EF Advantage
Executive Function Coaching for pre-K through college
Empowering successful and independent learners
Executive Function Coaching for College Students
Success in school, and also at work, requires more than intelligence. Executive functioning skills such as self-control, sticking with a task until it is finished, and creative and flexible problem solving are just as important for success. Executive Function Coaching helps students improve these skills for better academic performance and school/life balance.
Executive functioning skills are like any other skills you might want to improve, like pitching a baseball or playing the piano. With regular practice, your skills will improve. In sports, a coach can teach you how to improve your technique and conditioning and can even motivate you to become a better athlete. But the coach can’t do the work for you. In school, an executive function coach can’t study for you, but the coach can help you focus your efforts so that your hard work is more likely to pay off.
How can I tell if difficulties with executive functioning are affecting my school performance?
Signs that you might be struggling with executive functioning skills include:
- You put off studying or writing papers until the last minute and have trouble meeting
deadlines. - You struggle to remember information during exams and your grades don’t reflect what
you are capable of. - Your grades are good, but the enormous amount of time you spend studying leaves little
time for fun activities, or even sleep.
Read more about the impact of executive functioning skills here.
How will Executive Function Coaching benefit me?
Short-term benefits of Executive Function Coaching include:
- Improved grades
- Increased self-confidence
- Reduced stress about school
Ultimately, Executive Function Coaching helps you achieve your long-term academic goals and prepare you for your career.
Who will be coaching me?
Anjali Palav, PhD, the founder of EF Advantage, works directly with all students. Dr. Palav is a clinical neuropsychologist who has helped students and their families understand learning challenges for more than 10 years. To date, she has performed over 1,000 comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations, including assessment of executive functioning skills. Read more about Dr. Palav here.
How does Executive Function Coaching work?
Step 1 – A Comprehensive Intake
Dr. Palav meets with you in person to collect detailed information about your executive functioning skills and learning strategies. With your consent, your parent may also be contacted for information.
Dr. Palav works with you to identify one or more long-term goals that you would like to achieve. She works with you to develop a clear, realistic plan for meeting these goals.
Step 2 – Regular Coaching Sessions
Every week, Dr. Palav meets with you one-on-one to:
- Map out a schedule for completing assignments and studying for tests.
- Introduce and practice new strategies to add to your “toolbox” of executive functioning and study skills.
Between meetings, Dr. Palav checks in with you to make sure you stay on track for the week. Check-ins can be done by email, phone call, or text – whatever works best for you.
Call 401-525-6987 or contact me with questions or to get started.