Meet the Guild Leaders
Colleen Rutledge, AAC
After their ADHD diagnosis at age 18, Colleen worked hard at overcoming the newly discovered enormous factor of their mental landscape. Years later they worked with an ADHD coach and finally began to work with their brain instead of against it. Now a graduate of the ADD Coach Academy, an ADHD coach for since 2016, and a leader of The ADHD Guild, their mission to empower others in the same manner they were empowered is only just beginning.
http://www.greendoorlifecoaching.com
Colleen’s Specialties: LGBTQ+, artists/creatives, geeks/nerds, those also on the Autism Spectrum
What does Colleen nerd out on? Supernatural, D&D, Critical Role, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Dr Who, Star Trek, Star Wars, Tolkien, Minecraft, Sherlock, A Game of Thrones, Firefly, productivity
Colleen’s Associations: Graduate of the ADD Coach Academy, member of the ADHD Coaches Association, professional member of ADDA
Brittany Smith, MS
Brittany Smith is an ADHD, Productivity, and Technology Coach in Portland, Oregon. She also creates courses for folks with ADHD to live better with their technology. Brittany has a Master's of Science degree in Cognitive Neuroscience, but fell in love with the practical applications of cognitive science in our every day lives. The nerd is strong with this one: Brittany uses the latest gadgets, geeky pop culture, as well as cognitive science to help her clients get more done, with less stress.
Brittany’s Specialties: Entrepreneurs, developers & engineers, higher education, productivity, Apple Technology and automation
What does Brittany nerd out on? Star Wars, Technology (esp Apple), Pokémon Go, Star Trek (#PicardIsMyCaptain), The Simpsons, cognitive neuroscience, being outside, productivity, RiffTrax, What We do in the Shadows, Eureka, Mercy Thompson, Doctor Who, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Brittany’s Associations: On the Board of ADHD Coaches Organization, as the Marketing Chair, and on the Committee for the International Conference on ADHD. Also a professional member of ACO, CHADD and ADDA.
Cal Brickman
Cal Brickman is a trained ADHD coach who guides clients to identify their strengths, ignite their productivity, and harmonize their lives. Cal’s coaching is custom-fit and client-led, recognizing the radical truth that YOU are the expert on YOU. They will listen deeply, validate unconditionally, and offer personal expertise when needed. Sessions with Cal provide a powerful and safe container to explore new horizons without judgment or fear of failure. The mission objective? To transform the way you live with and love your ADHD brain.
https://www.starsystemcoaching.com/
Cal’s Specialties: LGBTQ+, geeks/nerds, creatives
What does Cal nerd out on? Star Wars, Formula 1, gaming, knitting, D&D, literature, poetry, gender, neurodivergency
Cal’s Associations: Graduate of the ADD Coach Academy, professional member of ADDA
When someone new joins The ADHD Guild Journeyman, we decide together who might be a better fit to coach the new Guild Member for their monthly coaching session. Currently substitute leader(s) fill in for Brittany or Colleen when they are absent, and do not take on one-on-one coaching duties.
Other members interact with Guild Leaders in the Discord as available. The rest of the community is also a highly valuable group to help troubleshoot and keep you accountable!