Overcoming Anxiety & Imposter Syndrome as an Autistic Boss with ADHD
Description
Stepping into management as an autistic professional with ADHD brought a unique mix of strengths—and a lot of anxiety. In this episode, I share my personal story of transitioning from individual contributor to manager, and how I faced professional anxiety, imposter syndrome, and the fear of letting others down.
We’ll explore:
Why new managers often feel overwhelmed by expectations
The push-and-pull between micromanaging and letting go
How mentorship helped me move past defensiveness and imposter syndrome
Practical tools I use to reduce professional anxiety as an autistic leader with ADHD
If you’ve ever felt like you weren’t “good enough” to lead, or you’re navigating management while neurodivergent, this conversation is for you.
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Links:
Newsletter + blog: brettwhitmarsh.substack.com
Coaching + resources: audhdboss.com
Watch on YouTube: Audio Boss
ADHD in the workplace
Autism in the workplace
Autistic boss
ADHD leadership
Autistic leadership
Imposter syndrome at work
Professional anxiety
New manager anxiety
Neurodivergent manager
ADHD career growth
Autism career growth
AuDHD boss
Corporate leadership strategies
Mentorship and management
Overcoming workplace anxiety
Neurodiversity at work
Leadership for ADHD professionals
Leadership for autistic professionals
United States
