Client Success Stories - ADHD-ish

Developing Confidence as a Business Owner

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Today’s guest, CherylAnn Crego, joins me on the ADHD-ish podcast for a Client Success Story episode. She first heard me speak on a webinar for ADDitude Magazine called “How to Build a Business That Works With Your ADHD Brain” and decided to reach out a short time later. In this episode, CherylAnn and I share the outcomes from our six-month coaching engagement.

Here are three key lessons from CherylAnn’s story for anyone managing multiple responsibilities while living with neurodivergence:

Embrace the “Nooks and Crannies” of Time:

You don’t always need a full day or a perfect schedule to make progress. CherylAnn leverages unexpected gaps in her day to move projects forward—proving that momentum can be built in the margins.

Growth Can Mean Letting Go:

Sometimes leadership requires making tough calls, like sunsetting a beloved business. CherylAnn shared how being honest about capacity and leading family and team members through disappointment is true leadership—and it’s okay to grieve business decisions. She also shares some vulnerable moments while talking about letting go of ego in service to growth.

Confidence Can Be Cultivated (at Any Stage):

Even as an experienced therapist, CherylAnn found new confidence by being open to coaching, embracing affirmations, and reframing challenges as opportunities to grow.

A Different “Take” on a Delayed ADHD Diagnosis

Cheryl Ann reflects on her midlife ADHD diagnosis and discusses how learning to build life strategies before even knowing she had ADHD turned out to be a hidden blessing.

For me, some of the most satisfying things about sharing the experience and outcomes from our work are how CherylAnn came to see herself in a new way, how she embraced the role of being “the boss,” and why finding the right support (and having a little fun) is essential when choosing the right coach, especially for someone who is accustomed to figuring things out on their own.

Client Bio

CherylAnn Crego is the co-founder of Chef Kent Getzen, a consulting business she started with her husband, whom she lovingly refers to as “the talent.” Together, they travel across the country teaching schools how to cook from scratch, source ingredients locally, and develop essential cooking skills.

Like many individuals with ADHD, CherylAnn is multi-passionate and multi-talented. In addition to being the CEO (and business brain) of the consulting business, CherylAnn is also a licensed psychotherapist in private practice, is in the midst of writing her first book, and has an extensive background in the performing arts.

Mentioned during the interview

John Sovec - Diann’s friend and therapist who used to work for Disney
Disney Front of House & Back of House distinctions
Neurodiversion 2025 - the conference in Austin, where we hung out in person
ADDitude Magazine - the leading website for resources and support for ADHD

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Becoming The Leader Your Business Needs

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0400

If you are a neurodivergent business owner, one of the biggest challenges can be leading a team, especially if you lead an all-female team in a female-dominated industry like occupational therapy.

Today’s Client Success Story features Kirsten Beukes, who is the owner of an OT group practice in South Africa. Through our work together, Kirsten came to understand how her ADHD affects her business and her team, what her business needs from her, and how to reduce burnout and increase joy through doing less, not more.

Here are three key takeaways from our conversation:

Leadership Mindset Shift: Transitioning from a practice owner to a business owner mindset allowed Kirsten to differentiate her personal identity from the needs of the business. This distinction has been crucial in making decisions that benefit long-term success, not just immediate needs.

Using Owner Days to Create Boundaries & Perspective: By designating one day a week away from the practice for strategic planning and decision-making, Kirsten was able to focus on bigger-picture issues, and reclaim her time. This shift allowed for better work-life integration and also empowered her team to step up and grow.

The Power of Self-Acceptance: Recognizing and accepting how her giftedness and ADHD were affecting her business has been a game-changer. This self-awareness has made Kirsten a more effective leader and manager.

Fun Fact from the Episode: Due to her change in perspective and shift in priorities, Kirsten recently adopted a puppy named Lemon. Not only is Lemon an adorable new addition to her life, but she’s also training to be a therapy dog for her practice! 🐾❤️

Want to connect with Kirsten?

Website - LinkedIn

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Are you Going to Neurodiversion 2025 in Austin, TX March 27-29th?

I’ll be there too, and hosting a Meetup for Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs and Business Owners. DM me on LinkedIn or send me an email to let me know. I’d love to meet you there!

Narrowing Your Niche as a Multipassionate ADHD-ish Entrepreneur

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Today’s guest on the ADHD-ish podcast is my client, Anne Levine, a professional coach whose unique approach is centered around creating change that sticks.

With a passion for integrating past successes into new ventures, Anne Levine specializes in guiding clients through the complexities of ADHD and personal growth challenges.

