Will - Positive thinking tutor - Chicago

1^st lesson free

Will

4.9 (10 reviews)

Rate $134
Response 12h
Students
Number of students Will has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
25
Number of students Will has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

4.9 (10 reviews)

$134/hr

1^st lesson free

Positive thinking
Stress management
Personal development
Life coaching
Personal coaching

Behavioral Health & Performance Coach | Tired of fighting yourself? Lasting change comes from understanding, not force.

Positive thinking
Stress management
Personal development
Life coaching
Personal coaching

Lesson location

- online

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Will is one of our best Positive thinking tutors. High-quality profile, verified qualifications, a quick response time, and great reviews from students!

About Will

Former neuropsychology researcher and manager of the DynamiCog Applied Cognitive Dynamics & Communication Lab and the Speech and Brain Research Laboratory at Arizona State University.

NASM certified personal trainer & fitness consultant, specializing in teaching clients sustainable health & fitness motivation without sacrificing life enjoyment.

Extensive scientific research background in cognitive & social psychology, neuroscience, and the biology of physical health & human behavior and performance. Obsessed with understanding and facilitating human flourishing—3 years of coaching experience, 5 years in academic laboratories, and 10+ years of self-directed learning and application. Former Fortune 500 consultant & data scientist now focused full-time on Behavioral Health & Performance Coaching.

> National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) with National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME)
*Currently enrolled in additional training with experienced certified coach-mentor & founding member of the Healthy Gamer Coaching Program.
> National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT)
> B.S. in Neuroscience, Biology, & Applied Quantitative Sciences (Data Science)

About the lesson

You don’t need another solution—you need a deeper understanding of the problem.

Most of us are overloaded with more information than we can consistently apply: productivity systems, health advice, relationship dynamics, podcasts, "optimal" routines, and endless “how-to” videos.

The problem is rarely lack of information.

More often, the real problem is internal conflict: competing desires, unwanted emotions, fears, avoidance, burnout, divided attention, self-judgment, and patterns of behavior that trigger even against our best intentions.

The common response is to force harder: more discipline, more self-control, more pressure, and more attempts to convince ourselves.

Sometimes that works temporarily. But rarely does it last.

My approach is different.

Rather than burdening you with more information, "shoulds," and "should-nots," our sessions focus on giving you a clearer understanding of your mind. Through careful observation, practical discussion, and genuine inquiry, we work toward a more usable understanding of what drives your behavior and colors your experience of the world.

As that understanding becomes clearer, behavior change often becomes less forced. Outdated behaviors can fade. New ones may take hold and sustain with less effort and self-conflict than before. The "right" decision or action often becomes easier to recognize and act on, rather than something you deliberate over and then force yourself to do.

The goal is not endless self-improvement and optimization, but greater clarity, freedom, self-alignment, and relational harmony.

During sessions, we may address the following areas:

Behavior & Performance
- Motivation and procrastination
- Focus & follow-through
- Executive function & ADHD-related struggles
- Breaking "bad" habits

Emotional Stuckness
- Rumination & low mood (non-clinical)
- Anxiety & overthinking (non-clinical)
- Overwhelm & emotional regulation
- Anger & resentment

Social Health
- Social life & confidence
- Intimacy & connection
- Boundaries & conflict-resolution

Physical Health
- How to actually exercise consistently
- Nutrition fundamentals (what actually matters?)
- How to have stable energy all day
- Sleep & recovery

*Note: If you relate to “Gifted Kid Syndrome,” I specialize in working with gifted kids and gifted adults, especially artists (of all kinds), high performers — including the burned out ones — and people who feel a bit outside the norm.

On the physical side, I specialize in chronic pain, post-rehab, and motor control.

$ Scholarship slots available for select students (determine if you meet the criteria in the intro meeting).

