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 supported and informed.

Stick around for an episode packed with insight, empathy, and a call for broader acceptance and understanding within the ADHD community.

Whether you’ve been diagnosed, suspect you might have ADHD, or are just plain curious, this episode is filled with insights you cannot miss.

What to expect in this episode:

• The rigorous and often frustrating process of getting an official ADHD diagnosis as an adult.
• Why many people, despite recognizing ADHD traits, choose not to get diagnosed
• Alternative labels like "fast-brained," "creative," or even the trendy "neurospicy."
• How past experiences and societal misconceptions keep many from seeking an ADHD diagnosis and treatment.
• Why I’ve started using terms like ADHD-ish to create more inclusivity

If you have been diagnosed with ADHD, one of the decisions you’ll need to make is whether to share it with others, especially people you work with.

Join fellow ADHD coach Cathy Rashidian and I on July 19th for a LinkedIn Live discussion on if, when and how to disclose your diagnosis in the workplace or in your own business.

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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 neurodivergence.

In this convo, Cathy and I dig into the weighty subject of decision making and the variety of challenges folks with ADHD have, from impulsive choices we didn’t think through all the way to overthinking to the point where we don’t decide at all. No matter what your tendency, there are actionable insights in this episode that you can begin using today.

Here are some of the highlights:

🌟 How to intentionally step into your thought processes to prevent ADHD from hijacking your decision-making.

💡 Deciding with your “3 Brains” by tapping into logical thinking, emotional awareness, and gut instincts to make balanced decisions.

💪 Embrace the importance of self-awareness and accepting imperfect decisions with grace, ultimately leading to more confident and intentional choices.

🧠 Strategies for reducing cognitive load, making repetitive choices, and prioritizing important decisions to balance rigidity and flexibility

📘 Book Recommendation: Barbara Sher’s "Refuse to Choose" can revolutionize your approach to decision-making and provide the permission to not always choose, giving you the liberation you need.

Cathy mentioned during the interview:

• Thomas Brown, PhD
• Russel Barkley, PhD
• Bruce Schneider - Holographic Thinking

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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 behind ADHD-related boredom, delve into its connection with dopamine dysregulation and underarousal, and share actionable strategies to navigate these obstacles.

You may have all the creativity, high energy and innovative ideas on the planet, but if you haven’t learned how to master the mundane, your business is at risk.

From embracing structured flexibility to leveraging hyperfocus and creating stimulating work environments, I'll provide you with practical insights and client case studies to help you maintain productivity and safeguard your business.

🚀Listen for these boredom busters:

1. **Structured Flexibility:** How blending spontaneity with a dash of routine can be your secret weapon.

2. **Hyperfocus Hacks:** Turn this potential nemesis into your biggest ally with targeted sprints.

3. **Smart Delegation:** How to pinpoint your strengths and offload the mundane tasks.

4. **Diverse Project Engagement:** Keep your entrepreneurial journey exciting without spreading yourself too thin.

5. **Mindful Work Environment:** Create a stimulating yet uncluttered space to enhance creativity and productivity.

Mentioned in the episode:

Meditation & Mindfulness for the Busy Brain with Jude Star

🤩 Fun Fact from the Episode:

Hear how my client Sophie, a jewelry artisan turned her chaotic studio into an organized and productive work environment.

The transformation not only boosted Sophie's productivity, creativity and helped her streamline all areas of her business.

Seriously, who knew cleaning up could feel so good?

Word of mouth is still the very best way to get a podcast into the ears of the people who most want to hear it, so if this episode helped you recognize how boredom may be holding you back,

I bet you know someone else who’s dealing with this too. Be a pal and share the episode. Here’s a link to make it easy: https://kite.link/managing-boredom-the-adhd-entrepreneurs-nemesis

If you are struggling with the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, especially getting through times of boredom without going completely off course, book a free consultation here. Let’s talk about how I can help.

Don’t forget to subscribe or follow, so you won’t miss any of the Entrepreneurs with ADHD series. My interview with Cathy Rashidian on “Decision Making: Beyond Impulsivity and Overthinking” is next week.

Welcome to the fifth episode of the Entrepreneurs with ADHD series on the podcast.

This week, I’m joined by my good friend, Dave Greenwood, a professional writer, author of two bestselling books on ADHD, podcaster, and consultant on burnout in the workplace.

In this conversation, Dave and I candidly share our own experiences as well as what we have learned from coaching other entrepreneurs with ADHD.

Here are some of the highlights:

- Understanding the critical differences between stress and burnout.

- Strategies to avoid overcommitment and prioritize what truly matters.

- Essential self-care practices every entrepreneur with ADHD can practice.

- How systemic changes can reclaim your sense of clarity and control.

