Why I Built The Function Lab

I’m Yvonne Kodl, Founder of The Function Lab. I built The Function Lab to provide structured, practical coaching services for single mothers navigating complex decisions and major transitions, grounded in firsthand understanding of single parenthood. I find joy in helping clients organize their lives, plan for what’s ahead, and build practical systems that make everyday challenges easier to manage.

My Story

I created The Function Lab because I know how difficult it is to manage daily life, major transitions, and constant decision-making as a single parent. I also saw a real gap between what traditional coaching offers and what single parents actually need: practical systems, clear routines, and a thought partner who understands the realities of their lives. My experience as an executive function coach, educator, and international maternal and child health program leader shaped the tools and approach I use with clients today. I help fellow single mothers build structure, stability, and more sustainable ways of moving through demanding seasons of life.

My Background

I’m an executive function coach and graduate-level educator with over 15 years of experience helping professionals and students build clarity, structure, and strong decision-making skills. Before founding The Function Lab, I spent nearly a decade leading international health programs, where I focused on strategy, systems design, and supporting teams through complex challenges. Through my work in international health, I hired, coached, mentored, and promoted hundreds of staff, including single mothers.

I’m also an active school volunteer and parent community leader, which keeps my work grounded in the real demands families face every day. As a single mother myself, I bring practical tools and methods informed by both professional and lived experience.

My Guiding Principles

Own Your Story

Everything you’ve lived through has shaped your strength, your voice, and your ability to move through this chapter with intention.

Make Space For Yourself

Giving yourself room to step back and breathe lets you reflect, regroup, and plan intentionally instead of reacting from overwhelm.

Move With Purpose

When you make choices that reflect your values and goals, you set the tone for your home, your life, and the people who rely on you.

What Clients Can Expect

• Reduced overwhelm

• Clearer decisions

• Practical routines and contingency plans that make hectic days easier to manage

• Quality time with your children that feels calm and connected

• More confidence with setting boundaries