ADHD Essentials Executive Function for Leadership Coaching with Frankie Berkoben
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Nov 2, 2024 Frankie Berkoben, an executive function and leadership coach specializing in ADHD professionals in tech, shares insights on managing executive function variances. She discusses the seven types of bandwidth and how they affect leadership. The conversation dives into the importance of self-awareness and creativity for neurodivergent individuals. Frankie emphasizes a strengths-based approach to enhance productivity and the transformative power of coaching for authentic leadership aligned with personal values in high-pressure environments.
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Executive Function Variability
- Executive function variability impacts everyone, regardless of diagnosis or life circumstances.
- Challenges with executive function can arise from lack of sleep, stress, or even hormonal shifts.
Parenthood's Impact on Executive Function
- Brendan Mahan shares how having twins impacted his and his wife's executive function due to sleep deprivation.
- He notes that while he adapted better, his neurotypical wife experienced greater challenges.
Self-Compassion for Executive Function Challenges
- Validate and normalize the experience of fluctuating executive function to reduce shame and guilt.
- Self-compassion and acceptance are crucial first steps toward implementing effective solutions.