Meet Jody

Founder and Lead Coach

Ever felt misunderstood, overwhelmed, or frustrated because of your ADHD? You’re not alone. I’ve been there too, and your experiences matter.

I’m Jody, founder and lead coach at Discover You ADHD Life Coaching. With over 25 years in education as a teacher, special educator, literacy coordinator, and school principal, I’m dedicated to helping teens, adults, and those who support them manage challenges and build on their strengths.

My ADHD Journey: From Struggle to Strength

Diagnosed in childhood, I experienced firsthand what it’s like to feel unsupported as a student. School felt impossible sometimes, and I was told university wasn’t an option in high school.

My response? “Oh yeah? Watch me.”

In university, a study skills course finally introduced strategies that clicked, though challenges lingered. Misdiagnosed with depression as an adult, I continued to wrestle with executive function for years.

Everything changed when I connected with a coach who truly understood ADHD and a family physician who finally saw the whole picture. With the support and strategies that aligned with how I think and process information, I began to understand my brain, and everything started to shift.

Finding approaches that actually worked for me, paired with the proper medication, transformed how I plan, focus, and manage emotions. Life Life became easier, at work at home, and within myself.

Now, as I complete advanced ADHD coach training through iACTcenter and the International Coaching Federation (ICF), my mission is clear:

To empower individuals and those who support them to build confidence, recognize their strengths, and develop personalized strategies and systems that make life work. Coaching is more than coping; it’s about thriving, with tools that reflect your values, strengths, and the life you want to live.