Translating ADHD

The hosts discuss their coaching approach and the importance of addressing barriers to change. They share a client example of shifting from black-and-white thinking to embracing nuance and curiosity. The client's journey led to increased self-awareness and positive career changes aligned with strengths and values. The episode highlights the power of coaching in cultivating understanding and creating a life that fits for individuals with ADHD.

The hosts discuss readiness for ADHD coaching and the importance of timing. They explore topics like vulnerability, shame, and partnership, highlighting the evolving nature of coaching relationships. They also share personal stories from the International ADHD Conference and introduce a new group coaching offering. The significance of acceptance in dealing with ADHD barriers is emphasized. The hosts reflect on creating unscripted content and discuss the role of partnership in coaching.

The podcast discusses the third barrier of ADHD - the barrier to new learning. They talk about strategies that fade after a couple of weeks and the feeling of always starting over. The hosts emphasize the importance of learning from struggles and experimenting with different approaches. They also highlight the value of coaching and finding a coach who embraces ongoing change.

The podcast explores the concept of being stuck at the second barrier of ADHD-action, focusing on overwhelm, fear, and burnout. Strategies for addressing these states include self-care, breaking tasks into manageable steps, developing accurate feedback loops, and separating emotions from activities. The hosts emphasize that being stuck is not a personal failing but a part of ADHD, and encourage curiosity and support to find alternative ways to take action.

The hosts discuss being stuck at the first barrier of ADHD and share examples of clients who are unaware of their challenges. They highlight the importance of gaining awareness and recognizing self-criticism. ADHD presents unique challenges and perspectives on it include viewing it as a superpower or a curse. Seeking support and navigating this barrier is crucial.

The podcast explores the third barrier of ADHD, which is learning, and its alignment with the coaching process. The hosts emphasize the importance of well-trained coaches and caution against quick-fix solutions. They discuss the significance of curiosity, detachment, and client-focused engagement in the coaching journey. The difficulty of pulling learning forward with ADHD is highlighted, along with the importance of continuous learning and individual systems. The hosts share client stories and encourage listeners to be wary of empty promises and talkative coaches.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the second barrier of ADHD - action. They explore how small barriers can hinder progress, highlight strategies to overcome the barrier, and emphasize the importance of breaking down tasks. They also share examples of clients overcoming the second barrier and discuss the role of coaches in helping clients navigate the learning process.

Ash and Cam discuss the importance of awareness in managing ADHD, including the challenges of reaching new awareness, facade building and masking, denial about ADHD impact, new information and resistance, appreciating strengths and challenges, and ADHD and developing identity.

In this episode, the hosts discuss the coaching process and how it mirrors the barriers of ADHD. They emphasize the importance of creating awareness, learning from success and setbacks, and encouraging curiosity and reflection. They also tease future episodes where they will explore each barrier in more detail and how coaching can support informed change.

The podcast explores barriers to journey thinking in individuals with ADHD. They discuss attachment to outcomes, challenges to journey thinking, navigating identity and time constraints, and the emotional component of bureaucratic tasks. They emphasize the importance of embracing journey thinking, being curious about experiences, and finding resourceful ways to approach challenges.