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.

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, not fitting into someone's cookie-cutter program.

🏡 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?

• Connect with Justine Clay on LinkedIn or Instagram
• Justine’s free guide, Pricing Creativity
• 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.

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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 service offerings, or even considering a new entrepreneurial adventure, understanding this distinction can save you time, money, and a lot of frustration.

If you’re new here, I’m Diann Wingert, dynamic business strategist, certified coach, and former psychotherapist with over two decades of experience.

I’m passionate about helping driven, creative, and ambitious individuals transform their lives and businesses by providing actionable insights and strategies tailored to their unique challenges, especially those stemming from ADHD.

Through this podcast, I combine my deep expertise with a no-nonsense approach to help you navigate the complexities of business and personal development.

5 Key Takeaways You Don't Want to Miss:

1. Learn how to identify The Wishing Phase - thoughts and behaviors that keep you stuck in a perpetual cycle of planning without action.
2. Discover why reaching a peak pain point can be a powerful motivator for genuine change.
3. Understand the importance of being willing to push through the discomfort and awkwardness of new beginnings.
4. Get the scoop on evaluating your practical and emotional readiness for change with a handy self-assessment checklist.
5. Find out how tiny, daily actions (Micro Commitments) can set you on the path from wishful thinking to real progress.

🤓 Fun Fact from the Episode:

Did you know that collecting endless amounts of information without taking action or implementing them is a form of wishful thinking?

It's called the "tipping point fallacy" – thinking you'll magically 'do' once you know 'enough.' Spoiler alert: it doesn’t work that way!

Resources Mentioned:

• Self-assessment checklist
• Focused Space for accountability and body doubling - use my affiliate link for one free month + 25% off after that

Share your assessment results with me:

• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Email

Ask yourself:

"Is the cost of not changing exceeding the discomfort of change?"

Most ADHD-ish business owners would benefit from working with a psychologically sophisticated coach who understands their brain, and to get the best possible outcome, the timing needs to be right.

I have two openings for my signature coaching program for ADHD-ish solopreneurs, The Boss Up Breakthrough which turns your hidden gem into a stand-out, sought-after, profitable business based on your unique brilliance.

We transform your positioning, packaging, pricing and promoting and remove everything holding you back, including fear of visibility and rejection. Schedule a free consultation to see if we’re a fit.

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, host of the podcast "My Rejection Story" and the founder of the podcast guesting company, Hustling Writers.

She’s on a mission to make publicity more accessible by reframing the experience of rejection.

We'll touch on the nuanced fears of rejection that even successful individuals face, the power of tapping into deep personal motivation, the importance of honest feedback from trusted sources, and accountability.

Whether you're stepping into a new venture or coping with setbacks, this conversation is filled with wisdom to help you understand and navigate rejection with grace and determination.

🎙️ Episode Highlights:

• Conquering the fear of rejection: Practical strategies for building your "rejection resilience muscle."
• The role of cultural conditioning in risk-taking, especially for women.
• Why knowing your "why" can fuel risk-taking and resilience
• Real-life anecdotes that illustrate the power of community support in overcoming setbacks.

Connect with Alice Draper:

• Free podcast pitch template and guide: https://hustlingwriters.com/template/
• Podcast: https://hustlingwriters.com/podcast/
• Website: https://hustlingwriters.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-m-draper/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alicedraper/

The two most common reasons business owners struggle are: They are doing too much and fear of “putting themselves out there.”

I have two openings for my signature coaching program for ADHD-ish solopreneurs, The Boss Up Breakthrough which turns your hidden gem into a stand-out, sought-after, profitable business based on your unique brilliance. We transform your positioning, packaging, pricing and promoting and remove everything holding you back, including fear of visibility and rejection. Schedule a free consultation to see if we’re a fit.

Mentioned during this episode:

• The Confidence Code book
• Haley Jakobson
• Geraldine de Ruiter
• Fyre Festival Scandal

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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 a game-changing strategy that has the power to lift your mood, energize your day, and keep you on track – introducing the Dopamine Menu! 🧠✨

First introduced by YouTuber Jessica Mc Cabe of “How to ADHD” and Eric Tivers of ADHD Rewired, the Dopamine Menu (or dopamenu for those who love shortcuts…) is a simple but wickedly effective tool for meeting our brain’s need for stimulation and reminding us where to get it, without getting ourselves into trouble.

