Use your STRENGTHS and TALENTS to master school and university and lead the life that suits you best!

Hello and Welcome!

This website is for you if you are a student, age 15 or older, and want to reach your academic potential so that you can lead a successful life. I am a student success coach with a specialization in ADHD and executive functions - but you don’t need to have ADHD (or an official ADHD-diagnosis) to work with me. By focusing on your strengths, your talents and - if you are neurodivergent - on the way your brain works, you can regain your confidence, your motivation and receive the grades and success you deserve.

Hi, my name is Gabi Maier!

I’m a former professor of a prestigious American university where I taught, advised and mentored countless students for over 15 years. My research focused, among others, on innovative learning strategies that I published and talks about at conferences. As a mother of a son with ADHD I know firsthand what students struggle with on a daily basis and have been able to help many become effective learners and accomplished professionals. In addition to my experience as an academic, I am a certified coach with specializations in learning and motivation techniques and ADHD and I have been on a mission to discover the most efficient, scientifically proven strategies that make learning fun and enjoyable!

One way to do so has been my coach approach with comics and graphic novels. You can read more about it here or download my free workbook Six Study Tips for Your Academic Success. Thank you so much for checking out my website!

How You Can Work With Me

1:1 Coaching for High School and College Students

You are in high school or college and are looking for efficient study tips, effective time management and organizational skills, help with test taking or motivation. You have trouble keeping your deadlines straight, writing papers, presenting your research or taking exams. As a professor of over 15 years, I am here to share my knowledge with you and put you back on track to success. Learn more 

1:1 Coaching for Parents

Your child has ADHD and you would like to learn tips and strategies on how you can better cope with everyday life. How can you support your child effectively in finding their strengths and talents, improving their concentration and motivation at school and with homework, being more peaceful with their siblings and generally integrating more easily into the family? As parents, we have a lot of influence on our children, and with a few new tools, we can change the family climate in a lasting, positive way. Learn more

Group Coaching for High School and College Students

If you feel challenged in high school or college, it can be immensely beneficial to connect with other students with similar difficulties. If you are interested in a community of like-minded people who supports you in your endeavors sign up for the next group coaching cohort starting in mid-January. Learn more

Parent Training

You would like to learn more about ADHD by exchanging ideas with other parents and, if necessary, gain a new perspective on your child's behavior. How can you help your child get along better at school, in their free time and at home without regular arguments and conflicts? What options and strategies are there to increase your child's motivation and ability to concentrate, improve their time management and help them set priorities and goals in life? Our next parent training will start in mid-January. Learn more

Most Recent Blog Posts

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Why Does My Child Have So Many Changing Hobbies and Interests - and What to Do about It
Why Does My Child Have So Many Changing Hobbies and Interests - and What to Do about It

“I am so mad at my son,” said a mom at one of my ADHD self-help groups the other day. “He starts one hobby after another without ever staying with one for more than a few months. We have so much stuff in our house that he doesn’t use anymore – football helmets, inline skates, paint brushes, an easel and various instruments.

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Why a Gap Year Could be a Lifesaver For You
Why a Gap Year Could be a Lifesaver For You

Many years ago, when I was as an exchange student in Copenhagen, Denmark, I met a number of Danes in my dorm who were a little older than the average student in my academic program in the US. I was curious and wanted to know what they had done before college - and received the same answer again and again: a gap year – or sometimes even two.

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8 Tips to Help You with Healthy Meal Planning
8 Tips to Help You with Healthy Meal Planning

Many of us want to eat well on a regular basis, but putting that intention into practice is not always easy. We might know exactly what eating well should look like  – less sugar, less fat, more veggies and fruits, whole grains and good sources of protein – but since we don’t have personal chefs who make delicious meals for us, finding the time and energy to shop, prepare and cook is challenging when life is already overwhelming. What can we do to make things easier on us?

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What others are saying

  • "Gabi is the most amazing person I have met during those last 6 months!. She is professional and kind and she genuinely cares about me, my goals and my mental health. With her I was able to overcome my insecurities, apply for a master's program in England, find a good English teacher who helped me with my English skills and organize many other aspects of my life like my job. ... I highly recommend Gabi as a coach because she not only prioritizes you and your goals but she also goes far beyond that and lets you know that she will be there to support you both during and outside your coaching sessions."

    Ismaría V., Venezuela

  • "I came to Gabi as I was struggling with my assignment. Gabi was really easy to talk with, I was easily able to bounce ideas which is something that I really needed. Gabi asked the right questions to keep me focused. She also helped me gain confidence in my knowledge and treated me as an equal. I really enjoyed my sessions and the fact that she really cares about who she works with."

    Anna W., UK

  • "Gabi's magic is all about creating the momentum her clients need to achieve their goals. I could feel Gabi's communicative energy and enthusiasm from the very first to the last minute of our coaching conversation and it always left me with a sense that everything was possible. Gabi excelled at helping me reframe my challenges so I would not only adopt a better perspective, I would also design an action plan that is efficient, motivating, and aligned with who I am. I've achieved great results thanks to Gabi's coaching and I highly recommend her services to anyone who wants to make their goals a reality."

    Anne-Lise A., Canada

  • "Gabi has been an immense source of help as a coach and as a wonderful human being. Always very present in all our sessions. I have seen my life move forward from strength to strength with her care and support. A deep felt Thank you!"

    Shae, H., UK