For a number of reasons, many individuals with ADHD struggle with substance abuse, and achieving long term sobriety requires a deep understanding of not only how to change our beliefs and behaviors, but how to sustain them. With 30 years in recovery, Anne brings a profound understanding about achieving lasting change to her coaching practice.

Because her background is so varied and her experience is rich, Anne was struggling to hone in on her specific niche and unique coaching framework. As a former therapist with several careers under my belt, who also has ADHD, I understood her challenge and knew exactly how to help her.

And, I knew she was ready, when she said:

"I want to deliver something so clear so that my client can say, 'This is what I did. If you want to do this, talk to her.'" Anne Levine

📌 Key Insights

Nailing the Niche:
Anne initially faced confusion and shifts in focus. Her breakthrough? Realizing that her expertise in time and energy management—especially for those with long-term sobriety—was her true calling.
Creating Legacy Work:
To uncover our unique gifts and strengths, we need to avoid adopting someone else’s approach, which often lacks personal authenticity.
Conviction in Coaching:
Standing out long-term necessitates conviction. Establishing and understanding one’s “inner compass” leads to sustainable growth and genuine connections with clients.

To connect with Anne Levine and learn more about her work:

Website - Instagram - LinkedIn

Mentioned in this episode: Dr Michelle Mazur - 3 Word Rebellion

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Stepping Into Your Entrepreneurial Identity

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0400

I’m thrilled to have my client Jennifer Yates join me on ADHD-ish to share the challenges of defining a consulting business as unique as you are.

For multi-talented individuals with varied and diverse backgrounds, it can be overwhelming to talk about what you do. The more gifts and abilities you have, the harder it is.

This is especially true when you want to be able to bring all of your talents into the mix and hate limiting yourself in any way.

If this description resonates with you, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.

Here are just a few:

The Power of Intentional Constraint

Jennifer learned to focus on her core values and strengths, making effective decisions without cognitive overload.

Crafting a Unique Entrepreneurial Identity

Leaning into focusing on the "how" rather than the "what" or "where" of Jennifer’s abilities provided the clarity needed for her to own her space and identity.

Cementing Confidence through Action It's not enough to feel confident - you must see its tangible effects in your business.

This episode explores how confidence, when backed by action and visible impact, propels you forward.

Mentioned during this episode:

Rochelle Moulton's Soloist Life Podcast where Jennifer first heard me
Voxer walkie-talkie app for connection between coaching calls
Woxer - boxers for women, the most comfortable undies
ThinkUp! app - change your brain with positive affirmations in your own voice
Clifton Strengths Top 5 Report - how your top 5 strengths make you unique

Want to connect with Jennifer? Here’s how:

Website - LinkedIn - Book a call

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Aligning Your Business with Your ADHD

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0400

My favorite interviews are Client Success Story episodes, because I get to celebrate my clients’ success and also show what’s possible when you partner with a highly experienced coach who really understands the needs of neurodivergent, highly creative solopreneurs.

Today’s guest is Ashley Lloyd, a multi-talented creative, who transitioned from the luxury fashion industry to landscape design, and who shares her journey of discovering the power of right sizing her business to fit her values, financial goals and ADHD brain.

In this episode, Ashley shares how her recent ADHD diagnosis helped her better understand her perfectionism, time blindness, and rejection sensitivity, all while creating systems and workflows for her business as a sole proprietor with my expert guidance and mentorship.

We focus on the importance of setting boundaries, systematizing workflows, and building referral partnerships to prevent burnout and maintain a healthy work-life balance. You won't want to miss this insightful conversation on balancing passion, purpose, and profit!

Here’s a sneak peek of what we covered:

🎨 Harnessing Creative Strengths Ashley shares how she utilizes her artistic skills and creative spark, honed in luxury fashion and fine arts, to create stunning landscape designs.

🧠 Managing Perfectionism and ADHD: We talk candidly about perfectionism, rejection sensitivity, and time blindness the simple, practical strategies that make all the difference.

📈 Referral Partnerships: Ashley’s created a partnership agreement to ensure alignment with her brand and “weed out” (pun intended) clients that aren’t a good fit.

🛡️ Setting Boundaries to Eliminate Over-delivering and Undercharging: Ashley and I discussed how we restructured her service offerings to prevent burn-out while maximizing profit.

🌟 Self-Acceptance and Personal Growth: Building a business that aligns with your personal values and vision sustains your momentum and creative energy.

