Testimonials
Executive Coaching for ADHD Leaders
“James is a talented business and life coach. He has an uncanny ability to think outside the box, and he holds each of his clients accountable to their goals and objectives.”
“I knew that I was suffering from PTSD from a sequence of traumatic events that spanned seven years. I had seen several therapists, and found some support and comfort, but nothing that seemed to help me find my way back to the person I once was. However, in just two sessions with James, I felt better and stronger than I had in years. James explained how my ADHD was contributing to my trauma, creating an obstacle to my recovery. I feel like I’ve gotten my fight back.”
“James has been the biggest positive influence in my career. He has also been my personal coach and mentor for the past twelve years. I highly recommend his integrity and know-how.”
Book Testimonials
“There are not enough words to express my love for this book.”
“This book offers real solutions to help adults deal with the emotional issues that can be the most pernicious aspect of this otherwise kind-of-wonderful way of being.”
“The missing manual for the emotional side of ADHD.”
“Among all the research papers, organization books, and ADHD articles, this book is what I keep coming back to.”
“Filled with hope and humor.”
“The tools in this book are what I have been looking for ever since I was diagnosed with ADHD. . . I was missing the techniques for dealing with my internal world but could not find them, until now. I dove into the middle of the book as James suggested for someone like me and found techniques that I was able to immediately put to use.”
“[James Ochoa] truly understands how I feel because he has been there/is there himself. The way he describes the experiences of ADHD made me feel like I’m OK, not a freak and perhaps I even have a chance at a fulfilling life.”
“Insightful and plain spoken, this book goes to the heart of what can be the crippling self-doubt and self-sabotage of adult ADHD. The analogy in the title to a ’storm’ is very powerful image for the ADHD individual who has often struggled for years. The diagnosis of Emotional Distress Syndrome captures that overwhelming sense of private hopelessness with a public face that is maintained to attempt functioning with a crippling emotional distress.”
“Oh my goodness, after beginning to read your book, I feel like I understand my son at a more profound level than I ever have. . . I don’t know if there’s a single book out there that evokes this much compassion from family members of those diagnosed with ADHD. I think it’s going to be a great resource.”
“I’m a coach...and wanted to let you know how useful I’ve found your tools. I recommend your book far more than any other both because late-diagnosed adults often have no idea how much of their ADHD struggle comes from emotional regulation challenges - and you’re the rare author who keeps his book on ADHD short! Thank you for that!”
Podcast Testimonials
“This podcast made me realize that much of my anxiety and depression in my life came from dealing with the “storms” of adult ADHD.”
“This show departs from the standard interview format to give us a look at the ADHD experience in a funny, charming, and relatable way.”
Testimonials
“I liked the feedback from all of the participants...learning others are facing the same challenges and how we each go about navigating them.”
“I’ve been through two Town Halls so far and did not know that chasing shinies is common ground for us.”
“Lean into and embrace your ADHD individuality.”
“I see my son in a different light now and have become a lot more patient with him.”
“It was a safe environment to express thoughts, feelings to others.”
“Casual, welcoming.”
“So much info! James’s self-disclosures are a plus.”
“The dialogue and new fresh ideas on how to deal with ‘storms’...That ADHD is not BAD...Removes stigma of ADHD.”
“It helps to be reminded of strategies and that I’m not alone.”
“James is full of great wisdom.”
“There are so many things I learned! I think teachers would benefit from this as well.”
“Community is good!”
“Helps me to remain accountable to using my strategies and implementing new ones.”
“I just want to thank you for hosting/facilitating the past several weeks. This was my first time signing up for Town Hall (per recommendation from my therapist, who has participated a few times), and I found it to be incredibly thought provoking and motivating. Everyone attending each week seemed to be very different (ages, genders, backgrounds, etc.), though we could all unite and relate to one another because of the way we experience life - and I think that’s really special. I’ve already put a number of the strategies we covered into practice, and plan to continue using/tweaking them.”
“Inclusive. Shared understanding, experiences, struggles and ideas. Community - safer, non-judgmental where you can ask questions, admit your difficulties. Validating. Reassuring.”
“Building a community.”
“A supportive oasis where I can be myself and find help with my biggest challenges.”
“Sharing and supportive.”
“Easier to understand descriptions and examples of what the diagnostics look like in real life; how finding ways to work with my symptoms and work-arounds to use because of symptoms I can’t change. And possibly the most important benefit: having someone with experience and expertise validate what you experience/struggle with. It was also so helpful and inclusive to see other people who are functioning and competent, who also are experiencing the same problems.”
“Because it helps me in every area of my life.”
“Confirmation of and additional ways of working with or around symptoms. And additional ways symptoms may be manifested, which I have always included in my own proof of personal failure/unreliable/lazy/embarrassingly inept labels I carry.”
“There were so many, but the thing that really stood out this time is how often the hardest things I have to deal with can be solved more easily by viewing them through the ADHD lens.”
“I’ve really enjoyed the meetings, great pace, great vibe and last but not least some great people!!!”
Testimonials
“I appreciated his approach and he seemed very personable.”
“I’ve found I’ve been more playful and creative with clients since the workshop - using my imagination and humor more than ever.”
“Because James is a badass. He’s courageous, vastly knowledgeable, loving, and tells us the truth.”
Testimonials
“A very real possibility, had I not met James, would be losing all hope. ADHD is no picnic, especially when you’re trying to fit into the “normal” world. James Ochoa comes at treatment from a different place—one in which my crazy, imaginative self might just be okay. He is supportive, creative, funny, optimistic and open minded. One of a kind.”
“James Ochoa is a fantastic teacher. He explains complex issues and concepts in a way I’m able to understand. His mentorship and coaching have helped me grow exponentially.”
“I knew that I was suffering from PTSD from a sequence of traumatic events that spanned 7 years. I had seen several therapists, and found some support and comfort, but nothing that seemed to help me find my way back to the person I once was. However, in just 2 sessions with James, I felt better and stronger than I had in years. James explained how my ADHD was contributing to my trauma, creating an obstacle to my recovery. I feel like I’ve gotten my fight back.”
“James has been the biggest positive influence in my career. He has also been my personal coach and mentor for the past twelve years. I highly recommend his integrity and know-how.”
Testimonials
“The training provided a great insight in the emotional effects of ADHD. It adds to my tools for treating ADHD. I really enjoy the inclusion of case consultation in the training.”
“This is not an ordinary ADHD training. James’ wisdom and expertise in ADHD is exceptional. I really enjoyed the journey he took us on in this training. I learned so much from him and I am able to apply his teachings both professionally and personally.”
“I experience James as a very knowledgeable, welcoming, personable, and warm instructor. I find his teaching method very engaging, inclusive, and fun. His easygoing nature and authenticity make the training go so fast and is so relatable that next thing I knew, the training was over. The material James presents is invaluable as he has brought to the field, not only extensive, quality, and quantifiable training and experience, but he has also vastly explored an area that addresses emotional distress in ADHD, and went as far as to coin the term Emotional Distress Syndrome of ADHD. I wholeheartedly recommend his Training to anyone who is in any way interested in learning about ADHD for both professional and personal reasons.”
“James Ochoa is a fantastic speaker and wonderful teacher. He offered. . .an experiential journey that led us through the basics of his integrative approach to treating this disorder. In keeping with the wild intensity that can be the ADHD existence, he has crafted interventions that capitalize on imaginative leanings while weaving in evidence-based practices which give the clients solid, concrete skills to practice and
use.”
“I learned a ton from James’ training and it has helped me immensely. The time I spent learning from James was invaluable.”