#80 Navigating the emotions of ADHD diagnosis and more | Guest Inger Shaye Colzie

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This week, get to know Coach Kristin Marts a little more as Eric and Kristin share a one-on-one conversation about the role and importance of creativity in her life, her history in dance and musical theater, her journey through ADHD reWired’s Coaching & Accountability Groups, what sparked her to become an LCSW, and how she became a coach!  You’ll also hear about her joy of performing, life as a late-diagnosed neurodivergent mom with neurodivergent kids, and so much more!  And, coming soon: Look out for the FULL trailer of The ADHD Creatives Podcast in your favorite podcast player on or before December 29th!   Find Kristin: On her website at TheADHDCreativesPodcast.com As an ADHD reWired Coach at adhdrewired.com And get in touch with Kristin at kmarts@possibilitiestherapycenter.com Questions/Topics: [00:01:22] Introducing Kristin and sharing her story [00:03:52] Finding coaching and getting involved  [00:07:24] Learning about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) [00:09:20] Thriving in a crisis, improvisation, and perfectionism  [00:11:53] Creativity is “impulsivity gone right” – Dr. Ned Hallowell  [00:12:19] Kristin reflects on her first year of coaching: perfectionism and being yourself [00:16:18] “We are our harshest critics.”  [00:21.44] How the idea of The ADHD Creatives Podcast was born [00:23:23] Introducing a teaser of The ADHD Creatives Podcast trailer [00:24:28] Eric asks about Kristin’s process and experience to create her podcast [00:30:15] Songs, shows, commercials, and a sense of timing  [00:31:56] The experiences Kristin integrates into coaching  [00:36:28] Masking, persona, creativity, forgiveness, and patience  [00:40:53] Thoughts on gifts and superpowers [00:43:34] What inspired Kristin to become an LCSW  [00:50:54] Favorite things about coaching, more about the upcoming new podcast, and closing thoughts   Resources & Honorable Mentions: Book:  The One Thing Join ADHD reWired’s ADHD-friendly online coworking community at adultstudyhall.com! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired’s award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!

In this episode, Eric is joined by Sherri, a CEO/executive coach and facilitator who was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 40. Her mission: Equip ADHD leaders to confidently lead by example making every workplace friendlier for all brains. She has led leadership teams, developed programs for diverse organizations around the world. Before turning entrepreneur, Sherri worked at Procter & Gamble where she climbed from a soap sales-rep (yes, bars of soap!) to Southern California district sales manager. Hear Eric and Sherri talk about self-acceptance, imposter syndrome, and her journey into leadership training. You’ll hear about the executive-functioning drain of meetings, Sherri’s suggestions on running better “meetings”, and the importance of fun and communication. It’s about identifying the needs and challenges are, then coming up with processes to fall to in order to do the things you’re wanting to do.  Connect with Sherri: Topics & Questions in this Episode: How did Sherri go from selling soap to coaching leaders? What is the importance of self-awareness?  How did Sherri’s ADHD diagnosis affect her work work?  After the tech-boom, what drew Sherri back into coaching executives?  What does it look like to be dialed in with self-awareness? When working with leaders with ADHD, what are some of the common challenges that leaders go to Sherri with? Which struggles are most common?  How do we make sure that, when our teams are together, that everybody’s going with, “Yes! That’s what we agreed on!”? How can a leader be constantly increasing self-awareness? What is the importance of feedback? Can there really be 5-minute meetings or conversations?  What is the importance of experimentation in leadership?   Resources & Honorable Mentions: Book:  Book:  Book:    “You cannot overstate the importance of having someone believe in you.” – Eric “…Communication is not what’s said, it’s about what’s received.” – Eric  “There’s so much gold laying around us all the time as neurodiverse folks!” – Sherri

In this episode, I had a candid conversation with Francesca about her late in life diagnosis of ADHD and her key to staying focused while managing multiple businesses and projects. 
Since she is one busy lady I connected with her via zoom, so pls excuse any background sound that you hear. If I aimed for perfection for every episode I probably would not be doing these weekly.  So in advance, I thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode.  There are some golden nuggets that she shares on time management and staying focused. 

Francesca Anastasi (aka Sabeya) is a business growth strategist, a savvy consultant, and a mentor.
From homeless to CEO, Francesca shares the tools,  principles, and systems she applied as the founder and CEO of Confidance Institute Inc. which made the company successful against the odds,  generating multiple six-figure income in under three years
 
The creator, producer, and host of the Succeed Against the Odds show, she is dedicated to working with and inspiring, entrepreneurs of all ages, which has led to several nominations and awards.  Francesca offers business, personal development, and advancement training programs.  She is also the creator of the one-of-a-kind  Magnificent You women’s conference.  She is also the visionary and founder of the annual, global charity event Shimmy Mob for which she received the ‘Telling Our Story’ Award.  https://www.francescaanastasi.com/  Instagram: @francesca_sabeya_anastasi 

