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We help individuals diagnosed with dyslexia, dysgraphia, AD/HD, dyscalculia, anxiety, high functioning autism, memory problems, and minor traumatic brain injury (m TBI) improve their executive function skills in order to become more confident and more successful.
Executive Function Coaching is offered to individuals of all ages, 7-75. We work with children, teenagers, and adults. We help our clients create better habits so that they can improve their performance in school, work, or home. Executive Function Coaching helps improve working memory, focus, meta-cognition, thinking speed, impulse control, task initiation, flexibility, time management, long-term and short-term planning, prioritization, organization, problem solving, visual awareness, emotional awareness, as well as goal setting and follow through. We can meet the needs of our clients through one of the following programs or we can customize our services for the individual. We also educate parents who want the tools to help their children.
Group Executive Function Coaching - This program is available to families with multiple children or for small groups wanting to work on the same topics. We do offer specific programs for groups as well. Please call us to find out details about what programs we currently offer.
Progress Monitoring – We support and monitor student success for our one-on-one coaching clients between sessions through text, email or phone calls.
Hypnotherapy - This is a service offered to anyone wanting to work reducing anxiety, improving memory and concentration or any other topic of their choice.
Fawzya Khosti, C.HT., M.A.Ed./CI, Ed.D. (abd), Executive Function Coach and Certified Hypnotherapist
Fawzya has extensive experience working in the field of education. She loves helping others reach their highest potential, and she does this by evaluating and addressing issues holistically.
Fawzya's experience includes evaluating children, adolescents (ages 3-18), and adults to determine their social and psychological needs in order to make appropriate recommendations focused on helping individuals minimize challenges and maximize their potential. She has mentored numerous students at Yavapai College while teaching Psychology 101, and she has coached many adult students while working as faculty at Western Governors University. Fawzya is also a certified hypnotist. She particularly enjoys helping students develop confidence and self-esteem.
As an executive function coach an educator Fawzya has worked with a variety of students. She has helped students with challenges such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, autism, and anxiety improve their executive function skills and become more successful.
Fawzya has experience homeschooling children for other families as well as homeschooling her own children at various times during their educational journey. She loves watching children reach their highest potential.
In her spare time Fawzya enjoys photography, pottery, and painting. A creative outlet is important to a balanced life because it teaches us to plan ahead, learn from our "mistakes", improves our focus, and helps us problem solve more effectively.
Coach’s Role – The coach’s role is to identify and evaluate a student’s challenges and make appropriate recommendations to help the student create new successful habits that better serve their needs.
Student’s Role – The student’s role is to honestly discuss their challenges and follow through on recommendations. The student’s role includes letting the coach know what is working and what is not working so that the coach can make adjustments to their recommendations and work towards promoting success.
Parent/Guardian Role – The parent/guardian’s role is to provide all necessary information to the coach and to support the student during the coaching process.
September 25, 2020
Presenter at Basis Academy - Scottsdale
Tips for Parents of Kids with Executive Function Challenges
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September 16, 2020
Presenter at Fusion Academy Scottsdale
Tips for Parents and Teachers Working With Kids with Executive Function Challenges
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September 11, 2020
Presenter at Basis Academy
Tips for Parents of Kids with Executive Function Challenges
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Listen to Fawzya's live interview on Business Talk Radio on June 11, 2020 at 9:06 am!
https://tunein.com/radio/Business-Talk-Nationwide-s281640/
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April 16, 2020
Guest Webinar Presentation for Autism Society
The New Normal: Tips for Parents Working From Home, and Homeschooling Children with Executive Function Skill Deficiencies
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Fusion Academy Scottsdale presents:
Parent Toolbox During the COVID-19 Era
Each week, we will explore a new topic to help parents build their “toolbox” of tips and resources to support themselves and their families during the COVID-19 era. This 4-part webinar series will occur every Wednesday at 3pm (AZ) starting April 15th through May 6th.
Webinar Guest Speaker Line-up
April 15th Presenter
Guest Speaker Fawzya Khosti, Executive Function Coach
The New Normal: Tips for Parents Working From Home, and Homeschooling Gifted Children with Executive Function Skill Deficiencies
To access a recording of this presentation,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nI0mbVcD12U
April 22nd @ 3pm AZST
Guest Speaker Linda Yoonjin, Director of Brain Education TV
Mindful Yoga for the Brain: Dynamic Yoga Movements to Manage Stress and Anxiety
*Please wear comfy clothes to move in. Experiential activity for the whole family- kiddos welcome to join!
April 29th @ 3pm AZST
Guest Speaker Rachel Rubenstein, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Anatomy of Anxiety: Tactics and Tools for Change
May 6th @ 3pm AZST
Guest Speaker Dr. Paul Beljan, Neuropsychologist
Child Management During COVID-19: Q&A with Dr. Paul Beljan
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Executive Function Conference for Parents
Friday, March 13, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona
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Come join us at the Family Fun Magazine Festival at Odysea on Scottsdale this coming Sunday, October 27, from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Come to say hello, grab a few freebees or put your name in our raffle. We are raffling one intake evaluation every hour (valued at $150 each) for four hours.
