Coaching for
Neurodivergent Professionals and Solopreneurs.
It's not you. It's the system you’re operating in.
Does any of this sound familiar?
The Execution Wall
You know exactly what you need to do. Starting is the problem. The task sits there, urgent and untouched, while you do everything else.
The Shame Spiral
One missed deadline becomes evidence of everything you think is wrong with you. The self-criticism makes the next task harder, not easier.
Strategy Fatigue
You've tried the apps, the notebooks, the systems. They worked for someone else. You're done borrowing other people's blueprints.
Masking Exhaustion
Performing "functional" at work costs more than most people understand. By the end of the day, there's nothing left.
You're not lazy, broken, or undisciplined. You're a capable professional with a neurodivergent brain navigating a world built for a different operating system. The friction you're feeling is real — and it's structural. That's what we work on together.
Your brain is not the problem. The blueprint is.
Most productivity advice was designed without you in mind. It assumes a nervous system that responds predictably to deadlines, routines, and willpower. Yours doesn't — and that's not a flaw.
Coaching isn't about making you perform better inside a system that wasn't built for you. It's about building one that actually fits.
What Coaching with Kelly Looks Like
Each engagement begins with a standalone first session — a low-pressure space to figure out whether this is the right fit. No obligation, no agenda beyond that. If it feels right for both of us, we move into a five-session package built around what matters most to you.
The First Session
A standalone 50-minute conversation on Google Meet. We'll talk about what's bringing you to coaching, what you're hoping to shift or build, and whether working together makes sense. You don't need to have anything figured out before we meet — that's what the session is for.
If we both feel good about moving forward, we'll lock in the dates and times for Sessions 2–5 at the end of our call.
Sessions 2–5
Four 50-minute sessions on Google Meet, held at a pace that works for you. Each session is yours — bring whatever is most alive for you that week. We don't follow a rigid curriculum. Coaching isn't linear, and that's okay. Some sessions will feel like breakthroughs. Others will feel like slow, important work. Both matter.
Between sessions, you can reach me by WhatsApp (text or voice note) or email for light check-ins, questions, or sharing a win. Full coaching conversations stay in sessions.
How to Prepare
You don't need to do anything formal. If it helps, take a few minutes before our first session to sit with these:
- What's feeling stuck, heavy, or unclear right now?
- What would feel different if coaching went really well?
- Is there anything you'd like me to know about how you communicate or what works best for you?
No right answers. No preparation required.
Sessions are held via Google Meet. If you need accommodations to participate — captioning, a different format, or anything else — please mention it in your intake form. We'll make it work.
A Coach Who Has Navigated This Herself
Kelly Boutilier is a bilingual neurodivergent professional, ICF Certified Coach, and the Principal Architect of Cotempo. Her coaching practice is grounded in a Graduate Diploma in Instructional Technology (Human Performance Technology) from Concordia University — which means she brings both the lived experience and the evidence base to the work.
Kelly built her methodology because she lived the problem. She knows what it costs to carry the cognitive load of a poorly designed environment. She also knows what changes when the strategy finally fits.
Her coaching is not a wellness offer. It is a precision tool — designed for neurodivergent professionals who are done being told to try harder inside a system that was never designed for them.
"I work with neurodivergent adults, and I want this to feel different from spaces that have asked you to mask, shrink, or perform. You're welcome here exactly as you are. If something isn't working — the format, the pace, the way I'm asking questions — please tell me. I'd rather adjust than have you white-knuckle through something that doesn't fit."
— Kelly Boutilier, ICF Certified Coach
What Clients Say
"Just wanted you to know how meaningful your coaching sessions have been for me. I am much more content. I am giving myself credit for what I have achieved and am wary of comparing myself to others or trying to achieve more just because it's expected."
"I know what I want to do with the rest of my life. You helped me figure out what I really want."
Questions You Might Be Sitting With
Is this therapy?
No. Coaching and therapy are different things, and it matters that you know that going in. Therapy is a clinical service — it addresses mental health, trauma, and diagnosis. Coaching is a collaborative, forward-focused conversation about where you are now and where you want to go. I'm an ICF Certified Coach, not a licensed therapist, and this work is not a substitute for mental health care. If you're also working with a therapist, coaching can complement that work well — but it operates in a different lane.
Do I need a formal diagnosis to work with you?
No. A diagnosis can be useful context, but it's not a requirement or a prerequisite. What matters is that something isn't working — and that you want to figure out why and build something better. If you're self-identifying as neurodivergent, that's enough. If you're not sure but you recognise yourself in what's on this page, that's also enough. Come as you are.
I've tried coaching before and it didn't work. Why would this be different?
That's worth taking seriously, and I'm glad you're asking. Most coaching that doesn't land for neurodivergent people fails for one of three reasons: the format was too rigid, the coach was working from a neurotypical framework, or the fit wasn't right. I don't use a fixed curriculum, I adapt to how you communicate and process, and our first session exists specifically to test whether this is the right fit before you commit to anything more. If it's not, I'll say so — and I'll try to point you toward something that might be.
What does the sliding scale actually mean?
It means your session fee is set based on your income and circumstances, not a fixed price list. When you submit your intake form, I'll ask a few questions about your income range. I'll confirm your rate in my follow-up before anything is booked or paid. There's no negotiation required on your end — you just answer honestly, and I'll take it from there. Payment is via Wise, and full details come once your intake is reviewed.
Do I need to download anything to meet with you?
Sessions are held on Google Meet. If you have a Google account, you already have access — just click the link in your calendar invitation. If you don't have one, you can join as a guest from any browser without creating an account. No downloads required. If you run into any technical difficulties before a session, send me a message and we'll sort it out before we lose time together.
What if I need to reschedule?
Life happens — especially when you're neurodivergent and managing an unpredictable nervous system. I ask for 24 hours' notice to reschedule when possible. If something comes up last minute, reach out via WhatsApp or email and we'll find a solution. My full cancellation and rescheduling terms are included in the coaching agreement you'll receive before our first session.
Ready to See If This Is a Fit?
This form takes about five minutes. There are no trick questions and no wrong answers. I read every submission personally and follow up within two business days.
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Coaching services provided by Cotempo are educational and supportive in nature. They are not therapy and do not replace medical care, mental health treatment, or advice from licensed healthcare providers. Always consult with your doctor or mental health professional regarding your specific situation.
ICF-credentialed coaching follows the ethical standards of the International Coaching Federation. Kelly Boutilier holds an active ICF certification.