Making good decisions takes a multi-faceted approach. It requires self-awareness, humility, patience, and the ability to make a timely decision. Leadership requires us to set aside our preconceived notions to consider and accept we do not have all the information we will need to make a decision, nor will all the information we are given…
Imposter syndrome is getting in the way of many professionals, resulting in anxiety, depression, and burnout. Imposter syndrome is described as accomplished individuals who, despite their objective successes, fail to internalize their successes and have persistent negative self-talk, anxiety, and fear of being exposed as a fraud (Kolligan and Sternberg). These individuals believe they have…
What is your ROI for attending a course to learn about mindfulness? Let’s start by noting that not all mindfulness courses are created the same. The Mindfulness-based stress reduction course, known as MBSR, is the most well-researched mindfulness program in the world. You learn new skills for self-regulation of stress and symptoms in areas such…
The ADHD leader is an asset to your organization. We, ADHD leaders, thrive in intense, unpredictable, innovative, fast-paced environments. We see connections where others may not, and we make those connections fast. We don’t panic when faced with risk; we are often comfortable in situations where critical decisions are made moment by moment. We under-react,…
Our emotions and behaviors are connected to the thoughts we have. It may not feel like this is true because our emotions show up so fast we may not feel we can identify the thought we had before the emotions we experience. Because of ADHD, we experience our emotions intensely, whether towards others or ourselves.…
The first week of the new year is such a great week. It holds such possibility. Us high-performers love our lists. We have a list of actions, experiences, ways of being we want to embrace this year. Great! What we may not have realized is that this very week we will have a great opportunity…
2023 It’s a new year. I find myself contemplating a question my coach asked me the other day. “What experience do you want to have next?” It is such a great question. Instead of what do you want to do or achieve, the question focuses on what you want to experience which also invites one…
Delaying anything to a future time. Counting on our future selves to pull us to success; and when that plan doesn’t work. Who suffers other than us? People that shouldn’t. Here are some ways to beat procrastination: When procrastination happens, remember this, the only way out is through; or perhaps Winston Churchill said it best,…
