Executive Function Coach Training for Professionals
Gain the skills and certification needed to help individuals master their executive functions.
What does the course cover?
The program runs once a week over 6 weeks and is a blended learning program combines flexible self-study with live online group sessions, led by experienced Executive Function coaches. You’ll be guided through the development of essential coaching skills.
Our Latest Executive Function Course Availability for Professionals
Spring 2026
Start Date: 27 January 2026
Start Date: 5 Febreuary 2026
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Why become a trained coach?
Our approach gives educators, working with students who face executive function challenges, the knowledge and skills to co-design and support the implementation of helpful new habits.
Effective coaching techniques help individuals unlock their potential by using methods such as:
- Questioning
- Reflective Listening
- Empathy
- Paraphrasing
- Scaffolding
- Clear Directions
- Genuine Specific Praise
Who can become a coach?
- Teachers and Teaching Assistants
- Learning Support Professionals and Tutors
- Psychologists, GPs, and Psychiatrists
- Life Coaches and Corporate Leaders
- Management Teams and HR Professionals
Is the course accredited?
Executive function coaching is a growing field, and while there isn’t yet an international regulatory body for accreditation, we assess 22 key training standards through online assessments, both internally and externally graded. Upon completion, you’ll receive a certification, allowing you to work as an Executive Function Coach.
- Coaching skills
- Neuroscience & Executive Functions
- Effective use of contact time
- Growth mindset & goals
- Flexibility & adaptability
- Relationships with stakeholders
- Reflective practice & development
- Use of technology to support practice
- Boundaries, client protection and safeguarding
What support do I get?
Peer learning is central to the training, allowing you to connect with participants from diverse educational backgrounds. You’ll also join our Mighty Networks community to ask questions, share resources, and stay connected with your cohort and past trainees for ongoing support.
Bespoke Training
We have trained schools, universities, and corporate organisations to integrate executive functioning coaching into their day-to-day work, enhancing their ability to support neurodivergent colleagues and students effectively.
Our Bespoke Training Programme equips staff members with a deep understanding of executive functioning, neurodiversity, and practical strategies for working with diverse brains. Delivered in a flexible six-week short course format, this programme is tailored to the specific needs of your organisation, with scheduling options designed to work seamlessly for your team.
Meet Your Training Facilitators
Expert Executive Function Coaching for Professionals
Victoria Bagnall
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Victoria Bagnall is a world-renowned speaker and author on executive functioning, brain development and behaviour.
She is the co-founder of Connections in Mind and has dedicated her life to raising awareness about neurological differences, executive functioning and brain states. She believes that this knowledge has the power to bring about significant societal change by fostering a culture of neuro-inclusion.
As a teacher by profession, her skill lies in translating complex neuroscientific findings into engaging, thought provoking learning experiences.
Do you offer Executive Function Training for Schools?
Executive function challenges can be a major barrier to student success. Our coaching approach helps students develop self-awareness and build new habits, equipping them with the skills they need to thrive academically and beyond. Discover how executive function coaching can transform your school’s approach to student growth.