Executive Functioning Coach In New York, NY
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At The Ladder Method (TLM), we are dedicated to Executive Functioning Coaching that empowers individuals with the tools they need to excel in academics, careers, and personal life. Our specialized, one-on-one coaching programs are thoughtfully designed for four primary groups: middle schoolers, high schoolers, college students, and adults. From challenges with planning and prioritizing to difficulties with concentration and study techniques, our experienced team offers custom strategies and consistent support to foster autonomy and lasting self-assurance.
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Middle School
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academic optimization & independence
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mastering college success
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Adult
professional & personal success
Discover Executive Functioning the TLM Way
Intake & Assessment
Your journey starts with a conversation—an introductory call with one of our client services enrollment professionals. Once we understand the family’s unique context, an assessment coach meets with the student and their family to conduct a deeper evaluation of needs and goals.
Implementation
Following a comprehensive review of the assessment, a tailored action plan is developed by our assessment experts in collaboration with the Student Success department. This plan is then activated through weekly sessions. The frequency and length of these meetings are determined based on the results of the initial evaluation.
Ongoing Evaluation
The student’s assigned coach, along with our Student Success team, conducts regular reviews to evaluate progress. These ongoing evaluations allow us to identify pivotal opportunities for skill development and adjust strategies as the client evolves.
What Sets The Ladder Method Apart?
What distinguishes learning executive functioning from mastering it through The Ladder Method?
Unique Proprietary Framework
Our methodology is unique because it stems from a proprietary curriculum designed by our founder. Recognizing the value of duplicating Candice’s impactful approach, we’ve developed a consistent program model that ensures high-quality coaching and measurable success.
Evidence-Based Outcomes
Our confidence in the program's effectiveness comes from our reliance on statistical analysis and performance metrics. We meticulously track progress to ensure every student or adult achieves meaningful results—your success is our benchmark.
Collaborative Coaching Model
Unlike traditional models where you might work with a single tutor or therapist, our system includes an integrated team. This collaborative approach means that in addition to your personal executive functioning coach in New York, NY, you gain the support of a dedicated staff committed to helping you or your child flourish.
EVERY PROGRAMS INCLUDES
Tailored Coaching – Every coaching journey is customized to address specific strengths and challenges.
Evidence-Based Tools – Our exclusive curriculum provides enduring strategies for lifelong success.
Expert Coaching Staff – Each team member is trained extensively in executive functioning and academic coaching techniques.
Accountable & Nurturing Structure – Ongoing meetings and updates foster steady progress and sustained growth.
Whether you're a student aiming for academic excellence or an adult working to enhance focus and productivity, our programs, guided by a seasoned executive functioning coach in New York, NY, offer the structure and support needed to thrive.
Meet Noah Donner Klein
Noah joined The Ladder Method in the spring of 2019. His transformation using our specialized tools and unique instructional method in executive functioning has been remarkable. After applying our techniques,
Noah not only completed his degree at USC but also launched into a successful new career just a month after graduation.
Executive Functioning FAQ
What is Executive Functioning?
Executive Functioning refers to a set of 8 to 12 critical cognitive skills that individuals use to plan, manage, and carry out daily activities—from simple routines like setting the table to more complex tasks such as playing sports, completing assignments, and turning in work on time.
Below is a breakdown of the core Executive Functioning skills we help individuals strengthen:
Organization
This skill involves developing reliable systems for arranging and storing items so they are easy to find and use.
Real-life example: If your child frequently tosses papers and assignments into a backpack without any order or regularly loses keys or school materials, they may struggle with organizational skills.
Time Management
Time management is the ability to estimate how long tasks will take and plan accordingly to complete them efficiently.
Real-life example: If someone consistently underestimates how long an assignment will take or procrastinates until the last minute, resulting in incomplete or rushed work, they may need support with this skill.
Working Memory
Working memory allows individuals to hold and manipulate information in their mind for short periods while completing a task.
Real-life example: A person who has trouble remembering multi-step directions after they've been given or who struggles with memorization may be exhibiting weak working memory.
Self-Monitoring
This is the capacity to evaluate and adjust one's performance during and after a task.
Real-life example: A student may complete a project and then express confusion about a poor grade because they were unaware of how their work measured up to expectations.
Planning
Planning refers to the ability to map out steps needed to complete tasks, including deciding what needs to be done and in what order.
Real-life example: Difficulty in outlining a clear path for completing a school project, a presentation, or even multiple homework assignments can be a sign of challenges with planning.
Focus/ Attention
This skill relates to maintaining concentration on a given task or person and appropriately shifting attention when necessary.
Real-life example: A child who interrupts with unrelated questions during class or quickly loses interest in assignments may be having trouble sustaining attention.
Task Initiation
Task initiation is the ability to begin work independently without excessive prompting or supervision.
Real-life example: If a student needs repeated nudges to get started or seems unable to move from one step to the next in a sequence, this skill may need strengthening.
Emotional Regulation
This skill involves responding to feedback, setbacks, or success in a balanced and measured way.
Real-life example: Someone who has frequent outbursts or overreacts to minor criticisms or frustrations may be struggling with emotional regulation.
Task Management
Task management is the ability to break a larger task into smaller parts and sequence those parts in a logical, timely way.
Real-life example: A student who struggles to recognize the smaller components of a project or can’t figure out what to do first, next, and last may be having trouble with this area.
Meta-Cognition
Meta-cognition is the awareness of one’s own learning preferences and the ability to apply that insight to acquire new knowledge effectively.
Real-life example: A learner who doesn’t know how to study or can’t explain what strategies work best for them likely needs help developing meta-cognitive skills.
Goal-Directed Perseverance
This is the ability to stick with a task—even when it becomes challenging—until it is completed.
Real-life example: A student who frequently abandons projects midway or gives up as soon as something becomes difficult may be lacking perseverance.
Flexibility
Flexibility is the capacity to adjust when plans change, deadlines move, or expectations shift.
Real-life example: If a sudden change in schedule or a new assignment results in frustration, anxiety, or impulsive behavior, the individual may benefit from working on cognitive flexibility.
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