"" Tired of focusing on the challenges? Eli and Stephanie reveal how to leverage your unique ADHD abilities for success in life and business.

Ever feel like you're trying to fit a square peg in a round hole? That's a feeling Eli Dervonté knows all too well.

For years, he masked his difficulties with memory and writing, feeling "sick" when faced with letters on a page. It wasn't until later in life that he truly accepted his ADHD, a turning point that came from being "sick to death" of other people's expectations.

This journey of self-acceptance is a key starting point, as Eli and Stephanie Camilleri, The ADHD Advocate, discuss in their podcast conversations. They both firmly believe in a strength-based approach to ADHD.

Stephanie's coaching is built on this "strength space", and Eli advises everyone to "use your strengths to your strengths and don't get hooked on your weaknesses". In the business world and in life, it’s your strengths that will shine.

Stephanie’s own journey involved a slow but steady increase in awareness and acceptance of ADHD. Starting her coaching business nearly seven years ago felt a bit "out there", with significant pushback initially.

This highlights how understanding, or the lack thereof, deeply impacts the experience of ADHD. In families, a lack of understanding can even create "toxic" environments, as Stephanie experienced before diagnosis brought a crucial "relevant lens" through which to understand each other.

But understanding isn't just about diagnosis; it's about leveraging interdependence and collaboration. Eli stresses that "networking is very important not just for business but for personal growth, allowing individuals to use others to complement their weaknesses".

Learning and progress happen much faster through working together. He even pushed himself to overcome his tendency to isolate because he recognised the value of external perspectives.

Today Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a powerful ally. Eli sees AI as a "virtual assistant" that can handle tasks like writing, where individuals with ADHD might struggle.

This frees them up to focus on their inherent strengths, like creativity and problem-solving. Stephanie is a "big proponent of AI", seeing it as the "ultimate body double".

Throughout their conversations, the concept of "going with the flow" comes up frequently. While this can represent adaptability, Stephanie points out it doesn't suit everyone, especially those with co-occurring autism who might need more structure.

However, Eli also believes that their ability to uniquely understand what people need, rather than sticking to rigid structures, is a "greater gift".

Ultimately, the journey with ADHD is unique to each individual. But by embracing self-acceptance, focusing on strengths, building supportive networks, and utilising available tools like AI, individuals with ADHD can not only navigate challenges but truly thrive in both life and business.

As Eli passionately states, "We're great leaders and we're great leaders because we quite we're from the point of view we're quite creative". It’s about seeing your neurodiversity not as a deficit, but as a unique set of abilities waiting to be unleashed.

Alright, ever felt like your brain is a whirlwind of brilliant ideas and scattered thoughts? You're not alone.

Welcome to the podcast where we flip the script on ADHD, moving away from the challenges and diving headfirst into "The ADHD Advantage: Creativity, Focus Hacks with Emily Guerra."

Join us for a down-to-earth chat with Emily Guerra, an ADHD strategist and the founder of The Productivity Flow. Emily isn't just talking theory; she's lived it.

Growing up not knowing she had ADHD, Emily found herself constantly battling to stay organised and focused. It wasn't until later in life that the pieces clicked.

But here's the inspiring part: Emily didn't let that define her. Instead, she embarked on a journey of self-discovery, learning to understand how her brain works differently and, crucially, how to work with it, not against it.

This led her to become a certified productivity life coach, helping other self-employed women unlock their own potential.

In this episode, we delve into the surprising positives of ADHD. Forget the notion of being "broken"; Emily shares how her fast-thinking brain fuels creativity and the ability to connect dots in unique ways.

We also explore practical focus tools that have been game-changers for her. Ever heard of binaural beats?

Emily explains how this type of music can scientifically help your brain get into the flow. And then there are her trusty cube timers – simple yet incredibly effective for staying on track with time blocking.

This isn't about quick fixes; it's about understanding your own neurodiversity and discovering the power of working with your brain's natural rhythms.

Emily's story is a testament to embracing who you are, quirks and all. So, if you're ready to explore a different perspective on ADHD and pick up some real-life strategies to thrive, you're in the right place.

Get ready to discover your own ADHD advantage.

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Alright, ever felt like the world expects you to run a marathon at a sprint?

This week on the podcast, we're diving into something a bit spicy: "ADHD and the Burnout Myth: Are We Blaming Neurodiversity for Systemic Overload?"

You might be thinking, "ADHD and burnout, yeah, that makes sense." But our guest, the insightful Sally Holden, asks a really important question: are we too quick to point the finger at neurodiversity when the real culprit might just be the relentless pressure of modern life?

Sally, as you know, isn't just talking theory. She's been through the wringer herself, battling burnout not once, but three times, with a particularly tough episode back in 2020.

This personal experience gave her a deep understanding of what burnout truly feels like – that overwhelming exhaustion physically, mentally, emotionally, and even spiritually. She knows firsthand how it can hit you, even when you think you have all the tools.

Now, Sally works as a kinesiologist and an intuitive holistic thrive coach, helping women, in particular, who are feeling utterly burnt out to find their way back on track.

Through her own journey, she realised just how prevalent burnout is, and she's made it her mission to equip others with the strategies to recover.

So, in this episode, Sally isn't shying away from a potentially controversial take. Could it be that the intense focus and sensitivity often associated with ADHD are being unfairly linked to burnout, when perhaps the real issue lies in the constant state of "fight or flight" many of us are living in?

Sally's personal struggles and her work with clients have led her to believe that while there might be overlaps, we need to be careful about attributing burnout solely to neurodivergence. Maybe, just maybe, the system itself is overloaded, and we're all feeling the strain, neurodivergent or not.

Get ready for a down-to-earth but thought-provoking chat with Sally. She brings her lived experience and her holistic coaching approach to the table, offering a fresh perspective on why so many of us are feeling the crunch.

Is burnout an inherent part of having ADHD, or is it a sign that something bigger needs to change? Tune in for a discussion that might just shift how you think about both ADHD and burnout.