Hacking Your ADHD

Leading with Strengths and ADHD in the Workplace with Rita Ramakrishnan

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Sep 8, 2025
Rita Ramakrishnan, a seasoned leadership coach and neurodivergent advocate, dives deep into empowering ADHD and autistic individuals in the workplace. She shares her journey of transforming diagnoses into strengths and discusses vital topics like emotional regulation and building a supportive team strategy. Rita offers actionable tools, such as creating a Minimum Viable Routine and tracking energy levels to leverage unique strengths. Her insights on authentic leadership and personal advocacy aim to uplift neurodivergent voices in leadership roles.
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INSIGHT

Processing Differences Create Distinct Strengths

  • ADHD alters how you process inputs and produce outputs, which can create distinctive strengths.
  • Pattern recognition, speed, creativity and alternative solutioning can be competitive advantages when harnessed.
ADVICE

Lock In A Minimum Viable Routine

  • Create a Minimum Viable Routine (MVR) that contains the non-negotiables you must do each day.
  • Automate, outsource, or set alarms for those items so ADHD disruptions don't break the basics.
ANECDOTE

Practical Outsourcing Example

  • Rita uses an automatic feeder and scheduled walks to manage pet care during hyperfocus.
  • She also uses a virtual assistant to triage mail and protect her time.
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