Personal & Professional Development
2 ONLINE COURSES - 8 WEEKS EACH
A series of two online courses designed to help you better understand ADHD, its impact on your life and others, and equip you to live with ADHD on purpose.
Who’s it for?
Our personal and professional development pathway designed for late-diagnosed ADHDers, Coaches, Therapists, HR Professionals, Teachers, and Parents who want to better understand ADHD, whether for themselves or others.
ADHD friendly learning
Course facilitators, Alex and Katie, are both ADHDers with co-occurring conditions. The course is designed to accommodate different learning, processing & communication preferences. It includes group work, pair work, exercises and discussion, providing an experiential approach to learning that is engaging, memorable, and above all, fun!
Structured to empower you.
MODULE 1: ADHD For All
8 Weeks
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OBJECTIVE: To set up how we want to show up in a group learning environment and to start to interact with and anchor key concepts.
OVERVIEW: an introduction to the course, your cohort peers and the key models and concepts we will be using throughout the course.
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OBJECTIVE: To consider the ADHD lens on activating, what gets in the way and workarounds and how and when you activate best.
OVERVIEW: We run through exactly what we mean by ‘activation’ and spend time in breakout rooms discussing activation wins and what we are learning about ourselves.
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OBJECTIVE: To consider the ADHD lens on FOCUS, what gets in the way and workarounds and how and when you FOCUS best.
OVERVIEW: A discussion and exploration of sustaining vs breaking focus and how we shift focus to tasks. In this session we combine breakout time with an experiential and creative task to reflect on the key concepts in relation to FOCUS.
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OBJECTIVE: To consider the ADHD lens on EFFORT, what gets in the way and workarounds and how and when EFFORT can be harnessed.
OVERVIEW: Learning about the paradox of spiky profiles in relation to effort, partaking in some exercises and then discussing our findings as a group. We also explore what we mean by effort and how we sustain it, regulate our alertness and our processing speed.
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OBJECTIVE: To consider the ADHD lens on EMOTION, what gets in the way and workarounds and how and when EMOTION can be harnessed.
OVERVIEW: An exploration of overwhelm, managing frustration and modulating emotions. In this session we discuss our key concepts in relation to emotion and complete experiential tasks and case studies.
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OBJECTIVE: To consider the ADHD lens on MEMORY, what gets in the way and workarounds and how and when MEMORY can be harnessed.
OVERVIEW: We discuss the systematic pause and use breakout rooms to discuss Memory and complete exercises. We also explore how we utilise our working memory, access recall and hold multiple thoughts.
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OBJECTIVE: To consider the ADHD lens on ACTION, what gets in the way and workarounds and how and when ACTION can be harnessed.
OVERVIEW: An exploration of awareness of action, the regulation of the pace of actions and modifying behaviour to circumstances. In groups we discuss the pre-learning and share positive reframes of the Executive Functions.
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OBJECTIVE: To consider the ADHD lens on SELF-RECOVERY, what gets in the way and workarounds and how and when SELF-RECOVERY can be harnessed.
OVERVIEW: A discussion on what we mean by self-recovery followed by an exploration of the Thrive model. We also cover self compassion, self acceptance and understanding our needs.
MODULE 2: ADHD Coming Home
8 Weeks
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OBJECTIVE: Reviewing learning in module 1 on Executive Functions and how we will use this in our narrative work and introducing the course outline and key concepts.
OVERVIEW: Introduce the THRIVE recovery model and why we have chosen it as our structure to follow on from Module 1. Introduce the integration of Narrative Coaching/therapy, Self-Recovery & this module key themes.
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OBJECTIVE: Taking stock of our narrative so far and how it has evolved, and how we will integrate Executive Function lens in this in narrative work.
OVERVIEW: We use journaling and breakout time to explore our narrative and how it changes. We also discuss the importance of intersectionality, and ‘owning the hiding’ and why wasn’t it safe to own different parts of you.
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OBJECTIVE: To understand how strengths work can shift our self talk and self perception when we engage with it systematically.
OVERVIEW: Exploring the role of strengths and the shift from ‘doing to being’. Sharing personal stories and anecdotes of how strengths can invite us to move into the ‘Winning Triangle’. Discus when we focus on strengths, who do we become and how do we view others? (‘Giving an A’ mindset)
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OBJECTIVE: How to deconstruct the stories we are telling ourselves through ADHD and intersectional lenses and then moving to strengths.
