Could your personal hurdles be the secret to your success? Host Maegan Megginson explores this idea with Paulette Perhach, an author and writing coach who has turned her lifelong journey with ADHD into a powerful strength. Join Maegan and Paulette as they explore the ways ADHD has impacted Paulette’s career and life. Although Paulette's official ADHD diagnosis came only a few years ago, she has spent time and energy throughout her life finding ways to channel what works for her. 

Paulette shares her personal strategies for how she stays organized and productive. By combining structure with creative freedom, Paulette has built a business that leverages her strengths and helps others achieve their goals. Her journey highlights how embracing neurodiversity can lead to extraordinary innovation and satisfaction.

Discover the insights from this episode, including:

Paulette Perhach’s professional journey as a writer and coach (00:00 ) 

How Paulette navigated ADHD’s impact on family and school life (09:25 ) 

Why you should embrace self-education and growth (15:54 ) 

How one wild interview led to Paulette’s realization that she had ADHD (27:56 ) 

Navigating the emotional impact of an ADHD diagnosis as an adult (31:16 ) 

Paulette’s main coping strategies (+ why she publicizes her rejections) (36:40 ) 

How to “Harness ADHD’s Wild Horse Power” as a creative business owner (50:52 )

Whether you have ADHD, know someone who does, or are simply interested in transforming personal challenges into strengths, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration. 

Tune in to learn how Paulette has harnessed her ADHD to create a fulfilling life and a successful business that resonates with her passions. Listen now to see how you can transform your own hurdles into assets for a more purposeful and rewarding life.

To watch a video version of this, check it out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8dSckOnNo5g

Connect with Paulette 

Get a free half-hour Writer’s Workflow and Organization Consultation 

Link: https://calendly.com/paulettejperhach/free-writer-s-workflow-consultation?month=2024-08 

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