Generation Exceptional

Do you NEED an ADHD diagnosis or is it ok to self identify? In this week's podcast I'm sharing my own thoughts on whether I think a formal diagnosis is necessary as a woman who was late diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 56.

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If you're a Gen X or late Boomer and you want to be a part of a growing community of women, many of whom are also late diagnosed neurodivergent, come and join us over on Facebook in The Generation Exceptional Community.

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There's a wave of Gen X women being late diagnosed with ADHD - and it's causing a bit of a stir! Many of these women are making the decision to change direction in later life and, as a Gen X Late Diagnosed ADHDer who redesigned my own life at the age of 52, I can tell you it's the best thing I ever did.

In this episode of the Generation Exceptional Podcast I'm chatting with ADHD career coach and late diagnosed ADHDer Rachel Gaddis all about how we can reframe some of the limiting beliefs that stop us living the next chapter in alignment with what's actually important to us.

Rachel is a career transition coach who focuses on helping ADHD women over 40, particularly women who’ve been recently diagnosed. As a career transition coach who was diagnosed with inattentive-type ADHD at age 44, she understands firsthand the profound impact such a diagnosis can have on one’s professional and personal life. Using co-active coaching methodology, Rachel assists clients in aligning their professional paths with their core values and innate strengths. Her approach is profoundly influenced by her personal experience of a late ADHD diagnosis, overcoming breast cancer, embracing her 50s, and executing a major career shift. Rachel's extensive background in career research, encompassing countless articles, books, and assessments, has enabled her to turn her personal journey into a powerful tool for guiding others. She offers empathetic and strategic coaching, helping mid-career professionals, especially women, to embrace change and craft careers that offer genuine fulfillment and purpose.

Here's the links to connect with Rachel plus the freebie she kindly shared on the podcast.

freebie: https://rachelgaddiscoaching.com/start-career-change-today/

Also:

LinkedIn Co page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/102648412/

FB Co Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562557816133

FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/reinventionroom 

In this podcast I’m calling out some popular business advice that just doesn’t work for my ADHD brain. You’ve probably heard these so-called “must-dos” from countless business gurus, but I want to share with you why they might be doing more harm than good. I’ll break down the five business norms that I've ditched and why you should consider doing the same, especially if you’re an entrepreneur with ADHD or just tired of one-size-fits-all advice.

Timestamps:

- 00:00 - Introducing the 5 BS Business Norms

- 00:54 - The Work-Life Balance Myth: Why the traditional idea of work-life balance is a setup for failure.

- 06:42 - The Miracle Morning: How rigid routines like this don't align with an ADHD mind.

- 08:50 - Dress for Success: Why focusing on what you wear might be overrated.

- 12:00 - 121 Business Follow-ups: Why constant networking and follow-ups can be overwhelming and unproductive.

- 15:40 - The Busyness Myth: Why being busy doesn’t equal being productive.

If you’re in the business of working with corporates as a wellbeing professional and want to refine your corporate offer, I’m here to help. As a business coach and mentor, I specialize in guiding wellbeing coaches to connect with the right decision-makers and build a thriving business. Let’s discuss how I can support you—book a no-obligation call here.

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Last week I did a live stream over on my Youtube channel talking all about changing career in midlife and how I have a theory that we all reach a midlife turning point - but perhaps we don't all make the turn.

Here's an edited version (without all the chit chat and waffle) where I share my experience of changing direction in my 50s and what I'd do differently if I did it again.

If you fancy watching the whole livestream you can catch it here:  https://www.youtube.com/live/GYgFQluhgZI?si=NsBHGOfFGYeslTQj

And if you're thinking about making big changes in midlife and think you'd benefit from some one to one coaching, I'm here to help. 

Book a call here:  https://calendly.com/bevcoach/general-inquiry-30 

The hardest thing we have to do when we start a business isn't learning how to manage a business, but learning how to manage what's going on in our head - our negative self-talk.

Affirmations are a powerful way to reframe negative self talk into positive, motivators that can keep us pushing through when things feel tough.

Let me know if you are a fan of affirmations or not. And if you got 'lines' at school, let me know if you can remember what they were!

00:00 Introduction: The Real Challenge in Business

00:15 An Entrepreneur's Journey

00:46 The Impact of ADHD and Perimenopause

01:24 Managing Negative Self-Talk

02:44 The Power of Positive Affirmations

06:10 A Personal Story: The Power of Repetition

10:49 Conclusion

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In this episode of the Generation Exceptional podcast, I'm talking with ADHD coach and content creator Caren McGill.

How do you stay focused and productive if you have ADHD? Especially if you're late diagnosed and you've never been taught how to get stuff done.