Check out the episode Ashley listened to TEN times that changed her mind about customer service:

Episode #201: Reversing Energetic Drain by Closing Open Loops in Your Client Service Business

Books on the Highly Sensitive Person by Dr. Elaine Aron

Mic Drop Moment:

"I created a flowchart with you of my process. And knowing what the flowchart looks like, the client intake, all the way through to the end, I'm able to better position myself to not get taken advantage of." Ashley Lloyd

Website: Ashley Lloyd Garden & Design

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Protecting Your Passion as a Twice Exceptional Entrepreneur

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400

I’m excited to introduce you to my client, Robyn Rosenberger, the passionate founder of Tiny Superheroes. Robyn is a founder with a heart, and decided to work with me on the advice of her therapist so she could learn to balance passion, purpose and profitability in her business.

You’ll hear Robyn open up about her unique journey as a twice-exceptional individual, facing the challenges and triumphs of running a mission-driven business that empowers children with disabilities to see themselves in a positive light, as well as a vibrant community for their parents.

We’ll dig into Robyn's struggles with managing others, the emotional rollercoaster of taking big risks that don’t always work out, and the often-lonely path of a visionary entrepreneur who is striving to balance business ambition and mental health.

Join us as we explore the nuances of thinking differently, the quest for sustainable success without burnout and the profound impact of truly understanding and embracing one’s giftedness.

Here are some of the highlights:

Techniques for balancing collaborative and solo work
Leaning into your intuition as a twice-exceptional founder
Building trust and effective communication in a neurodiverse team.
Tips for finding the perfect business coach for your unique needs.
Exercises to align mental health with business growth.
Strategies for creating sustainable peace and financial stability

Meet Robyn Rosenberger

Robyn Rosenberger is the founder of Tiny Superheroes, a mission-driven business dedicated to changing the way the world views disabilities by empowering children with superhero capes and creating a supportive online community for their parents. Robyn is a twice-exceptional entrepreneur—both gifted and ADHD—who has built a thriving business while addressing the unique challenges that come with her exceptional mind.

Tiny SuperHeroes

Connect with Robyn on Linkedin or Instagram

Mentioned during the interview:

ThinkUp! App

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Why Women Entrepreneurs Need a Thought Partner to Get Unstuck

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400

In the field of business coaching, conventional wisdom dictates that success depends on choosing a target market niche and working exclusively with clients who fit the criteria so you can become known as a specialist.

But what if a potential client wants to hire you, not for your expertise but for the qualities and skills you possess, not your niche?

Jen Liddy knew she was looking for a collaborator who could match her intellectual pace, acting not as a coach, but as a creative catalyst, unlocking the potential she knew she had, but wasn’t able to access through a course or group program, or on her own.

She hired me for my creativity, intuition, insight, and no-nonsense directness, gifts I attribute to my ADHD, even though she doesn’t have ADHD herself, as most of my other clients do.

This engagement is an excellent example of what’s possible when we trust ourselves to know what we need and where we can find it, instead of buying into somebody’s “proven process” or “step-by-step system.”

Who is Jen Liddy?

Jen is known for her innovative approach to content strategy and marketing, helping fellow business professionals articulate their expertise and master their messaging through strategies tailored to introverts and those seeking quieter, but deeply impactful, influence.

Connect with Jen Liddy:

As mentioned by Jen during our conversation:

Justin Blackman Pretty Fly Copywriting

What about you?

This might be the perfect time to partner with a business coach who is also a licensed therapist, serial entrepreneur and collaborative thought partner to reinvent your business. The combination is uniquely powerful in going from stuck to unstoppable.

I work with a limited number of 1:1 clients at a time, so I can customize our partnership to exactly what you need, no more, no less.

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Maybe you’ll be my next Client Success Story!

Entrepreneurial Growth: A Success Story of Client Transformation

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0400

This client success story episode features Andrea Klunder, an award-winning podcast agency owner and creative entrepreneur. Andrea was a regular, but casual listener of this podcast until she realized she was on the brink of burnout, and knew she needed help to turn things around.

Her agency was growing, she had a rockstar team, but she was exhausted, overwhelmed and increasingly resentful. This is a client success story, but one with a twist, a cliff hanger and genuine nail-biting moments that most business coaches wouldn’t share.

It’s a story of facing fears and embracing the unknown, discovering the true meaning of “mindset work”, and the value of mentorship. Andrea recounts the pitfalls of overcommitment, the strain of unfulfilling tasks, and the bold steps she took to reshape her business– decisions that, while initially painful, carved a path to a more focused and profitable business.

This transformation depended in part on uncovering Andrea’s “zone of genius” and recognizing where her true talents lie. This awareness and it’s connection to her experience of burnout led to a turning point in her business journey.

