In this episode of Refined Leadership ADHD Lens, join Coach Cathy as she explores the power of living in truth and purpose for leaders with ADHD. Discover practical strategies for creating a personal mission statement and setting meaningful visions and missions. These tools go beyond typical productivity hacks, providing a foundation for decision-making, boundary setting, and building self-esteem. Navigate the complexities of goal setting and time management with an ADHD-focused approach. Learn how aligning your actions with your authentic self can reduce rumination, indecision, and feelings of overwhelm. This episode is a hands-on training session designed to guide you towards intentional success, free from indecision and self-doubt. Explore the steps to define your purpose, mission, and vision, and learn how to visualize your success effectively. Get ready to take actionable steps towards aligning your professional and personal life with your true values and strengths.   Visit ReadySetChoos.com for a free life values assessment and https://proudlyadhd.pro.viasurvey.org/ for a survey on character strengths. If you’re part of the Quantum Thinkers Community, log in to access an exclusive worksheet for this exercise and share your progress with other members. Let’s grow together!   This episode offers a foundational framework that will be expanded into practical execution strategies in part two.   00:00 Introduction to Living in Your Truth and Purpose 02:18 Understanding ADHD and Goal Setting 02:52 Creating a Personal Mission Statement 03:24 Four Key Benefits of a Mission Framework 05:38 Addressing Rumination and Overwhelm 09:00 Steps to Align with Your Truth and Authenticity 09:52 Defining Your Purpose, Mission, and Vision 17:00 Actionable Takeaways and Resources 18:40 Conclusion and Next Steps

Join Cathy Rashidian on a transformative episode of Refined Leadership ADHD Lens, where we explore the intricate world of career transitions for those with an ADHD brain. Unlock practical strategies to leverage your unique strengths, gain clarity, and set yourself up for success in your professional journey. Discover how to balance the excitement and overwhelm of career changes, focusing on what truly aligns with your goals and values. Learn to declutter your career experiences and approach new opportunities with confidence and a clear mindset. Equip yourself with actionable steps, such as identifying core strengths and advocating for your needs strategically to foster a positive and flourishing work environment. DOWNLOAD WORK BOOK HERE    

Welcome to the revitalized podcast, where we embrace the unique strengths of ADHD in leadership and professional growth. Host Cathy Rashidian, an executive coach, returns after a two-year hiatus to share her transformative journey from corporate life to specializing in ADHD coaching. Discover the power of community through the Quantum Thinkers ADHD group, offering support and connection for high-performing professionals. Join us on this refreshed platform, now named "Refined Leadership, ADHD Lens," where we get into practical strategies, career advancement techniques, and aligning work with core values for ADHD minds. Tune in for expert insights and real stories from leaders thriving with ADHD. Subscribe to keep up with new episodes and be part of this exciting growth journey. see you at www.readysetchoose.com  

In this episode I am speaking with Melissa Doman, MA, Author of Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health at Work (Here’s Why And How To Do It Really Well). We talk about mental health in the workplace and why now more than ever this is so important to be talked about in the workplace.  Her book is a fantastic handbook on how to approach this sensitive conversation in the workplace.  We addressed the approach of self-advocacy in the workplace as an individual contributor and a leader, the “toxic positivity trend”, and so much more.  This episode is dedicated to all who are in the workplace and managing mental health. I genuinely wish I had Melissa’s book back in the day in my corporate life, her book is a must-have in each team.    From the amazon book listing: Taking a realistic approach, through research, stories of lived experience and applied techniques that anyone can use, the book includes information on:- How we bring our beliefs and experiences around mental health and mental illness into the workplace The importance of understanding how the language we use, consciously or unconsciously, impacts us Ways to manage the challenges around having mental health conversations at work ‘How-to’ conversation guides Concrete tips on ways to action this education individually or at a team level After reading this book, you'll feel empowered and equipped to have constructive, meaningful conversations about mental health in your workplace     About Melissa: Melissa Doman, MA is an Organizational Psychologist, Former Clinical Mental Health Therapist, & Author of Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health at Work (Here’s Why And How To Do It Really Well). Melissa works with companies across industries around the globe – including clients like Google, Dow Jones, Microsoft, Salesforce, Siemens, Estée Lauder, & Janssen.   She’s been featured as a subject matter expert in Vogue, the BBC, CNBC, Inc., and in LinkedIn’s 2022 Top 10 Voices on Mental Health. Having lived abroad in South Korea, England, Australia and traveled to 45+ countries, Melissa calls upon her global experiences to inform how she works with companies around the world. She has one core goal: to equip companies, individuals, and leaders to have constructive conversations about mental health in the workplace. Her work and book aim to accomplish just that.

