SPEAKING & KEYNOTES
Mike McLeod
Executive Functioning Specialist
Michael McLeod, M.S., CCC-SLP, is the founder of GrowNOW and a nationally recognized executive function coach. He has a track record for transforming they way people think about childhood development, ADHD, executive functioning, and more.
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Meet Mike McLeod
The Founder of GrowNOW
Michael McLeod, M.S., CCC-SLP, is the founder of GrowNOW and a nationally recognized executive function coach. He’s spent years inside schools, homes, and clinics watching kids get shuffled through therapy, behavior plans, and endless accommodations without actually learning the skills they need to grow.
Mike created GrowNOW to offer something different: not another service. Not another band-aid. But a real path forward. A totally new way of approaching ADHD and Executive Functioning.
As a respected keynote speaker, Mike has presented this model to audiences nationwide and internationally, offering specialized support for ADHD, Executive Functioning, Social Executive Functioning, and Parent Coaching.
Mike brings over two decades of experience working with youth and families affected by ADHD and executive function challenges. With a Master’s degree from Lehman College in New York and international experience collaborating with non-profits and ADHD organizations, Mike has developed a comprehensive understanding of neurodevelopmental support.
School Success Stories
Real Stories, Lasting Change
Here’s what teachers and schools are saying.
"Absolutely Empowering"
I’ve been in education for almost 20 years and have never attended a more relevant staff PD. Being able to better understand and support students, families, loved ones, or ourselves is empowering. Thanks again for spending the day with is and giving us the knowledge to make a difference.
Amanda Fahy
Teacher
"Mind blown!"
The world needs to know ALL of THIS!! NOW! This really spoke to me as an adult with ADHD, neurodiversity, fixed mindset, anxiety, high sensitivity, etc. who has a child and a parent with all of these same characteristics. **This is why so many young adults continue to live at home! They are parent and prompt-dependent! Right?? I will be watching this seminar several more times! (You know, because of MY ADHD! – Lol!) Thank You!!”
Catilyn Madison
Teacher
"Best session of the year!"
Incredible speaker, easy to listen to! Thank you for sharing your very useful ideas and information! I love the idea of making a mental movie before each session! I also loved the connection made between the importance of learning to play early on so that the student can learn to play in his/her mind and create scenarios to help him/her function as they get older!
Tom Smith
School Counselor
the Book
The Executive Function Playbook
Building Independence in Kids with ADHD
A forthcoming book by Mike McLeod
PODCASTS
Hear Mike McLeod Discuss Executive Functioning
Learn more about the GrowNOW approach and philosophy.
The ADHD Parenting Podcast
Straight Talk About Parenting Kids with ADHD
Co-hosted by Mike McLeod, SLP and Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW
WHY SCHOOLS NEED GROWNOW
Schools and Teachers Need Help
Most schools have tried countless programs, but nothing creates lasting change.
Staff is overwhelmed.
Excessive stress, parental pressure, and lack of support are driving more teachers to leave the profession, leaving schools struggling to maintain stability.
Classrooms feel chaotic.
Increased behavioral issues in the classroom make it harder for teachers to teach, students to learn, and schools to function effectively, leading to frustration and burnout.
Parents are frustrated.
Parents are frustrated with their child’s academic struggles, which places added pressure on teachers and school leadership.
It’s time for a fresh approach.
Schools we've worked with
THE GROWNOW APPROACH
How we transform entire classrooms
At GrowNOW, we create classrooms where students thrive, teachers are empowered, and learning takes center stage. Here’s how:
Developing Executive Functioning:
Students gain critical skills in self-regulation, focus, and independent problem-solving. As these abilities grow, classroom disruptions decrease, and academic performance improves.
Empowering Teachers:
We equip teachers with practical classroom management techniques and effective executive functioning strategies. Teachers reclaim control, reduce stress, and return their focus to teaching all students, not just managing behaviors.
Creating Classroom Sovereignty:
Our approach fosters an environment where academic success happens in the classroom. Teachers set clear boundaries, students embrace responsibility, and administrators concentrate on long-term improvements. Communication shifts from conflict to collaboration.
Real change is possible. Let us show you how.
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