Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications Ep: 239 ADHD at Work: A Guide for Nonprofit Leaders and Teams
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Oct 25, 2025 Erica Fortescue, a professional coach and consultant focused on neurodiversity, joins to challenge the misconception that ADHD is a workplace flaw. She shares insights on ADHD subtypes, spotting strengths like creativity and crisis performance, and the innovative term 'ADHD-ish' for high-achieving individuals. Erica provides practical strategies for supervisors to align roles with strengths and improve communication. She emphasizes the importance of accommodations and suggests structuring meetings for neuroinclusion, promoting a more supportive work environment.
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ADHD Is Common In Workplaces
- ADHD is common and may be undiagnosed in up to a quarter of people.
- Expect ADHD-ish traits to appear in your nonprofit team and leadership.
Diagnosis Sparked Compassion And Career Shift
- Erica was diagnosed with ADHD in her early 30s after work and life stress exposed symptoms.
- The diagnosis unlocked self-compassion and curiosity that shaped her career focus.
ADHD Alters Attention And Motivation
- ADHD affects attention, memory, and self-regulation in variable ways.
- People may hyper-focus on interesting work but struggle to sustain boring tasks.