ADHD Chatter The World's No.1 TEDx Speaker Coach Opens Up About Her ADHD - Barbara Rogoski | Ep.3
Apr 3, 2023
Barbara Rogoski, an executive communication coach and senior TEDx coach, opens up about her ADHD journey. Diagnosed in her mid-forties, she reflects on her early struggles, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and support. Barbara discusses the 'boom and bust' cycle of motivation and the challenges of maintaining relationships with ADHD. She shares how her diagnosis enhances her judging character and fuels her passion for coaching, while also tackling the impostor syndrome she faces in her career.
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School Daydreams Led To Survival Tactics
- Barbara remembers daydreaming in high school and struggling to focus in math classes.
- She sought extra help from a sympathetic professor and barely passed accounting to graduate.
Use Self-Correction To Stop Spirals
- Self-correct by noticing when your mood or focus shifts and bring yourself back to neutral.
- Interrupt downward spirals quickly and choose actions that restore balance.
Treat Rejection As A Passing Door
- After criticism or rejection, tell yourself 'that wasn't my door' and focus on what you can do today.
- Accept that some days will be darker and let tomorrow be a fresh start.