ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka EP. 284: Unlocking Productivity: Alexis Haselberger's ADHD-Inspired Techniques
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Jun 12, 2024 
Alexis Haselberger, diagnosed with ADHD in her 40s, shares practical coping strategies. Topics include managing digital communication, using TickTick, staying focused, and balancing work-life. Alexis, a time management coach, emphasizes realistic strategies for ADHD brains. She discusses efficient email management, Blends for ADHD brains, productivity tools like TikTok, and personalized productivity approaches. The conversation highlights the importance of celebrating neurodiversity and finding unique strengths in individuals.
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Late Diagnosis Sparked By Client Work
- Alexis was diagnosed with ADHD in her 40s after recognizing her clients' experiences matched her own.
- She sought evaluation and the psychologist confirmed ADHD, which brought acceptance and clarity.
Negotiating Her Way Through School
- As a child Alexis negotiated her way out of boring tasks while still getting straight A's.
- She made deals with teachers to avoid activities she found uninteresting, like band class.
Severance Window Launched Her Business
- Alexis used a severance window to test her coaching idea and won her first client, a newly diagnosed Google exec.
- That client's results sparked referrals and launched her coaching business.