OVERVIEW: We explore the importance of deconstructing narratives. Engaging in the process of narrative and how the different stages help you - using our own experience.
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OBJECTIVE: How to normalise key themes which may need to be re-authored from a late diagnosed ADHD lens.
OVERVIEW: Explore getting clarity on your ‘positive change narrative’ and your process. We compare measurement and comparison mindsets vs times when you affected positive change and the ‘art of possibility’.
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OBJECTIVE: Gaining emotional granularity regarding our late diagnosis and understanding a non linear approach to emotional processing.
OVERVIEW: We discuss the grief of ‘Woulda, shoulda, coulda’. And explore how ADHDers process emotions differently - how we skip to the end and work backwards. We also reflect on ADHD processing as non-linear with the relationship of disability and ADHD.
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OBJECTIVE: How to move forward from an empowered place & communicating change to yourself and to others.
OVERVIEW: We explore the ‘art of possibility’ at a greater depth. How we can move forward from an empowered place and communicate change to yourself and to others.
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OBJECTIVE: How to own and appreciate the breadcrumbs that led you home and examine what ADHD on purpose looks like in a coach.
OVERVIEW: This final session uses breakout rooms and group discussion to reflect on the learnings of the course and how we can engage these in our coaching. We wrap up with final words and appreciations.
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2 modules, 1 pathway.
MODULE 1: ADHD FOR ALL
This 8 week online course delves into the nuances of the ADHD experience, providing valuable insights into the diverse range of situations, strategies, challenges, and strengths associated with ADHD. The course is built on Dr. Thomas E Brown's, Executive Functions model. You'll increase you knowledge and understanding, begin to normalise the everyday experience of ADHD and gain practical strategies and techniques.
You will explore the multifaceted nature of ADHD and learn to appreciate the unique perspectives and contributions of individuals with ADHD in various contexts.
MODULE 2: ADHD COMING HOME
This 8 week online courses is designed to naturally follow on from Module 1. It is structured around the THRIVE Recovery model & Narrative Coaching/Therapy to help you gain clarity on how you see yourself, both prior to diagnosis (or before knowing) and then going deeper into what the story is about who you are now. We will explore our strengths and how we need to be systematic in compassionately shifting the often negative narrative view to one of empowerment!
Module 1 can be taken on it’s own or you can choose to do both. Both modules are prerequisites to our coaching training pathways.
Fees & Course Dates
What’s included?
ADHD Friendly Materials
Included in the course, you will receive helpful resources to aid your understanding and participation throughout the learning. These include PDFs, Pre-recorded audio conversations, videos, transcripts and further reading materials.
Weekly Online Sessions
Join 2.5hr weekly interactive online sessions via zoom. Each session is tailored to the needs of ADHD learners. There are at least 2 breakout room times, a comfort break as well and interact exercises and discussions.
Online Community
As a course attendee you will be invited to the Gold Mind online community - here you will be able to access all the materials, chat with fellow course mates, as well as get access to exclusive Gold Mind tools and resources.
Are you ready for this?
This course isn't just about being prepared to learn. It starts with you being ready to delve into deep self-discovery and committed to continual growth. The Gold Mind Academy is more than a training institution—it's a community of passionate individuals dedicated to making a difference through ADHD coaching. In order to be effective leaders in our field, we have to lead and develop ourselves. If you're prepared to join this transformative journey, we can’t wait to meet you!
ICF Accredited
24hrs CCE each
(48hrs if completing both)
Both modules are ICF (International Coach Federation) accredited.
Being ICF accredited ensures that by attending this course, regardless of if you are a coach or not, you will receive comprehensive training, possess coaching skills and be protected by the ICF’s code of ethics.
By completing the training, you will receive a Certificate of Completion and be awarded 24 hrs of CCE per module. (Continuing Coach Education).
What did you love about module 1 & 2?
"Your energy, focus and commitment of everyone to reflect, share and participate is amazing”
— Pilot Course Attendee
"Emotion was a massive topic that gave me permission to connect with an area of myself that I often shut down"
— January ‘23 Cohort Attendee
"The analogies in the audio really brought home and helped me articulate what has been happening for me over the years.”
— January ‘23 Cohort Attendee
"You are versatile enough to roll with things even if you have missed something out. It feels like a very safe and confident space when you do that. You are modelling that from your behaviour, not just your teaching content. BOOM!"