Discussing the hormonal fluctuation's impact on ADHD and women is one of the most important episodes I have recorded on the Proudly ADHD Podcast.  Conversations on this topic need to continue and be amplified.    I truly believe so many women diagnosed with ADHD suffer in silence from the negative impacts of, Puberty, Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), PMS (premenstrual syndrome), Perimenopause, and Menopause. As these hormonal changes hugely impact and amplify the negative traits of ADHD. In this episode, my special guest Linda Roggli gives us a view into hormones and what happens with our ADHD.   We also share our personal experiences and measures we have taken to manage the impact.   We hope that you find this episode useful and please do share and increase awareness of hormones and ADHD.   ***** More about Lind Roggli Linda Roggli is the creator of the ADHD Palooza series, a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), an award-winning author, and founder of the A-D-Diva Network for ADHD women 40-and-better. She is recognized as an expert in midlife and senior ADHD. The online Palooza series now includes ADHD Women, ADHD Parents, and ADHD Couples. Linda’s book Confessions of an ADDiva-midlife in the non-linear lane won first prize for women’s issues in the prestigious Next Generation Indy Book Awards competition. She regularly hosts workshops, organizing groups, and retreats for ADHD women at http://addiva.net

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Tamara Rosier, founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan and president of the ADHD Coaches Organization, shares invaluable insights on managing emotions with ADHD. She introduces the Emotional Health Ladder, a powerful tool for navigating intense feelings. Dr. Rosier explains how emotional regulation can significantly improve both personal relationships and workplace dynamics. Discover effective self-care strategies and the importance of emotional awareness for achieving calm and clarity in daily life.

In this episode, I open up about my personal story about seeking support to further manage my ADHD through Trauma Therapy.  I knew that this method of therapy was going to be effective and I have always been a huge advocate of therapy but what I didn’t expect was the rapid results that I experienced.          “In total, some 20–50% of children with a history of Childhood Trauma have clinical levels of ADHD (Glod and Teicher 1996; McLeer et al.1994).”    Receiving support for mental health is a journey, from long waits to getting the right doctor to finding the right treatment and medication that will work and also the energy that it takes to keep at it.  But once we do get the right support, magic can happen.  I am beyond grateful to have found the right support team to move through this stage of my life.  If you relate to this post and also to this episode, please don’t give up on your healing journey, keep going! I am cheering for your success. 

ADHD and Burnout!!! I can not get enough of this topic, so I decided to have a candid conversation about it with my special guest Brendan Mahan, host of ADHD Essentials Podcast and ADHD Coach.   “Is it the Fish or the Water? Is the fish sick because the fish is sick? or is the fish sick, Because it's swimming in a toxic ocean.” Brendan unpacks this concept so beautifully in this episode. (Yes we do get into politics in this talk)  We covered various aspects of how those with ADHD might experience burnout and how to move through it.  Thank you Brendan for being an amazing guest, really enjoyed this rich conversation and your wisdom.   #ADHD    About:  Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., MS., an internationally recognized ADHD/Executive Function coach, a highly engaging, sought-after speaker, and the host of the ADHD Essentials Podcast. A former teacher, mental health counselor, and principal, Brendan helps individuals, families, schools, and businesses manage the challenges of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and neurodiversity through an approach that blends education, collaborative problem-solving, and accountability with compassion, humor, a focus on strengths and growth, and his trademark “Wall of Awful™” model. He has been featured in The Washington Post, ADDitude Magazine, How To ADHD, and Speaker Magazine. Contact him at brendan@ADHDessentials.com.

check out our signature program www.greatadhdreset.com

It was my absolute pleasure to have this candid, most genuine conversation with Dan Roth.   He is so damn relatable and lays down some serious truth about job hunting and recruiting for professionals with ADHD.   “I don't think that job seekers should be so desperate to take any job that they can. Now I understand that finances are. I am not saying that it is not difficult, but if we do a better job in our communication between the recruiter and the job seeker, then at the end of the day, you're going to be put in the best position where you don't have to worry about being there a year from now, because you have the long-term to look at.” Dan Roth   Dan shared his personal experience with ADHD, his view as a recruiter supporting neurodiversity in the workplace. Towards the end of this talk, he shares three success tips when looking for a new job.    Dan, is an internationally recognized recruiter and professional speaker. Having recently been named one of the Top 25 Job Search Experts to Follow by Jobscan, Dan uses his platform to encourage continuous discussions surrounding mental health while being a strong neurodiversity and women's empowerment advocate and an abolotionist. Follow Dan on Linkedin