As a Turbo Thinker© executive and coach, I have the pleasure of working with an amazing executive assistant (thanks Handed by Hayden) who understands neurodiversity. When I asked about their experiences supporting executives over the years, hoping to avoid common pitfalls, their observations struck a deep chord. Most challenges they described relate directly to patterns we Turbo Thinkers© often face. Below are their insights, gathered from 15 years in direct support roles, followed by my perspective as both a Turbo Thinker© and an ADHD coach.

As a coach for Turbo Thinkers©, I often see clients struggling to ask for what they need at work. Let me share Sarah's story - it might sound familiar.

Through our coaching process, we discovered what Sarah's brain needed to succeed. What does our unique brain need to succeed? How can we ask for that support? How might reviewing our history of success help us find the courage to take risks? What possibilities open up when we know, deep down, that we'll be okay?

Through coaching, I gained clarity on my core values and purpose. I defined my vision and confidently embraced how my brain worked best. I learned to communicate and advocate for my own needs, finally experiencing the calm, consistency, and contentment I'd been seeking.

This transformative journey inspired me to become an executive coach specializing in Turbo Thinkers©. Now, I help others who are where I once was — overwhelmed, stressed, and unsure why.

As Turbo Thinkers©, we have incredible strengths. But sometimes, we need a guide to help us harness these unique qualities. How might your life change if you learned to prioritize your needs? What dreams could you achieve if you understood and embraced your Turbo Thinker© mind?

A recent yoga class got me thinking about belief systems and our Turbo Thinking© brains. What do we always carry? What physical objects do we deem essential?

Sometimes, we might feel like we're blowing in the wind. What do we grasp onto? Is it something we truly need, or does it stem from fear or resistance? As Turbo Thinkers©, Our ability to make unique connections is our strength.

A close friend shared that she has decided to go back to graduate school and was awarded a scholarship to Tulane School of Social Work, a decision driven by the foresight that her job as a graphic designer was being replaced by the rapid advances in AI." There will always be a need for mental health support, and I value the human connection," she explained. I could not agree with her more! And, as a fellow Turbo Thinker©, I see how her strengths make her well-suited for her newly chosen career. As an executive coach specializing in high-achieving professionals, what unique qualities do we Turbo Thinkers© possess that can't be replicated by machines?

As election season heats up, conflicts often arise in our conversations. As a credentialed coach specializing in high-achieving Turbo Thinkers©, I'd like to share some thoughts on how we can navigate these challenging communications.

As election season heats up, conflicts often arise in our conversations. As a credentialed coach specializing in high-achieving Turbo Thinkers©, I'd like to share some thoughts on how we can navigate these challenging communications.

For many of us, Labor Day marks the start of a new year and season. New school years begin, fall activities kick off, and social calendars fill up. Before we know it, we're either overextending ourselves or doing nothing at all.

To navigate this transition successfully, I've developed a framework based on three key questions.

Overcome imposter syndrome with proven strategies. Explore the roots of self-doubt and learn practical techniques to build authentic confidence. Discover how to reframe failures as learning opportunities, embrace your strengths, and accept compliments gracefully. Engage in interactive exercises designed to shift your perspective and boost self-esteem. Perfect for high-achievers and "Turbo Thinkers" struggling with feelings of inadequacy despite external success. This workshop provides tools to cultivate a growth mindset, recognize your true worth, and create a supportive environment for yourself and others. Learn to leverage your unique gifts, drive innovation, and build a stronger professional identity. Join us to transform your self-perception, enhance your career, and unlock your full potential. Say goodbye to imposter syndrome and hello to a more confident, authentic you.

Discover how Turbo Thinkers© can leverage mindfulness for enhanced productivity and well-being. Learn to harness neurodiversity, challenge assumptions, and embrace uncertainty using Dr. Ellen Langer's research. Explore practical strategies to reframe challenges, shift perspectives, and actively notice new things. Unlock your potential for creativity, focus, and intentional living in this guide to mindful productivity for neurodiverse individuals.

Last week, while visiting the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA), I was immediately captivated by the exhibit "John Scott: Blues Poem for the Urban Landscape" in the Great Hall. Scott's monumental woodcut prints, which capture the very soul of New Orleans, confronted me in a stimulating and thought-provoking way. As I studied his work, I couldn't help but notice how his creative process embodied the concept of "spherical thinking," a non-linear approach to simultaneously looking at the past, present, and future. This idea resonated with me as a Turbo Thinker, and I began to see parallels between Scott's artistic mindset and the way our minds work.

To create each print, Scott carved into the surface of large sheets of plywood with a power saw and routing tools, creating lines and forms that are impressionistic yet visually imposing. The composite nature of these prints exemplifies Scott's jazz-inspired explorations of spherical thinking. Like a jazz musician, Scott improvised, riffed, and layered elements to create a cohesive whole that tells a story — in this case, the story of New Orleans.

Here in New Orleans, I often hear the question, "So you're basically a therapist, right?" Well, actually, no, I am not. As a credentialed ADHD coach, I work in collaboration with therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and other medical professionals.

Every brain develops in its own unique way. Executive function skills develop throughout childhood, usually with metacognition as the last in early adulthood, but so many factors come into play including genetics and environmental factors.

Which is best for me? Individual or group coaching? Hmmmm. Both!Both are coaching for Turbo Thinkers and both are a magical and transformational experience where ADHD strengths are included as a backdrop for dynamic performance.

I am one of those people that does not like to buy clothes online. To be honest, I do not have the spidey-sense of knowing what will look good or not, unless I try it on. Sometimes it works the same way with a coach/ client match. You’re just not convinced until you try it on, look at your reflection and feel good about it before you can commit to it.

I've had many clients share their favorite ADHD TikTok videos with me. Some are hilarious and relatable. Others make me cringe. The best and most useful ones do not go viral. Some ADHD TikToks destigmatize mental disorders by normalizing certain symptoms and building community. The platform makes accurate information and research accessible to a new demographic.

ADHD coaching is not therapy, nor is it me sending reminders to clients and nagging them to get things done. ADHD coaching is a creative and collaborative process that empowers my clients to manage their attention, hyperactivity (physical, mental or emotional), and impulsivity while strengthening their executive function skills. These skills can include sustained attention, task initiation, time management, organization, planning, prioritization, working memory, intrinsic motivation, and metacognition.

Last Sunday afternoon, driving back from a perfect summer day of kayaking in the cool waters of the creek and river, I was asked, “If you could have any job in the world, what would you do?” My friend didn’t even pause to let me answer, but just continued, “You’d do what you do. Right?” Yep. He knows me. Why do I love my job so much? Let me count the ways. There are so many reasons to list, and here are my top 5 pieces of motivation.

Today someone asked me my opinion of group coaching, and I faltered, not knowing where to begin. I ended up simply gushing, “I love it!” I love the synergy, the transformation, the progress, the A-ha moments, the switch from shame to confidence.

Can you take 15 minutes to write down everything in life that you value? These could be grand, abstract ideas, such as world peace. It could be small and personal, like the warm gooey sweetness of fresh pecan pie. You do not need to have these in your life right now, so it is not a gratitude list. Do you see a pattern? If you could put these into a few categories, what would those headers be? These are your core values.