If you are working way too hard in your creative services business and inching toward burnout yourself, this episode is a must-listen.

🎙️Here are 3 key takeaways:

**Embrace Fear for Growth**: Taking new steps in business can be daunting, but it's through such actions that we open doors to new opportunities and growth.

**Evolving Our Identity**: Recognizing our unique abilities—our "zone of genius" enables us to release our full creative and business potential.

**Sustainable Transformation**: Andrea's experience illustrates the value of patience and strategy in transforming a business, and the importance of cultivating a balance between operations and creative genius.

Want to know where to find Andrea and her work?

Website: https://www.thecreativeimposter.com/

Podcast: https://www.podcastenvy.com

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreaklunder/

I work with established solopreneurs and small business owners (coaches, consultants, creatives and professional service providers - basically personal brands) who know they are working too hard, but don’t know where to start to do things differently.

I’ll help you Boss Up your boundaries, your offers, your pricing, and your marketing strategy and remove anything that keeps you exhausted and feeling stuck. Maybe, like Andrea, you need help uncovering your Zone of Genius work.

As a former psychotherapist, I also make sure we build mental wellness in your business plan so that you’re not just successful on the outside, but aligned with your values, and priorities on the inside. We don’t want you to burn out, now do we?

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The Transformational Power of a Therapeutic Business Coach with Traci De Forge

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0400

When Traci DeForge, a visionary entrepreneur and podcast industry trailblazer, decided it was time to hire a business coach, she expected to gain clarity on how to grow and improve her company, but she specifically chose to work with a coach who had a background as a licensed psychotherapist because her other goal was to break the patterns of self-sacrifice that were holding her back. This decision meant both the business and the business owner were about to be transformed.

This conversation recreates that transformation and how it impacted Traci's business model, leadership style, identity as a CEO, and the future of the company. If you have asked yourself “Why would I choose to hire a business coach who is also a licensed psychotherapist?” This Client Success Story episode is for you.

In this interview, we share:

The unexpected benefits of seeking guidance from a business coach with a background in therapy.
What can happen when you recognize the impact of clear communication and defined limits on business success?
Overcoming challenges within your team by releasing people-pleasing and overworking tendencies most female CEOs have

If listening to Traci De Forge’s story and what partnering with me did for her and her business inspired you, maybe it’s time you experienced my signature coaching program for female entrepreneurs and business owners, the Boss Up Breakthrough. The only way you can work with me right now is through my 1:1 coaching program., and the first step is to schedule a free 30-minute consultation right here: https://bit.ly/calendly-free-consultation

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Other episodes for female entrepreneurs you might want to check out:

Episode #152 - From Visionary to Implementer https://bit.ly/episode-blog-152

Episode #13I - 5 Types of Boundaries You Need in Business https://bit.ly/episode-blog-131

Episode #123 - Does Your Business Need You to Boss Up? https://bit.ly/episode-blog-123

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Ways to connect with our guest, Traci De Forge:

Website: https://produceyourpodcast.com/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/produce-your-podcast/

From Visionary to Implementer: Jancina Dyer's Identity Transformation

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0400

After a lifetime of conforming to the expectations of others and having her creative ideas dismissed because she was "just the assistant," Jancina Dyer refused to give up on her big vision and embarked on an entrepreneurial journey of self-discovery and success.

While most leaders in the beauty industry are half her age, Jan Dyer is just getting started as the founder, owner, and CEO of the Colorado Lash Company. She is a misfit entrepreneur, driven by passion and purpose, who left a successful career in ophthalmology to pursue her dream of owning a business in the beauty industry.

What I love most about Jan’s story is that she is a true visionary but did not believe she could execute her brilliant ideas. She bought course after course, took program after program, and even hired more than one coach, before deciding to work with me. Even though she had felt stuck for years, she never gave up on her big vision and in just 12 weeks, the progress she made was absolutely transformational.

In this Client Success Story episode, we will recreate Jan’s experiences of:

Transforming her identity when leaving a successful career to pursue a passion.
Overcoming ageism and sexism in a female-dominated industry
Developing a strategy to turn her creative ideas into actionable plans.

