There’s an assumption out there that good leaders are decisive and clear. They know the priorities and don’t let themselves get tangled up in agonizing thoughts about details. If you’re an executive, you want others to see you this way. Decisiveness gives the impression of confidence. And confidence helps others have confidence in you. As …
ADHD and Radical Acceptance:Ellen’s Discovery
Ellen is a high-performer, but she doesn’t always see herself that way. On a good day, she knows in her bones that she can be the professional she wants to be. On a bad day, she identifies with every ADHD symptom she dislikes. It’s as if she IS the symptom. She’ll say, ‘‘It leaked through.” …
Empower Yourself: Be in Choice
When the chips are down, and you’re feeling uncertain about what to do, what is your default behaviour? If you choose to put off the decision, hoping and waiting for a moment of clarity, you may find yourself waiting a long time. Or, someone else makes the choice for you. If your default behaviour is …
Chronic Overwhelm : Getting a Grip
The ‘ideal’ executive doesn’t forget anything. They’re organized and goal-directed throughout the day. They leave their work in the office and they sleep well at night. They’re in charge – of everything. End of story. But that’s an ideal that simply doesn’t exist. Feeling overwhelmed is common. And feeling chronically overwhelmed is not something an …
