Mashing the Lazy Myth

MORE THAN A “Coach Potato”

Let’s clear something up: ADHD is not a lack of effort, motivation, or caring.

People with ADHD are often told they’re lazy, unmotivated, disorganized, or simply not trying hard enough. But what looks like “not caring” from the outside can often be an executive functioning challenge on the inside.

At Coach Potato ADHD, I believe there’s usually more to the story. Maybe you want to get started, but can’t figure out how to begin. Maybe you know exactly what you need to do, but getting yourself to do it feels impossible. Maybe you’ve tried every planner, reminder, and organizational system—and nothing seems to stick. That doesn’t mean you’re lazy. It means your brain may need a different approach.

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The Challenges we know so well

  • Disorganized

  • Saying "I'll Do it Later"

  • Losing Track of Time

  • Trouble Remembering

  • Overwhelmed

  • Unfocused

about me

Lauren Shaman, M.Ed., ACC, BCC

Hi, I’m Lauren! I’m an ADHD and Executive Functioning Coach dedicated to helping students develop the skills, confidence, and independence they need to succeed in school and beyond.​

Before becoming a coach, I spent more than 10 years as a special education teacher. Through that experience, I developed a deep understanding of the demands students face and the ways executive functioning challenges can impact learning, organization, motivation, and confidence.  

I also understand these challenges personally. As someone who also has ADHD, I truly understand the the difficulties that come with it — and I show up to every session with empathy, curiosity, and real-life perspective.

I have a Master’s Degree in Special Education and have completed additional training and certifications in ADHD, executive functioning, and coaching. I bring my professional experience, personal perspective, and genuine curiosity about how each individual brain works to my coaching practice.

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my approach

Through coaching, I work collaboratively with students to identify their strengths, understand their challenges, and develop individualized strategies and tools that fit the way they learn and function.

We focus on turning strategies into action, building accountability, and creating sustainable habits that students can carry with them beyond coaching. My coaching focuses on understanding the why behind these challenges and finding strategies that work with their ADHD brain—not against it. Together, we’ll build practical tools, systems, and habits that fit your strengths, your goals, and your real life.​​​

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No! Many people benefit from executive functioning support regardless of whether they have a formal diagnosis.

  • Therapy often focuses on healing and helping process trauma or deep emotional challenges. Where coaching may look backward and explore “why,” we focus on “what now” and “how.”

  • Coaching is action oriented. We will work together to create specific goals that are important to you, create new strategies and build tools that work for your brain.

  • I find weekly sessions provides consistency and accountability at the beginning.

  • First, we will schedule a discovery call to chat about what prompted you to reach out for coaching and talk more about what coaching look like with me. From there, if you want to move forward with coaching, we will schedule an intake session.