Paula Engebretson

ADHD Coach, Productivity Strategist,
I’m Busy Being Awesome podcast host.

Hey, friend. I'm Paula.

I’m so glad you’re here.

I’m on a mission to help fellow adults with ADHD work with their brains to create the life they want. 

As a former scattered professor turned ADHD coach, I’m all too familiar with:

  • The overwhelm of trying (and failing) to juggle everything at once.
  • Feeling frustrated when traditional productivity strategies don’t work for you.
  • The shame of believing you’re the problem and “just need to try harder.”

Spoiler alert – it’s not you. You don’t need to try harder.
The hard truth is this: the world isn’t designed for an ADHDer.

If you're anything like me...

You’ve tried the planners, apps, and countless “quick fixes” for productivity, only to find they don’t work for your ADHD brain.

This is because most systems weren’t built for us, and that’s where my coaching comes in.

I help my clients create a sustainable, personalized system to:

  • Cut through the overwhelm of endless tasks.
  • Create scaffolding that supports how their brains think.
  • Build systems to prioritize what matters and get it done.
  • And—most importantly—create more space for rest.

This isn’t about pushing yourself harder or fitting into someone else’s mold. It’s about finding what works for you, so you can thrive in both work and life.

Whether reducing procrastination, breaking free from perfectionism, or creating streamlined systems for your busy schedule, I’ll help you create lasting change without burning out.

My Journey

My own ADHD journey began in 2016 at a faculty training on supporting students with learning differences.

As the presenter shared a slide describing common challenges for adults with ADHD, I saw myself reflected in every bullet point.

The struggles I’d been quietly battling for years—convinced I was too slow, too stupid, too emotional, too much—suddenly made sense.

That diagnosis changed everything.

With the help of my psychiatrist, therapist, and coach, I developed the tools and scaffolding that allowed me to work with my brain, not against it. I discovered my strengths and learned how to harness them.

That moment shifted the trajectory of my life.

Now, I have the honor of coaching remarkable ADHD brains every day as they uncover their strengths, build sustainable systems, and thrive.

It's about so much more than productivity.

This work is about so much more than creating schedules and checking off tasks—it’s about creating a life that aligns with you and your values.

You deserve to feel empowered and proud of your accomplishments without constantly battling the burnout cycle or always feeling behind. 

I’m here to help fellow ADHDers build the best systems for their brains in both small groups and in private coaching. I’d love to help you do the same.

Together, we create sustainable frameworks that support your well-being while reaching your goals.

If you’re ready to reduce your overwhelm, reclaim your time, and take meaningful action, I’m here to support you every step of the way.

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