ADHD-Friendly Business Coaching Strategies & Practices
Welcome to a panel episode of ADHD-ish, where I am joined by fellow business coaches Justine Clay, and Stephanie Wasylyk, who also work with creatives, entrepreneurs and small business owners that identify with ADHD. The three of us met in Meg Casebolt’s SEO membership community, The Content Love Lab.
In this lively and insightful conversation, we explore how ADHD can shape who we are without solely defining us, and offer valuable strategies for creating inclusive, ADHD-friendly environments, both personally and professionally.
This enriching conversation includes personal stories, expert insights, and practical advice to demystify some of the confusing language in the ADHD business coaching field and why and how different coaches work with neurodivergent clients.
Experimentation, flexibility, the right level of structure and understanding there is not only no one size fits all tools for neurotypicals, there aren’t for those with ADHD tendencies either. Finding the right strategies and the right coach means honoring what works for you.
What We Discussed:
🏡 Creating ADHD-Friendly Spaces: Stephanie highlights the importance of inclusive environments that cater to diverse learning styles. She shares her experiences in making her coaching practices welcoming for everyone, regardless of neurodivergence. I suggested that Justine, Stephanie and other inclusivity champions are "ADHD enthusiasts."
🎨 Inclusive Coaching Strategies: Justine shares her evolution in ADHD coaching, from niche marketing to a more encompassing approach that considers clients' preferred learning and processing styles. She includes an optional neurodivergence question in her intake process, ensuring she meets her clients where they are.
🌈 ADHD as a Part of Identity: We take a close look at how ADHD shapes but doesn't define a person. Diann likens it to a color in a stained glass window—impactful but not the whole picture. Stephanie cautions against limiting self-perception based solely on ADHD, emphasizing collaboration with a predominantly neurotypical world.
Mentioned during this episode: Voxer walkie talkie app
Want to connect with our guests?
Get in touch with Stephanie Wasylyk on LinkedIn
Stephanie’s membership, The Happy Squirrel Collective
I can’t believe it’s November! Did you catch my Work With Me proposal at the end of this episode? My framework for ADHD-ish solopreneurs, The Boss Up Breakthrough is a 1:1 strategy, coaching and mentorship program that turns your hidden gem into a stand-out, sought-after, profitable business based on your unique brilliance.
Over the course of 12 weeks, we transform your positioning, packaging, pricing and promoting and remove everything holding you back. We can start now to lay the foundation, then take a break for the holidays and pick up again in January. Schedule a free consultation to see if we’re a fit.
Not ready to work together, but want to share the love? Rate and Review ADHD-ish and subscribe/follow on your favorite podcast player!
© 2024 ADHD-ish Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops / All rights reserved. Outro music by Vladimir / Bobi Music / All rights reserved.
