Generation Exceptional

Ep 134 - High Functioning ADHD! - Really?

What does being a High Functioning Adult with ADHD actually mean? It certainly doesn't always feel like I'm high functioning, or even functioning at all.

Join me as I explore my personal journey with a late ADHD diagnosis, discussing the signs I missed throughout my life and the challenges and triumphs that come with being a 'high functioning' adult with ADHD. From impulsive decisions to financial struggles, let's delve into the impact ADHD has had and how I've managed to overcome the guilt and shame associated with it.

Share your thoughts on whether 'high functioning' is just a label or a testament to our resilience.

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Ep 133 - Things I QUIT After Turning 50

When I was in my 30s I thought 50 was ancient and it seemed such a long way away,  In my 20s I thought I had life all figured out and  the 'older generation' knew nothing,  I'm 58 now and boy how wrong I was.  My 50s have been my favourite decade because I've been able to simplify my life and quit some things that just weren't serving me anymore. So in this episode I'm sharing some of the things I've quit since turning 50.  Some are funny, some practical some quite serious but they've all helped me to feel much happier in my 50s than any other time in my life.

 

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Ep 132 - Midlife Crisis? - How to Manage the 'Messy Middle'

The perimenopause/menopause transition can sap your confidence and leave you feeling scared and helpless. I know, because I've been there.  I call this the 'Messy Middle'. 

But thankfully there are things you can do to help and in this episode of the Generation Exceptional Podcast I'm sharing 3 things you can do immediately to help yourself.

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Time Stamps:

00:00 - Introduction

01:40 - Why Listen to Me? My Menopause Story

02:58 - What is the Messy Middle

05:22 - Accepting and Acknowledging What's Going On in Perimenopause

13:23 - Forewarned is Forearmed - Arming Up for The Big Changes

18:10 - Self Advocacy As You Go through the Messy Middle

Ep 131 - ADHD over 50 - Should You Get a Formal Diagnosis

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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Ep 130 - Gen X ADHD Women - It's Never Too Late to Start Over

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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 fulfilment 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 

Ep 129 - 5 Business Norms to Ditch if You Have ADHD | My Take on Entrepreneur 'Advice'

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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Ep 128 - Reaching a Turning Point in Midlife and Changing Career Direction

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

 

Ep 127 - Affirmations for Midlife Entrepreneurs - Success Mindset

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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