About You and Me
My Coaching Story
A few years ago, one of our daughters was diagnosed with ADHD, and I have to admit that I did not know much about what that meant. I started reading about ADHD and quickly realized that I was overwhelmed because there is so much information out there. I didn't know where to start and felt like I had nobody to really talk to about the challenges my daughter and our family were going through.
We began with medication, thinking that was all we needed to do. After a few years of exploring different strategies through ADHD coaching (some successful and some not so successful), we noticed changes in our daughter, and I realized I wanted to learn more about what it means to have ADHD. So, I went back to school to become a student.
I started my journey with ADD Coaching Academy and am now a certified Life Coach specializing in ADHD and family coaching. My adventure with ADDCA has transformed me as a person and deepened my understanding of what it means to have a uniquely wired ADHD brain. The most important lesson I learned is that there is NOTHING TO FIX!
My Story
My name is Venka, and I am originally from Norway. I moved to the USA as a nanny years ago and met my husband. We have been together for over 30 years and have two beautiful daughters. After college, my husband and I lived in Norway for a few years before moving back to Nantucket, where we lived for 20 years. Our journey then took us to Boston, MA, where I work as a Life Coach specializing in ADHD coaching and executive functions coaching.
In college, I studied travel and hospitality and worked as a travel consultant for 20 years. We love going on family trips, exploring new countries, cultures, and meeting new people. I also enjoy skiing (yup, Norwegians are born with skis on their feet) and being outdoors. We have the best saying in Norway: 'there is never bad weather, just bad clothing.'
Your Story
Have you ever asked yourself any of these questions? Who am I? How does my brain work? What do I need in my life? What are my strengths? Through life coaching, including specialized ADHD coaching and family coaching, you can learn to understand your values, learning modalities, boundaries, and your Character Strengths (did you know there are 24 Character Strengths?). Coaching can help you explore these important questions.
Let's explore your story together. My top character strength is KINDNESS; let's find yours!
