The Impulsive Thinker Tired of Hiding: ADHD Entrepreneurs Should Embrace Their Core Abilities
Nov 17, 2025
Adrienne Duffy, co-founder of Big Futures, Inc. and an innovative leadership coach, dives into the world of core abilities for ADHD entrepreneurs. She explains how identifying energizing activities can significantly boost your productivity and enjoyment. The conversation highlights the importance of self-awareness and using assessments like Kolbe™ and CliftonStrengths® to align your strengths with your work. Adrienne also shares strategies for interviewing employers effectively and creating a harmonious team environment that fosters growth.
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Activities Are Outlets, Not Abilities
- Core abilities are your strengths, motivations, and competencies that drive energy and impact.
- Activities are outlets for those abilities, not the abilities themselves.
Engineering Job Clipped Leadership Wings
- André described how his leadership wiring clashed with an engineering firm's structure.
- He discovered leaving allowed him to lead and regain energy aligned with his core abilities.
Leaving Classical Performance For Coaching
- Adrienne left classical performance because it limited her improvisational and coaching instincts.
- She found teaching and coaching provided new outlets for the same musical abilities and performance energy.