- Practical advice on balancing personal and business responsibilities

Mic drop moment:

“If you live in response mode day after day, week after week, year after year, you will not only burn out, you will also run your business into the ground.” Dave Greenwood

Mentioned in this episode:

Cait Donovan: keynote speaker on burnout

Dave’s books: Overcoming Distractions and Overcoming Burnout

Dave’s YouTube channel

I have had the pleasure of being a guest on Dave’s podcast, Overcoming Distractions several times. Here are a few of my favorites:

• Radical Self Acceptance with ADHD, Part 1
• Radical Self Acceptance with ADHD, Part 2
• How to Communicate Your Needs at Work Without Mentioning ADHD
• Relating to the Four Tendencies as an Adult with ADHD, Part 1
• Relating to the Four Tendencies as an Adult with ADHD, Part 2
• Overcoming Shame as an Adult with ADHD
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Please share this episode with your entrepreneurial friends with ADHD traits who talk about feeling burned out. Here's a link to make it easy: https://bit.ly/episode-blog-214

If this conversation helped you recognize that you need to make some changes in your business and life so you can not only avoid burnout, but make your business more simple, streamlined and profitable, book a free consultation here. Let’s talk about how I can help.

And if you want to chat with Dave about working with him, click here to

Welcome to the fourth episode of the Entrepreneurs with ADHD Series! In a world that often perceives ADHD solely through the lens of deficits and challenges, it's time to embrace a new perspective.

In this solo episode, I will examine seven of the most common symptoms of ADHD, as listed in the DSM V (the current edition of the psychiatric manual) and then use examples of clients, friends, and family members, as well as myself, to change the story from limitation to advantage.

Here are 5 key takeaways you can expect from this uplifting episode:

• Identify with individuals who have ADHD and excel at juggling diverse tasks with ease, turning distractibility into adaptability and spontaneity.
• Discover how ADHD forgetfulness can be a source of mindfulness and can lead to more honest and authentic relationships
• Recognize impulsivity as the source of spontaneity and adaptability, essential traits for navigating the uncertain waters of entrepreneurship.
• Find out how restlessness can be a reflection of curiosity and a thirst for exploration, driving individuals with ADHD towards exciting adventures and novel experiences.
• Embrace inattentiveness as a gateway to creativity and original thinking, paving the way for innovative artistic endeavors and bold experimentation.

Mentioned in this episode:

Episode # 206_Meditation and Mindfulness for Busy Brains with Jude Star

Episode # How to Deal with Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt (FUD)

Loved this episode? Word of mouth is still the very best way to help this podcast grow, so please share it with a newly diagnosed friend or one who has yet to see their ADHD traits as strengths. Here’s a link to make it easy: https://kite.link/transforming-your-adhd-symptoms-into-strengths

If you’re ready to make your business more ADHD-friendly, especially if you struggle to see your ADHD traits as strengths, book a free consultation here. Let’s talk about how I can help.

Welcome to the third episode in Entrepreneurs with ADHD series. In this solo episode, I address the all too common challenge of having trouble getting our brain to focus on the task at hand and initiate taking action on it.

The secret is understanding that there are really only four things that stimulate focus and action for the ADHD brain, called drivers, and they are interest, challenge, novelty, and urgency.

Each of us responds to these drivers in unique ways, but with just a little effort, we can create an effective strategy for how to use each of them to create and sustain momentum in our business, on demand.

Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll learn:

1. **Interest Driver**: Discover how to tap into activities that genuinely excite you and how this can jump-start your productivity.

2. **Challenge Driver**: Learn to set personal milestones that push your limits and keep you engaged.

3. **Novelty Driver**: Implement new and novel changes to keep your ADHD brain stimulated and avoid boredom.

4. **Urgency Driver**: Understand how to harness the power of deadlines and time constraints for last-minute productivity pushes. I explain the downside of overutilizing this one and why you want to avoid it.

This episode is full of real-life examples from my coaching business, as well as practical tips on how to implement these strategies yourself.

Mic drop moment:

"It's a really bad idea to only use urgency to get things done. Like anything else that becomes habitual, it’s a lot less effective over time while still doing plenty of damage to our bodies, minds and brains, and probably to our business and our relationships as well."

Mentioned in this episode:

• Front Row VIP Accountability Challenges
• SMART Goals
• Pomodoro Timer

Companion episodes from the Entrepreneurs with ADHD series to check out::

Ep # 210 What the Research Has to Say About ADHD and Entrepreneurship with Johan Wiklund PhD

Ep #211 Do All Entrepreneurs Have ADHD? - a solo episode with Diann Wingert

Word of mouth is still the very best way to get a podcast into the ears of the people who most want to hear it, so if this episode gave you an “ah ha” moment, please share it with your entrepreneurial friends who struggle with to focus and take action.

