EP123 Unlocking Career Success with ADHD with Shell Mendelson

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Sami Kinnison and Angela Belford interview Shell Mendelson, an ADHD career coach, about how ADHD can impact one's career and the benefits of seeking out a coach. Shell shares her personal journey of discovering her own ADHD diagnosis and how it led her to work with others who have ADHD. She explains the difference between an ADHD coach and a career coach who specializes in ADHD. Shelle discusses her process of helping clients find a career direction that aligns with their skills, interests, and values. She emphasizes the importance of clarity and authenticity in finding fulfilling work. In this conversation, Shell Mendelson, an ADHD Career Coach, provides advice for employers on how to give feedback to team members with ADHD. She emphasizes the importance of understanding that a performance improvement plan may not be effective for individuals with ADHD and suggests alternative approaches. Shell also discusses the concept of a smile file, which is a collection of things that make you smile and can help identify patterns and preferences in your career. She encourages individuals to prioritize their own happiness and fulfillment in their work.You've done the work. The retreats, the books, the coaching. And the pattern is still there. The Invisible Edge Foundation 1:1 Coaching is where that changes. Six sessions, one-on-one, body-based belief work that gets underneath what nothing else has touched. bfreakingawesome.com/invisible-edge-foundationSupport the showSign up at bfreakingawesome.com to get the latest news, insights, and episodes straight to your inbox.Follow Be Freaking Awesome on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, and Instagram.Let us know what questions you want to be answered and discussed by emailing us at [email protected].