Truth, Lies and Work

173. Late ADHD Diagnosis? How to Level Up Your Career Without Burning Out, with Skye Waterson


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Truth, Lies, and Work is an award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott.


Every Thursday, we bring you a brand-new interview with an expert guest who knows how to create great workplace cultures.


🎙 This Week’s Guest: Skye Waterson


Our guest today is Skye Waterson, founder of Unconventional Organisation, where she helps late-diagnosed ADHD professionals thrive at work—without burning out.


🔬 Skye’s approach is completely research-backed—she turned her own surprise ADHD diagnosis during her PhD into a mission to develop evidence-based strategies that actually work.


📈 With over 250,000 article readers, a top-rated ADHD podcast (ADHD Skills Lab), and experience advising organizations like the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service, Skye is changing the conversation about ADHD in the workplace.


🔥 Key Takeaways from Skye Waterson:


💡 ADHD is NOT a productivity killer—it’s a different way of thinking that, when harnessed, can be a superpower.

💡 Why workplace support for ADHD is failing—and what companies need to change.

💡 The biggest misconceptions about ADHD at work (hint: it’s not just about being "distracted").

💡 Practical, research-backed strategies to create focused, balanced workdays (whether you have ADHD or not).

💡 How ADHD brains solve problems in a completely different—and often more creative—way.


📌 Where to Learn More


🔗 Skye’s website: www.unconventionalorganisation.com

📸 Instagram: @unconventionalorganisation

💼 Connect with Skye on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/skye-waterson-026286204


🎧 What’s Next?


📅 Next Tuesday:

We’re back with This Week in Work—covering the latest workplace news, a hot take from an industry expert, and answering your questions in our world-famous workplace surgery.


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