Navigating ADHD in the Workplace with Career Coach Shell Mendelson (Part 1)

In this episode of 'Organizing an ADHD Brain,' host Megs interviews Shell Mendelson, an ADHD career coach and author. Shell shares her late-in-life ADHD diagnosis and how it transformed her career path. They discuss the challenges of ADHD in the workplace, the importance of understanding individual needs, and the benefits of body doubling. Shell also talks about creating a support system and launching a successful business with ADHD. Additional content includes Megs' upcoming plans for the podcast.

Shell's Book: UNLOCK YOUR CAREER PATH: A Course for ADHD Adults and Teens

More info on Body Doubling!

Megs interview on the Fierce Framework: What to do when doing all the right things isn't getting you where you want to go

02:48 Shell's Journey with ADHD

03:36 Career Coaching and ADHD

05:25 The Power of Minimalism and Decluttering

06:12 Celebrating Milestones and Body Doubling

09:03 Shell's Career Path and Diagnosis

10:23 Navigating Career Challenges with ADHD

18:53 Finding Passion in Career Coaching

20:50 The Power of Group Work and Body Doubling

21:50 Creating a Career Bubble for Focus

22:51 Personal Experiences with Career Changes

24:26 Understanding the Safekeeping Self

25:17 Challenges in Corporate Environments

28:03 The Entrepreneurial Path for ADHD

29:44 Finding the Right Support

36:22 Communicating Your Needs in the Workplace

37:11 Conclusion and Listener Shoutouts