Today we’d like to introduce you to Mike Ellien
Hi Mike, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
My Failure to Success Story
This is the story of my personal transformation from failure to success. Throughout my educational journey, I faced challenges and struggled to perform well in school. Negative feedback during my academic years made me feel discouraged and helpless. Despite unwavering family support, I remained the poster child for ADHD, which made everything extremely difficult. As a result, my confidence was low, and I felt scared, guilty, dumb, and depressed.
After years of grinding through all this, I eventually graduated with a BA in Economics; I entered the workforce and hit a new all-time low. But one day, I found a greeting card in a NYC subway station with a quote that inspired me to begin a new journey. The quote read: “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘Press On!’ has solved and always will solve the problems
of the human race.” ― Calvin Coolidge.
The quote sparked a fire within me, and I began creating tools to help overcome the obstacles holding me back my entire life. I then quickly walked back to my office and made a new screensaver with the words patience, persistence, and perseverance that flashed on my screen to remind me of my mission. Realizing this was helpful, I started digging into other things I could do to help myself the next time I encountered obstacles. I questioned everything about myself and challenged every negative core belief I had. I defined if they were true and then found new ways of thinking about myself and what I could do to build a bridge over my obstacles.
This new way of thinking and doing worked, and my work eventually evolved into a prosperous 27-year career as a professional energy trader. It was a testament to the power of self-belief and determination.
Fast-forward to age 49. I left my career to focus on my family and help my loved ones struggling with ADHD. I enrolled in a comprehensive ADHD life coaching program and earned a certification. Halfway into the program, I had the most significant ah-ha moment. I recognized that the material contained what I did to help myself over a quarter of a century ago. This created a sense of validation that my actions were responsible for my eventual success back then, and I could help my loved ones and others facing similar challenges.
To make a long story short, I started my company in 2022, My ADHD Coach of The Woodlands, to fulfill my desire to contribute to a better life for others. Building these skills works, and you should never give up.
Sincerely,
Coach Mike.
As you know, we’re big fans of My ADHD Coach of The Woodlands. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
I specialize in working with kids, teens, and young adults to help them become the best version of themselves. My programs focus on building self-awareness and self-empowerment, offering a comprehensive approach to overcoming obstacles and creating reference models for tackling new challenges. The process begins with a complimentary discovery. call to understand your situation and determine if a one-time comprehensive strategy session is suitable.
Following this, clients will receive a custom initial strategy report outlining a six-week program designed specifically for them. All program pricing is upfront and consistent for all clients. The program includes at least 6 hours of one-on-one coaching and unlimited post-session support. I limit the number of clients I work with simultaneously to ensure that everyone receives the necessary attention to achieve their program goals.
Pricing:
- Complementry Discovery Call
- Inital Strategy Session $150
- Six-week comprehensive program $750
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.myadhdcoachthewoodlands.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.ellien
- Other: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554454413536
