Meet Corie

If you've ever yelled-cried in the laundry room, walked into a room and forgot why, or felt like your brain is glitching… same girl, same. This episode is for every woman who has felt overwhelmed, burned out, or broken during the menopause transition. You're not crazy. You're not alone. And your brain isn't broken — it's just changing.

Corie joins  Em and Lex to discuss overcoming overwhelm in life and business and taming your inner critic. Corie shares tangible practices to improve executive functioning that listeners can implement immediately and reveals how neurodiversity relates to coaching much more than you might think. 

Jami sits down with ADHD coach Corie Wightlin to discuss her personal ADHD journey, the power of mindfulness, and how seniors and their families can better understand and support ADHD. Corie shares actionable tips for regulating emotions, building self-compassion, and creating systems that work for ADHD brains. Whether you're navigating ADHD yourself or supporting a loved one, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration.

Corie shares her unique coaching approach, emphasizing personalized strategies tailored to individual needs. With practical advice and compassionate insights, this episode provides valuable guidance for navigating executive dysfunction and fostering a more supportive environment. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on empowering individuals to thrive amidst life's challenges. 

Corie’s journey began as a special education teacher, eventually transitioning to coaching after recognizing the need for individualized solutions. She emphasized the importance of mindfulness in building these skills and the need to understand each client's unique needs and motivations. Marcy asked about Corie's process with clients, particularly with middle and high school students, and Corie explained the importance of gaining their buy-in, understanding their preferences, and identifying their motivations--no matter the age.

We speak with Corie Wightlin, a madre of three, who decided to say EFF IT and leave her teaching career of 17 years behind without really knowing what was next.  But, the time off allowed for her to be more present for her family. And, she ultimately found her path as an Executive Functioning Coach, where she guides and supports people through their own moments of overwhelm, transition, and task paralysis.  

Corie offers valuable insights on dealing with neurodiversity, such as ADHD and autism, both at home and in work environments. She openly shares her personal experiences as a neurodiverse individual and as a parent of neurodiverse children, highlighting how these experiences have shaped her career path. The discussion revolves around the impact of neurodiversity on executive functions, such as prioritization and time management, and explores various strategies to develop these skills, regardless of one's neurodiversity.

During today’s mini episode, we have a guest sharing an actionable mindfulness tip with us. Corie Wightlin is a life coach, educator, and mindfulness facilitator with over 20 years of experience working with youth, families, and community organizations. With a focus on folks with executive function, Corie believes that when someone is able to combine living in the present moment with a strong understanding of what motivates them, what is keeping them stuck, and what works specifically for them, they can experience magic in their lives!

Corie, an executive functioning coach, whose expertise becomes an invaluable resource for Amy. Corie coaches Amy in navigating her unique challenges by introducing tools and strategies tailored to her needs, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion and understanding how ADHD affects her day-to-day life. Together, they explore the concept of ‘hyperfocus’—a double-edged sword for individuals with ADHD, allowing for deep concentration but also risking neglect of basic needs like eating and hydration.

In this 4 part episode, we talk about work-life balance, stress reduction, how to set boundaries, and creating self-care. This series led Christine and me to our author our book, "Balance Your Business."