Star City 6: Jennifer Kampfe
Fantastically Focused (www.fantasticallyfocused.com) is the first practice in the state of Nebraska to offer ADHD Coaching, which is provided by owner Jennifer Kampfe.
Tell us a little about your business. – I help clients and their families learn about their own ADHD challenges and how those challenges impact their daily lives. I also help clients discover their strengths and how we can use what they do well to create systems, routines and strategies to help in the areas they struggle. I want my clients and their families to have a clear understanding of ADHD in general because I believe education brings understanding which leads to compassion, and these three combined will lead to change.
How did you get started in the business? – My son, who is now 15 years old, was diagnosed with ADHD in the 2nd grade. I spent years learning about ADHD and advocating for my son, and found myself lonely and frustrated on many occasions. In January of 2015, I learned about the ADD Coach Academy and signed up for their class “Simply ADD.” After two classes, I knew helping others impacted by ADHD was what I was called to do. I completed ADDCA’s Basic Coaching Program in May of 2015 and continued to their Advanced Coaching Program which I finished in May of 2016. I am currently enrolled in their Family Coaching Program.
What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally? – I am challenged by each and every session with a client. There are no cookie-cutter solutions with ADHD. Each person is unique and I partner with every client to develop customized, individualized solutions that work for them.
What has been your most important achievement professionally? – Opening my own practice and helping individuals and families in Lincoln to learn about and understand ADHD.
Tell us a little about your family. – I am married to Dr. Paul Kampfe, a general surgeon with Nebraska Surgical Specialists. We have three older children (Sarah, Nathan and Laura) and two younger children (Carlton and Madelyn) who are in 8th and 9th grade at Lincoln Christian School. We also have one granddaughter with another one on the way!
What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life? – As a mom, it was when I gained a true understanding of my son and his ADHD. I was able to put my fear of him not being like other kids his age and not accomplishing anything in life aside. I stopped trying to make him into who I wanted him to be or who I thought he should be, and accept him for the unique, creative, loving and awesome person that he is. That’s what I want for all parents who are raising an ADDer.
If you had a theme song, what would it be? – Being a North Carolina girl living in the Midwest, I think my theme song should be “Carolina Girls” by Chairmen of the Board. But I also claim “Walking on Sunshine,” because I love to smile and be happy.
What is your greatest talent that you don’t utilize in your daily work life? – Singing. I have my Master’s Degree in Music Therapy and my Bachelor’s in Vocal Music. I love to sing. I am fortunate and grateful to use my gift each Sunday on the Praise Team at Capital City Christian Church.
What local non-profit organization(s) are you passionate about or involved with, and are there any special reasons why? – I am a huge fan of the People’s City Mission (pcmlincoln.org).
If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so? – Via email at fantasticallyfocused@gmail.com, by phone at (402) 613-6646, or visit my website www.fantasticallyfocused.com.
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