If you resonated with Jan Dyer’s struggles, maybe it’s time you experienced your own Boss Up Breakthrough. The only way you can work with me right now is through my 1:1 coaching program., and the first step is to schedule a free 30-minute consultation right here: https://bit.ly/calendly-free-consultation

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Other Client Success Story episodes you'll enjoy:

Ep #120 - Marketing Your Genius with Meredith: https://bit.ly/episode-blog-120

Ep #112 - Embracing Creativity with Lauren: https://bit.ly/episode-blog-112

Ep #93 - Closing the Performance Gap with Dallas: https://bit.ly/episode-blog-93

Connect with me:

Instagram: https://bit.ly/DWC-Instagram

LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/DWC-LinkedIn

How to connect with Jancina Dyer:

https://www.coloradolash.com/

https://www.facebook.com/coloradolashcompany

https://www.instagram.com/coloradolashcompany/

Marketing Your Genius: A Client Success Story with Meredith Ferguson

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0400

I love helping female solopreneurs find their genius, so they can create a satisfying and sustainable business doing what they do best. Today’s guest is client Meredith Ferguson, who decided to work with me because she had two fledging businesses and neither of them was profitable. She had a lot of natural talent but no systems and no boundaries. She wanted a legitimate business but was literally giving her work away and because she wasn’t taking herself seriously as a business owner, no one else did either.

We worked together for several months in my 1:1 coaching program, and one of the first things we did was to set her Pilates business on auto-pilot so she would focus on her website design business. Then, it was time to get busy creating boundaries, eliminating bartering, and being a beck-and-call-girl for everyone who needed help with their website but wasn’t paying for it. Getting rid of the “freeples” (people who want what you’ve got and expect to get it for nothing) and learning to value her time and skill were some of Meredith’s biggest Boss Up moves during our work together.

Highlights of this convo:

Dealing with imposter syndrome because you don’t have “credentials”
Discovering her superpower and seeing its value in the eyes of others
Owning up to her part in being taken advantage of by others
Networking to market your services when you have social anxiety
Giving yourself grace when things interrupt your business momentum

Mic Drop Moment: “I always heard that you teach people how to treat you but I didn’t get it until now. If you don’t communicate your boundaries, you can’t expect people to know what they are.” Meredith Ferguson

Want your website to do more for your business than just sit there? Here’s how to connect with Meredith Ferguson:

Website: https://www.chessiemarketing.com/

Free Website review: https://bit.ly/3zZu0mL

Mention promo code DRIVEN and get 25% off all website services through 2022

IG https://www.instagram.com/chessiemarketing/

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Embracing Creativity: A Client Success Story Episode With Lauren Hirsch

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0400

I love working with creatives and today’s guest, my client Lauren Hirsch was one of my favorites. Lauren decided to work with me after interviewing several other coaches and even having the first session with one of them. She had just been diagnosed with ADHD and was struggling to find direction in her career, create consistent habits, and feel more confident and intentional.

We worked together for 12 weeks in my 1:1 coaching program, from November - to February. Literally the day after we finished our engagement, her boyfriend of several years, whom she was living with, broke off the relationship. Lauren had to move out, find a new place to live, and was looking for a new job at the same time. With this much disruption and change, Lauren was worried that all the positive changes in mindset and habits we had created together would be lost. I must admit I was a little worried about that, too.

What you will hear in this Client Success Story interview, which was recorded almost four months after we finished working together, is that did not happen. In fact, not only is Lauren thriving in her new job and apartment, but the work we did together is so evident in the way she sees herself, the way she makes decisions, and most of all, her identity as a creative.

Lauren learned that being a creative means she literally sees and experiences the world differently, so she really can’t look to others for acceptance and approval, without first giving it to herself. She wanted help with career direction, self-confidence, creating more structure and routines in her life, and managing her impulsivity as a multi-passionate creative. What she got was all that, and a whole lot more.

Lauren and I talk about:

Transforming perfectionism into self-trust
Tuning out her inner critic and listening to her intuition
Receiving constructive criticism from her boss as an opportunity
Embracing her identity as a creative who can make her living from her gifts

Mic Drop Moment: “Creativity is an identity, not a behavior.” Lauren Hirsch

If you’d like to connect with Lauren Hirsch, find her on Instagram:

@now_here_designs

@bee_layer

Lauren knew she was a perfectionist before hiring me, but most of us just know we aren’t making progress without being clear about why. Perfectionism is just one of the six common struggles that may be holding you back, take my quiz and find out which one is yours, and what to do about it!

What’s Holding You Back?

https://bit.ly/whyb-quiz

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Launching a Coaching Business: A Client Success Story with Pam Peterson

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0400

I just love inviting someone I have worked with to join me on the podcast for a Client Success Story episode. As you will hear in the preview to this one, I do not interview my clients during or immediately after we have completed my 12 week coaching program, when the bond is strong and they are flying high on how much we have accomplished together.

