Meet the Coach
Amila de Saram - Larssen
As an ICF-Certified ADHD Life Coach (ACC) with specialized training in Executive Function Skills Coaching, I work with adults, children, and families to help them navigate the challenges of ADHD and thrive.
Having personally experienced the challenges of raising an ADHD child in Sri Lanka, I understand the importance of parental support in helping children thrive. My journey has also been shaped by my time in Warsaw, Poland, where my neurodiverse child attended an international school. Their positive experience in this supportive environment reaffirmed my belief in the importance of inclusive and understanding spaces for neurodivergent individuals.
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My expertise also extends to ADHD coaching in the workplace. Collaborating closely with employees, I develop customized strategies, systems, and routines that enable them to manage their professional responsibilities effectively while embracing their individual strengths. By working with both employees and their managers, I help address performance gaps and foster a supportive work environment.
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With a background in international development and advocacy for vulnerable groups, including individuals with disabilities, I bring a culturally competent approach to my coaching. Having lived and worked in over 10 countries, I am well-equipped to support diverse individuals, teams, and organizations.
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Recently, I was honored to share my journey as an expat in Warsaw, my work as an international human rights professional, and my passion for ADHD life coaching in an interview with Poland Weekly. In the interview, I shared my views on the perception and treatment of ADHD in Poland and also spoke about my love of classical music, something that inspires creativity and mindfulness in my coaching practice. You can view excerpts from the article here.
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As a passionate advocate for the inclusion of people with disabilities, including neurodivergent individuals, I have dedicated many years to promoting policies and practices that ensure equal opportunities for everyone in society.
I welcome adults of all ages, genders, races, cultural backgrounds, and sexual orientations, including those diagnosed, undiagnosed, or suspected of having ADHD.
My Education
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Dual Degree BAs from Mount Holyoke College (USA) in Economics and Romance Languages and Literatures (Spanish and French). Cum Laude.
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MA in French from Middlebury College (USA) and MA in Buddhist Art History from The Ohio State University (USA).
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Teaching credential from Cambridge University (UK) in teaching English as a Foreign Language (CELTA).
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Certified ADHD Life Coach (CALC) from The International ADHD Coach Training Center (USA).
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Certified Executive Functions Skills Coach from Executive Function Coaching Academy (USA).