Our team has well over a decade of experience with coaching students to maintain mental health, achieve academic success, navigate the choppy waters of college, and become plugged-in members of the learning and social community at school.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands of college? Is your GPA suffering because you struggle to focus, stay organized, or absorb material efficiently? Does your mind wander off in lectures or while reading? Do you procrastinate, have trouble following through on assignments, and come up against deadlines with anxiety?
Have you fully used your college’s support services or accommodations for your condition? Are you having difficulty finding or using critical supports? Or forming productive relationships with faculty or staff? What is the impact of all of this on your social life, self-esteem, and quality of life?
We start with a screening interview to determine whether it’s appropriate to pursue a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation first or to enter our coaching program immediately. The Leading Minds coaching services for student success are described below.
If an initial psychiatric assessment is necessary, the process begins with a thorough 1-hour consultation (in person or by video) with David Brendel, MD, PhD who is a Harvard-trained, Board-certified psychiatrist with 25 years of experience in this field. Dr. Brendel’s initial evaluation focuses on establishing the correct diagnosis and immediately constructing a treatment plan. Attention deficit disorder (ADHD) and anxiety are among the most common conditions we address. Here are the psychiatric conditions that Dr. Brendel may diagnose and treat you for.
In addition to potential medication management for these conditions, Dr. Brendel often suggests cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and/or executive function coaching. The Leading Minds Executive Coaching team includes Senior Associate Stefan Kalt, PhD who has many years of experience providing superb coaching services for students. Dr. Kalt is a Professional Certified Coach of the International Coach Federation (ICF). He is a former Professor at Boston University who has successfully leveraged his work at a major college to provide game-changing support for students struggling to reach their highest potential.
Dr. David Brendel, MD, PhD
Stefan Kalt, PhD
Achieve Your Goals
Leading Minds coaching services are offered over several weeks to months, depending on each individual’s situation. Sessions usually take place every 1-2 weeks, and the coach is also available between sessions for additional, targeted support. Each coaching engagement is fully customized for individual client needs.
- set achievable goals and reduce stress
- manage time and tasks effectively and stay organized
- improve in-class learning and note-taking
- hone reading, research, and study skills
- learn test-taking strategies and techniques to reduce test-taking anxiety
- increase executive function capacity: improve focus and attention, stop procrastinating, complete tasks/projects, cultivate a productive mindset
- turn faculty and administrators into allies
- maintain health and wellness
- find study/life balance
- explore career options
- fully leverage college resources (including possible accommodations for ADHD and other mental health conditions)
About Us
About Dr. David Brendel, MD, PhD
Dr. David Brendel is an Associate Certified Coach of the International Coach Federation (ICF). Trained at Harvard Medical School, he has years of experience as a psychiatrist and hospital executive.
He has published extensively on his approach to executive and career coaching, including articles in the Harvard Business Review and Huff Post.
Dr. Brendel is Founder and Director of Leading Minds Executive Coaching, LLC. The firm provides a wide range of executive and career coaching services to clients in the Boston area and throughout the United States.
About Stefan Kalt, PhD
Stefan Kalt is an executive coach with Leading Minds Executive Coaching, specializing in leadership development and organizational performance enhancement. With a focus on empowering leaders to achieve their professional goals, he leverages his expertise to help clients navigate complex challenges and improve their leadership skills. Stefan is dedicated to fostering organizational growth and effectiveness by providing personalized coaching and strategic guidance.
Call or email Dr. David Brendel for a consultation to assess whether his student success coaching services are a good fit for you. His office telephone number is (617) 932-1548, and his email address is david@drdavidbrendel.com.
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Contact Dr. Brendel for a consultation to assess whether his Executive and Career Coaching services are a good fit for you.
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