ADHD-ish™

The modern workplace now contains an unprecedented five generations of workers, with very different ideas about leadership and the importance of authenticity.  In the last few years we have experienced The Great Resignation, Quiet Quitting and the rise of employees at all levels leaving their 9 to 5 to start their own business, so clearly it's time for change. In this episode of ADHD-ish,&nbs...

Welcome back to ADHD-ish. If you are feeling a bit “off”, upset, depressed or easily triggered, this episode is for you.  Most of the advice we hear on managing ADHD traits is about disorganization and distractibility, but emotional dysregulation is also part of ADHD and can really impact us in both our personal and professional lives.  It’s OK to not be OK right now. It’s understan...

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...

Welcome back to ADHD-ish, the podcast focusing on the intersection of entrepreneurship, creativity, and the strengths and struggles of ADHD.  Today I’m focusing on some uncomfortable truths that can really make or break your business success: the difference between being ready and merely wishing you were.  Whether you're contemplating a pivot, rebranding your business, changing your serv...

Welcome to another episode of ADHD-ish, where we explore the intersection of business ownership and the strengths and struggles that come with ADHD tendencies.  One of the uncomfortable truths about being self employed, whether you’re a consultant, creative, coach or independent professional is the reality of rejection.  I’m joined for a deep conversation on the topic by Alice Draper, ho...

Hey, ADHD-ish fam! 🚀  Have you ever wondered why some neurodivergent business owners just seem to get so much done and others have a permanent seat on the struggle bus?  Is it medication, meditation or exercise?   Is it their morning routine or have they simply found the perfect productivity strategy that continues to escape you? In honor of ADHD Awareness Month,  I’m sharing...

Welcome to another episode of ADHD-ish, where we explore the intersection of entrepreneurship and the unique traits of ADHD.  Today, we’re thrilled to have Jackie Aguglia, head of partnership and growth at Interact, join us. She's here to share invaluable insights on how curiosity, novelty, and fun can be leveraged to grow your business through the innovative use of quizzes.  We'll explo...

Have you ever felt like the traditional DSM criteria overlook some of the most impactful ADHD traits? You're not alone!  In this solo episode, in honor of ADHD Awareness Month, I will be sharing five common ADHD characteristics that aren't included in the DSM, yet affect our daily lives, including some cringe moments from mine!  🔍 Historical Insights: Did you know that ADHD was first de...

Hey Boss and welcome to another insightful episode of ADHD-ish! I'm your host, Diann Wingert,  and I’m joined by my new biz bestie, Bri Seeley, who opens up about her late realization of ADHD traits just six months ago.  Bri's relationship with her fiancé and the challenges of sharing a work-from-home lifestyle with a neurotypical fiance, after 17 years of entrepreneurship prompted her t...

I’m thrilled to have my client Jennifer Yates join me on ADHD-ish to share the challenges of defining a consulting business as unique as you are.  For multi-talented individuals with varied and diverse backgrounds, it can be overwhelming to talk about what you do.  The more gifts and abilities you have, the harder it is.   This is especially true when you want to be able to bri...

If you tend to procrastinate on important but not urgent tasks (or those that your brain finds tedious), you are not alone.  Some tasks, like tax preparation and folding laundry, are nearly universal in triggering resistance, so it’s time to embrace strategies that allow us to get sh*t done, without shame.  The popularity of body-doubling (also called virtual co-working) is partially due...

Introducing “ADHD-ish” 🌟 It’s been an amazing four-year journey since I launched The Driven Woman Entrepreneur podcast, and it’s time for an evolution. Earlier this year, I recorded an episode hinting at a rebrand, and now it’s finally here!   Rebranding the podcast has been a journey, motivated by the desire to help individuals with big ideas and busy brains—regardless of their gender...

Introducing “ADHD-ish” 🌟 It’s been an amazing four-year journey since I launched The Driven Woman Entrepreneur podcast, and it’s time for an evolution. Earlier this year, I recorded an episode hinting at a rebrand, and now it’s finally here!   Rebranding the podcast has been a journey, motivated by the desire to help individuals with big ideas and busy brains—regardless of their gender...

