It is not defiance and it is not motivation. It is executive function, and it can be taught. You keep the plan whether or not you ever work with us.
Samantha Woods, founder of Kaizen Education, on why the usual fixes stop working. Six minutes.
Free, 30 minutes, over video. No card, no obligation.
Thirty minutes with a Kaizen executive-function coach. It is a working session about your child, not a sales presentation with a discount at the end.
Kaizen has coached kids, teens, and adult learners since 2017 on the skills school assumes they already have. Sessions run over video, wherever you are.
Book a free discovery callEveryone below is a Kaizen coaching client, student, or adult learner describing their own experience. Results vary from family to family.
A Kaizen parent
On working with the team
A Kaizen student
On building skills and confidence
A Kaizen coaching family
Inside the coaching
"He has had an 'AH-HA' moment recently, he is actually doing homework without prodding from me. I would highly recommend Kaizen to anyone!"
Parent of a Grade 9 son
"Our coach has given him a toolbox full of resources and helped us all understand Evan's strengths and challenges. Evan leaves her feeling confident, in control and prepared."
Margie Thiebault, parent
"I feel significantly better knowing that the Kaizen team has his back. My drive home today was relaxed and I felt I could breathe easily again."
Andrea, parent
"Sam has helped me so much. Before I started, my grades were too low. She helped me understand that studying could be fun with the right tools."
Grade 7 student, Calgary
"My daughter has developed better study habits, organization skills, and most importantly, confidence in herself. What I love most is the one-on-one attention and care. They really relate well to teens."
Carol, parent of a high school daughter
"Not only has she helped me with study strategies but has given me the self-confidence and courage to work harder at school. I would strongly recommend Kaizen to all students who need support."
Grade 8 student, Calgary
"Kaizen's approach is current, research-based, and layered with years of experience. This, combined with the team's genuine care, has been invaluable in providing our family with the help we needed."
The Girgulis Family, July 2020
"Before going to Kaizen I struggled with time management, meeting deadlines, and concentration. Kaizen has taught me how to improve these skills. They helped me get my life back on track."
Grade 12 student, November 2021
"My journey as an adult learner pivoting into a new career in tech has been possible through Samantha's thorough and intensive coaching. The transformation you will undergo will be beyond what you imagine is even possible."
Muniba, adult learner, EvolveU, March 2021
"The assessment gave me practical insight around my cognitive strengths and areas to support. The personalized feedback allowed me to make adjustments in my study habits that immediately improved my academic performance."
3rd Year University Student, March 2021
"Kaizen Education Services has not only helped me survive at Queen's University but thrive. Every semester I planned how to study for each of my classes using Kaizen's strategies."
Commerce Student, Year 3, Queen's University
"She made me realize that I needed to look for activities that would give me much-needed joy and peace. The ANT, Automatic Negative Thinking, concept is especially useful. These ANTs are becoming less frequent in my mind."
Liliana, adult learner, EvolveU, January 2021
Your kid is bright and trying, and effort has never been the problem. You have already been through tutors, charts, apps, and consequences, and each one held for about a week.
Things are basically working and you are curious about ADHD in general. We only run a handful of these a week, so please leave the spot for a family in the thick of it. And to be straight with you: we do sell coaching, and if it fits your child we will offer it. The plan you leave with is yours either way, whether you ever book anything else with us or not.
Free, 30 minutes, over video, with a Kaizen executive-function coach. Bring the one moment that costs you the most this week. Confirmation arrives by email and text.