You do not need to work remotely alone
Buddy Up is a relaxed online session where we each work on what we need to do.
At the beginning, we will have a quick chat about what you would like to work on. You might know exactly what you need to do, or you might have so much going around in your head that you do not know where to begin.
Either is absolutely fine.
We can talk it through, decide on a sensible place to start and take it from there.
You may want me to remain quietly present while you work. You may prefer occasional check-ins, or perhaps you want someone to talk an idea through with when you become stuck.
There is no rigid formula. We will find a way of working that feels comfortable and useful for you.
It is not about checking up on you
Buddy Up is not about watching you, policing your time or making you feel guilty if you do not finish everything.
Some days you may fly through your list. On other days, simply opening the document, making the telephone call or starting the task may be a real achievement.
I am not going to judge you if something does not get finished. I know that work and life do not always go according to plan.
The purpose is to give you a friendly person in your corner and make whatever you are facing feel a little less lonely or overwhelming.
Who is Buddy Up for?
Body doubling is often talked about in connection with ADHD and neurodivergence, but Buddy Up is not limited to people with a diagnosis.
It is for anyone who finds it easier to work when somebody else is there.
You might:
Work alone or from home
Miss having colleagues around you
Want someone to run ideas past
Struggle to get started on certain tasks
Become distracted or lose momentum
Feel overwhelmed by everything on your list
Keep avoiding one particular job
Want friendly encouragement without pressure
Simply appreciate some company while you work
You do not need to explain or justify why you need the support.
What can you work on?
You can bring almost any appropriate task to your Buddy Up session.
It could be:
Sorting through your inbox
Completing paperwork or forms
Writing a report, blog or proposal
Updating your expenses
Preparing for a meeting
Planning a project
Organising files
Making telephone calls
Updating your website
Creating content
Planning your week
Sorting household paperwork
Decluttering a space
Tackling something you have been avoiding
Your task does not need to sound important. If it matters to you or has been taking up space in your head, it is worth working on.
What happens during a session?
We will begin with a friendly chat about what you would like to do.
If you are not sure where to start, we can untangle things together and choose one manageable task. If you already know exactly what needs doing, you can get straight on with it.
You can then choose how you would like me to support you.
You might prefer:
Quiet company while you concentrate
A check-in partway through
Gentle reminders to come back to the task
Help breaking something down into smaller steps
Someone to listen while you work through an idea
A little more encouragement when you are stuck
Your camera can be on or off. You do not need to make conversation throughout the session, and there will be no awkward pressure to fill every silence.
Towards the end, we will have a quick chat about how you got on and what you might want to do next.
If you did not finish, that is fine. Progress is not always about ticking off an entire list.
Choose your Buddy Up session
30-minute session
£25
A shorter session when you need help getting started, want to complete one manageable task or would appreciate some company while you tackle something you have been putting off.
50-minute session £42
A longer session that gives us time to talk about what you want to achieve, settle into the work and review how you got on at the end.
Four 50-minute sessions £160
Four sessions for anyone who would like regular company and accountability or has something they want to work through over several weeks.
That works out at £40 per session.
Eight 50-minute sessions £304
Eight sessions for people who would benefit from making Buddy Up a regular part of their working routine.
That works out at £38 per session.
Sessions and packages are paid in advance and subject to ExecProVA’s booking terms.
A little about me
I am Carol, the founder of ExecProVA, and I have spent more than 35 years supporting directors, senior leaders and business owners.
I have usually been the person quietly working in the background, keeping things organised, listening to ideas and helping people work out what needs to happen next.
I genuinely enjoy helping people. I am friendly, honest and practical, and I understand that not every day is going to be perfectly organised or productive.
I will not make you feel uncomfortable because you are struggling with something that appears straightforward. We all have tasks that we avoid, days when we cannot concentrate and moments when we need another person to help us see things more clearly.
Buddy Up is intended to be a warm, comfortable and as relaxed and comfortable as possible where you can work in the way that suits you.
Do you need someone to complete the work?
Buddy Up is about working alongside you rather than taking the task away from you.
However, if we discover that you actually need someone to manage your inbox, write the document, complete the research or organise the project for you, ExecProVA may be able to help with that too.
There will never be any pressure to buy another service. I will simply be honest if I think a different type of support would be more useful.
Would you prefer an AI Buddy?
Buddy Up AI Companion is coming later
I also understand that not everybody feels comfortable meeting another person, even online.
You might want the structure and company without feeling that you have to talk to someone or explain yourself. That is why I am developing a Buddy Up AI Companion.
The idea is to give you your own friendly virtual companion who can:
Help you decide what to work on
Talk through a task with you
Help you find a manageable place to start
Stay with you while you work
Check in when you want it to
Help you recognise what you have achieved
Talk through what you want to do next
This is still being developed and is not yet available to buy.
I want to build it carefully and make sure it feels genuinely helpful rather than like another impersonal piece of technology telling you to be more productive.
If an AI Buddy sounds more comfortable for you, you can join the pilot list and I will let you know when it is ready to test.
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Joining the list does not commit you to buying anything.
A few questions you may have
Do I need to have ADHD?
No. Buddy Up is for anyone who works better with another person nearby.
You do not need a diagnosis and you will not be asked to provide medical information.
Do I have to put my camera on?
No. You can have your camera on or off.
We will agree what makes you feel most comfortable before we begin.
Do we have to talk throughout the session?
Not at all.
We can chat, work quietly or agree occasional check-ins. This is your time, so we will use it in the way that helps you most.
What if I do not finish my task?
Nothing bad happens, and there is no judgement.
Sometimes a task takes longer than expected. Sometimes another issue comes up, or you realise the task is more complicated than you thought.
We will look at the progress you made and decide what the next step might be.
Can I use Buddy Up for personal tasks?
Yes. You can use your session for an appropriate business, administrative, household or everyday task.
Will you complete the task for me?
Not as part of the Buddy Up session.
I can help you find a starting point, talk through ideas and stay with you while you work. If you need someone to take responsibility for completing the work, we can have a separate conversation about ExecProVA’s support services.
Is Buddy Up therapy or coaching?
No. Buddy Up provides friendly company, structure and practical accountability.
It is not counselling, therapy, medical care, ADHD coaching or crisis support.
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Let’s make a start together
You do not need to arrive perfectly organised, and you do not need to have everything worked out before you book.
Just bring yourself and the task you would like to tackle.
We will have a chat, work out where to begin and take it from there. No judgement, no unnecessary pressure and no rigid rules.
You do not have to do it alone.