Executive Function Coaching and Empowering Talks for Students and Teams

Guiding students, families, and organizations to build the skills to thrive with clarity, focus, and compassion.

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Through empathy, I empower students, families, and organizations to find clarity, restore balance, and achieve meaningful growth.

Life today can feel overwhelming with deadlines, responsibilities, and expectations constantly pulling you in different directions. At Teach with Empathy, growth happens when support is rooted in understanding. Through practical strategies and an empathy-driven approach, I help you reduce stress, build focus, and create lasting change.

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Executive Function Coaching

Personalized coaching to help students stay on track, manage their time, boost focus, start tasks with confidence, and stick to routines that work.

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Speaking Engagements

Talks and workshops for schools, corporate teams, and communities on empathy, leadership, and building resilient mindsets.

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Resources and
Insights

Blogs, guides, and tips to
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to day.

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Understanding drives change.

Empathy sparks growth…

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Zlata Danese brings warmth, experience, and compassion to every person and group she works with. Guided by the belief that empathy is the cornerstone of growth, she helps individuals, families, and organizations recognize their strengths and develop practical strategies that make everyday life more manageable, focused, and fulfilling.

Whether coaching one-on-one or speaking to leaders and educators, Zlata’s approach emphasizes connection, understanding, and actionable guidance that inspires lasting change.

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Testimonials

  • Zlata helped my teen finally get a handle on their assignments. The strategies are practical, easy to follow, and truly make a difference. I can’t recommend her enough!

    Brittany

  • Zlata’s approach is compassionate and actionable. She doesn’t just tell you what to do—she shows you how. My child is thriving in school like never before!

    Davin

  • I’ve attended several of Zlata’s workshops for educators, and they are incredibly practical and inspiring. The tools I learned have improved both my teaching and my classroom management.

    Mallory

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How It Works

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Consultation

Start with a conversation to understand individual needs, goals, and challenges. This step sets the foundation for a personalized approach..

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Assessments

Use of structured tools and assessments to evaluate executive function skills, identifying strengths and areas for growth

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Personalized Planning

Develop tailored strategies and practical action plans to improve focus, organization, time management, and task completion.

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Implementation and
Suppor
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Provide ongoing coaching, guidance, and accountability to ensure strategies are applied effectively and produce lasting results.Regular check-ins, reflection on what’s working, and tweaking your plan so it keeps serving you well.

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The Executive Function Skills Every Teen Needs

Today’s teens face more demands than ever—both in and out of school ….

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Building Classroom Connections from Day One

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Some Days Are Hard for
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Everyone experiences tough days—students, parents, and educators alike ….

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