ADHD
ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is a condition that affects how the brain develops and works. It affects both children and adults.
People with ADHD often have trouble focusing, staying still, organizing tasks, and can act without thinking things through first. These challenges are consistent and ongoing, affecting their daily life and activities.
The exact cause is unknown, but researchers think it combines genetic, environmental, and neurological factors.
ADHD is typically managed through a combination of medication, behavioral therapy, and lifestyle changes. Understanding and support from family, friends, and colleagues also play a crucial role.
ADHD Coaching
ADHD meds help with some symptoms, but getting organized and managing time can still be a hurdle. And your self-confidence still takes a hit every time you "don't live up to your potential" (a phrase too many of us have heard way too many times in our lives).
Research shows that ADHD coaching leads to improved executive function skills, improved self-efficacy, and improved self-esteem.
In plain English, coaching can give you the support you need to thrive.
With coaching, having space to talk through your challenges out loud can be very effective. Being able to verbally map out what you're dealing with and process things with your coach instead of just inside your head can lead to more clarity and make all the difference in your professional and personal lives.
Got an ADHD brain freeze? A coach can help you get unstuck or reduce feeling overwhelmed as well.
Having someone guide you through breaking ambitious goals into achievable steps makes things feel much more doable.
Lastly, a coach can act as your accountability partner, help you stay motivated, and move forward instead of shutting down when things get confusing or frustrating.
Meditation for Leaders with ADHD
A FREE hands-on workshop on effortless meditation for leaders with ADHD
Meditation and ADHD often appear to be at odds. If you've tried meditation before, you might have discovered that quieting your mind seems like an impossible task. Luckily, quieting your mind is nothing but a common misconception about meditation.
Join this FREE workshop and discover the power of meditation to enhance focus, reduce stress, and unlock your full potential. Learn the effortless and frustration-free way to meditate.
Program Dates
TBD
Who is this for?
Founders and executives with ADHD (officially or self-diagnosed) who struggle with focus, stress, and self-confidence.
Join our hands-on workshop, Mindfulness Meditation for ADHD, and master the art of focus and presence tailored for your unique mind.
External Resources
Understanding ADHD
This list is aimed at clinicians, researchers, and other folks wishing to understand ADHD on a deeper level. These papers cover a range of topics, from the validity of ADHD subtypes to gender differences and neural circuitry.
Jensen, P., Hinshaw, S., Kraemer, H., Lenora, N., Newcorn, J., Abikoff, H., March, J., Arnold, L., Cantwell, D., Conners, C., Elliott, G., Greenhill, L., Hechtman, L., Hoza, B., Pelham, W., Severe, J., Swanson, J., Wells, K., Wigal, T., & Vitiello, B. (2001). ADHD comorbidity findings from the MTA study: comparing comorbid subgroups. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 40 2, 147-58 . doi: 10.1097/00004583-200102000-00009.
Nigg, J., Willcutt, E., Doyle, A., & Sonuga-Barke, E. (2005). Causal Heterogeneity in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Do We Need Neuropsychologically Impaired Subtypes? Biological Psychiatry, 57, 1224-1230. doi: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2004.08.025
Willcutt, E., Nigg, J., Pennington, B., Solanto, M., Rohde, L., Tannock, R., Loo, S., Carlson, C., McBurnett, K., & Lahey, B. (2012). Validity of DSM-IV attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptom dimensions and subtypes. Journal of abnormal psychology, 121 4, 991-1010. doi: 10.1037/a0027347.
Woo, B., & Rey, J. (2005). The Validity of the DSM-IV Subtypes of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 39, 344 - 353. doi: 10.1080/j.1440-1614.2005.01580.x.
Mueller, A., Hong, D., Shepard, S., & Moore, T. (2017). Linking ADHD to the Neural Circuitry of Attention. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 21, 474-488. doi: 10.1016/j.tics.2017.03.009.
Faraone, S., Asherson, P., Banaschewski, T., Biederman, J., Buitelaar, J., Ramos-Quiroga, J., Rohde, L., Sonuga-Barke, E., Tannock, R., & Franke, B. (2015). Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Nature Reviews Disease Primers. doi: 10.1038/nrdp.2015.20.
