ADHD Coaching

“The best way to change a life of frustration into a life of mastery is by developing talents and strengths, not just shoring up weaknesses.”
Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and John J. Ratey, M.D.

ADHD Coaching and Career Coaching for Teens and Young Adults with ADHD 

Identify Strengths

Important first steps for high school students and young adults looking to discover fulfilling career options include:

• Identifying strengths.
• Determining the environments in which a young person thrives.

ADHD Coaching:
This is true for all young adults. However, for those who have been diagnosed with ADHD, it is critical.

Young adults need an opportunity to reflect on the problems that they have solved in their lives, the things that they are proud of, and the challenges that they have overcome. ADHD Coaching can help students who often experience failure in school settings uncover the gifts and talents that they can bring to the world of work. There are exercises that high school and college students with ADHD Coaching can complete in order to uncover their dependable strengths. These are strengths that might not be valued in a traditional school setting but that will stand them in good stead in a work situation. Once identified, students can use this knowledge they learned in their ADHD coaching as they write college applications, interview for summer jobs or internships, and as they compete for their first job.

Misconceptions Regarding Finding Meaningful Work

In our ADHD Coaching, Many clients diagnosed with ADHD Coaching are misinformed about the career search process. Clients have said the following:

• I have ADHD, my limitations and “disability” will prevent me from finding meaningful work.
• I have ADHD; I don’t have any relevant gifts, talents or skills.
• I may have some strengths but my shortcomings will outweigh my strengths.
• I can find the most suitable jobs from the “Want Ads” or online job banks.

The Reality of Finding Fulfilling Work

• Develop self-awareness and recognize how to avoid or compensate for limitations.
• Use tried and true methods to figure out the gifts that you have to offer the world of work.
• Learn where work-related strengths would be valued by employers.
• Apply alternative job search strategies, such as networking, in order to find fulfilling work.

There is a Tried and True Process for Finding Work You Enjoy

Robin Roman Wright uses a 7-step process during the coaching process to help teens and young adults with ADHD Coaching find fulfilling careers. If you send her an e-mail, and ask for it, she will send you an article outlining the seven steps.

Interested in ADHD Coaching?

To find out more contact Robin Roman Wright by e-mail at: coachrobin@leadershipandcareers.com or call (978) 447-1496.

ADHD Coaching provided via telephone or in person.
Out-of-State and International clients welcome.

Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and John J. Ratey, M.D., Delivered from Distraction, Random House, 2005.