Refined Leadership - ADHD Lens

How to embrace Neurodiversity in the workplace | Guest: Margaux Joffe

In this episode, my guest Margaux Joffe is sharing the journey of her ADHD diagnosis in her late twenties.  
More importantly what she shares is how she went about creating awareness/acceptance of ADHD in her workplace and created a resource group within her organization for those with Neurodiverse Brain wiring.  
Her story is beyond inspirational and a great example that once we embrace our unique brain wiring we can not only be a success but also create change to end the stigma of Neurodiversity. 
About Margaux Joffe:
She is an award-winning producer and accessibility professional using the power of media to positively impact society.  After her diagnosis of ADHD in her late twenties, she started to share what she had learned and founded kaleidoscopesociety.com a community to empower women with ADHD to not only better understand their diverse brain but also to lean on each other as a collective.
Margaux is on a mission to end ADHD stigma and empower all minds.  In 2017, she expanded her impact to the workplace where she lead the creation of the first Neurodiversity Employee Resource Group at Yahoo and Verizon Media. In two years she scaled the group to a global network of support for employees in over 35 offices around the world.   www.margauxjoffe.com

Character traits of ADHD in the workplace | Co-host - Sherri Cannon

**This is an audio recording of a recent Linked-in Video Post**
This content is intended for HR and Team Leaders 
When we work with business function leaders to build ADHD literacy, they often want to know how to actually recognize signs of real ADHD versus societal ADHD…so that they can respond with timely, effective strategies or questions.  In this clip, my colleague Sherri Cannon, PCC, and I will share a few facts that can help you better understand ADHD in the workplace.  
 Did you know
 ⇨ Around 8% of the world population has ADHD and has had it since childhood – diagnosed or not. 
 ⇨ In fact, as we get better at diagnosing kids, more and more adults realize they’ve lived life with a brain they didn’t understand and couldn’t explain to others.  
We all can agree that when it comes to inclusion of the mind each person is unique and therefore has a unique set of needs in order to feel engaged and valued in the organization. 
 Without strategic attention to the neurodiversity of their talent, an organization can easily become home to groupthink, petty internal politics and a sleep-inducing culture of apathy.  
Neuroscience breakthroughs of just the past 20 years now enable us to separate fact from fiction and to wisely, compassionately optimize the unique workplace contributions of individuals with ADHD.  #adhd #diversityandinclusion 
Connect with Sherri Cannon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherricannon/ 
Connect with Cathy Rashidian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathyrashidian/

Finding your passion does not always equal happiness!

In this episode, I talk about why following your passion or that idea that is so inspiring may not always lead to long term happiness or fulfillment.  If You are at a crossroads to start a new career or business venture, you may be inspired by some ideas and things you have always wanted to do.  I would say take your next few steps carefully.  I often hear "but I thought this new career was the one"  or "the new business I started was going to be a success but, I am struggling" .   One simple step that most of us don't pay attention to is giving enough time and attention to understanding our strengths and what we are really good at.  I go deeper into this concept in this episode. 

Personal Reflection in times of uncertainty

In this episode, I share my personal reflection on what we are facing around the world and how I am showing up in the midst of uncertainty. 

Is your ADHD brain wiring holding you back at work? | Guest: Sherri Cannon

In this episode, I speak with Executive Coach, and Faculty member of ADD Coach Acadamy, Sherri Cannon. 
She shares how she moved from up the corporate ladder from sales to becoming a leadership development Coach/Facilitator in Silicon Valley. Like my previous guests, Sherri was also diagnosed with Adult ADHD late in life.
During this episode we talk about:
how ADHD can hold you back from reaching your ultimate potential and impact your work/business
Understanding what your style of learning is and how you can tap into your strengths so you can succeed at work
the importance of actively understanding your brain so that you make it work for you instead of you being reactive to it, especially in times of stress, change and transition
How to address the imposter syndrome when it comes to ADHD and how working with the right coach you can remove limiting thoughts that have held you back
About Sherri Cannon
This is how I became an ADHD coach.
In career #1, I was a consumer products sales rep/manager (that’s a classy way of saying I sold soap and fabric softener to grocery stores and loved it). In the second, I traveled the public seminar circuit leading communication and leadership skills workshops around North America.
When I developed a love for change management work with business teams, it took me to Silicon Valley, home of fast companies, geeks and a higher than average percentage of neuro-diverse folks. As an Executive Coach and Group Facilitator, I found my people and my calling. About that time, I also got my own ADHD diagnosis.
In 2015, I added ADHD coaching to my practice. I’ve found my happy place here — coaching leaders, individual contributors, entrepreneurs, retirees, and career seekers to live more fulfilling lives by understanding and partnering effectively with their unique brain wiring.
As you can see from my own path, going toward what calls and interests me has opened new cool doors.
As I went through my own ADDCA training, I hoped I’d one day teach others and help them experience the richness and reassurance of this ADHD community.  When ADDCA invited me to join the faculty in 2018, it was the perfect intersection of my love of teaching with my desire to share this wealth with other learners.
In 2019, I proudly joined the PAAC Board of Directors as Volunteer Chair and I look forward to starting my PAAC accreditation process in 2020.
You can connect with Sherri Cannon  https://www.beyondthebellcurve.life
Resources that we talked about:
Additude Magazine - inside the ADHD mind https://www.additudemag.com/
Adult ADHD Self-Report Scales (ASRS) - https://www.hcp.med.harvard.edu/ncs/asrs.php
[Self-Test] Do I Have ADHD? Symptom Test for Adults https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-symptoms-test-adults/
Follow Coach Cathy on Instagram at ProudlyADHD_coachcathy
or connect with me on Linkedin at Cathy Rashidian

