Leading Through Disappointment and Grief

Today’s guest, CherylAnn Crego, joins me on the ADHD-ish podcast for a Client Success Story episode.  She first heard me speak on a webinar for ADDitude Magazine called “How to Build a Business That Works With Your ADHD Brain” and decided to reach out a short time later.  In this episode, CherylAnn and I share the outcomes from our six-month coaching engagement. 

Here are three key lessons from CherylAnn’s story for anyone managing multiple responsibilities while living with neurodivergence:

Embrace the “Nooks and Crannies” of Time: 

You don’t always need a full day or a perfect schedule to make progress. CherylAnn leverages unexpected gaps in her day to move projects forward—proving that momentum can be built in the margins.

Growth Can Mean Letting Go: 

Sometimes leadership requires making tough calls, like sunsetting a beloved business. CherylAnn shared how being honest about capacity and leading family and team members through disappointment is true leadership—and it’s okay to grieve business decisions. She also shares some vulnerable moments while talking about letting go of ego in service to growth. 

Confidence Can Be Cultivated (at Any Stage): 

Even as an experienced therapist, CherylAnn found new confidence by being open to coaching, embracing affirmations, and reframing challenges as opportunities to grow.  

A Different “Take” on a Delayed ADHD Diagnosis

Cheryl Ann reflects on her midlife ADHD diagnosis and discusses how learning to build life strategies before even knowing she had ADHD turned out to be a hidden blessing.

For me, some of the most satisfying things about sharing the experience and outcomes from our work are how CherylAnn came to see herself in a new way, how she embraced the role of being “the boss,” and why finding the right support (and having a little fun) is essential when choosing the right coach, especially for someone who is accustomed to figuring things out on their own. 

Client Bio

CherylAnn Crego is the co-founder of Chef Kent Getzen, a consulting business she started with her husband, whom she lovingly refers to as “the talent.” Together, they travel across the country teaching schools how to cook from scratch, source ingredients locally, and develop essential cooking skills. 

Like many individuals with ADHD, CherylAnn is multi-passionate and multi-talented.      In addition to being the CEO (and business brain) of the consulting business, CherylAnn is also a licensed psychotherapist in private practice, is in the midst of writing her first book, and has an extensive background in the performing arts. 

Mentioned during the interview 

• John Sovec - Diann’s friend and therapist who used to work for Disney
• Disney Front of House & Back of House distinctions
• Neurodiversion 2025 - the conference in Austin, where we hung out in person
• ADDitude Magazine - the leading website for resources and support for ADHD 

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