The Four Types of Resistance Inhibiting Your Success
Overcoming Avoidance: High Achievers, Perfectionism, and Self-Doubt with Dr. Jane Elliot. Discover the four types of avoidance, understand why brilliance can feel like a burden, and learn strategies to unlock your potential.
Four Ways Neurodivergent Thinking Boosts Creativity
As a neurodivergent person, I know I think differently, but I haven’t always come to think of myself as creative. In fact, I used to express surprise and confusion as to why two of my three adult children are highly creative, even speculating about recessive genes that “skipped a generation”. But the reality is this, I AM a creative person, I am just not an artist.
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.
Why Working Alone Might Be the Secret to Your Success: Lessons from a Twice-Exceptional Entrepreneur
I love sharing case studies of the amazing women I work with. In this post, my client Robyn Rosenberger, the inspiring founder of Tiny Superheroes is the focus. Robyn’s entrepreneurial journey is a testament to the resilience, creativity, and unique challenges faced by twice-exceptional women navigating the entrepreneurial landscape.
The label twice-exceptional, or 2e, refers to individuals like Robyn and me who have been identified as gifted, and also diagnosed with ADHD. This adds layers of complexity to our entrepreneurial ventures and often means the advice we might receive from others just doesn’t help.
Do Women with ADHD Attract Narcissistic Partners?
ADHD women, beware the narcissist! Dr. Shaler and I delve deep into the addictive allure of toxic relationships, unpacking the vulnerabilities that make us targets. Gain insights, find validation, and start your healing journey.
Simplify to Succeed: How Streamlining Your Business Creates Predictable Profit
As a female entrepreneur, I often find myself grappling with the delicate balance between ambition and reality. The latest episode of The Driven Woman Entrepreneur podcast, featuring Racheal Cook focused on the uncomfortable topic of entrepreneurial poverty among female entrepreneurs. There is the hype and there is the reality and one of the things I love about Racheal is her commitment to telling the truth about what it actually takes to be successfully self employed, so more women have an legitimate shot at a sustainable business. Here’s an exploration of the enlightening discussion that covers essential aspects of building a successful, sustainable business while maintaining our well-being.
Four Ways to Enhance Your Creativity
ADHD minds, creative goldmines? Tune is as Diann reveals how neurodivergent traits can spark innovation. Learn practical techniques to boost creativity, overcome challenges, and ignite your inner genius.
The ADHD Trap: Breaking Free from Social Media’s FOMO and RSD Triggers
As female entrepreneurs, most of us are juggling a multitude of responsibilities, from managing our businesses to looking after our families. This intense balancing act can be particularly daunting for those of us with ADHD. ADHD is characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, which can significantly impact our daily lives and our ability to focus and manage our tasks. Add the uncertainty of entrepreneurship and lack of structure that comes with working from home and distractions multiply.
Protecting Your Passion as a Twice Exceptional Entrepreneur
Robyn Rosenberger, founder of Tiny Superheroes, shares her journey balancing passion, purpose, and profit while empowering children with disabilities. We dive into challenges, risks, and the quest for sustainable success without burnout.
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.
Women and Entrepreneurial Poverty
Struggling to break the 6-figure mark? Racheal Cook shares her insights on “Women and Entrepreneurial Poverty.” Tune in for strategies to achieve sustainable success.
ADHD-ish: Embracing Neurodiversity Without a Formal Diagnosis
As a former psychotherapist with firsthand experience of both diagnosing others with ADHD as well as being diagnosed myself, I’d like to open up a dialog about embracing a more inclusive discussion about who fits under the ADHD umbrella, and importantly, why acknowledging our varied experiences is crucial for our identity and our journey.
ADHD, FOMO, and RSD: Managing Digital Distractions and Emotional Sensitivity
Explore how ADHD, FOMO, and RSD impact productivity and mental health. Discover practical strategies to combat stress, set boundaries, and enhance productivity. Join us for insights and tools to navigate these challenges.
Dopamine and Decision-Making: How ADHD Shapes Our Choices
This post was written based on my recent conversation with Cathy Rashidian, my friend, content collaborator and fellow ADHD coach. We noted that many of our choices are driven by forces that seem to be outside our control, but when we apply insight and awareness, we can identify and change our unconscious patterns.
Women, ADHD and Emotional Regulation
Join Kate Moryoussef on the Driven Woman Entrepreneur Podcast to explore how EFT tapping, breathwork, and mindfulness can empower women with ADHD through self-compassion and control.
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.
ADHD or ADHD-ish?
Struggling to get an ADHD diagnosis? This episode's for you! Explore reasons people delay diagnosis, navigate challenges, and discover what to expect. Plus, why "ADHD-ish" can empower you.
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.
Decision Making with ADHD: Beyond Impulsivity and Overthinking
Join me and ADHD coach Cathy Rashidian as we discuss decision-making challenges for ADHD professionals, from impulsivity to overthinking. Gain actionable insights to improve your decision-making skills today. Don't miss out on this valuable conversation!
Unleashing the Entrepreneurial Power of ADHD: Transforming Symptoms into Superpowers
If you have ADHD, whether it was discovered in childhood or many years later, you have spent a lot of time trying to manage your symptoms so that they don’t interfere with your success. But, it’s not just about structure, systems, strategies and supports, your mindset also matters. Instead of focusing on your ADHD symptoms, you can try thinking of them as traits and even assets. Let me tell you what I mean by using examples of people close to me.