Caren is sharing her transformative journey from a late ADHD diagnosis to becoming an inspiring coach. We discuss the emotional impact of a late diagnosis, the challenges of managing ADHD during perimenopause, and Caren's highly effective productivity strategies.

We talk about navigating the strengths and challenges that come with a late diagnosis of ADHD and also talk about the benefits of establishing productive habits and routines, and how tools can help to manage cognitive load. This was an enlightening conversation packed with personal anecdotes and practical advice for anyone dealing with ADHD.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:07 Caren's ADHD Journey

02:28 Discovering ADHD and Coaching

05:10 Building a Community and Business

10:35 Emotional Impact of Late Diagnosis

19:01 Perimenopause and ADHD

24:09 Productivity Strategies for ADHD

29:24 Phasing Out an Unfit Career

30:40 The Paradox of Structure and Freedom

32:31 Building Effective Routines

33:19 The Importance of Tools and Habits

36:47 Managing Cognitive Load

38:48 The Value of Coaching and Boundaries

43:51 Top Tips for Late Diagnosed ADHD Women

47:17 Connecting with Caren McGill

48:37 Future Plans and Reflections

Join us for valuable insights and tips on thriving with ADHD! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring content.

You can follow Caren on Youtube and social media at the links below:

https://www.youtube.com/@UCEdXA7uliIbBT5aWhuR3dFQhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/carenmagill/https://www.instagram.com/carenmagill/

Watch my TEDx Talk: ADHD in Menopausal Women https://youtu.be/eRPSvRWRoXg?si=9U-6TbyG5uR3zhXk

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Should you start a youtube channel if you're a woman over 50? 

In this video I'm sharing my thoughts as a 58 year old YouTube creator with a relatively new channel - the good stuff and the not so good stuff - and why I think everyone in business should have a YouTube channel as a marketing tool.

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After more than 6 months I've finally been offered some support from Access to Work - Join me as I'm sharing my experience of the process and what happens next. Hi, I'm Bev and as a late diagnosed ADHDer I finally plucked up the courage to tackle the minefield that is applying for help from the government! I'm not great a asking for help and I'm even worse at asking for help from the Government - so many forms to fill in and hoops to jump through! Anyway, I did it and I also recorded my first ever solo Youtube livestream - and this is the recording from that livestream. I hope you enjoy it and if you have any advice for me about appealing my outcome or doing a better job on my application next time around, I'd be so grateful!

Are Gen Z really so different to us Gen Xers? Are their needs, fears, desires and dreams really so different to what ours were when we were their age? Do they have more pressures to contend with in life than we did? I'm discussing all this and more with ex-teacher and careers coach Mayira thomas in this fascinating podcast episode. Mayira is someone who wishes to sprinkle a glittering of inspiration, positivity and calm to those she encounters. She is an inspirational speaker, poet and visionary behind Mayfly Coaching – You Empowering You. She is as a Careers, Confidence and Resilience coach for 15-25 year olds, working in partnership with parents/carers and educators. Enabling and encouraging others to empower themselves to be the best versions of themselves, is what makes her happiest. Interested in working with Mayira?  Ask her about her 6 week ENGAGE Self-Confidence programme on 1:1 basis. Follow and Connect with Mayira: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayira-thomas/ https://www.facebook.com/mayflycoaching https://www.instagram.com/mayflycoaching/ 🧐🧐 Learn more about my Working with Corporates Project Membership Programme helping coaches and wellness professionals to grow their business by tapping into the corporate wellbeing market. https://www.bevthorogood.co.uk/wwcp 📋📋 Download my FREE Guide to Working with Corporates: https://bit.ly/WWCChecklist 🎥🎥 Grab my FREE training - 5 Steps to Landing Your First Corporate Contract https://bit.ly/5STEPSFree

In today's episode of the Generation Exceptional podcast I'm talking about how to be more intentional with your time to help you be more productive, stay on track, reduce overwhelm and avoid time stress. These habits will help whether you have ADHD like me, or not. 🧐🧐 Learn more about my Working with Corporates Project Membership Programme helping coaches and wellness professionals to grow their business by tapping into the corporate wellbeing market. https://www.bevthorogood.co.uk/wwcp 📋📋 Download my FREE Guide to Working with Corporates: https://bit.ly/WWCChecklist 🎥🎥 Grab my FREE training - 5 Steps to Landing Your First Corporate Contract https://bit.ly/5STEPSFree 🚀🚀Download my FREE Notion Weekly Planning Template https://rowan-roadway-c78.notion.site/Weekly-Plan-and-Review-56e6120187c64faeafc6e7d6374d5671?pvs=4 Don't have Notion yet? Download the FREE app here: https://bit.ly/459ERJN Get Calendly: https://calendly.com/ Please note that some links may be affiliate links which means if you purchase using that link I may receive a small commission. This does not affect the price you will pay and may result in a discount for you.