Feel the fear and do it anyway! | Guest: Tracy Otsuka

This is one jam-packed episode with the one and only, Tracy Otsuka host & producer of "ADHD for Smart Ass Women" podcast. 
She shares with me her journey from being a Lawyer to a successful business owner, Realtor, proud mama of two and much more.  Most of her life she accomplished so much without even knowing she had ADHD until she was diagnosed late in life.  She shares tips on focusing on your strength,  self-care, power of intuition and much more.  She is one driven woman ready to change the stigma around ADHD and support Smart Women who are ready to tap into their strengths and beyond. 
about Tracy Otsuka:
"I’m committed to changing the conversation around ADHD. When I was diagnosed eight months after my son, my entire life suddenly made perfect sense but all I heard about was everything that my ADHD brain SHOULD be struggling with when in fact I would come to learn that my ADHD is responsible for some of my greatest superpowers. Join me."  you can listen to here podcast on https://www.tracyotsuka.com/podcast-page-two
find out more about Tracy on https://www.tracyotsuka.com/blog

Benefits of ”Mindful-Tasking” instead of Multitasking

In this episode, I share a recent personal experience on how multitasking caused me a major personal/professional embracement.  It was a great reminder for me to be so mindful of my tasks throughout the day, and ensure I am only doing one task at a time from beginning to the end so that I avoid making errors that not only will cause a personal disappointment but also high jack my brain into a state of stress and anxiety.

Heal your Gut, Optimize your Brain | Guest: Jodie Campbell

In this episode, I talk with Jodie Campbell, Nutrition + Digestive Health Coach about the importance of understanding how your Gut can have a direct impact on the brain.    
Did you know that your gut is considered your second brain? We go deep into this conversation, Jodie believes that it all starts with the Gut.  
It is one thing to pay attention to our brain but have you considered all the factors that influence it?  I invite you to this very informative talk with Coach Jodie.  
About Coach Jodie Campbell
Years ago, healing my own digestive system had a massive ripple effect on my whole body. No more migraines, lactose intolerance, IBS, mood swings, poor complexion, sugar cravings, low immunity, PMS, or lack of energy.
Of course, it wasn’t an overnight transformation. It started with multiple doctors visits, fear-based media and marketing that manipulated my food choices, and fad diets with a nauseating amount of conflicting advice.
What I needed more than anything at the time was someone to shoot it to me straight, someone to actually help! And so instead of looking for her, I became her.
I’ve been a Certified Holistic Health Coach for 7 years, with formal training from the Institute of Integrated Nutrition and Nutrition Advisory training for the Sanoviv Medical Institute. Current student at the School for Applied Functional Medicine. Through my ongoing training and deep experiences with hundreds of clients,  I’ve seen firsthand that most people have a compromised digestive tract. With no idea that this is the root source of their frustrating symptoms being experienced throughout their body.   reach out to her on https://jodiecampbell.ca/fixyourguts   follow her on Instagram at @JODIEDCAMPBELL 
Follow me on Instagram at ProudlyADHD_coachcathy  or book a discovery call with me to better understand your brain at www.readysetchoose.com

How to transition to your dream career | Guest: Betty Kempa

Most adults with ADHD have experienced the impact of their brain at work.  Some have lost jobs, impulsively resigned or never really landed the best fitting career. 
In this episode, I talk with Certified Career Coach, Betty Kempa where she shares her five-steps approach in transitioning to your dream job.  Her insight and systematic approach really resonated with me.  Especially for those of us with ADHD, we tend to act on impulse when we are losing interest in our current career and end up making choices that do not pay off in the long run.  
Imagine taking a step back and really digging deep to not only understand your ADHD brain wiring but also how you can be more resourceful in finding your next amazing career.   Betty and I will share a few insights into this topic with you.  
About Coach Betty:
"I’ve had the pleasure of coaching corporate clients hailing from Google and Sephora to budding entrepreneurs, health-industry professionals, and private-investment firms (to name a few).  My coaching style? Authentic. Strategic. Empathetic. Well-researched. Determined. Your personal champion."   
You can book a discovery call with her at http://bettykempa.com/about/
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To better understand your ADHD book a discovery call with me 

Best strategies for ADHD shared by ADHD Coaches Panel

In this episode I took a different approach and hosted an ADHD Coaches Panel where we discussed:
The reoccurring ADHD challenge that they see in their clients
The one ADHD issue that they are working through now
One useful tip that you can implement right away to manage your ADHD 
In talking to both Brooke and Kristen you can hear their dedication, passion and most of all they speak from their heart.  They experience ADHD first hand and also continue to not only work on themselves but dedicate their time to helping others with the same issues. 
If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear from Brooke and Kristen and other coaches pls leave a comment or email me directly at cathyrashidian@gmail.com 
More info on my guests
Kristen Carder is passionate about helping adults with ADHD reach their full potential. She recently transitioned out of the 6-figure company that she built so that she could coach adults with ADHD full time.     www.ihaveadhd.com  Also you can listen to her Podcast  "I Have ADHD" anywhere you find your podcasts.
Subscribe to Coaching With Brooke's website to get your free ebook "13 Ways To Be More Productive" How to Focus By Focusing Your Time," and to sign up for her newsletters giving you weekly tips and updates on ADHD.
Contact Brooke at Brooke@coachingwithbrooke.com or on her website https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/ for a complimentary 30-minute consultation.


You can also always reach me for free 60 minutes discovery call at https://calendly.com/cathyrashidian