Ben Tobin
Career and ADHD coach for tech professionals in Portland
| Rate | $220 to $270 per hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeTech careersPromotions and advancementCareer clarity and purposeAdults with ADHDExecutive function skillsTime management and focusProcrastinationADHD at workLeadership developmentNew managers |
| Works with | Professionals, Managers, Engineers, Founders and business owners and Neurodivergent adults |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach and Executive coach |
| Based in | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Credentials | Bachelor of Computer Science |
Ben Tobin is a career, ADHD and leadership coach in Portland, Oregon. He mainly coaches tech and software professionals, including developers, engineers, managers and leaders. He also works with adults who have ADHD and with entrepreneurs. Ben spent 20 years in the software industry as an engineer and as a manager of software teams. He builds an action plan with small steps and keeps clients accountable along the way.
What Ben helps with
Ben helps clients who feel stuck in their work or careers. He also works on the areas of life that ADHD affects.
- Finding a specialization in the software field
- Earning promotions
- Handling difficult situations and teams
- Improving happiness and performance in demanding jobs
- Time management and structure
- Procrastination and focus
- Building habits and mindset that work with ADHD
- Identifying what matters most to you
Who Ben works with
Ben mainly works with tech and software professionals. That includes software developers, engineers, managers and leaders. He also coaches adults with ADHD and entrepreneurs. Not all of his clients have ADHD, but many do, and he uses an ADHD-friendly approach with all of them.
How Ben works
Ben starts by helping you name what matters most to you. Then he builds a plan of action with small, achievable steps. He focuses on your existing strengths instead of trying to reshape you. The work lasts as long as you need it. It ends with a celebration of your progress.
Background and qualifications
Ben has 20 years of experience in the software industry. He worked as a software engineer and later managed software teams. Along the way he helped many people find their path, choose specializations, earn promotions and handle tough team situations. He holds a Bachelor of Computer Science. Ben was diagnosed with ADHD in college. Learning how his brain works changed his life and career, and it shapes how he coaches today.
Ben Tobin pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching
- Free consultation
Ben Tobin reviews
The CoachVouch take
A former software engineer and engineering manager who coaches with an ADHD-friendly approach shaped by his own diagnosis.
Best for software professionals and tech leaders who feel stuck and want a clear plan, especially those with ADHD.
Ben's rate sits above the range most career coaches charge ($82 to $185 an hour).
Common questions
How much does Ben Tobin charge?
Ben Tobin's rate is $220 to $270 per hour.
What does Ben Tobin help with?
Ben Tobin helps with finding a specialization in the software field, earning promotions, handling difficult situations and teams and improving happiness and performance in demanding jobs.
Is Ben Tobin certified?
Ben Tobin lists: Bachelor of Computer Science.
Does Ben Tobin coach people who do not have ADHD?
Yes. Not all of his clients have ADHD, but he uses an ADHD-friendly approach with everyone.
What kind of professionals does Ben Tobin coach?
He mainly coaches tech and software professionals, such as developers, engineers, managers and leaders. He also works with entrepreneurs.
How do I contact Ben Tobin?
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