Michael Lechner
ADHD and executive coach for adults in Brookings, South Dakota
| Rate | $100 to $325 per hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Managers, Executives, Professionals, Students and Neurodivergent adults |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Based in | Brookings, South Dakota, United States |
| Credentials | Ph.D.; ACC; Board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in Organizational and Business Psychology; Certified Life Coach Institute |
Michael Lechner is an ADHD and executive coach in Brookings, South Dakota. He helps adults with ADHD perform better at work and school, with a focus on managers and leaders. He is a retired clinical psychologist and has ADHD himself. He has studied and researched adult ADHD for years. His method centers on clear goals and effective action steps. He has also coached leaders through retirement and succession planning.
What Michael helps with
Michael works with adults who have ADHD or struggle to perform well at work or school. He also coaches leaders through role changes.
- Managing ADHD symptoms as a manager or leader
- Performing effectively at work or school
- Setting clear goals and finishing action steps
- Understanding ADHD and how to help yourself
- Planning retirement and leadership succession
- Handing a leadership role to a new director
- Assessing and developing leaders inside organizations
Who Michael works with
Michael's ideal client is an adult diagnosed with ADHD, or one who struggles to perform at work or school. He focuses on managers and leaders with ADHD symptoms. He has worked with clients of many ages, professions and life situations. Many are confused about ADHD and want tools to help themselves.
How Michael works
Michael uses a simple coaching method built on two steps. The client sets clear goals, then completes effective action steps toward them. Clients build real tools and skills to manage ADHD. Plans are custom and based on each person's specific goals. He holds clients accountable and expects to see results. He starts with a brief call to see if working together makes sense.
Background and qualifications
Michael is a retired clinical psychologist and an executive coach. He holds a BS, MA and PhD. He is board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in Organizational and Business Psychology. He also holds the ACC coaching credential and trained with the Certified Life Coach Institute. He has ADHD and has struggled with its effects all his life. That led him to study and research adult ADHD at school and work. He has also worked inside organizations, coaching leaders and helping assess and solve organizational issues.
Michael Lechner pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching
- Free consultation
- Brief intro call
Michael Lechner reviews
The CoachVouch take
He is a retired clinical psychologist and board certified organizational psychologist who also has ADHD himself.
Best for managers and leaders with ADHD who want clear goals and practical action steps.
Michael's rate sits above the range most ADHD coaches charge ($90 to $175 an hour).
Common questions
How much does Michael Lechner charge?
Michael Lechner's rate is $100 to $325 per hour.
What does Michael Lechner help with?
Michael Lechner helps with managing ADHD symptoms as a manager or leader, performing effectively at work or school, setting clear goals and finishing action steps and understanding ADHD and how to help yourself.
Is Michael Lechner certified?
Michael Lechner lists: Ph.D.; ACC; Board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in Organizational and Business Psychology; Certified Life Coach Institute.
Does Michael Lechner coach leaders who are planning retirement?
Yes. He coached a clinic executive director for nearly a year through retirement and succession planning. That work included onboarding the new director.
Does Michael have personal experience with ADHD?
Yes. He has ADHD and has struggled with its effects all his life. He studied and researched adult ADHD because of it.
How do I contact Michael Lechner?
Send Michael a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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