The man, the myth, the legend, David Giwerc joins me on this episode of the podcast. David is the president of the ADD Coach Academy. He is a global leader in coach training and education. ADD Coach Academy is the only comprehensive ADHD coach training program accredited by ICF and PAAC. His internationally recognized coaching practice is dedicated to empowering ADHD entrepreneurs and executives. David was recently inducted into the International CHADD Hall of Fame, and he received the coveted ADHD Coaches Organization Founders Award. In this conversation, you will hear David share some of his expertise in coaching. He starts by explaining what coaching brings us as people with ADHD. He also describes what the purpose of ADHD coaching is, and maybe more importantly, what coaching is NOT. You're also going to hear David describe one of his models, the "I Model." Connect with David Giwerc: Website - ADDCA.com You'll Learn: [08:01] - David describes ADHD coaching, and shares why this coaching is unique. [13:01] - "A really masterful coaching doesn't need to know a single thing about the thing they're coaching" is something that resounded with me. [15:13] - David and I share our thoughts on viewing ADHD as a gift. [21:40] - David explains it's easier for him to transition from task to task. He shares a technique he thinks may help me. [26:25] - David says that perfectionism paralyzes progress. He also explains vision vs. revision and perfection vs. excellence. [29:56] - David talks about feeling emotionally right. [33:19] - I explain that our internal stories are like breathing. However, we can be mindful and control our inner voice. [42:43] - David describes the "I model." [57:09] - David talks about accountability and responsibility. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group We are doing two sessions of our coaching and accountability group this summer. These groups will fill up quickly. Registration is half over. Registration interviews are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, now through the end of May. For more information, go to http://coachingrewired.com. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.