Workplace relationships can be challenging for anyone. But for people with ADHD, trouble with working memory, self-control, emotions, and more can make professionalism even more confusing.

Executive and ADHD coach Farah Jamil visits the show to clear up some common mysteries, like, how do I speak up for myself? And, what do I do when I’ve made a mistake? Listen for her answers, and some great tips to keep in your back pocket.  

Related resources

• I’m having communication issues at work. What’s going on?
• Radical Candor by Kim Scott
• Farah’s website
• Farah’s LinkedIn

Timestamps

(03:38 ) What does Farah do as an executive coach and ADHD coach?

(06:57 ) Recognizing that it’s OK not to have all of the answers at work

(09:40 ) How can ADHD affect collaboration in the workplace?

(11:01 ) The What, the How, and the Why

(13:03 ) How can ADHD affect communication in the workplace?

(14:56 ) Feeling socially awkward at work

(17:15 ) How to start identifying your needs

(19:36 ) Conflict in the workplace

(21:43 ) Communication strategies

(25:28 ) How can we take ownership of our mistakes?

(31:12 ) Fear of success

(34:37 ) Where you can find Farah

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