When you’re just getting started, there’s nothing wrong with DIY’ing your brand assets in Canva or hiring a designer on Fiverr or Upwork.  But, once you’re established and have outgrown your existing brand, it may be time to partner with a design professional.   We are one week away from revealing the new branding for this podcast, so I invited the graphic designer I’m working with,...

Have you ever noticed that the smarter you are, the more you question yourself and the more you struggle to make the original contributions you are uniquely qualified to make? Well, I certainly have and that lead me to connect with another coach who is just as obsessed with helping high achievers overcome their resistance and avoidance, Jane Elliot, PhD.  In this compelling conversation, Jane...

My favorite interviews are Client Success Story episodes, because I get to celebrate my clients’ success and also show what’s possible when you partner with a highly experienced coach who really understands the needs of neurodivergent, highly creative solopreneurs.  Today’s guest is Ashley Lloyd, a multi-talented creative, who transitioned from the luxury fashion industry to landscape design,...

Several years ago, Rhoberta Shaler, PhD, interviewed me on the topic of whether women with ADHD are at greater risk for entering into a relationship with a narcissist or toxic partner on her podcast “Save Your Sanity.”  I have not done any qualitative research on the subject, but based on my experience as a psychotherapist and a coach, I have seen plenty of evidence that it may be true. ...

Most people with ADHD traits are original thinkers and creative problem solvers, but don’t always know how to make the most of these abilities. My own search lead me to the work of psychologist JP Guilford who studied creativity in the 950s, and is based on the notion that all creativity is evidence of divergent thinking.   Spoiler alert: if you are neurodivergent, you are creative , even if...

I’m excited to introduce you to my client, Robyn Rosenberger, the passionate founder of Tiny Superheroes.  Robyn is a founder with a heart,  and decided to work with me on the advice of her therapist so she could learn to balance passion, purpose and profitability in her business.   You’ll hear Robyn open up about her unique journey as a twice-exceptional individual, facing the...

Today I am joined by Racheal Cook to unpack the reality of why women are not making the kind of money they should be making in their entrepreneurial ventures and what they need to do to flip the script. Racheal Cook is a speaker, host of the Promote Yourself to CEO podcast, and founder of The CEO Collective, and in this episode, she'll share the shocking statistic that only 12% of female entrepren...

Many of us with ADHD tend to be collectors.  Collectors of everything from rescue dogs to creative projects to information.  The ease of acquiring information in the digital age makes it close to impossible to know when we have collected enough.  Is there any objective measure of when “research” turns into a rabbit hole?  Add to this tendency the fact that we often struggle wit...

When we think of ADHD, most of us think of impulsivity, distractibility and inattentiveness, but challenges with regulating our emotions, including overexcitability, irritability, reactivity, rejection sensitive dysphoria, anxiety and overwhelm are just as prevalent. This is especially true for women with the hormonal changes that accompany their monthly cycles and during perimenopause.  I’m...

Welcome back to another episode in the Entrepreneurs with ADHD series! Today, I’ll explore the legitimate reasons why many people decide against getting an official diagnosis, the challenges involved in obtaining one, and what you can expect if you're considering it.  I’ll also share why I’m embracing the term "ADHD-ish" and advocating for a world where everyone, diagnosed or not, can feel su...

Welcome to the seventh episode in the Entrepreneurs with ADHD series, an interview with my good friend, Cathy Rashidian, who is a corporate dropout turned ADHD coach and works with professionals and business owners.  Cathy is one of my favorite thought partners and content collaborators (we have a monthly LinkedIn Live on ADHD-related topics like toxic resilience and later in life discover of...

Welcome back to The Driven Woman Entrepreneur podcast! I’m your host, Diann Wingert, and today we're diving into a topic that's crucial for many of us: managing boredom as an entrepreneur with ADHD. While ADHD fuels creativity and innovation, it also means a low threshold for mundane tasks, making boredom a significant challenge.  In this solo episode, I'll break down the neurological factors...