Weiss, M., Worling, D., & Wasdell, M. (2003). A chart review study of the Inattentive and Combined Types of ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders, 7, 1 - 9. doi: 10.1177/108705470300700101.
Bauermeister, J., Shrout, P., Chavez, L., Rubio‐Stipec, M., Ramírez, R., Padilla, L., Anderson, A., García, P., & Canino, G. (2007). ADHD and gender: are risks and sequela of ADHD the same for boys and girls? Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines, 48 8, 831-9. doi: 10.1111/J.1469-7610.2007.01750.X.
Bell, A. (2011). A Critical Review of ADHD Diagnostic Criteria: What to Address in the DSM-V. Journal of Attention Disorders, 15, 10 - 3. doi: 10.1177/1087054710365982.
Hurtig, T., Ebeling, H., Taanila, A., Miettunen, J., Smalley, S., McGough, J., Loo, S., Järvelin, M., & Moilanen, I. (2007). ADHD symptoms and subtypes: relationship between childhood and adolescent symptoms. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 46 12, 1605-13. doi: 10.1097/CHI.0B013E318157517A.
Willcutt, E. (2012). The Prevalence of DSM-IV Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Meta-Analytic Review. Neurotherapeutics, 9, 490-499. doi: 10.1007/s13311-012-0135-8.
Biederman, J. (2005). Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Selective Overview. Biological Psychiatry, 57, 1215-1220. doi: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2004.10.020.
ADHD and physical exercise
Neudecker, C., Mewes, N., Reimers, A. K., & Woll, A. (2019). Exercise Interventions in Children and Adolescents With ADHD: A Systematic Review. Journal of Attention Disorders, 23(4), 307-324. doi: 10.1177/1087054715584053.
Ruta Vysniauske et al. (2016). The Effects of Physical Exercise on Functional Outcomes in the Treatment of ADHD: A Meta-Analysis. Journal of Attention Disorders, 24(5). doi: 10.1177/1087054715627489.
Anne E. Den Heijer et al. (2016). Sweat it out? The effects of physical exercise on cognition and behavior in children and adults with ADHD: a systematic literature review. Journal of Neural Transmission, 124, 3-26. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00702-016-1593-7.
Qin Xiang Ng et al. (2017). Managing childhood and adolescent attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with exercise: A systematic review. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 34, 123-128. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2017.08.018.
Zang, Y. (2019). Impact of physical exercise on children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorders: Evidence through a meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore), 98(46), e17980. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000017980.
Wenxin Sun et al. (2022). Effects of physical exercise on attention deficit and other major symptoms in children with ADHD: A meta-analysis. Psychiatry Research, 311. doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2022.114509.
Livia Welsch et al. (2021). The effect of physical activity interventions on executive functions in children with ADHD: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Mental Health and Physical Activity, 20. doi: 10.1016/j.mhpa.2020.100379.
Felipe Montalva-Valenzuela et al. (2022). Effects of Physical Activity, Exercise and Sport on Executive Function in Young People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review. Investigations in Health, Psychology and Education, 12(1), 61-76. doi: 10.3390/ejihpe12010006.
Huan Huang et al. (2023). Chronic Exercise for Core Symptoms and Executive Functions in ADHD: A Meta-analysis. Pediatrics, 151(1). doi: 10.1542/peds.2022-057745.
Dastamooz, S. et al. (2023). The efficacy of physical exercise interventions on mental health, cognitive function, and ADHD symptoms in children and adolescents with ADHD: an umbrella review. eClinical Medicine (Lancet). doi: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2023.102137.
Aylin Mehren et al. (2022). Acute Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Executive Function and Attention in Adult Patients With ADHD. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 10. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00132.
Patrick A. LaCount et al. (2022). Acute effects of physical exercise on cognitive and psychological functioning in college students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Mental Health and Physical Activity, 22. doi: 10.1016/j.mhpa.2022.100443.