By Jeff Copper, MBA, PCC, PCAC, CPCC, ACG – October 28, 2024
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide, impacting their daily lives, relationships, and overall well-being. To shed light on this complex condition, David Giwerc of ADD Coach Academy (https://addca.com), a renowned expert in ADHD education and coaching, has authored a groundbreaking book titled Permission to Proceed. In this blog post, I delve into the insights and models shared by David in a conversation on Attention Talk Radio. Continue reading “Permission to Proceed with ADHD”
If you’re like me, you’ve probably heard countless people use the phrase, “Every individual has a unique set of gifts, talents, or abilities at which they excel.” And, in my experience, this is definitely true. However, you’d be surprised to learn the number of people who can’t articulate their own unique set when asked; in fact, many of them find the answer to this question to be difficult and even intimidating. 
There are lots of conversations around when you should disclose your ADHD and when you shouldn’t. In fact, it may be better to disclose only the symptoms, not the diagnosis. But sometimes it’s kind of cool and clever to find that there are benefits around disclosing it. 
For many young folks with ADHD, the transition from adolescence to adulthood is a bit more complicated than it might seem. Legal issues change, the mental health landscape changes, and the likelihood of more serious addictions come into play. In fact, it’s a conundrum when it comes to coping with the circumstances. It may involve legal twists, mental health turns, and the haunting specter of addiction.