Secrets of the Career Game 78. Turn ADHD Challenges into Career Wins: The Strategies You Need with Skye Waterson
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Mar 10, 2025 
Join ADHD coach Skye Waterson, a former academic turned expert in neurodivergent career development. Skye shares her personal journey with ADHD and offers insights on transforming ADHD challenges into career strengths. Discover strategies to enhance productivity, manage time blindness, and effectively communicate with colleagues. Explore the role of dopamine in motivation and learn how to advocate for necessary workplace accommodations. With tips on prioritization and self-advocacy, Skye empowers neurodivergent professionals to flourish in their careers.
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Diagnosis Panic During A Review
- Skye described panicking after a performance review where she had just been diagnosed and blurted out ADHD as the reason.
- She explained the awkward position of managers offering support while the employee doesn't yet know what help they need.
Core ADHD Challenges At Work
- ADHD centers on persistent executive-function deficits, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation across life.
- Common workplace manifestations include working memory problems, time blindness, and difficulty transitioning between tasks.
Inconsistency And Communication Gaps
- ADHD often shows as inconsistent performance: brilliant idea bursts but weak follow-through.
- It also creates time perception differences and communication gaps with neurotypical colleagues.
