one executive function and ADHD coaching for adults and professionals. The practice operates with a clear philosophy: most systems and tools weren't built for how people with executive function challenges actually work. Rather than trying to fit yourself into generic productivity frameworks, CEF helps you build structures around your brain's strengths and actual patterns. The practice works with professionals navigating focus and follow-through, people with late ADHD diagnoses, and anyone feeling perpetually behind despite being capable and overcommitted.

What you actually get

CEF's core offering is individual coaching delivered through the "CEF Method," a framework developed by founder Jacquelyn Harper that has been refined through years of practice with high-achieving adults. Coaching revolves around three phases: Process, Plan, and Practice. The Process phase involves careful observation of your brain patterns and what's genuinely getting in the way, without judgment. The Plan phase builds a structure designed around your specific challenges, your life circumstances, and the outcomes that actually matter to you. The Practice phase involves putting the systems into action with your coach alongside you week by week, adjusting and building on what works.

Every coaching package includes weekly strategy calls, custom workflow design, and ongoing accountability between sessions. The calls focus on understanding your patterns, identifying obstacles, and building systems that fit how your brain actually works rather than forcing yourself into frameworks designed for neurotypical minds. Sessions work best when they're consistent and regular, with weekly meetings as the norm. The coaches stay in touch throughout the week for accountability, since much of the work happens between sessions and requires consistent application.

Getting started is straightforward: you browse the coaches and book an initial consultation with one who suits your stage and goals. During that consultation, you discuss your needs in depth and map out how your goals can be met. From there, you settle into a steady rhythm of coaching sessions and begin implementing the systems your coach helps you design. Every coaching package includes access to a private member community, where you can connect with others navigating executive function and ADHD challenges. This community aspect recognizes that many people with ADHD feel isolated and benefit from knowing they're not alone in their struggle.

The company also offers "EF at Work," a self-paced training program with practical systems and strategies you can apply directly to your work life without one-on-one coaching. For organizations concerned about employee performance and executive function, CEF offers workplace programs that pair individual coaching for employees with structured manager check-ins, helping leaders understand ADHD and how it impacts their team members. The company also provides "The Spark Plan," a framework for supporting struggling employees and improving executive function across an entire team.

What the pages prove

CEF's 1:1 coaching is priced starting from $475 per month. This price includes weekly strategy calls, custom workflow design, and access to the private member community. The company does not publish tiered pricing or additional costs for different package levels or add-ons; the full pricing structure emerges during the initial consultation.

The practice measures outcomes and publishes the results. CEF has delivered more than 2,600 one-on-one sessions since launching in 2021. The company reports that 95 percent of clients hit three meaningful goals within three months. The coaching team brings 95+ years of combined expertise across five coaches and clinicians, with founder Jacquelyn Harper holding a master's degree and the credentials Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR/L) and ADHD Resource Specialist Practitioner (ADHD-RSP, a CHADD member credential).

The site does not specify which states CEF serves or whether there are geographic limitations; the fully virtual model suggests nationwide availability, but the company doesn't explicitly state this. There is no information about insurance coverage, FSA or HSA eligibility, or whether payment plans are available. The site does not name the other four coaches on the team or their specific credentials, only noting that the team includes coaches and clinicians.

What the service does not say

The pricing structure has significant gaps. While $475 per month is mentioned, there's no detail on the number of sessions included, typical session length, whether unlimited email contact is included, whether there's a minimum commitment period, or how long clients typically stay. The site doesn't disclose cancellation terms or what happens if you need to pause coaching.

The coaching team's qualifications are partially hidden. While the founder's credentials are specific and impressive, the other four coaches' education and certifications are not named. The site refers to them as "coaches and clinicians" but doesn't specify whether all five hold coaching certifications, whether any hold clinical licenses, or what additional training they've completed in ADHD.

The mechanics of the coaching medium are unclear. The site mentions "strategy calls," "weekly coaching," and "sessions," but doesn't specify whether they're delivered by video, phone, or a mix. Some companies include written summaries or homework templates; CEF doesn't mention either. The site doesn't explain how providers are matched to clients beyond noting that you "choose" your coach based on your stage and goals, leaving the matching process opaque.

Who it fits and who it does not

CEF coaching is an excellent fit for professionals and adults with ADHD or executive function challenges who can afford $475+ monthly, are willing to commit to weekly sessions for at least a few months, and want highly personalized one-on-one support. It's ideal for high-achieving professionals in demanding careers who recognize they're overcommitted and reactive but don't know how to build sustainable systems. It works well for people with late-life ADHD diagnoses who need practical strategies to restructure their lives, and for anyone who's tried generic productivity apps and systems but finds they don't work for how their brain actually functions.

It's not a fit if you're on a tight budget, need medication management (CEF is coaching, not psychiatry), or are seeking therapy or medical care. If you need a specific price and package details before scheduling a consultation, CEF won't provide that; you must talk to the team first. The practice offers only one-on-one coaching, so it's not an option if you prefer group-based support, peer coaching, or lower-cost community programs. If you need flexible scheduling or the ability to take multiple months off without financial penalty, the lack of published cancellation terms is a concern you'd need to clarify upfront.