If you’re ready to make your business more ADHD-friendly, especially if you struggle to be consistent, tend to procrastinate or have trouble getting into and staying in momentum, book a free consultation here. Let’s talk about how I can help.

Welcome to the second episode in Entrepreneurs with ADHD series. In this solo episode, I address common misconceptions about ADHD and whether traits associated with ADHD offer advantages or pose challenges in the entrepreneurial landscape.

Drawing on my extensive background as a psychotherapist and business coach, I challenge listeners to consider how ADHD manifests differently across various types of entrepreneurs and discuss the validity and limitations of self and formal diagnoses.

Prepare to challenge your assumptions and enhance your understanding of ADHD in the entrepreneurial world.

Highlights of this must-hear episode include:

Discover the six dominant characterizations of entrepreneurs by Forbes and how these relate to ADHD.

We talk about the diagnosis, the varied traits, and most importantly, the impact of ADHD on individuals and their entrepreneurial journeys.

How the timing of diagnosis and gender influence the type of entrepreneurs individuals might become.

Learn why broad claims about ADHD and entrepreneurship can be harmful and discover the importance of a tailored approach.

**This episode is not just an exploration; it’s designed to equip you with a nuanced understanding to better support your journey, both in business and in personal growth.**

Mic drop moment:

"Some of the traits of ADHD can be a distinct advantage for entrepreneurs under certain conditions, while the same traits can be absolutely devastating and destructive under other conditions. It's so much more complicated and nuances than these slogans make it seem."

Mentioned in this episode:

• Interview with Johan Wiklund on ADHD, entrepreneurship & gender differences
• Forbes article with different types of entrepreneurs
• Harvard Medical School quote on the benefits of the placebo effect

Companion episodes to check out::

• Short & Sassy episodes for the ADHD entrepreneur
• Full-length episodes for the ADHD entrepreneur

If you loved this episode, please do me a solid and share it with your friends who are entrepreneurs who identify with ADHD traits. Thank you!

And if you’re interested in finding out whether I’m the right coach to help you with your entrepreneurial journey with ADHD, book a free consultation here.

Today we are kicking off a shiny new series for Entrepreneurs with ADHD.

Despite the growing number of entrepreneurs who identify with ADHD, there’s still a great deal of confusion and controversy.

I turned to an expert in the field who is a professor of entrepreneurship who researches the impact of ADHD on entrepreneurship and also has ADHD himself.

In fact, his own diagnosis in 2012 was a pivotal moment in his career path. I’ve been following Professor Johan Wiklund of Syracuse University for the past few years and was thrilled that he was willing to chat with me.

We have a wide-ranging conversation (in true ADHD style) about the research on gender differences in entrepreneurship with ADHD, building a business with ADHD in mind, and his own experiences being diagnosed later in life.

Here's a sneak peek at what to expect:

🚀 Turning ADHD Traits into Assets: Impulsivity isn't always a setback! Dr. Wiklund shares how traits commonly associated with ADHD can propel entrepreneurs to act on opportunities with a sense of immediacy and innovation.

🤝 The Perfect Team Formula: Find out why the best entrepreneurial teams are often a balanced mix of those with ADHD traits and those without, fostering an environment where strengths are maximized and struggles are expertly managed.

🧘‍♀️ Practical Mindfulness: Both Dr Wiklund and I take a pragmatic approach to meditation, and integrate mindfulness into our daily routines

📈 ADHD and the Entrepreneurial Spirit: Dr. Wiklund discusses how ADHD informs the traits of successful entrepreneurs – like hyperfocus and high work capacity – while acknowledging the necessity of support for areas like inattentiveness and procrastination.

✨ Special Advice for Women Entrepreneurs with ADHD: Overcome stereotypes, employ self-care, outsource the mundane, and maintain your entrepreneurial spark.

Mic Drop Moment:

"Am I being successful despite all these problems the doctors have identified? Or could it be that I've been able to use some of these traits to my advantage?"

— Johan Wiklund, Ph.D.

Want to connect with Professor Wiklund?

I asked if he had any social media accounts. His answer: “No, I value my mental health.”

So, you can only contact him through Syracuse University

Read this article on ADHD and entrepreneurship by Dr Wiklund

The fellow professor and ADHD researcher he spoke about is Dr Kevin Antshel

Companion episodes to check out:

• Short & Sassy episodes for the ADHD entrepreneur: https://bit.ly/4dbyXM3
• Full-length episodes for the ADHD entrepreneur: https://bit.ly/3UJJnLP

If you loved this episode, please do me a solid and share it with your friends who are entrepreneurs who identify with ADHD traits. https://kite.link/what-the-research-has-to-say-about-adhd-and-entrepreneurship

Thank you!