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Meet Alyssa

For many years I tried to fix my ADHD. I learnt all the tips, tricks and "hacks". I implemented them all with a passion. I was determined to be the best version of myself that I could be and "live up to my full potential". 

I grew my coaching business to my vision of success: a full day of clients. That was 3 coaching groups and 2-3 clients per day. All of this during a time of massive uncertainty: the pandemic. 

Very shortly after, I had a big burnout and felt myself completely lost. 

I was floating around for years trying to understand how to "be an adult" and do all the things I am "meant to be doing". My big turning point was when I realized that I had never fully accepted that I have ADHD. I spent the first 5 years of my coaching career trying to live in spite of my ADHD. 

If any of this rings true, I'm here to tell you that I get it

 

It would be my absolute pleasure to support you in getting to know yourself (ADHD & all). 

Some things to know about me:

I am a good listener: I listen to what you are and aren't saying. I listen to the tone of your voice. I take in your facial expressions. I am not scared of silence. 

I love to be silly and I love to laugh. I am more than happy to bring amazingly wacky metaphors into our sessions!

I welcome your big feelings.

 

I am not scared to ask tough questions.

I'm a mom 

I have a wonderfully curious little boy, and as I write this,  expecting another baby in December 2026.

Becoming a parent has been the best thing I’ve ever done. I never knew I could love something so deeply. I get to watch in wonder as my son learns new things, and he makes me laugh every single day. Endless amounts of joy!! 

Now that I'm a mom I have a whole new outlook on overwhelm, capacity, and what it really means to navigate a full, real life while still trying to take care of yourself.

A bit more about how I see things

I don’t believe most struggles come from laziness or lack of discipline.

I think they come from pressure, patterns, and systems that don’t account for how your brain actually works — and from trying to push through without understanding what’s really going on underneath.

 

My approach is grounded in curiosity, compassion, and practical support, so you can start to understand yourself differently and find ways forward that actually feel sustainable.

© Coach Alyssa Shaw

Montreal, Canada

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