Overcoming Anxiety & Imposter Syndrome as an Autistic Boss with ADHD

Stepping into management as an autistic professional with ADHD brought a unique mix of strengths—and a lot of anxiety. In this episode, I share my personal story of transitioning from individual contributor to manager, and how I faced professional anxiety, imposter syndrome, and the fear of letting others down.

We’ll explore:

• Why new managers often feel overwhelmed by expectations

• The push-and-pull between micromanaging and letting go

• How mentorship helped me move past defensiveness and imposter syndrome

• Practical tools I use to reduce professional anxiety as an autistic leader with ADHD

If you’ve ever felt like you weren’t “good enough” to lead, or you’re navigating management while neurodivergent, this conversation is for you.

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Links:

• Newsletter + blog: brettwhitmarsh.substack.com

• Coaching + resources: audhdboss.com

• Watch on YouTube: Audio Boss

  
  

  
  

  • ADHD in the workplace

  • Autism in the workplace

  • Autistic boss

  • ADHD leadership

  • Autistic leadership

  • Imposter syndrome at work

  • Professional anxiety

  • New manager anxiety

  • Neurodivergent manager

  • ADHD career growth

  • Autism career growth

  • AuDHD boss

  • Corporate leadership strategies

  • Mentorship and management

  • Overcoming workplace anxiety

  • Neurodiversity at work

  • Leadership for ADHD professionals

  • Leadership for autistic professionals