What if you could unlock your full potential?

Imagine thriving in college without the constant overwhelm and chaos. It’s possible to get stuff done, stay organized, and succeed academically and personally.

Does this sound like your student?

Struggles with organization and time management, leading to procrastination and last-minute work
Shows signs of stress due to missed assignments and low grades on tests and quizzes
Has a negative mindset towards school and lacks motivation and focus at times.
Their struggles hinder them from achieving the grades they deserve, despite your significant investment in their education and efforts to support them.

imagine this...

What if you could be successful in college without the overwhelm?

As an executive function and ADHD coach I help students create a clear path to success, where they’ll develop the skills, systems and strategies to thrive in college and beyond.

Gain organization, planning, and time management skills that keep you on track all semester.

Build confidence and self-esteem by overcoming procrastination and meeting your goals.

Enjoy a balanced life as you develop strategies for self-care, academic success and thriving socially.

Unlocking Academic Potential

“I was really worried about my first year of college but with Krista’s help I was able to find out what works best for my learning style to be as successful as possible.

After creating study strategies and ways to balance my time, I was able to make the Dean’s list both semesters!

College is hard, but having someone who understands and validates the fact that your brain works differently makes a massive difference. Her non-judgmental support has gone a long way, and I am able to use the tools and skills I’ve learned to help navigate my life.”

– Meredith, College Student at the University of Minnesota

College Semester Coaching

Meeting on a weekly basis, with midweek check-ins, to provide coaching and accountability to support the students success with planning, time management, balancing academics, self-care, and social activities, and achieving their academic goals.

The first few weeks of the semester we will:

Weekly coaching sessions will include:

Celebrating wins and reflecting on the past week.
Reviewing the weekly plan and make changes as necessary
Assessing progress towards goals and creating an action plan for the week ahead
Coaching around challenges or topics of the students choosing, such as executive functions, mindset, and building healthy habits.

Finding Passion and Purpose

“Before working with Krista, I was lost, questioning my purpose and overwhelmed with not enough time for myself. I struggled to find my passion and direction. Through coaching, the biggest breakthrough I experienced was in time management. Krista’s patience, kindness, and wisdom helped me find my passion and organize my days.“

– Sophia, recent college graduate

Here's what's included:

1-1 Coaching Sessions

Weekly coaching to help your student build skills, overcome obstacles, break down steps, and create action plans so they have the tools, confidence, and support they need to achieve their goals and have a successful semester.

Ongoing Support

Voice and text messaging support for coaching and accountability so your student doesn’t get stuck in inaction and overwhelm.

Midweek coach-initiated check-ins

Unlimited student-initiated messaging.

Custom Action Plan

We’ll start with executive functions and strengths assessments for self-awareness, encouragement, and aid in developing goals.

Personalized tools and resources will help the student develop strategies and systems that work for them.

hi there,

I'm Krista

With more than 15 years of expertise in leadership development and vocational discernment, and as an executive function and ADHD coach, I have a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by college students in managing ADHD and executive function difficulties.

My passion is to provide students with the strategies and support necessary to thrive in both their academic and personal life. I help students s develop the skills and strategies they need so they can be successful in college and beyond.

frequently asked questions

What is the Process to Get Started?

Parents or guardians (or the student) start by reaching out and booking a connection call.

During the connection conversation including the student, and some times a parent or guardian, we’ll discuss the student’s needs, challenges and goals, answer any questions you have about coaching, and determine if coaching through Rooted to Reach is a good fit for the student.

We will schedule an intake coaching session with the student to go over their assessments, set goals for the summer or semester, create an action plan, establish a schedule for sessions, and tend to other logistics.

How long are students typically in coaching?

College students engage in executive function & ADHD coaching for varying lengths of time depending on their individual needs and goals. Typically, students participate in coaching for 1-3 semesters for sustained support that helps students to implement strategies, track progress, and adjust as needed while building long-term sustainable systems and tools.

Does my student need a diagnosis like ADHD to Benefit from coaching?

No, your student doesn’t need a diagnosis like ADHD to benefit from executive function coaching. Many students face executive function challenges such as planning, organizing, managing time, task initiation, and prioritization. Executive function coaching can provide helpful, personalized support and strategies regardless of any formal diagnosis.

What is the difference between coaching and tutoring?

Coaching focuses on developing students’ organizational, time management, planning, and self-regulation skills to improve overall academic and life management strategies. Tutoring targets specific subject matter, helping students understand and master content to improve their grades and academic performance.