Executive Functioning Coaching
Smart kids still need systems.
Coaching for students in middle school, high school, and college—and for the families who love them.
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Photography: Time Stops Photography
Coaching for students in middle school, high school, and college—and for the families who love them.
Book a Free Fit Call
Photography: Time Stops Photography
These challenges don't mean something is wrong. They mean your child may need stronger systems—and systems can be learned.
Twenty minutes. No pressure, no script.
Book a Free Fit CallCoaching isn't tutoring and it isn't therapy. Every path starts the same way: a free call to see if we're a fit—no pressure, no script.
Twenty minutes to talk through what's going on—with curiosity, not correction. No pressure, no script.
Book a Free Fit CallA deeper look at strengths and priorities, so we can build the one system that actually fits your student and family—not twelve apps and a color-coded binder. This session is also how we determine whether ongoing coaching is the right next step.
If we're a good fit, your student moves into high-touch, personalized coaching built around their own systems—the goal is always skills they keep for good.
See coaching options →College Transition and Support Coaching is five sessions over Zoom, built for students who need systems that work without a parent in the room.
Learn more →Katie gave us some straightforward, achievable adjustments to make to our daily routine, and they made a world of difference. My son has thanked me for making these changes, because his afternoons are so much calmer and easier now.
What sets Katie apart is her ability to connect with teenagers in a way that feels natural and encouraging. Thanks to Katie, my daughter feels more confident, organized, and in control of her workload.
Photography: Time Stops Photography
Katie Speetzen is a National Board Certified Teacher with a Bachelor's in History from Northwestern University and a Master's in Education from DePaul University. She has built a specialized practice in executive functioning and confidence coaching—helping students build the skills they need, while supporting parents in building a calmer, more connected home for the whole family.
Read my full story →Based in Hinsdale, IL, I work with students and families throughout the western suburbs—helping kids build executive functioning skills that stick, close to home.
Don't see your town? Reach out—I likely work with families there too.