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Executive Function Conference
July 27, 2019, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Keynote speaker - Dr. Brett Andersen
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Call (480) 648-1122 to schedule a customized workshop, webinar or seminar for your organization.
Testimonials From Private Executive Function Coaching Students and From Keys to Success Workshop Students:
2016
I am pleased to write this letter of strong recommendation for Fawzya Khosti. She's worked with our son for several months, and during that time, her positive impact has been clear. Fawzya is an out-of-the-box thinker, and is constantly coming up with new ways to help our son. She also excels at listening to him and what he's interested in, and then forming plans to incorporate those interests into what she's likely to work on - from electricity to the human body to space she has a seemingly endless capacity for teaching both content material, but also life skills. She challenges our son to think for himself and to try to figure things out, but she's also always ready with a hint or a suggestion to help him along.
Fawzya has also been a keen observer of our son - she's given us a number of ideas of ways to continue to help him. She's quickly picked up on his personality, his likes and dislikes, his preferred activities, and is able to enjoy those with him while simultaneously expanding his horizons and perspectives.
Perhaps the most important thing I can saw about Fawzya is how much our son adores being with her. It's often said that kids can tell who's a good person and who's not; who's kind and authentic and who's just faking it. When Fawzya rings the doorbell , our son goes running to let her in. His little sister is also often right behind, equally excited to see her, and sit in Fawzya's lap while she and our son are working on something. And no matter how long Fawzya and our son are together, when it's time to leave, he always begs for more time with her.
For these and countless other reasons, I cannot speak highly enough and recommend strongly enough Fawzya Khosti. She is a wonderful person and a truly talented coach who's made a significant positive difference in our family's life.
Mark B. (Parent of a 5 year old) - September 2016
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2017
Since our son started working with Fawzya, we have noticed improvements in several areas. Our son is highly intelligent and extremely disorganized, and his grades and attitude toward school had always been very poor. With Fawzya's help, he has learned to plan ahead for assignments; something that he had never done before. He has learned valuable organizational and planning skills that he regularly uses in school and at home. We have seen a marked improvement in his ability to cope at school: staying on top of work, getting assignments completed, and turning them in on time. These are all contributing factors to the improvement we've seen in his grades, and more importantly, an improvement in his confidence in himself and attitude toward school. We highly recommend Fawzya as an Executive Function Coach.
Sincerely,
Brad & Lisa H. (Parents of a 13 year old)
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2018
For me, thinking specifically about how I struggle with time management helped me call myself out on my tendency to procrastinate while I was studying. I think asking myself those questions allowed me to gain self awareness while actively doing something that may have impeded me from learning.
Student - Emily H., Medical Student - Class of 2022
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I was a rock star student in high school. Knowing myself freshman year I would have not taken this class...knowing what I know now I wish I had the opportunity to take this class before I started college.
Christopher K., Arizona State University Student, Class of 2020
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The idea of different workshops like these never really appealed to me, I didn't think they would really work. But after just one week I can see and feel the difference in my work ethic and organizational skills. This class gives you real skills that you can use every day.
Amanda P., High School Student - Class of 2019
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Fawzya has been an amazing help not only to my son but for me. I have has run ins with schools and teachers on behalf of my son. He has difficulty staying motivated and on task with no support from his school, so I heard about the amazing work Fawzya has done for other kids facing the same problems and had to see if she could help him. She has been working with my son for over a month, she has giving me so much hope. My son listens and follows what she says and seems more motivated. Fawzya is giving him skills that has made him become more independent and want to be more successful. She is also supporting me by monitoring my son so I do not always have to be on him about his school work and other reminders, which takes a lot of stress off of us. I feel like I have someone that is on my child's side for once. I appreciate Fawzya's patience and seeing the best in my son.
Sincerely, Cara M. (parent of high school student) - January 2018
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Fawzya is a woman of high standards and is extremely ethical. She is the one to trust. Fawzya has helped me build my professional resume while coaching me in my business. She always follows through with whatever needs to be done and is very courteous when she replies to your questions in a very timely manner. Fawzya has helped me become more organized person. I can recognize my own improvements in my day to day life. My problem solving skills needed work but with her knowledge I can no longer say this is true. You will never be disappointed with Fawzya. I have experienced it all. I highly recommend Fawzya Khosti so do not hesitate to call her. Do it today and you will be better off for it.
Barbara K., Adult student - January 2018
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2019
"I got a habit makeover!"