I wait a few months, because I am not interested in only helping my clients during the time they are actively working with me. My goal is to set them up for the kind of success that lasts, and that they can maintain on their own.

In this convo, you will meet my client Pam Peterson, who is a health and wellness coach, specializing in working with women with chronic pain in a mind-body-brain framework. Pam has a masters degree, a bunch of certifications and has learned what actually works for chronic pain, because she has been living with it for years.

Pam and I talk about:

How much she accomplished during our three months together
The mindset shifts she made and sustained
The challenges she experienced and how we overcame them
Why I am not the easiest coach to work with, but just right for her
How she has been able to maintain her momentum after working with me

If you’d like to connect with Pam Peterson, here are a few ways to do so:

Website: https://www.coachpampeterson.com/

Book a consultation: https://calendly.com/coach-pam-peterson/30min?month=2022-06

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Closing the Performance Gap: A Client Success Story with Dallas

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0400

When you are a highly educated professional woman who knows she is capable of so much more than you are demonstrating in your career and personal life, it can be tough to figure out where the real problem lies. Is it your motivation, your expectations, your habits, your mindset, or a combination of all of the above, and how do you figure it out?

Luckily for my client, Dallas, one of her friends had worked with me and told her what a great experience she had, and then she listened to a few episodes of this podcast and thought, “this might be just what I need.” There is a hilarious ‘blooper” during this episode that demonstrates why radical self-acceptance is one of the core principles I practice and teach. You will see why if you stick with the episode all the way to the end.

We talk about why she decided to work with me, what we focused on and how it has transformed her thinking about money, being a lawyer, and allowed her to reach her billing goals without so much stress and beating up on herself. It was not a perfect and predictable path and at one point, Dallas felt like she had lost sense of where we were going, so we talk about how we resolved that.

Here are the highlights of this conversation:

The performance gap between our productivity and our potential
Toxic productivity and its alternative
How to practice radical self-acceptance one day at a time
Right now goals vs legacy goals
Pain, suffering, and unnecessary suffering

This episode’s Mic Drop Moment: “ I learned to stop selling from a hypothetical pocketbook.” (Dallas)

Are you feeling the frustration of knowing you are capable of so much more but don’t know how to close your performance gap?

With 20+ years of experience as a psychotherapist and 5+ years as a coach, I rarely meet a solopreneur who wouldn’t benefit from some expert guidance in this area. Click here to schedule a free 30-minute consultation to see if my signature 12-week 1:1 coaching program is right for you. https://bit.ly/calendly-free-consultation

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So, that’s all for now, Driven Woman! See you next week for our next guest expert interview.

Science Nerd to TikTok Star: A Client Success Story with Danielle Meitiv

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0400

I don’t often get to work with clients at the very beginning of their entrepreneurial journey, and it is very exciting when I do. When I heard from Danielle Meitiv she was just a few months into her business and even though she is a woman in her 50’s she built an audience of over 150k people in just a few months in a place you wouldn’t expect to find her, TikTok.

Over the 3 months that we worked together, Danielle and I clarified her audience, her offer, her business model, her marketing platform, and her long-term goal of thought leadership in what she calls the next wave of health care. When you coach someone as smart as Danielle, getting them to understand that they are being hindered by the fact that they want to do everything and have the energy and bandwidth to do so. Danielle’s dramatic outcome from our work together was largely a result of her willingness to embrace intentional constraint, one of my key coaching concepts. I can’t wait to share this inspiring woman with you!

Today’s guest and Client Success Story had already been successful in a previous career when she decided to start helping other people heal from thyroid issues.

Danielle’s first brush with fame: https://wapo.st/3B4F2Gr (there’s more than one way to get comfortable being in the public eye…)

Want to connect with our guest, Danielle Meitiv?

Website: https://thyroidhealingsolutions.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thyroid.coach.danielle

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Better Boundaries-A Client Success Story: Kris Zarnoch

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0400

This week’s Client Success Story episode features Kris Zarnoch who is a podcast editor and producer, wife, and mom of a special needs son. Kris hired me to help her with productivity challenges related to being a creative freelancer, who was working from home, during the pandemic. She struggled with setting boundaries and establishing the value of her work.