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4.9 (10 reviews)

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Abigail
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Perfect! Will is very professional, friendly, and knows what he is talking about. Felt really comfortable talking with him and looking forward to working with him moving forward.
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Abigail

Perfect! Will is very professional, friendly, and knows what he is talking about. Felt really comfortable talking with him and looking forward to working with him moving forward.
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Troy
- 4
Excellent! Very personable and tries hard to get to the root cause and come up with a solution
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Troy

Excellent! Very personable and tries hard to get to the root cause and come up with a solution
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Daylynn
- 5
Perfect! One of the best tutors! His coaching is well-done!
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Daylynn

Perfect! One of the best tutors! His coaching is well-done!
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Bobby
- 5
Perfect! If you are tired of overthinking, being trapped in the same cycle of not doing what you KNOW you should be doing, and then beating yourself up for not doing it, THEN needing a break from being overwhelmed. Only to end up wasting days, months, or even years of your life?

You've found the right place—Will is your guy!

In the 2nd session alone, he had Mr. Miyagi'd me, and helped me overcome one of my biggest productivity barriers.

If YOU are ready to turn your life around and do the work, book a session with Will right now!
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Bobby

Perfect! If you are tired of overthinking, being trapped in the same cycle of not doing what you KNOW you should be doing, and then beating yourself up for not doing it, THEN needing a break from being overwhelmed. Only to end up wasting days, months, or even years of your life?

You've found the right place—Will is your guy!

In the 2nd session alone, he had Mr. Miyagi'd me, and helped me overcome one of my biggest productivity barriers.

If YOU are ready to turn your life around and do the work, book a session with Will right now!
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Mary
- 5
Perfect! Very knowledgeable about neuroscience and thoughtful about ways to help.
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Mary

Perfect! Very knowledgeable about neuroscience and thoughtful about ways to help.
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Drake
- 5
Perfect! Will brings great knowledge and experience to the tutoring session. He is also super positive and engaging. I look forward to continuing my future tutoring sessions with Will.
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Drake

Perfect! Will brings great knowledge and experience to the tutoring session. He is also super positive and engaging. I look forward to continuing my future tutoring sessions with Will.
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Amanda

Will has helped me turn my life around completely - if you are stuck, looking to improve, or trying to better your life in general, work with Will.

I saw immediate results just after one session, have seen lasting change across the past couple years, and now consult with him as I work with my own clients. I cannot recommend him highly enough!
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Amanda
Will has helped me turn my life around completely - if you are stuck, looking to improve, or trying to better your life in general, work with Will.

I saw immediate results just after one session, have seen lasting change across the past couple years, and now consult with him as I work with my own clients. I cannot recommend him highly enough!
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Max

Will is always listening. He is very adept at paying attention to the toppic at hand and relating it to what you are moving towards. The best example of this
Is giving productive short term tasks during the downtime between sessions that help a lot for your immediate needs and have helped me to develop skills for the long term that have moved me towards succeeding in changing my life for the better. The sessions are good too, I talk a lot in them so outside of clarification he mostly makes connections and helps me sort out thoughts and anyone reading this can tell he didn't help me with it :).
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Max
Will is always listening. He is very adept at paying attention to the toppic at hand and relating it to what you are moving towards. The best example of this
Is giving productive short term tasks during the downtime between sessions that help a lot for your immediate needs and have helped me to develop skills for the long term that have moved me towards succeeding in changing my life for the better. The sessions are good too, I talk a lot in them so outside of clarification he mostly makes connections and helps me sort out thoughts and anyone reading this can tell he didn't help me with it :).
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Cole

I have known Will my whole life and there isn't another person that I would rather go to when I need to talk to someone. He's a great listener and he's deeply committed to helping his clients achieve their goals. Will does an amazing job of making you feel understood and he always shows unwavering support. I highly recommend Will to anyone seeking a dedicated life coach.
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Cole
I have known Will my whole life and there isn't another person that I would rather go to when I need to talk to someone. He's a great listener and he's deeply committed to helping his clients achieve their goals. Will does an amazing job of making you feel understood and he always shows unwavering support. I highly recommend Will to anyone seeking a dedicated life coach.
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Mila

I know Will personally and consider him one of the most down-to-earth people I know. He is a great listener and has insightful perspectives on a wide range of topics. I would definitely go to Will for any life advice, knowing with complete certainty that he has my best interests in mind and that he maintains full confidentiality.
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Mila
I know Will personally and consider him one of the most down-to-earth people I know. He is a great listener and has insightful perspectives on a wide range of topics. I would definitely go to Will for any life advice, knowing with complete certainty that he has my best interests in mind and that he maintains full confidentiality.
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