EP255: Managing ADHD Through Conversation, Not Willpower with Jeff Copper

Feb 25, 2026

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When follow-through keeps breaking down, the answer isn't planning harder. In this episode with ADHD coach Jeff Copper, we unpack why executive function struggles come from ambiguity, not lack of effort, and why direct conversation is a powerful accommodation. Press play to learn what actually helps kids and adults with ADHD move from planning to action.

What to expect in this episode:

Why people with ADHD struggle to execute plans even when the goal is clear
How ambiguity, not laziness, disrupts follow-through and problem-solving
What executive functions really are and how they operate as cognitive tools
The power of direct conversation for improving clarity, focus, and emotional regulation
ADHD accommodations that are practical and often hide in plain sight

About Jeff Copper
Jeff Copper, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach, is founder of DIG Coaching Practice and host of Attention Talk Radio and Video. He developed Cognitive Ergonomics From the Inside Out™, a new ADHD intervention using an engineering approach to address executive function challenges. Jeff holds an MBA from the University of Tampa and credentials from ICF, PAAC, ADDCA, and CTI. A member of ADDA, ACO, CHADD, PAAC, and ICF, he received ACO’s 2022 Professional Excellence Award. His work continues to innovate and redefine ADHD coaching through practical insights and a focus on how minds truly work.

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Related Links:

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https://impactparents.com/solve-problems-collaboratively/
EP138: How Do I Get My Kids to Talk To Me? 4 Communication Tools
https://impactparents.com/child-communication-tools/
EP172: Parenting Paradox: Avoid ‘Fix-It Mode’ for Better Problem-Solving
https://impactparents.com/avoid-fix-it-mode-parenting/
EP207: Rebuilding Trust with Teens: Cleaning the Slate Conversations
https://impactparents.com/rebuilding-trust-with-teens-cleaning-the-slate-conversations/

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