Welcome to Fawzya Khosti, Executive Function Coach, LLC

We offer customized executive function coaching, behavior management coaching, Chess coaching, and health and wellness coaching/gardening Coaching for people of all ages. 

We specialize in working with elementary school, middle school, high school, and college students, veterans and all adults. 

The length of our program is determined by the needs of each individual and can be determined during an intake evaluation. 

Executive Function Coaching – This program helps improve Working Memory, Focus, Metacognition, Thinking Speed, Impulse Control, Task Initiation, Flexibility, Time Management, Planning/Prioritization, Problem Solving, Visual Awareness, Goal Setting and Follow Through, and Emotional Awareness. 

Progress Monitoring – We support and monitor student success between sessions through text, email or phone calls. 

Chess Coaching - This program offers students the opportunity to reinforce executive function skills through Chess.

Behavior Management Coaching - This program helps students who have behavior concerns learn new and more successful behaviors. This is an excellent opportunity to work on specific behavior issues.

Health and Wellness Coach/Gardening Coach - This program allows students to learn and practice using executive function skills that help them become more successful.

Fawzya Khosti,M.A.Ed./CI, Ed.D. (ABD), Executive Function Coach

Fawzya has extensive experience working in the field of education and social work. She loves helping others reach their highest potential, and she does this by evaluating and addressing issues holistically.  

Fawzya's education includes a B.S. In Psychology, a M.A. In Curriculum and Instruction, and Ed.D. (ABD) in Higher Education Leadership.  

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 the individual minimize challenges and maximize their potential. She has mentored numerous (high school and college) students at Yavapai Colle while teaching Psychology 101, and she has coached many adult students while working as faculty at Western Governors University in order to help them reach theist potential. She particularly enjoys working with students to help develop their confidence, self-esteem, and organizational skills.  

As an executive function coach Fawzya has worked with a variety of students. She has helped young students with challenges such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and anxiety, improve their executive function skills and become more confident and successful.

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, strategize, learn from our "mistakes", and helps us focus and problem solve more effectively.

M. Y. Khosti, B.Sc., M.A.O.M., Chess Coach 

Mr. Khosti has a vast and varied background. He learned to play chess while an undergraduate student at Ohio State University in 1963. Since then his career has encompassed familiarity and expertise with the culture, languages, religions, politics, and economics of Afghanistan and the surrounding area. He is fluent in English, Dari, Pashtu, and Farsi. His many and diverse experiences have prepared him to take on any training program. He particularly enjoys working with younger generations. 

Mr. Khosti recently retired from the The Department of Defense as a Cultural Specialist and is now interested in sharing his knowledge and skills related to improving working memory, focus, impulse control, visual awareness, goal setting, problem solving, and strategy through the game of Chess. His career has given him the opportunity to travel extensively and play Chess all around the world, including countries in Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America (including Canada, and the United States of America). He loves the game!

Angela Radford BHT/BA, Behavior Management Coach

Angela Radford has several years of experience working in the behavioral health field with children and adults. She started out working in a crisis group home for children and adolescents and operating crisis line, which lead to a desire to pursue her education in behavioral health. Her passion is to empower individuals while guiding them to overcome obstacles in their lives. 

Angela is currently pursuing her MS in professional counseling, with the goal of becoming a licensed professional counselor. She currently has a B.A. in Human Services and Counseling. 

Angela's experience includes working with individuals who experience behavioral health issues, are in crisis and experiencing extensive trauma. She has experience in evaluating behavioral issues in children, adolescents, and adults to determine their treatment needs. She has experience creating treatment plans in order to help individual's reach their goals, and working with numerous members of the community to ensure that children and their family needs are met. 

Angela believes in the family system approach and looking at the entire essence of an individual's need. She has knowledge of several theoretical approaches and they are her foundation when addressing her clients mental health needs. She enjoys helping others reach their full potential.  

Angela has many interests that help her live a balanced life. She loves to write, paint, and spend time with her family on their urban farm.

Lee Stewart, Health and Wellness Coach/Gardening Coach 

Lee Stewart was born in Saigon, Vietnam, escaped at the age of 4, landed in a refugee camp and was soon adopted into a military family. During Lee’s life she has faced many trials and tribulations that have made her endure and have an empathetic heart. Throughout her life she has used exercise to overcome the stressors in her life. Due to these life experiences she has a profound understanding of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).   

Lee had extensive experience working with people. She is a certified personal trainer, corporate wellness coach, and has over 15 year's experience in nutrition and the health and wellness field. She knows the importance of gardening, healthy eating, and is passionate about educating others about the many health benefits of gardening. Lee studied Human Biology, Kinesiology, body stabilization, rehabilitation, and physical therapy. She has Personal Training and Group Fitness Certifications. She is CPR Certified and CPR, First Aid and A.E.D certified. She is a CPI Crisis Intervention certified with the State of Arizona and Magellan Health Services. She has worked with Water Exercise for seniors, Silver Sneakers, Real Riders and A Matter of Balance with John C. Lincoln Hospital and Adult Day Program.   

Lee enjoys gardening and teaching others the importance of taking care of their bodies via exercise and eating well. Lee’s passion is to empower people to use the tools they have learned during their gardening sessions to help create a healthier lifestyle and to continue to use that knowledge during the different seasons of their life. She longs to help others thrive.   

Lee enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She particularly enjoys going to all of her son’s volleyball tournaments. Lee’s hobbies include remodeling homes, pottery, hiking, camping, and fishing. She has a passion for nature and being outdoors. Lee loves animals and has a Sulcata Tortoise, chickens, koi, cats, and dogs that keep her company on the farm.

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.