Dividing the things that stimulate our brains and give us a squirt of joy juice (dopamine) into easy to remember categories that resemble a restaurant menu - starters, mains, sides and desserts keeps the Dopamine Menu feeling playful and fun, so we will actually take advantage of it.

The dopamine menu is to the ADHD-ish brain what meal planning and prep is to those who want to eat a healthier diet, but just can’t seem to break free from snack foods. The best part about having a Dopamine Menu is that you don’t have to follow it perfectly and you can change it up whenever you want, so it stays shiny and new.

🎙️ What You'll Learn:

• The truth about stimulant medication and mood
• How dopamine effects mood, energy and motivation
• A step-by-step guide to create your own Dopamine Menu
• Tips for making your Dopamine Menu convenient, effective, and sustainable
• Suggestions for using your Dopamine Menu for dealing with procrastination, impulsivity and losing the day to social media

Create a dopamine menu and post it on social media to get my feedback & I’ll shout YOU out on a future episode:

Instagram: @coachdiannwingert - LinkedIn: Diann Wingert Coaching

Listener Shout Out: This week's shout out goes to long time listener, Andrea Sousa, a paralegal and law student who shared how her ADHD traits of curiosity and hyperfocus help her excel at locating difficult to find names and addresses, to the amazement of everyone in her office. Thank you, Andrea, for spreading awareness and celebrating the unique strengths that come with ADHD!

Caring is Sharing: If you're enjoying ADHD-ish, please share the podcast with another neurodivergent business owner. It's ADHD Awareness Month, so let's spread that awareness far and wide!

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 explore the power of AI in quiz creation, the importance of personalizing AI-generated content, and how quizzes can optimize your marketing funnel.

This conversation will inspire you to think about quizzes to go beyond building your list and segmenting your audience, but also to guide them through a customer journey tailored to their needs.

Jackie shares practical strategies, addresses common challenges, and identifies the key metrics to focus on for improving quiz performance. Using my quiz, build on the Interact platform, Jackie walked me through the metrics and identified several simple ways to dramatically improve my results.

🎧 The inside scoop on quizzes for business growth:

03:21 Most popular types of quizzes: personality, scored, trivia.

16:24 Nurturing leads with tailored workflows from quizzes

27:56 Interactive AI + Interact strategy calls eliminate obstacles

30:57 Using quizzes to segment your existing email list.

42:08 Creative ways to build community with quizzes

42:53 A quiz on your website can efficiently guide visitors to relevant content.

How’s this for a “no brainer?”

Interact AI can craft a complete quiz for you in about a minute, pulling data from your website and suggesting quiz titles and formats. Talk about a game-changer! ⏱️

Mentioned during the interview:

• Josh Haynam, Co-founder of Interact
• Jenna Kutcher, who’s used Interact quizzes to grow a huge audience

Your next steps to see how to inject more curiosity, novelty and fun into your business:

• Take my quiz & get personalized advice on how to get out of your own way
• Check out Interact (affiliate link) https://get.tryinteract.com/adhd-ish
• Book a demo call: https://get.tryinteract.com/demo

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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 described by Sir Alan Crichton in 1798?
• From being labeled a "deficit of moral consciousness" by Sir Frederick Still in 1902 to being officially recognized by the American Psychiatric Association in the 1960s, the understanding of ADHD has come a long way.

📈 Recent Trends:

• Increased awareness, driven by social media platforms like TikTok and the challenges posed by the pandemic, has led more individuals to seek an ADHD diagnosis.

🗂️ DSM Focus:

• The DSM emphasizes extreme behaviors, dividing ADHD into three subtypes, each with it’s own criteria
• To get an official diagnosis, you must have not only the behaviors but impairment in 2+ areas of life as a result of them.

💡 Traits Beyond the DSM:

Clumsiness

I’m sharing some personal anecdotes, including my most recent mishap, to illustrate how common clumsiness is among those with ADHD.

