Episode 124: Ani Moller

Welcome to Episode #124! We’re joined today by Ani Moller. Ani Moller is a leadership and life coach who works with neurodivergent professionals — especially those with ADHD, autism, or experiencing burnout. Drawing from their experience as a senior executive and program manager, Ani combines business strategy, trauma-informed practice, and lived experience of multiple burnouts and a stroke. They support senior leaders, creatives, and purpose-driven teams through one-on-one coaching, group programs, and workplace strategy. Ani identifies as non-binary and integrates evidence-based tools like Positive Intelligence, energy management, and nervous system regulation to help clients leadauthentically without compromising well-being.Can you tell us about your experience with neurodiversity? When did you realise youweren’t neurotypical?– Realized during the pandemic, after reading traits of autistic women on TikTok– Diagnosed with ADHD about six months later– Felt deep relief and self-understanding post-diagnosisWhat challenges did you face?– Multiple burnouts and physical health struggles– Difficulties with volatile friendships and social challenges– Anxiety misdiagnosis due to internalized hyperactivityWhat changes have come post diagnosis?– Gained clarity and validation– Complex PTSD diagnosis reframed much of the struggle– EMDR therapy helped reduce triggering memoriesWhat challenges do you still face now?– Severe fatigue from stroke– Overstimulation in professional environments– Ongoing executive dysfunction around finishing tasksWhat neuroexceptional strengths are you leaning into now?– Strong visualization (hyperphantasia)– Deep empathy and energy-awareness– Coaching skills strengthened by lived neurodivergent experienceWhat "work" projects are you concentrating on?– One-on-one ADHD and leadership coaching– Positive Intelligence programs for neurodivergent professionals– Overwhelmed to Organized – a group program blending productivity and compassionHow about the rest of the time? What do you enjoy doing in your off time?– Spending time in nature and with friends– Indoor gardening and plants– Gym, calm hobbies, movies, and travel (as energy allows)Productivity tips — What do you do to optimise productivity during your working hours?– Brutal prioritization, guided by values (fun and emotional connection)– Accepting inbox/task list never finished– Energy accounting to track what restores vs drains energyWhat is some unhelpful productivity advice that doesn’t work for you?– “Eat the Frog” (hardest task first) — tiring tasks are harder than complex ones– Generic advice like waking up early — needs sleep consistency instead– Inbox as task list — doesn’t align with executive function needsWhat does your morning routine look like and how has it evolved over time?– Wakes around 7, allows three hours before first client– Gentle routine: movement for fibromyalgia, breakfast, nature time– Adjusts workouts to energy levels and menstrual cycleHow is your sleep? How do you switch off at night?– Struggles with disrupted sleep due to perimenopause and neurodivergence– Strict routine: lights dimmed red with Philips Hue, phone apps blocked after 8 PM– Journaling and reading to wind downDo you have any final words or asks for our audience?– “Treat rest as productive. Rest isn’t laziness — it’s fuel for better leadership and life.”Connect with Ani:Website: Ani Moller - https://www.animoller.com/TikTok: Ani: AuDHD Coach (@professionalaudie) | TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@professionalaudie? LinkedIn: Ani Møller Coaching | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/animoller/Connect with Jeremy:LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nageljeremyEmail: [email protected] from Focus Bear:Website: https://focusbear.ioLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/focus-bear/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@focusbearappTwitter: https://twitter.com/focusbear1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/focus_bear/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/focusbearapp/