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What Is Executive Function?

Executive function refers to the mental skills that help individuals organize their lives, manage responsibilities, make decisions, and follow through on goals. These skills impact how we initiate tasks, structure our day, regulate emotions, problem-solve, and stay on top of daily demands—all essential for confidence, productivity, and overall well-being.

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For many neurodivergent adults, challenges with executive function are not a lack of effort—they reflect how their brain approaches information, energy, and motivation. Executive functioning coaching provides personalized strategies and support that align with each person’s neurotype and lived experience, helping them build practical systems, routines, and skills for everyday life.

Hello, I'm Charlotte Benstine!

Over the past five years, I’ve supported individuals of all ages in strengthening executive functioning skills, managing daily demands, and navigating everyday life with less stress and greater self-trust. My work focuses on helping people build sustainable strategies for organization, planning, emotional regulation, and follow-through—skills that directly impact confidence and daily well-being.

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My coaching is grounded in a neurodivergent-affirming, strength-based approach that prioritizes understanding over masking. I believe your natural patterns, preferences, and strengths are worth honoring—not forcing into systems that don’t fit. Rather than encouraging clients to “push harder,” I help them discover executive function strategies that work with their brain, energy, and real-life demands.

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Executive functioning is the foundation for daily stability and emotional calm. When executive function skills are supported, many people notice improvements across multiple areas of life—including emotional regulation, problem-solving, long-term planning, and relationships. When executive functioning is overwhelmed, it can feel nearly impossible to think clearly, stay organized, or feel in control of your day. Strengthening these skills is often the first step toward feeling more grounded, capable, and less stressed.

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Clients often come to me feeling stuck, disorganized, or overwhelmed by everyday tasks. Together, we break challenges into manageable steps, build supportive routines, and create practical systems that reduce stress and increase independence. My goal is to provide compassionate, realistic coaching that supports executive functioning, daily life skills, and lasting self-trust—so life feels lighter, more manageable, and more aligned with who you are.

Skills Addressed in Executive Function Coaching

Executive function coaching helps individuals build practical skills to navigate daily life with more ease, confidence, and control. Key areas we address include:

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Task Initiation & Follow-Through

  • Learn strategies for getting started on tasks without feeling stuck or overwhelmed

  • Break projects into manageable, step-by-step actions

  • Develop habits to complete tasks consistently and reliably

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Organization & Planning

  • Build sustainable routines and systems that fit your brain and lifestyle

  • Organize spaces, schedules, and projects to reduce mental clutter

  • Prioritize tasks effectively without feeling stuck or paralyzed

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Time Management

  • Understand how long tasks realistically take and plan accordingly

  • Develop strategies for realistic planning and task scheduling

  • Reduce last-minute stress, urgency, and overwhelm

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Emotional & Cognitive Regulation

  • Manage overwhelm, shutdowns, and executive function roadblocks

  • Navigate transitions and unexpected changes with confidence

  • Regulate big emotions in daily life to support decision-making and focus

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Memory & Information Management

  • Remember commitments, appointments, and deadlines more reliably

  • Track tasks using accessible, brain-friendly systems

  • Reduce mental clutter and improve daily efficiency

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Daily Life Skills

  • Build habits and routines that stick and feel manageable

  • Manage energy, sensory needs, and executive function load

  • Create systems that align with your neurotype and natural strengths

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