During our work together, Kris learned how to say no & leverage her time by:

Hitting the pause button before answering when asked for help
Knowing you can revoke your ‘yes’ at any time
Boundaries are the ultimate self-care
It’s OK to disappoint others so you don’t have to keep disappointing yourself
No is a complete sentence, you don’t need to explain or apologize
It’s better to do less and give people your full attention
Better boundaries = a better business

And was able to be more assertive in offering her services by:

Establish what makes you & your service unique
Share your offer without compromise or apology
Connect with those who place a high value on your offer
Optimize and leverage your time to focus on revenue-generating tasks
Don’t confuse your value with your worth (one may be negotiable, the other never is)

Connect with Kris Zarnoch:

https://kmzencreative.com/

https://www.instagram.com/kmzen_creative/

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Radical Self Acceptance - A Client Success Story: Meet Tanya

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0400

One of my favorite things about Client Success Story episodes is that I get to share some of my favorite people with you. Today we are joined by my coaching client, Tanya, a project manager, wife, and mom who had already burned out once and was on the fast track to a second round. When she first decided to work with me, after hearing me being interviewed on a podcast, Tanya was feeling overwhelmed, defeated, and had lost confidence in her ability to manage her responsibilities at work and at home.

Tanya made some really significant changes during our work together, including:

Learned to say no, set limits and boundaries
Embraced radical self-acceptance, and let go of apology, guilt & shame
Prioritized self-care & work/family balance
More respect from both family & peers
Eliminated her need for anxiety medication
She now refers to herself as Tanya 2.0!

Mentioned during this interview:

The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks, Ph.D. (book)

Inside Out by Disney (movie)

Trello (my project management system)

Eisenhower Matrix (one of the productivity tools I use and recommend)

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Growing Your Business Through Intentional Constraint: a Client Success Story with Emily Rapp Black

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0400

This episode is a very exciting Client Success Story, featuring Emily Rapp Black, a college professor of creative writing, NY Times best selling author with four published memoirs including her latest, Frida Kahlo and My Left Leg. Emily is also a mother and entrepreneur with two businesses. She is a Peloton enthusiast, wickedly funny and has never let her ADHD or her prosthetic leg slow her down.

When it comes to business, many of Emily’s challenges were related to boundaries, settling limits and charging for the tremendous value she brings to her collaborative writing clients. Emily knew she was saying “yes” to too many kinds of projects which limited her income and time for her most important goals, like taking a month off every summer to work on her own writing projects.

In this episode, we talk about things we addressed through coaching:

Identifying your non-negotiables and communicating them with confidence
How personal values of sensitivity, empathy and generosity can create challenges in business
Growing your business by embracing intentional constraints in who you work with, your scope of work and what you charge

Today’s Podcast Praise for The Driven Woman comes from Tricia Dempsey who says:

“Diann is my new business BFF! Her perspective of driven entrepreneurs is a breath of fresh air. She is such a role model for all of us because she is vulnerable and bold enough to speak about what we are all thinking and at the same time, holds space for those in the messy middle of reaching their goals. Thank you Diann for being a great example of what's possible for us all.” Thank you, Tricia!

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Ways to connect with Emily Rapp Black:

Website: https://www.emilyrappblack.com/

Business: https://circeconsulting.net/

And, of course, on social media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyrappblack/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmilyRappBlack

Just last week, Emily published her latest memoir, “Frida Kahlo and My Left Leg” where she shared her personal journey as an amputee and how she is inspired by the life of Mexican painter, Frida Kahlo (I am a huge Frida fan, and it is one of many things Emily have in common!)

Here is a link to the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1912559269?tag=randohouseinc7986-20

Leadership & Perfectionism: a Client Success Story with Tracey Watts-Cirino

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0400

Some of my most popular episodes are the Client Success Stories, and I am sure that this one will be no exception. Today’s guest, Tracey Watts-Cirino, was a successful 20-year beauty industry leader and small business owner when she decided to hire me to help her figure out why she wasn’t reaching her next-level goals and her true potential.

On the outside, Tracey appeared to have “all the things” - a long-term happy marriage, two thriving sons, a super successful business, and a book that was mostly written. But she was frustrated by the daily challenges of running a service-based business, often felt misunderstood by others, and couldn’t seem to create systems that were both easy and sustainable. And, what she didn’t understand about her brain works was really holding her back. Luckily for Tracey, that’s my zone of genius.

Enjoy our conversation where we catch up on all the amazing changes she has made, how she completely transformed her business during a global pandemic, finished and published her business book, and launched her podcast.

