From ADHD To Entrepreneurial Excellence, with Molly Thompson

Jan 1, 2025

Molly Thompson, an entrepreneur focused on creating simple solutions for complex clean energy challenges, shares her journey of discovery after being diagnosed with ADHD. She reveals how she transformed her traits into superpowers, emphasizing the unique experiences of women with ADHD. Molly discusses her mission-driven company’s shift from transactional to transformational business models and the importance of community support in fostering creativity. She reflects on her fear of medication and how being part of a supportive network completely altered her perspective on success.

Ask episode

AI Snips

Chapters

Transcript

Episode notes

INSIGHT

Outliers Finding Community

Strategic Coach clients are outliers, unlike "average" people studied by medical professionals.
In a community of outliers, individuals feel normal and can relax, fostering creativity and collaboration.

ANECDOTE

Molly Thompson's Journey to ADHD Diagnosis

Molly Thompson felt different since age 12 and struggled to fit in.
She was misdiagnosed with anxiety and depression before finally receiving an accurate ADHD diagnosis.

ANECDOTE

Medication and Strategic Coach as Turning Points

Molly Thompson hit a breaking point and sought help, finally trying medication for ADHD.
Joining Strategic Coach further changed her perspective, liberating her perceived weaknesses into superpowers.

Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode

Get the app

Molly Thompson is an entrepreneur specializing in creating simple solutions to very complex problems, resulting in transformational impact. When she found that what she was doing wasn’t working anymore, Molly went to a psychologist and discovered she had ADHD. In this episode, Molly shares how she’s regained her focus, discovered her entrepreneurial superpowers, and found business success.

Here’s some of what you’ll learn in this episode:

Why The Strategic Coach^® Program was designed for people with ADHD.
How Molly’s mission-driven energy solutions company operates.
What’s allowed her company’s business model to go from transactional to transformational.
Why Molly was terrified to try taking medication for her ADHD.
How being a Strategic Coach^® member has changed Molly’s perspective—and her life.
Why ADHD often gets misdiagnosed.
Why you should look outside of your company when you’re looking to grow your company.

Show Notes:

Strategic Coach entrepreneurs are all outliers.
When you’re part of a community of outliers, suddenly you feel normal.
40% of Strategic Coach clients have some form of ADHD.
Many entrepreneurs, particularly women, may experience ADHD differently, leading to misdiagnosis and misunderstanding.
ADHD traits that are traditionally viewed as weaknesses can be reframed as superpowers that support your creativity and problem-solving skills.
Entrepreneurs with ADHD often thrive under tight deadlines, which help them focus and channel their energy efficiently.
People with ADHD often experience emotions more intensely, which can serve as a powerful source of intuition and insight when harnessed correctly.
The term "imposter phenomenon" can be reinterpreted as a reflection of determined female entrepreneurs navigating a world that often misunderstands their unique perspectives.
High-achieving female entrepreneurs can really benefit from connecting with others who understand their experiences.
When you don’t have to defend yourself, all of that energy can go into creativity and collaboration.
Doing things differently, and looking at the world differently, can be hugely isolating.

Resources:

The Impulsive Thinker Podcast