Episode 125 - Dealing with ADHD in College —Brandon Slade

Being neurodiverse can often be looked at as a major blocker for many people. Though, it doesn’t have to be that way! What may feel like a challenge to deal with in school could be what successfully sets you apart in the real world, if you learn how to discipline your gift.Brandon Slade, Founder of Untapped Learning, struggled with academics growing up, causing him to have an overwhelming experience in college. After getting diagnosed with ADHD, he began to figure out ways to implement habits, routines, and learning strategies that enabled him to succeed as a student. Even after his academic setbacks, Brandon has made it his mission to figure out how the ADHD brain works, now helping other students with executive functioning challenges discipline their gifts at Untapped Learning.In this episode of Success is Subjective, Brandon joins Joanna to share his journey as he dealt with ADHD in college and how his experience led him to start Untapped Learning. Through Brandon’s story you’ll get to see the reality of what it’s like to have a neurodiverse challenge and hopefully gain hope for yourself or a loved one of yours. Listen in to gain insight on navigating ADHD in college and the real world.What You Will LearnThe contrasting careers that Brandon was able to see growing up in his family Brandon’s overwhelming experience in college Having ADHD in collegeThe importance of having good mentors as a young adultBrandon’s journey as he navigated career pathsLife is not linear!The reality of what it looks like to work through executive function challengesThe importance of having discipline and a routineConnect with Brandon SladeUntapped LearningEmail hereConnect with Joanna Lilley  Lilley ConsultingLilley Consulting on Instagram Lilley Consulting on Facebook Success is Subjective on Apple PodcastSuccess is Subjective on Google PodcastSuccess is Subjective on iHeart RadioSuccess is Subjective on SpotifySuccess is Subjective on StitcherSuccess is Subjective on AmazonSuccess is Subjective on AudibleSuccess is Subjective on Tune in RadioSponsored by: College Parent Survival NetworkEmail [email protected]