SuccessFULL With ADHD Navigating Career Transitions with Undiagnosed ADHD with Dr. John Castronova
In this episode, I invited on my old supervisor and mentor Dr. John Castronova, a licensed mental health counselor with extensive experience in the school systems. Together, we discussed the struggles of his journey and transitions through college, going to work in the school system, and then into private practice counseling with undiagnosed ADHD. Navigating career transitions can be difficult, especially when dealing with ADHD. However, Dr. Castronova's story can help you find passion in work and understand transition tendencies that can lead to greater job satisfaction and fulfillment.
[01:46] Dr. Castronova describes the start of his education in college.
[02:45] How Dr. Castronova fit college and school psychology together perfectly.
[03:30] Transition from school psychology to an unexpected part of the school system.
[04:30] What Dr. Castronova thought he had rather than ADHD and issues that popped up.
[06:22] When and why Dr. Castronova thought he might have ADHD and what it led to.
[08:08] What systems Dr. Castronova used to survive his career for many years unaware of his ADHD.
[09:35] The struggle of students with ADHD.
[10:45] How improved technology helps normalize the struggle with ADHD.
[17:44] Why career transitions were likely due to ADHD.
[19:24] How I was involved in Dr. Castronova's career journey.
[21:13] The signs at work for knowing when a transition was coming.
[22:03] Why people with ADHD often have trouble at work.
[25:00] Dr Castronova reaching his dream and doing what he loves.
[25:36] The best advice for people whose path changes.
[28:29] What we need to do to succeed in our career with ADHD and why its personal to you.
Dr. Castonova's Links:
Oyster Bay Counseling Website: https://obcounseling.com/
Email: oysterbaycounseling@gmail.com
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