The Confidence to Run a Successful Business with ADHD with Emma Cossey

EPISODE 65: The Confidence to Run a Successful Business with ADHDMeet Emma Cossey, a coach for freelancers with over 12 years of freelancing experience under her belt. She's a huge fan of tech, apps and automations to make life easier, faster and more fun (especially as someone who has recently been diagnosed with ADHD). Emma's also the host of The Freelancer’s Teabreak Podcast where you’ll find episodes full of tips, news and discussion for freelancers.During this interview we discuss:Why Emma decided to become a freelancer and how her business has evolved over the past 12 yearsThe symptoms and patterns that led to Emma seeking an ADHD diagnosisThe process Emma went through to receive an ADHD diagnosisHow ADHD impacts the way Emma runs her business and how she manages her symptoms so she can still achieve successWhy neurotypical advice doesn’t work for people with ADHDWhy consistency doesn't work for our neuro-divergent brainsThe importance of making peace with being messy and unpolishedThe power of reframing messiness into meaning something is funWhy perfectionism is your brain's way of preventing you from being rejectedYou can find Emma on Instagram, hanging out in her Facebook group, on her website or listen to her podcast The Freelancer's Teabreak.If you enjoyed this episode, please take 30 seconds to leave me a 5* review on iTunes.RESOURCES:Get the book*: How to Keep House While Drowning by KC DavisLearn more about Loop Earplugs here*: https://amzn.to/3SB3rvdAccess to work support mentioned by Emma: https://www.gov.uk/access-to-workSubscribe to the free newsletter: Create Confidence with Rebecca HawkesSubmit your question for Rebecca here: AskDownload your 80 page Mindset Work: How to Be Confident Workbook hereBook a 1:1 coaching call here: Confidence ClinicFollow The Confidence Show on Instagram and TikTokFollow Rebecca on Instagram and TikTokAnd don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!*Affiliate links: This won't cost you a penny more but I may receive a small commission if you purchase through this link which will help me to continue creating content for the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.