My name is Bradley Smith II, and I’m a Certified ADHD Life Coach. With several years of coaching experience, I help teenagers and adults navigate the challenges of ADHD—and life—with greater clarity and confidence.  I was diagnosed with ADHD in 4th grade, so I know firsthand how deeply it can impact every aspect of life. That personal experience means I’m not coaching from the sidelines — I’m navigating this terrain right alongside my clients. 

 

I place a big emphasis on emotional regulation because its impact is often neglected in both ADHD and the world at large.  I believe in addressing the internal roots of a problem rather than just its surface.  Together, we forge personalized tools—practical strategies and self-understanding meant to help you tackle not just today’s challenges but also those in the future.

 

Curiosity, humor, and imagination are central to my coaching approach. My academic background in History and Comparative Religion from Cal State Fullerton shaped my ability to explore big questions and different perspectives, while my certification through the International ADHD Coach Training Center (CALC) gave me the practical skills to support clients in meaningful ways.  My earlier work in IT and development also informs the way I think about structure, iteration, and simplifying systems.  I also draw from up-to-date ADHD research, psychology, learning science, mindfulness practices, and game design principles, integrating them into a flexible approach that adapts to each client.  

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Becoming a parent was my inspiration for becoming a coach. Knowing how much ADHD runs in families, I began coach training shortly after learning I was going to be a father. Now, with two young kids—Athena and Bradley III—I’ve gained valuable insights from a parent’s perspective. I’m more motivated than ever to help others navigate their own ADHD challenges with greater understanding and resilience, benefiting not only themselves but those around them.

 

If you’re curious about how growing up with ADHD shaped my path to becoming a coach, you can read more about my story on my blog post.