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Welcome to another episode of ADHD-ish! I'm your host, Diann Wingert, and today's episode is all about recognizing the unique gifts and strengths that come with ADHD, so we can make the most of them in our business.  In this solo episode, I'll be sharing seven strengths frequently associated with ADHD and how you can identify if you possess them. But that's not all—I'll also provide you with...

If you are a neurodivergent business owner who is looking for ways to integrate more accessibility, inclusivity and fairness into your business and marketing practices, this guest interview is for you. We are joined by Meg Brunson, who has turned her ADHD trait of justice sensitivity into a business asset.   If one of your 2025 goals is to be more intentional about inclusive practices, t...

Today’s guest on the ADHD-ish podcast is my client, Anne Levine, a professional coach whose unique approach is centered around creating change that sticks.  With a passion for integrating past successes into new ventures, Anne Levine specializes in guiding clients through the complexities of ADHD and personal growth challenges.  For a number of reasons, many individuals with ADHD struggl...

For generations, adults with ADHD have struggled to find workplaces and career paths that allow them to succeed, and usually ended up feeling like a square peg in a round hole.  Those who have been able to figure out where their ADHD strengths fit best often did so after years of trial and error or were lucky enough to have a coach, mentor or parent who pointed them in the right direction. &n...

Happy New Year! 🎆 As we step into 2025, many of us are brimming with hopes, dreams, and maybe some New Year's resolutions. But if you're anything like me—and I know many of you are—traditional resolutions might last as long as bubbles in a can of carbonated water.  Fizzy, but fleeting.  That's why I’ve dedicated the final episode of the year to exploring alternatives that are a bit more...

Welcome back to ADHD-ish! I'm your host, Diann Wingert, and today we're delving into a powerful collection of tools specifically designed to support neurodivergent individuals— Goblin Tools.  Created by Belgian AI software and data engineer Bram de Buyser, these eight simple, single-task helpers can transform your daily routines. From breaking down complex tasks into manageable steps with 'Ma...

Ever wonder why it always seems like you have said “yes” to more than you can effectively manage, when you have ADHD?  Impulsivity and people pleasing tendencies play a role, but our unique relationship with time that might be the biggest factor, making business success a lot more challenging.  We have trouble accurately estimating how much time, energy and effort our commitments actuall...

Welcome back to another enlightening episode of ADHD-ish! I'm your host, Diann Wingert, and my guest is burnout coach for highly sensitive and neurodivergent women, Paula Liub. In this timely discussion, we'll explore why hydration, nutrition, sleep, and physical activity are essential for effective executive functioning and how hyper focus can sometimes lead us to neglect these basic needs. ...

If you have (or suspect you have ADHD) and are struggling to fall asleep at a "normal" hour, wake up feeling groggy, or find yourself alert and restless late at night, you might be dealing with something called Delayed Phase Sleep Syndrome, or DSPS.  It's not just insomnia or anxiety—it’s a circadian rhythm sleep disorder that often goes misunderstood and misdiagnosed. We'll explore how DSPS...

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,...