Beyond BookSmart Opiniones 

Mariam is a bright light in our learning journey. She is patient, positive and welcoming. Her communication is always clear and timely.

Our coach was empathetic and proactive about keeping us posted on our daughter's situation.

Why I Canceled Within The First 2 Sessions

- No systematic method: never seemed to be a plan for how the coach would assess where I am now, specific achievable goals, or how BBS could help me get there

- Not personalized: The coach worked from assumptions rather than understanding my unique challenges through dialogue or people who know me.

- Overpriced: Not willing to pay $156/ hour (session) for what was a weekly accountability session. It is tantamount to profiteering from people who are vulnerably approaching the company for help.

Why I would not recommend (Bad business practices)

- I was promised that the first session would be a 15-min discovery call with my coach. The coach went over that time w/o consent and charged me $156 anyway.

- It became impossible to get someone on the phone once I requested a cancellation.

- I was reimbursed less than logically expected with 0 explanations or opportunity to consent. Ultimately, I was charged $182/ hour (session).

For those looking for help:

I recommend trying out some of the many more affordable options. Worst-case scenario, you end up with a similar service while saving yourself a few thousand dollars.

Back story if you are interested:

I was recently diagnosed with ADHD as an adult after soliciting the test from my doctor upon realization that the challenges I was facing in my academic and professional roles throughout my entire life revolved around Executive Functioning.

I hated the idea of relying on solely or permanently on medication so I immediately began searching for a therapist/ coach. After viewing several options that were much more affordable (Shimmer, TalkSpace, etc.) I settled on BBS/ Smart Work Coaching.

They listen to what client needs are and work based on what the client can handle

Beth was amazing with my daughter, a senior in high school, helping her with both academic and personal exec functioning tasks. We would definitely use again if needed in the future!

I appreciate you, taking time to get to know Stone and understand his situation. Then, once that relationship is established and trusted, you can help him handle life.

Great coach!

By improving role model skills, sharing results if not follow the method

I contacted Beyond Booksmart to work on long term executive functioning problems and to help me get through a demanding work project for 4-5 months.
My experience has been excellent throughout. The intake process was clear, efficient and professional, with full length conversations to answer all my questions and then find a very well matched coach to work with me. My coach has been great, having plenty of relevant experience and suggesting straightforward tools and techniques. She's been attentive and compassionate as well as consistent in communication and check-ins.
In the 3 months I've worked with my coach, my work project has gone Much better than I expected, with less stress and more successes. I'm also learning what works for me to keep better track of time and becoming better able to balance work, family, and personal priorities.
I've got a way to go, and it does take steady work, but I'm enjoying the journey and am optimistic about continued progress. I wish I had started this much earlier, but if a 60-year-old like me can be helped, I expect many others out there can too.

The Beyond BookSmart team was flexible and compassionate, as was our coach, who listened attentively and provided practical tools and support relevant to our daughter's immediate needs.

I have been working with beyond booksmart for about 2 months now and already see so many improvements. I used to think I was hopess and doomed to be this way and that I was too old to change but I was completely wrong. I am seeing change and have so much hope and momentum to keep going.
My coach is perfect for me. BBS did a great job of screening me to determine what coach would be best for me. The communication is wonderful. I am so glad I did this. I have even been able to use some of the things I am learning to help my children with their struggles.
BBS has been well worth the cost

The entire process of being matched through to meeting with the coach is wonderful. All steps were clearly articulated and my coach has been incredible in helping me identify my blind spots and creating systems for me to build on small victories. Highly recommend for neuro divergent individuals looking to find systems that improve everyday life!

The coach and staff are great. Very happy!

They are very organized and professional

My son’s coach is wonderful. He respects her very much she meets him where he is at and he appreciates this. He is fully invested and making good progress after just a few sessions.

At 13, our son was in Middle School and not doing well. His teachers would inform us immediately before he was going to fail assignments or classes, about which he had known for weeks or months, and it would be a mad scramble to get them done. Between a couple of different learning management systems in place at his school, we were so confused about work that was due and the deadlines and whether he had done it. We were truly concerned about him being held back and not making it to High School, not due to not being smart enough but due to not being able to manage the workload. We finally reached a level of frustration that we signed up for Beyond BookSmart. He went through a virtual 4-month program that provided him very specific tools as well as as a safe space. Fast-forward 2 years, our son is a Sophomore in high school, and has completely turned around. His grades are the other end of the spectrum now, and he just received an award (2nd year in a row). Here is a quote from the award certificate: "... comes to class prepared to learn, is inquisitive about the content, and grasps the higher-level concepts presented in class. He has an extremely bright future in mathematics and computer science." It goes on to say: "He helps to make (his) High School one of the elite high schools in the State of Texas!". I found out about Beyond BookSmart accidentally, and will forever be in debt of my friend who introduced me to this wonderful organization. Thank you!

Nikenya is an amazing coach. She holds the space with warmth, clarity, honesty, understanding, and strength, so it feels very safe. As a coach myself, I was wowed by her technique. Even after one week of coaching with Nikenya I was becoming more confident, less reactive, and happier. It's been about four weeks now, and I feel so lucky to be able to see her each week. Thank you!!

I was well-matched with a coach and proud to see myself practicing the techniques in real situations.

Our son is new to BBS and his coach has been supportive, innovative in her approach to trying to help him achieve higher executive function, and communicative both to him and to us as parents. We hope this new level of support will allow our son to figure out how to become self-reliant academically and otherwise.

Our son has been matched with a great coach. They did a wonderful job connecting him with an individual he could relate to. My son has made good progress which has improved his self confidence in the academic arena.