“Ask for help. Not because you are weak. But because you want to remain strong.” — Les Brown

Brooke Schnittman, MA, PCC, BCC, is a leading ADHD coach with 20+ years in education and coaching. Brooke was diagnosed as an adult and lives it every day in a family of five — including her husband and three children, all with ADHD.

After 15 years as a special education teacher and administrator, Brooke founded Coaching With Brooke in 2018 and developed her signature 3C Activation® program. Her team helps students, professionals, and parents cut through the noise, build reliable systems, follow through consistently, and unlock what she calls their ADHD Potential — the focus of her bestselling book of the same name.

Named one of Success Magazine’s Top 50 Most Influential Women for 2025, Brooke is on a mission to equip the ADHD community with structure, strategies, and accountability — so they can thrive in work, family, and life.

In this episode:

• The biggest myths about ADHD that keep people stuck

• How to create systems that actually work (even when motivation is low)

• Practical ways to manage overwhelm and build momentum each day

• Why the right tools can help you unleash your full potential

🍿 Let’s WIN THE DAY with Brooke Schnittman!

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🎬 Episode website (including 4K video, full transcript, best quotes, etc.): https://jameswhitt.com/274-win-the-day-podcast-brooke-schnittman

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Timemarkers:

00:00 Who is Brooke Schnittman

1:35 Interview starts

2:05 What ADHD actually is and how it shows up in daily life 

4:18 How a lifetime of bullying led to a career helping others 

6:24 What bullying looks like for adults with ADHD (and why it's often missed)

7:25 Why ADHD traits make people easy targets — and what's really driving it 

8:14 How to support an ADHD employee without making things worse 

9:30 What never to say to someone with ADHD at work 

10:28 How to stand up for yourself when a boss crosses the line

13:28 Why having one true friend can change everything for someone with ADHD 

15:25 Three steps to stop the bullying cycle and protect your energy 

18:45 How teachers are (and aren't) equipped to handle kids with ADHD 

21:41 What an IEP is and why every student might need one 

25:33 When medication for ADHD is worth considering — and when to try other tools first 

28:33 How hurt people become bullies — and how to process the shame 

33:53 A proven script for having the difficult conversations you've been avoiding 

39:47 The biggest myth about ADHD that's doing real harm 

40:48 How to support an ADHD child without turning home into a correction zone 

43:02 Time management strategies that actually work for ADHD brains 

44:31 How to stop your kid from being so tired all the time

47:20 Why regulating yourself first is the secret to calmer parenting 

49:13 Affirmation for today “I am strong”

51:00 Rocket Round

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