Drew Turner: Reinvention after job loss & a diagnosis

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Dec 2, 2024

Drew Turner, a leadership coach diagnosed with ADHD at 29, shares her inspiring journey of reinvention after losing her job at Tesla. She discusses the emotional challenges of navigating ADHD in both personal and professional settings, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and reframing negative perceptions. Drew highlights the power of community support in fostering resilience and ambition. With insights on self-advocacy in the workplace, she encourages women to embrace their neurodiversity and lead with confidence.

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ANECDOTE

Missed Diagnosis

Drew Turner's ADHD went undiagnosed in earlier tests, even with accommodations given.
A coach's advice to avoid "cheating the system" mentality helped her accept the diagnosis.

ANECDOTE

Isolated for Talking

In elementary school, Drew was isolated for excessive talking, a common externalization of hyperactivity in girls.
This early experience made her question her current communication style.

INSIGHT

Sleepover Aversion

Drew connects her dislike of sleepovers with both ADHD and potential ASD, hindering relaxation outside her environment.
She links this to routine disruption and a conditioned feeling of needing to hide perceived flaws.

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Episode 193 with Drew Turner.

“I was doing everything to make others happy, and then I wasn’t happy. A lot of that comes from ADHD and being empathetic, but ultimately it does a real disservice.”

Drew Turner lives near Austin, Texas, and was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 29. Drew’s diagnosis completely changed her understanding of herself and gave her an opportunity to rewrite her personal narrative from one of self-doubt, exhaustion, and shame to one of resilience, ambition, and empowerment.

After getting laid off from a leadership training position at Tesla, Drew was suddenly tasked with managing the fear, overwhelm, curiosity, and uncertainty that come with exploring new career opportunities, all while determining what would be most helpful for her ADHD.

We talk about the many ways ADHD shaped Drew's life, and how she’s learning to forge a path that aligns with her authentic self. And Drew now coaches other women in leadership who are ready to break through their own internal barriers, transform their doubts, and lead with genuine confidence.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drewturner2

Website: Free Strategy Call for Women in Leadership: From Feeling ‘Not Enough’ to Leading with Confidence: https://calendar.app.google/UcLQthiL9Vsi7VmS6

Links:

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Job Accommodation Network: https://askjan.org/

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Episode edited by E Podcast Productions

Find the transcript of this episode at www.womenandadhd.com/transcripts

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Order the “Hey, it’s ADHD!” course: www.womenandadhd.com/adhdcourse