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In this episode, Eric is joined by Vernon T. Foster II!  Vernon is an author, podcaster, and self-proclaimed Sommelier of video marketing.  Diagnosed with ADHD just over 2 years ago, Vernon is passionate about sharing his experience as a black man living with ADHD and creating community. You’ll hear Vernon share his story from life as a kid to today, what prompted him to write his book, what it’s like to have to walk out the door as a black man in America while navigating ADHD, and dealing with challenges because of the layers society has placed on black American men.   Learn more about Vernon T. Foster II on Linkedin or at his video marketing website at vernontfoster.com Get Vernon’s book at adhdblack.com – The Black Man’s Handbook to Living with ADHD: 5 Ways to Create a Better Tomorrow No Matter How You’re Feeling Today Check out his Instagram @vernononvideo   Questions/Topics:  [00:01:06] Introducing Vernon and his continuing process of figuring himself out and his ADHD journey [00:02:56] Vernon shares his experiences with various jobs and getting fired  [00:04:47] A conversation about what led Vernon to ADHD, connecting the dots, and life as the “token black kid” in school [00:08:09] Experiencing covert racism  [00:10:02] Vernon shares about his time at Florida State University and a discussion on testing  [00:10:50] Eric and Vernon on Scantrons  [00:14:44] The Stroop Test  [00:16:34] ADHD medication, college, and an important message  [00:20:45] Eric shares a test-taking strategy  [00:21:38] Life after an ADHD diagnosis / A shocking statistic / What prompted Vernon to write his book [00:23:35] Vernon shares his reaction about the ADHD diagnosis statistics on African American and Latino children [00:23:58] “Why didn’t anyone tell me this sh*t?”  [00:25:19] Eric asks Vernon, “As a black man, diagnosed later with ADHD, […] what do you think is maybe not understood by most people?”  [00:25:57] “The world is already against you, the odds are already stacked against you” / Other challenges navigating the world as a black man   [00:27:52] Understanding ADHD and how it affects every aspect of Vernon’s life [00:29:34] The challenges of navigating the world with something very visible alongside something that is invisible and how one affects the other [00:32:02] “A lot of people who look like me…” / Level the playing field / Hoarding information and wealth and perpetuating the cycle [00:33:36] “It’s my duty to be a steward of those things to help support other people that look like me, people that also don’t look like me.” [00:39:34] Vernon shares his wisdom, tips, and being a work in progress  [00:42:14] Tapping into the tools after an ADHD diagnosis  [00:44:20] Managing emotions, emotional intelligence, and taking your power back / Mindfulness  [00:48:17] Support, family, and community / “It’s really hard to do this alone.”  [00:52:55] Communicating what you need when you have ADHD  [00:57:33] Closing thoughts   Resources & Honorable Mentions: ADHD reWired Episode 333: Race-Based Trauma, RSD & ADHD with Romanza McAllister LCSW Website: blackgirllostkeys.com – René Brooks: Living as a Black Woman with ADHD    “How do we become better stewards of the gifts and the opportunities that we have to show other people that it’s possible? To invest in other people?” – Vernon  🌟 Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired’s award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!

This week, Eric is joined by Rahti Gorfien of Creative Calling Coaching!  Rahti has coached independent creative professionals, including actors, writers, artists, filmmakers, and tech developers, who are scattered and overwhelmed.  She helps her clients break the cycle of isolation, irregular income, and irregular hours, by taking a more structured and entrepreneurial approach to their careers based on their unique strengths and neurological makeup.  In this episode, you’ll hear about Rahti’s journey with mental health, the impact of teams in her life, and how she started a yoga practice and her interest in cooking.  You’ll also hear about trauma, the 5 success-stopping emotions, being confronted by meaning-making, and wise closing words from Rahti.  Find out more about Rahti at https://creativecallingcoaching.com/ Other Questions/Topics Answered in this Episode: [00:02:04] Rahti talks about how she knew she had to be a performer.  [00:07:26] Rahti shares how her journey into coaching started. “Company is stronger than will, and I realized I was trying to do it alone.” [00:11:03] Eric and Rahti dive into bipolar and mental health. [00:19:13] The 5 core emotions. “Emotions are the harbingers of what we think, of what we believe.” -Rahti  [00:22:50] Rahti shares why she is now grateful for her trauma.   [00:23:57] The Manifesto of the Brave and Brokenhearted – Brene Brown  [00:27:43] Rahti gives a different perspective about being the hero in our lives.  [00:29:21] “Emotions are also wise, and they are also convincing liars.” -Eric  [00:32:29] Where does envy come from in terms of the 5 emotions?  [00:35:41] Thoughts on Enoughness [00:43:42] Eric and Rahti share their experiences with boredom.  [00:45:51] Is boredom the birthplace of creativity?  [00:49:41] Rahti and Eric recap the 5 success-stopping emotions and talk about fear.  [00:57:30] Rahti shares about her book, coming in summer of 2023!  Resources & Honorable Mentions: Book: Quick Read:    Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens Registration for the Winter season of ADHD reWired’s Coaching and Accountability Groups is happening now! Go to coachingrewired.com to learn more and get started so you can join us in January 2023!