Some of the highlights:

Is it perfectionism or giftedness that makes you so driven?
Her lifetime habit of asking “does that make sense?” & how she was finally able to give it up
Being a leader with ADHD means we need to show up differently
The identity transformation from “I am too much” to “I am a force for good”

This week’s podcast review is from Tanyi, who happens to be one of my clients, too. “Diann is truly a force to be reckoned with! She is second to none when it comes to truly understanding, working with, and transforming the lives of women with ADHD. I lost track of how many years of therapy, medication changes, misdiagnoses (and a whole ton trial by error) I experienced only to hit a dead-end in the middle of anxiety-depression. I first heard Diann on another ADHD podcast and I KNEW I had to hear more from this woman. Despite knowing how gifted I was, my challenges with ADHD (and my skewed perspective on it) left me feeling like an absolute failure in every area of my life, I felt like I tried everything under the sun- until Diann. Hearing her talk about radical self-acceptance challenges the way I saw myself. and it began to change my life faster than a set of falling dominoes. After becoming a client, the huge roadblocks in my life became little puzzle pieces I just needed to rearrange. It all starts with your mindset. I've made more progress with Diann in a few weeks than in all my years of trying to make things better on my own. Seriously if you haven't subscribed to this podcast yet, then you need to pull over at the next stop and hit the subscribe button! Better yet, create the opportunity to work with her. Your life will never be the same.” Can I just say I am feeling super grateful for clients and reviews like THIS one!

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Embracing Your Thought Leader Identity: a Client Success Story with Nora Wagner

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0400

This episode is a very exciting Client Success Story, featuring my client, Dr. Nora Wagner who was a competitive weightlifter, got her Ph.D. in physical therapy, and is now an entrepreneur

In this episode, we talk about:

How Nora went from Olympic weightlifter to a doctor of physical therapy
Nora’s parents were told she had ADHD but dismissed it
Once diagnosed, she discovered she had been self-medicating by lifting weights
Overcoming the obstacles of a difficult childhood
Coming to terms with her ADHD and creating an ADHD-friendly life
Embracing her identity as a thought leader as a young professional
Being an alpha female and how that affects relationships with both men & women
Letting go of the past in order to evolve into her full potential

During our work together, Nora gained some really important insights about herself:

She realized that she did not have to downplay herself or make herself small in order to make others feel good and not intimidated.
She realized that when she was putting herself down for others, she felt exhausted and negative towards everyone around her, and that’s when she knows that she was putting her energy in the wrong direction.

And made some practical changes in her life that moved the needle:

As soon as she accepted herself and decided not to care about others opinions, she saw immediate positive changes in her life:

She got more clients and has more energy to devote to helping them.
Giving her attention to much more important things.
She started going to bed early, getting enough rest and working out in the morning.
She got back into reading and being creative, things she felt she didn’t have time for.
Creating a morning routine made her focus on herself and appreciate herself more which leads to a positive outlook.
Even her family, friends, and co-workers are picking up on it.
Now she owns her own practice and is beginning to plan to train other physical therapists, even creating her own advanced PT certification.

Thank you, Nora, for sharing your story!

Ways to connect with Nora

Website: https://www.physiolinkspt.com/

Business: Physio Links

And, of course, on social media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhysioLinksPT/

Email: nora.physiolinks@gmail.com

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“Diann’s down to earth style and understanding of ADHD are evident in the way that she challenges you to be more and reach higher, but also reminds you to be kind to yourself! You will find many practical tips and strategies as well as inspiration in her content. She puts the work in, is passionate about what she does, and it shows.”

Thank you, NicoleRParker!

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The Highly Sensitive Healer, a Client Success Story: Meet Jen

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0400

This episode is our first Client Success Story, featuring my client Jen DiNardi, OTD who has a doctorate in Occupational Therapy, and specializes in pediatrics.

In this episode, we talk about:

What is occupational therapy and what kinds of things she helps her patients with
Why she pursued such a demanding academic goal (hint, it has something to do with proving something to herself…)
How Jen always knew she was different but was only diagnosed with ADHD in the last year of her doctoral program.

During our work together, Jen gained some transformational insights about herself:

How pretending she wasn’t struggling lead to a lifetime of anxiety, perfectionism, imposter complex, fear, and hiding.
She is highly sensitive and ignored this for years, causing her to feel strained and drained
Jen was caught in the empathy trap and had trouble setting limits and boundaries at work, so she had no energy for a personal life

And made some practical changes in her life that moved the needle:

Habit stacking: Now she never forgets to take her meds
Morning Routine: She eliminated decision fatigue by exercising in the morning
Energy Management: What working virtually taught her about self-acceptance

Thank you, Jen DiNardi, OTD for sharing your story!

Ways to connect with Dr. Jen,

Website: https://www.jendinardi.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhd_and_empathy/

Email: OT@JenDiNardi.com

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