Amanda P., High School Student - Class of 2019
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Fawzya Khosti has been very helpful by helping me raise my grades, be more organized, assisted in dealing with my dyslexia, and help me function better as a person. And, through Chess has improved my skills to think ahead & memorize strategies. I would highly recommend her.
Gabe M., High School Student - Class of 2019
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Fawzya Khosti has helped me grow confidence in my ability to prioritize and manage my time. She is a wonderful woman who strives for the success in her students.
Amelia C., High School Student - Class of 2019
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The class is very informative and helps open your mind to new ideas.
Noah, Executive Function Conference Attendee, July 27, 2019
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The start of the school year always proves challenging for my ADD son. Keeping things organized, staying up to date on assignments, and turning in completed work were all daunting tasks. The executive functions aspect of school are the most arduous for him. This is what prompted me, a teacher, to reach our for help. Needless to say, this school year has been a success! My son will be making honor roll because he has this great strategic support and guidance. Fawzya is a blessing!
Gail G. (Parent of 14 year old) - September 2019
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My husband and I will be forever grateful for the teaching and coaching Fawzya provided for our daughter during her senior year of high school. Fawzya identified which skills were most important for her to work on and was always encouraging. She communicated well with me as a parent, letting me know what they were working on and she was a huge encouragement to me as well. Advice as to how to become organized or how to attack school work was so much easier for our daughter to accept from a neutral third party than from her parents. In fact, she told us, “If I were middle-aged right now, Fawzya would be one of my best friends.”
Michelle C. (Parent of 18 year old) - September 2019
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After a minor TBI four years ago, I was still feeling lost. Fawzya has been quickly bringing me up to speed and now I have turned a corner in my life. I highly recommend her services!
Patti H. (adult student) - October 2019
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Fawzya is a genius at assisting her clients in achieving their life goals. Before seeing her regularly, I had no direction in life, but she was able to get me on the right track for success. Throughout our sessions, Fawzya has helped me with organization, time management and long-term planning, all which are skills I use in my business and personal life. I highly recommend her for anyone who is looking to get on the right path.
Justin G. (adult student) - December 2019
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2020
I have learned so many new tools to help me grow professionally.
Fawzya's techniques and coaching have been invaluable. In the 6-week time of working together we have made a lot of progress. I am so excited to implement and change my business as a result. Definitely recommend her to people who need help with time management and organization. Skills they don't teach in school.
Jackie S. (adult student) - January 2020
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I'm a meditation teacher, and I experienced hypnosis for the first time with Fawzya. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I thought it would be something similar to meditation... but hypnosis was SO different! I would best describe the hypnosis experience as something like getting a very relaxing and deep massage for the brain. The theme I did with her was for "deep relaxation," and I came out of the session seriously feeling SO relaxed. My stress and tension melted away from a deep level in my mind. It was incredible. It was so different from meditation. She took me into my unconscious mind beyond thoughts and emotions and gave me a space for my brain to relax- away from the busy-ness of daily life. From my experience, I would say the difference between hypnosis and meditation is that meditation is more for making my energy bright, while hypnosis is more for going deep inside of myself and looking inward. I highly recommend Fawzya!
Linda Yoonjin, Meditation Teacher at braineducationtv.com - May 2020
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My 9-year old has been working with Fawzya for 6 months. During that time, I have seen significant improvements in my daughter. There have been improvements with her impulse control and emotional control at home and at school. She has become less anxious at home and at school. Her organizational skills have improved, which allows her to work more independently and be more responsible for her schoolwork. Additionally, Fawzya has been very helpful in working with school faculty and administration to resolve issues and help them understand how to best teach my child. Fawzya has gone above and beyond in being available outside of my daughter's appointments when assistance is needed with impulse and emotional regulation issues at home.
Victoria W. (parent) - May 2020
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Fawzya Khosti has an incredible ability to work with people of all ages. Our family has been impressed with her ability to work with our college age son. He is developing a better of self, consistent habits that will lead to success and a happier attitude. She is able to build skills, confidence, and do it in a way that is fun and rewarding. She has helped our son make tremendous gains in a short period of time.
Cynthia M. (parent) - May 2020
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Fawzya has helped me with processing speed, memory, concentration and time management. I would recommend her to others.
Wyatt S. (18 year old Student) - June 2020
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I saw Fawzya for hypnotherapy 3 times for memory, concentration and processing speed and I saw noticeable improvement in all those areas. I would recommend Fawzya's hypnotherapy.
H. W. S. (18 year old college student) - July 2020
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At the end of my sessions I felt like I had tools that would help me in life and in school in the future. They are practical and adaptable and I plan on using them in the future.
Patrick M. (18 year old high school graduate) - July 2020
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It is difficult to find someone with all the great qualities that Fawzya brings to her clients. Fawzya is super conscientious, a great listener, cares deeply for her clients, honest, effective, devoted, flexible and accessible. We are so fortunate to have found her!
Rachel H. (parent) - August 2020