ADHD-ish

If you’ve ever invested time or money into a “sure thing” that fizzled, or found yourself insisting, “this time I’ll stick to my schedule!” (despite plenty of evidence to the contrary), you’re not alone.

We are talking about cognitive biases, those sneaky mental shortcuts that shape our decisions, our stories, and, often, our downfalls.

Cognitive biases aren’t unique to ADHD brains; they’re a universal human feature. They are one of...

Learning to align our drive and ambition with our genuine capacity tends to be one of those lessons that ADHD entrepreneurs learn the hard way - through cycles of shame, regret, and burnout.  

But what if there is a better way, like listening to this conversation between two seasoned ADHD coaches? Meredith and I have both struggled with our own untamed ambition and learned that not all ideas need to be pursued, and how to ...

I decided to do something special for this episode, because this week is our 5th podcast anniversary (and it's also Mental Health Awareness Month.)

One of the most challenging things about being neurodivergent is learning to accept ourselves in a world where being different often marks you as an outsider. 

Using my obsession with Wicked and exploring four of Stephen Schwartz’s iconic songs  —from the hopeful longing of "...

Ever wondered why the idea of working for someone else just never quite fit, or why chaos seems to call your name (and you answer with gusto)? If you’re an entrepreneur who’s found yourself drawn to the thrill of building your own path—and maybe even stumbled more than a few times along the way—you are going to love this week’s guest interview. 

I recently sat down with Dr. Michael A. Freeman, an acclaimed psychiatrist, profess...

Our edge as entrepreneurs comes from spotting trends and launching fresh ideas. The problem? Most of us have a graveyard of half-baked projects, forgotten launches, half-written newsletters, and more orphaned tech tools than we care to admit.  Let’s face it: innovation is our ADHD advantage, but execution moves the needle. 

Shiny Object Syndrome is not a quirky personality trait; our ADHD brains are hardwired for novelty, ...

If your head is spinning with marketing messages from high-profile coaches insisting you need a team, a course, a 6 or 7 figure business, when what you really want is flexibility and the freedom to do something you love on your own terms, this episode is your permission slip to have a simple, sustainable solo business.

My returning guest, Maggie Patterson, joins me to chat about the significance of intentionally staying small as a ...

How often do you find yourself agreeing to something and later regretting it? Yeah, me too.  In fact, the majority of adults with ADHD identify as people pleasers, but there’s more to this knee-jerk reflex than meets the eye. 

This solo episode is packed with actionable tips for unlearning the Default Yes, starting with identifying the role of our unique neurological wiring in this dynamic. 

With insights into the "rec...

Trying to figure out what you need to do to make your small business more ADHD-friendly? 

In today’s episode, I sit down with ambitious outlier, Evan Sargent to discuss how she built a business that allows her to thrive, stand out from the competition and honor her ADHD attributes and gifts.  

With a background in graphic design and advertising, Evan transitioned from a fast-paced agency environment to the entrepreneu...

It’s tax time here in the US, and those of us with ADHD traits are paying extra! Have you heard of the ADHD tax?  I’m referring to those invisible costs that affect entrepreneurs and solopreneurs with ADHD, draining not only finances but also well-being and relationships. 

From late fees and impulse buys to missed deadlines and opportunities, these ADHD-related financial and time-related costs pile up. But it's not just ab...

Sometimes, we don’t have the option of masking, hiding, and attempting to fit in. 

As a female of color from an unstable family, today’s guest Mina Raver dropped out of high school after being identified as gifted and diagnosed with ADHD, Autism, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder.  

This set her on a non-conventional path that has dramatically accelerated her growth.

Mina has been developing solutions for neurodiverge...

If you are a neurodivergent business owner, one of the biggest challenges can be leading a team, especially if you lead an all-female team in a female-dominated industry like occupational therapy.  

Today’s Client Success Story features Kirsten Beukes, who is the owner of an OT group practice in South Africa. Through our work together, Kirsten came to understand how her ADHD affects her business and her team, what her busi...

So many small business owners obsess about how their ADHD struggles make things more challenging, but there is a bigger picture at play.  When you identify your ADHD strengths and use them as your competitive advantage, now you are cooking with gas.  

My friend, Iris Goldfeder is a marketing strategist and owner of Gas Stove Creative.  She joins us today to talk about how she leans into her ADHD strengths of empa...

In today's fast-paced world, email management is a critical skill, but for those with ADHD,  constantly checking email can become an addictive habit and the source of our greatest distraction.

Email acts as a digital slot machine for those with ADHD, creating a dopamine-driven cycle of constant checking in search of novelty and stimulation. 

This behavior is about immediate gratification and coping with executive function ...

Most soloists I know want to make a living on their own terms, but many are also driven by a bigger vision of making a difference,  infusing both passion and purpose into their work. Have you ever wondered if you and your business could start a revolution?  

I sat down with Rochelle Moulton, a brand strategist, author, podcaster, and advocate for soloist consultants doing work that truly matters to discuss what it rea...

Does disappointment seem to follow you at every stage of your entrepreneurial journey? In this episode, I’ll be sharing why running your own business can set the stage for letting yourself and others down, especially when ADHD is in the mix. 

In this episode, I share common triggers for disappointment, from overloading yourself with too many clients to underestimating how long things will take. When every missed deadline or for...

Brittany grew up in a family with a history of entrepreneurship. Both grandfather and father were small business owners, but, after witnessing the instability and uncertainty of self-employment firsthand, Brittany shied away from entrepreneurship, at least at first.  

Over time, and by allowing herself to follow her curiosity and pivoting in response to changing market conditions, Brittany was able to create a business tha...

I love Cirque du Soleil, but running a business with ADHD can feel like a 3-ring circus inside your brain that’s not so fun.  

We have countless decisions to make and without a decision strategy in place, our defaults of impulsivity, overthinking, and self-doubt will be running the show. The good news is that there are simple ways to not only make better decisions now, but gain decision confidence for future choices. 

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When you have ADHD, you are no stranger to struggles with task avoidance, task completion, managing energy levels, and finding balance in your daily life. If you are self employed or run a business, these struggles can really eat into your productivity, passion and profits.  

After hearing today’s guest share insights from her latest best seller, The Procrastination Playbook, in a webinar for Focused Space, I knew you had ...

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 practical techniques for validating ...