EP. 295: Building a 7-Figure Business with ADHD: Insights from Molly Claire
Aug 28, 2024
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Molly Claire, a coach trainer and founder of The Masterful Coach Collective, shares her remarkable journey from a stay-at-home mom to running a 7-figure coaching business while managing ADHD. She discusses how embracing her diagnosis transformed her self-perception and fueled her entrepreneurial spirit. Molly emphasizes the unique strengths of those with ADHD, like empathy and creativity, and how they can enhance coaching. She candidly addresses the balance between work ambitions and family life, inspiring others to turn obstacles into opportunities.
Molly Claire's journey from feeling lost to founding a 7-figure coaching business demonstrates that ADHD can fuel entrepreneurial success.
The emphasis on self-compassion and recognizing unique strengths of individuals with ADHD shifts the narrative from struggle to empowerment.
Deep dives
Available Support and Resources for ADHD
A new comprehensive program, the AOK Academy, is now open for enrollment, providing women with ADHD the opportunity to gain insights into their unique cognitive patterns. This program focuses on creating personalized strategies and fostering a supportive community to promote growth and self-awareness. The first ten enrollees receive an exclusive coaching session, emphasizing the value of direct support in their journey. This initiative aims to empower women facing challenges associated with ADHD, offering tools and resources to help them thrive.
Highlighting Successful Figures with ADHD
Several prominent figures, including Richard Branson and Simone Biles, are known to have ADHD, showcasing the potential and accomplishments associated with the condition. Despite their successes, there is often a lack of discussion surrounding individuals with ADHD who maintain excellent mental health. The conversation tends to focus on the struggles rather than celebrating the achievements and strengths of those thriving with ADHD. This shift in focus is crucial in changing perceptions and highlighting the positive aspects of ADHD.
Embracing ADHD and Personal Journeys
Molly Claire, a successful coach and author, shares her own experiences with ADHD, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and understanding one's unique abilities. Her journey of being diagnosed in high school led her to find workarounds and ultimately embrace her brain's workings. Through hard work and determination, she achieved academic success in college, illustrating how perseverance can lead to achievement despite challenges. Her story resonates with many, showcasing that one's struggles can transform into strengths.
Transforming Challenges into Strengths
Molly’s approach to her ADHD encompasses a focus on self-compassion and recognizing the valuable traits that stem from it, such as creativity and resilience. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining commitment and adapting strategies to overcome emotional blocks and obstacles. By reframing negative self-talk, individuals can harness their unique gifts and succeed in various endeavors, including entrepreneurship. Acknowledging the emotional aspects of ADHD helps in guiding others toward self-acceptance and ultimately empowers them to thrive.
From feeling lost to running a 7-figure business: Is it possible with ADHD?
Molly Claire's journey shows it can be done. As a coach trainer and founder of The Masterful Coach Collective, Molly has built a 7-figure coaching business while navigating the challenges of ADHD. She's a mom of three, hosts a popular podcast, and wrote "The Happy Mom Mindset."
Molly has learned to embrace her ADHD brain and hopes to inspire others – including her two kids with ADHD – to do the same. She's passionate about helping her clients with ADHD recognize their unique strengths while being kind to themselves during difficult moments.
Growing up in the 90s, Molly was diagnosed with ADHD at a time when it was rarely recognized in girls. Rather than feeling ashamed, the diagnosis helped her understand herself better.
Molly believes that with persistence, most challenges can be overcome. This mindset has helped her through various life transitions – from learning to rock climb to adjusting to parenthood and changing careers.
Molly opens up about dealing with self-doubt, anxiety, and the complexities of balancing work and family life. She shares how traits often associated with ADHD, like empathy and creativity, became assets in her coaching career.
Molly offers a realistic look at building a thriving business while managing ADHD, showing that it's possible to turn perceived obstacles into stepping stones for success.