Setting Boundaries: The Ultimate Self-Care Technique During Challenging Times
Sweating on my Peloton one Monday morning, I had an epiphany: exercise is more than just a fitness tool—it’s a game-changer for emotional stability and resilience. For female entrepreneurs, especially those managing ADHD or busy minds, simple self-care habits like movement, meditation, and tapping can transform stress into clarity. But the real secret lies in setting boundaries to protect your energy and peace of mind, especially during challenging times. These small yet powerful choices help us navigate setbacks and build emotional strength, enabling us to show up as our best selves in both life and business.
ADHD-Friendly Business Coaching Strategies & Practices
Join ADHD coaches Justine Clay, Stephanie Wasylyk, and me as we explore ADHD's impact on creativity and business. Discover strategies for inclusive, ADHD-friendly environments and personalized coaching approaches.
Aligning Your Business with Your ADHD
Discover how Ashley Lloyd, a creative solopreneur with ADHD, right-sized her business for success. Learn how expert coaching, boundaries, and systems transformed her journey.
Navigating ADHD and Emotional Regulation as Female Entrepreneurs
If you have ADHD, you are no stranger to emotional dysregulation and overwhelm and if you are a female entrepreneur, you are no stranger to the ups and downs of running a business, which can be a major source of stress and overwhelm. Some of the techniques and strategies that are most helpful to me and other female entrepreneurs was the subject of my recent discussion with ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Coach, Kate Moryoussef.
Navigating Boredom: Solutions for Entrepreneurs with ADHD Traits
In this blog post, I want to demystify the ADHD-boredom connection. I'll take you through the reasons behind it from a neurobiological perspective and share actionable strategies and real-life examples for dealing with it from my own experience and those of my clients. When we can manage our boredom more effectively, we can protect our productivity, relationships, and our very businesses.
Reducing Your Burnout Risk as a Female Entrepreneur with ADHD
As a female entrepreneur with ADHD, burnout isn't an unlikely occurance—it's a clear and present danger that can derail both the personal and professional. I recently had an insightful conversation with David Greenwood, author, podcaster and ADHD coach, who shares his lived experience and expert advice on effectively reducing the risk of burnout for brains like ours.
Managing Boredom, the ADHD Entrepreneur's Nemesis
This episode cracks the code on ADHD boredom, exploring the connection to dopamine and underarousal. Learn actionable strategies to overcome these obstacles and thrive in business, even with a busy brain.
Reducing Your Burnout Risk as an Entrepreneur with ADHD
Struggling to stay afloat as an entrepreneur with ADHD? This episode's for you! Join me and Dave Greenwood, author and ADHD expert, about conquering burnout and finding clarity. Learn how to leverage your strengths and avoid overwhelm.
Is ADHD an Entrepreneurship Advantage?
Today, I'd like to delve into a fascinating and controversial question: Do all entrepreneurs have ADHD? This question is particularly relevant for female entrepreneurs, who face a unique set of challenges and opportunities. With increased awareness about ADHD thanks to the Internet and social media, there has also been a surge of misinformation that can lead to confusion or even harm. My aim is to provide clarity and meaningful insights based on my own experiences as a licensed psychotherapist, business coach, and yes, a female entrepreneur with ADHD.
ADHD Challenges? Learn How to Turn Your Struggles Into Strengths
Shift the ADHD narrative from deficits to strengths as we explore seven common symptoms and their unique advantages in entrepreneurship and relationships.
Beyond the Stereotype: Redefining Entrepreneurship for Women with ADHD
I recently had the pleasure of having an in-depth conversation on an area that holds tremendous personal and professional interest to me—ADHD traits and their correlation to success in female entrepreneurship with Dr. Johan Wiklund, professor of entrepreneurship at Syracuse University. Dr Wiklund focus of research and publication as well as teaching is the intersection of entrepreneurship and mental health, with a special emphasis on ADHD, a diagnosis that Dr Wiklund and I share.
Boost Your Productivity: Mastering Focus and Action with ADHD Brain Strategies
Unleashing productivity for ADHD entrepreneurs! This episode explores the 4 drivers that fuel focus and action: interest, challenge, novelty, and urgency. Learn how to leverage these for sustained momentum in your business.
Do You Need ADHD to Be a Successful Entrepreneur?
Myths about ADHD & entrepreneurs? This episode explores its impact on different ADHD subtypes, questions the meaning of the diagnosis, and offers insights from a psychotherapist & business coach.
Research-Backed Strategies for ADHD in Entrepreneurship
Is ADHD a barrier or a superpower for entrepreneurs? Join us as we explore the latest research with Professor Wiklund, a leading expert on ADHD and entrepreneurship.
Taming the Busy Brain: How Meditation and Mindfulness Affect ADHD
Meditation and mindfulness are often overlooked by adults with ADHD due to the many myths and misunderstandings. I recently sat down with fellow therapist, meditation teacher, and adult diagnosed with ADHD, Jude Star. One such myth is the belief that meditation is solely about concentration. Jude debunks this by emphasizing relaxation and slowing down as the true essence of the practice. Contrary to feeling triggered by the effortfulness that 'concentration' suggests, I found solace in Jude's guidance that meditation is about experiencing greater ease.
The Secret Weapon for ADHD Entrepreneurs: Harnessing Focus Through Intermittent Fasting
As a female entrepreneur, I know firsthand the multitude of challenges we face on our path to success. From the moment we awake to the closing of our laptops at the end of our work day, we juggle the fine balance between nurturing our businesses and honoring our personal well-being. Our roles are numerous, but amidst the chaos, we often neglect the most crucial component of our productivity: self-care. I recently sat down to interview Marisa Moon, where she discusses this very topic in relation to ADHD, intermittent fasting, and deep work – a conversation aligned perfectly with what so many of us need to hear.
Busting the 10,000 Steps Myth: Surprising Truths About Walking and Wellness
In my quest as a female entrepreneur to find balance and healthy routines that fit within a busy schedule, the simple act of walking reveals itself as a hidden gem for both physical and mental well-being. In my enlightening conversation with Carolyn Cohen, it became apparent that walking, often overshadowed by high-impact exercise trends, is not just a means of movement, but a metaphor for progression and balance in life and work.
Targeting the Habits that Limit Your Entrepreneurial Success
With a keen eye on the unique challenges female entrepreneurs face, especially those with ADHD tendencies, this post offers simple strategies for the six most common behavior patterns that get in our way and hold us back from reaching our goals. So, let’s name them and tame them, together!
Uncovering the Hidden Struggles of Gifted Female Entrepreneurs: Loneliness, Perfectionism, and Burnout
Do you ever feel like you're constantly juggling a million ideas in your head, unable to slow down and focus on just one? Or perhaps you find yourself perpetually seeking out new experiences, easily bored and restless if things start to feel rotten.
Exploring the Intersection of Giftedness and ADHD in Women Entrepreneurs
Gifted & ADHD: The Untold Story of Female Entrepreneurs. Explore 7 key areas where these traits meet, overcome perfectionism, and unlock your business potential.