Expert ADHD Coach

At Lotus Coaching Services, our founder is an experienced coach with a passion for empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Dr. Michael Dass brings over 20 years of combined experience in ADHD, career, and academic coaching, providing the guidance and support you need to navigate your journey.

Paula Michael Dass, M.A., Ed.D., NCC

Teens & Adults
Drawing upon over two decades of expertise in career counseling, ADHD coaching, and college admissions consulting, Dr. Paula Michael Dass is deeply committed to empowering individuals to unlock their full potential. With a diverse background supporting adults with ADHD across various contexts and demographics, she has spearheaded the development of innovative programs, invaluable resources, and ADHD research aimed at shaping best practices and policies for both institutions and individuals alike. Dr. Michael Dass’ unique blend of academic insight, professional acumen, and personal journey with ADHD serves as a wellspring of inspiration and guidance for her clients throughout their coaching journey. The inception of Lotus Coaching Services stems from her unwavering vision to disseminate knowledge and wisdom derived from rigorous research and firsthand experience, thereby facilitating the realization of success and fulfillment in the lives of others.

Dr. Michael Dass holds a bachelor's degree in psychology, a master's degree in counseling psychology, and a doctorate in educational leadership. She is also a National Certified Counselor (NBCC) and a member of the American Psychological Association, the ADHD Coaches Association (ACO), and the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA). Additionally, Dr. Michael Dass is certified in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and the Strong Interest Inventory (SII).

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Personal Development

Executive function skills development: 

  • Time Management
  • Organization
  • Attention
  • Task Initiation
  • Working Memory
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Planning and Prioritization
  • Self-Monitoring
  • Impulse Control
  • Cognitive Flexibility
  • Relationships and ADHD

Career Transitions & Professional Development

  • Job accommodation support/ADA, Personal Improvement Plans
  • Career counseling and assessments: job search assistance (resume critiques, practice interviews, finding employment, salary negotiations), leadership development/executive coaching, and workplace social skills for adults with autism
  • Leadership and professional development

Entrepreneurs

  • Planning assistance for new business start-ups, and remote working success.

College Students

  • Admissions consulting, semester planning, career counseling, and assessments for major selection
  • Job search assistance for internships and full-time employment

Teens (twice exceptional/2E): 

  • Comorbid mental health (autism, depression, anxiety, bipolar, OCD), academic/study strategies, personal development, stress management, school accommodations, executive function skill development

Other areas of interest and experience: LGBTQ, BIPOC, military