Helping students and families build confidence, independence, and success

Welcome to Katie Speetzen Family Consulting

Helping Families Thrive Through Executive Functioning Support

Executive functioning challenges don’t just affect students—they impact the entire family. That’s why my coaching approach focuses on the family system as a whole, ensuring that everyone benefits from stronger organization, communication, and routines.

As a seasoned educator and executive functioning coach, I work with both students and parents to create personalized strategies that improve time management, planning, and self-advocacy. By addressing the unique dynamics of each family, I help parents support their child’s growth while also reducing stress and fostering independence for everyone involved.

Through family coaching sessions, I provide:
✅ Tools to create consistent routines and expectations at home
✅ Strategies for managing schoolwork, extracurriculars, and responsibilities
✅ Support for parents to encourage independence without constant reminders
✅ A collaborative approach to reduce frustration and increase harmony

When executive functioning skills improve, the whole family benefits. Let’s work together to create a smoother, more balanced home life.

How We Work Together

Let’s Start with a 15-Minute Discovery Call

Before we dive in, I want to understand your family’s strengths and support needs. That’s why I offer a 15-minute discovery call—a no-pressure conversation to determine the best support strategy for your family and see if we’re a good fit.

It all begins with our relationship. I love working with the whole family because your kids are an important part of the process. What brings them joy? What do they struggle with? Do they wish their siblings would finally help with the dishes instead of hiding in the bathroom after dinner? (My brother never did this. Okay, maybe he did.)

And how are you doing—really? When was the last time someone asked? How can I support you?

Just a heads-up: I wish I were Mary Poppins, but sadly, no flying umbrella here. Executive functioning systems are a family affair—I can guide, but only you can lead.

Let’s chat! Book your free 15-minute discovery call today.

Our Services

Family Bootcamp

Family Boot Camp is an intensive, hands-on coaching program that helps families build essential executive functioning skills through three targeted sessions over one month, creating structure, accountability, and lasting habits.

Family Investment: $895 (Value: $1250)

Family Bootcamp Add Ons

For deeper transformation, we also offer a two-month program with six sessions and a three-month program with nine sessions, providing extended support and reinforcement. Please see Services fo details.

The Speetzen Family Story

Hi, I’m Katie! I am a National Board Certified Teacher with a Bachelor’s in History from Northwestern University, a Master’s in Education from DePaul University and over 15 years of experience in education, coaching, and public speaking. I specialize in executive functioning and confidence coaching for students and their families, helping students build organization, time management, and self-advocacy skills.

With a stand-up comedy and motivational speaking background, I bring humor and storytelling into my work, making learning engaging and approachable. My mission is to help students and families build the skills and confidence they need to succeed.

Most importantly, I’m a proud mom of two daughters who love to tutor others, dance, play the drums, participate in drama, play hockey, and dive into epic Dungeons & Dragons adventures. My husband also plays hockey (if we don’t keep up with our family systems, we trip over a lot of gear). When I have time (err...), I love reading Stephen King novels, rocking out to the Foo Fighters, attempting to work out (ha!), and hanging with our diva dog, Zelda.

Testimonials

  • Once my child began working with a therapist to address his ADHD, I felt like I was drowning in a flood of suggested coping strategies, techniques, and information. Coupled with the stress of just getting out the door every day, I didn't feel like we were making much headway. Katie set us up with a positive outlook and a strategies to make the day work. She helps me to connect the strategies coming from the therapist with real actions I can take with my family. I'm looking forward to Katie making more room in our routines, so we can find a way forward that works.

    Elizabeth A.

  • As a mom of twins, I know what it’s like to face the unique challenges of executive functioning needs, even within the same family. Katie took a lot of time to get to know and fully understand the needs of my girls individually. She created a plan that was not only effective for each of them, but also fit together as a whole. Her kindness and sense of humor brought levity to something that often feels overwhelming. I’ve even incorporated a few helpful strategies myself, and I couldn’t recommend Katie more!

    Pam M.