Do you wonder why it is so much harder for you to get things done than other people in your life or family? Does your child have a hard time getting started, planning for projects, or staying organized?
Carrie Bonnett joins us today on the show to talk all about executive function. Carrie is a veteran teacher, lifelong list-maker, and Executive Function coach based in Bend, Oregon, where she lives with her husband and two children. She helps empower students to thrive in life and school, parents and teachers to better support their children, and adults get on top of all that life requires.
Today we discuss…
- What is executive function and how is it important to get things done
- What does motivation have to do with getting started
- What skills fall into executive function (Carrie recommends you check out Smart But Scattered)
- Why are these skills so hard for some of us and easier for others
- How can we help our child who struggles with executive function
- Why language matters and shame is not a solution
- Being gentle with yourself while getting “the brain on board”
- Strategies for improving brain skills with your child and yourself
- The concept of body doubling and why it works
- How to make the invisible visible
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Show Notes: How to Improve Executive Function
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Do you wonder why it is so much harder for you to get things done than other people in your life or family? Does your child have a hard time getting started, planning for projects, or staying organized?
Carrie Bonnett joins us today on the show to talk all about executive function. Carrie is a veteran teacher, lifelong list-maker, and Executive Function coach based in Bend, Oregon, where she lives with her husband and two children. She helps empower students to thrive in life and school, parents and teachers to better support their children, and adults get on top of all that life requires.
In fact, right after our conversation ended I told her, “I need to hire you.” Whether you struggle with getting things done or have a child who needs more support, this episode is absolutely for you. And, listen to the end to get Carrie’s free resource called “Helping your child get things done without constant reminders”. I downloaded the second we ended our conversation.
I am super excited for you to meet Carrie.
Today we discuss…
- What is executive function and how is it important to get things done
- What does motivation have to do with getting started
- What skills fall into executive function (Carrie recommends you check out Smart But Scattered)
- Why are these skills so hard for some of us and easier for others
- How can we help our child who struggles with executive function
- Why language matters and shame is not a solution
- Being gentle with yourself while getting “the brain on board”
- Strategies for improving brain skills with your child and yourself
- The concept of body doubling and why it works
- How to make the invisible visible
Are you interested in learning more about Carrie Bonnett?
https://www.instagram.com/coachcarriebonnett/
Grab Carrie’s Free Resource: www.carriebonnett.com/blueprint
About Our Guest: Carrie Bonnett
Carrie Bonnett is a veteran teacher and lifelong list-maker. She is an Executive Function coach based in Bend, Oregon, where she lives with her husband and two children. Carrie works with students and families all over the world. Her no-shame approach and the strategies she teaches:
• empower students to thrive in life and in school,
• help parents and teachers to better support their children, and
• help adults get on top of all that life requires.
In addition to coaching, she is also an adjunct instructor for early-career teachers at the University of Portland in Oregon.
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About the Host: Lori Oberbroeckling
Lori Whitney Oberbroeckling is a mom of four, corporate leader, podcaster, productivity expert, and author of the book Secrets of Supermom: How Extraordinary Moms Succeed at Work and Home & How You Can Too!
She is passionate about helping parents who want fulfilling careers–or side hustles or passion projects–while also wanting to feel present and connected to their families.
