ADHD Wise Squirrels for late-diagnosed adults with ADHD. WS63 ADHD Careers and Avoiding Burnout with Shell Mendelson.
Nov 19, 2025
Shell Mendelson, an ADHD-aware career coach, shares her journey from vocational rehabilitation to helping neurodivergent adults find fulfilling careers. She discusses the impact of late ADHD diagnoses on career choices and emphasizes the importance of self-reflection in identifying skills and must-haves for a happy work life. Shell also highlights strategies to avoid burnout, such as integrating passions into work and practical networking. Her insights on using childhood experiences to uncover interests make for a thought-provoking listen.
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Career Arc That Led Back To Coaching
- Shell Mendelson retraced a 35-year career from vocational rehab to founding a franchise and returning to career coaching after ADHD diagnosis.
- Her diagnosis in her 50s clarified purpose and refocused her on neurodivergent career coaching.
Seeing The Shift Before It Collapsed
- Shell described sensing systemic changes in vocational rehab and acting ahead of job losses.
- Her ADHD-driven early awareness helped her pivot before the system collapsed.
Foundation Eases Career Pivots
- Shell kept a stable foundation in career education while testing different roles and businesses.
- That consistent foundation helped her pivot without losing direction amid ADHD-driven changes.
