Coaching for ADHD: When You Need Practical Support vs. When You Need Insight

In this episode of Translating ADHD, hosts Ash and Dusty explore the nuanced differences between two core types of ADHD coaching: practical, logistics-focused support (often referred to as PCC or ACC level coaching) and deeper, insight-driven transformational coaching (MCC level). They emphasize that neurodivergent individuals often need one or the other—sometimes both—but may not know which they truly require. Through personal anecdotes, they illustrate how a client overwhelmed by a move and business transition needed a break in nature, not a to-do list, while another client needed scaffolding for a chaotic schedule without major 'aha' moments. The hosts stress that coaching is not one-size-fits-all, and the effectiveness depends heavily on the coach’s experience and ability to shift between levels of depth. They warn against coaches who promise 'the way' to fix ADHD, highlighting that genuine coaching involves curiosity, flexibility, and the courage to challenge limiting beliefs—especially around time and capacity.