Think of your brain as a high-performance sports car. Under optimal conditions, it's capable of extraordinary feats – processing complex information, making strategic decisions, and navigating challenging situations with precision. But what happens when we push that engine to its limits? When deadlines loom, stakeholders demand attention, and the pressure mounts? Our executive function skills – the very abilities that got us to leadership positions – begin to falter.

A CEO might resist hiring an executive assistant, believing they should handle their own calendar. A CFO might struggle with presentations, thinking they should master PowerPoint themselves. The accommodation isn't just about capability - it's about optimizing time and energy for what truly matters.

Where in your life are you stuck because you think you should be able to do it yourself? What accommodation is hiding in plain sight? Sometimes the answers are simple once we give ourselves permission to see them. Ask yourself: What is my time worth? My sanity? My serenity?