Teeth Grinding/Clenching

High mental effort to suppress ADHD impulses and to create a state of focus results in physical manifestations like grinding teeth. Listen for my practical advice to manage this.

Change for the Sake of Change

A low tolerance for boredom means many are quick to change jobs, homes, hobbies, friend groups and even hair colors!

Self-Deprecating Humor

Laughter, despite impulsive mistakes, helps in coping and building resilience. Quite a few comics have ADHD, you know!

Intense Curiosity

This drives many with ADHD towards roles that satisfy their need for novelty and exploration, whether in their careers or personal lives. Where do we think most innovation comes from?

💬 Join the Conversation!

We want to hear from YOU! What are some ADHD traits you've experienced that you don't find in the DSM? Share your unique or quirky traits with us.

The first five submissions will be featured in a future episode, with credits given.

• Email me: diann@diannwingertcoaching.com
• DM me: Instagram or LinkedIn
• Leave a voice message on my SpeakPipe

Remember, being different isn't just okay—it's what makes you extraordinary! And, at least you aren’t BORING!

Mentioned during this episode:

Episode #228 with Becca Groner - she teaches improv!

Episode #230 with Bri Seeley - what radical self acceptance looks like for entrepreneurs

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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 to question her brain’s functioning.

This led her to "Scattered Minds" by Gabor Maté, which illuminated her experiences and led to a deeper understanding of her unique cognitive processes.

🧠 Bri Seeley shares her experience of coming to terms with her ADHD traits over the past six months in her early 40s and how it's reshaped her approach to work and life. Whether you're officially diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or just curious, this episode offers valuable perspectives and practical insights.

🎧 Here are 3 key takeaways from the episode:

• Self-Discovery and Adaptation: Bri shares the importance of understanding how her brain works and developing systems and processes that align with her natural tendencies.
• Leveraging Strengths: The episode highlights the benefits of engaging in work that fuels your passion and curiosity, demonstrating how ADHD traits can be a strength rather than a limitation in the right environment.
• Navigating Multiple Ventures: With several business ventures underway, Bri’s approach showcases the balance between ambition and practicality, emphasizing the need to choose and focus on the most viable ideas.

Why You Should Tune In:

This episode is packed with wisdom for anyone navigating the complexities of ADHD—as a diagnosed individual, a partner, or simply someone curious about their ADHD-ish tendencies.

Bri's story is a testament to the fact that it’s never too late to understand yourself better and leverage your unique traits to create the life you desire.

Where to find Bri Seeley:

• Website
• Podcast
• Instagram

One of Bri’s most important realizations is that due to her creative impulses and high levels of distractibility, she needs to choose her most viable options to focus on.

This is one of my favorite ways to help multi-talented and neurodivergent people: honing in on their most brilliant ideas that merge passion, purpose & profit. Click here to book a free consultation to see how I can help you.

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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 bring all of your talents into the mix and hate limiting yourself in any way.

If this description resonates with you, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.

Here are just a few:

The Power of Intentional Constraint

Jennifer learned to focus on her core values and strengths, making effective decisions without cognitive overload.

Crafting a Unique Entrepreneurial Identity

Leaning into focusing on the "how" rather than the "what" or "where" of Jennifer’s abilities provided the clarity needed for her to own her space and identity.

Cementing Confidence through Action It's not enough to feel confident - you must see its tangible effects in your business.

This episode explores how confidence, when backed by action and visible impact, propels you forward.

Mentioned during this episode:

• Rochelle Moulton's Soloist Life Podcast where Jennifer first heard me
• Voxer walkie-talkie app for connection between coaching calls
• Woxer - boxers for women, the most comfortable undies
• ThinkUp! app - change your brain with positive affirmations in your own voice
• Clifton Strengths Top 5 Report - how your top 5 strengths make you unique

Want to connect with Jennifer? Here’s how:

Website - LinkedIn - Book a call

Thinking about becoming one of my future Client Success Stories? It starts with a free consultation to talk about our goals and challenges and to see if it makes sense to work together.

No fee, no obligation, and you’re guaranteed to walk away with actionable insights, whether we decide to work together or not. No brainer, right? Book here

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