Todd Hartley's ADHD Journey from Underestimated to Unstoppable

I was so inspired listening to Todd Hartley share his story of overcoming learning disabilities and ADHD. As a fellow ADHDer, I could relate to many of the challenges he faced growing up, from feeling "stupid" to being excluded from proper education support. But Todd's resilience and passion are what fueled his incredible transformation. His parents played a pivotal role in nurturing his gifts, like storytelling and public speaking, which led him to eventually work with Tony Robbins and become a highly successful entrepreneur and speaker.Todd's vulnerability in sharing his darkest moments, like crying at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the U of A's SALT Center, was so moving. It reminded me that we all have the power to rewrite our stories and become the best versions of ourselves through personal growth, humility, and a relentless commitment to excellence. I'm honored to have had Todd on the podcast and share his inspiring journey with you all.Our guest for this episode is Todd Hartley, a #1 best-selling author, one of Tony Robbins' top-rated speakers, and a fellow ADHDer who overcame learning disabilities to achieve incredible success.Episode Highlights:[02:08] - Todd shares when he was diagnosed with ADHD in the 4th grade.[04:11] - The devastating comment overheard from a teacher.[07:32] - Strategic Alternative Learning Techniques (SALT) life savers.[11:40] - How Todd's entrepreneurial family nurtured his gifts.[14:20] - Todd's lack of confidence and negative self-perception.[16:27] - The pivotal moment when Todd started taking advantage of accommodations.[19:09] - The immense value of having a learning specialist at the SALT Center.[22:51] - How Todd was considered "twice exceptional" with exceptional gifts.[25:39] - The importance of nurturing children's passions and curiosity.[28:08] - Pivotal moments that helped him stop playing small and embrace his full potential.[30:53] - Going back to the SALT Center after 25 years and thanking them.[39:25] - Todd's biggest tip.[42:29] - Where to find Todd's #1 best-selling book "Accelerating Yes" for free.Connect with Todd Hartley:•Todd Hartley's website: https://toddhartley.com •Get Todd's book for free: https://toddhartley.com/bookIf you enjoyed my conversation, please leave a rating and review! You can connect with me @coachingwithbrooke on social media. Thanks for listening!🚨Calling all aspiring ADHD coaches ▶️ https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certification-and-trainingHelp your clients break free from paralysis and better manage their life with 3C Activation® coach training!💥Gain a proven process for ADHD coaching💥Earn 38 ICF Credits and 25.5 PAAC CCE’s💥Learn the latest neuroscience to boost your practice💥Qualify to be listed under ACO DirectoryLearn more ▶️ https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certification-and-training