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Introducing “ADHD-ish” 🌟

It’s been an amazing four-year journey since I launched The Driven Woman Entrepreneur podcast, and it’s time for an evolution.

Earlier this year, I recorded an episode hinting at a rebrand, and now it’s finally here!  

Rebranding the podcast has been a journey, motivated by the desire to help individuals with big ideas and busy brains—regardless of their gender or whether they carry the ADHD label officially or not. 

Our new focus is on those who think, feel, and do things differently, celebrating their uniqueness and helping them thrive.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, a freelancer,an independent professional or someone simply looking to make a living on your terms, this podcast is for you. . 

What to Expect:

A Broader Audience: We are expanding our community to be more inclusive, welcoming listeners of all genders who resonate with the topics and discussions.

Expanding the Definition of Neurodiversity: Acknowledging and celebrating those who think, feel, and do things differently, whether you are officially diagnosed or self-identify as neurodivergent, this podcast is for you.

Calling All Creatives &  Indie Business Owners: Helping people bridge the gap between working in their area of passion and making a living doing so. Say goodbye to the starving artist and burned-out entrepreneur narratives!

Exciting New Content: We’re planning a variety of valuable and engaging content, including shorter episodes perfect for busy individuals. 

Companion episode: Ep # 217 - “ADHD or ADHD-ish?” 

I Want to Hear from You!

As we navigate this change, your feedback is invaluable to me. What topics are you most interested in? Who would you like to hear as a featured guest? 

Your voice matters here, and I am eager to create content that resonates with you.

• Email me:  diann@diannwingertcoaching.com
• DM me: Instagram or LinkedIn
• Send me a Voxer message: dwinge176 
• Leave a voice message on my SpeakPipe 

And, don’t forget to Follow/ Subscribe to ADHD-ish NOW, so you don’t miss a single episode! 

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© 2024 ADHD-ish Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops / All rights reserved. Outro music by Vladimir / Bobi Music / All rights reserved. 

When you’re just getting started, there’s nothing wrong with DIY’ing your brand assets in Canva or hiring a designer on Fiverr or Upwork.  But, once you’re established and have outgrown your existing brand, it may be time to partner with a design professional.  

We are one week away from revealing the new branding for this podcast, so I invited the graphic designer I’m working with, Jess Malli Mercier, to join me in talking about her approach, why she prefers helping established businesses to rebrand and how to know when it’s the right time to do so, and our experience working together. 

We talked about the true essence of a brand—it's more than just a logo and colors; it’s a reflection of your core values and how people feel when they encounter your business. If you do any kind of client services work, Jess shared invaluable insights on the benefits of a collaborative approach and the value of an emotional connection. 

Whether you're feeling disconnected from or bored with your current branding or simply curious about the rebranding process, this episode is packed with valuable advice and personal insights. 

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Collaborative Approach: Establishing a genuine relationship and clear communication with your designer is pivotal. 
• Authenticity & Consistency: Your brand’s visual representation should authentically reflect your core values and ensure consistency across all touchpoints to create a memorable and trustworthy brand experience.
• Safety & Trust: Rebranding is a journey that requires introspection, trust, and sometimes stepping out of your comfort zone to truly represent the evolution of yourself and your business.

🎙️Mic Drop Moment:

“Be yourself. Be unique. What are the elements of you that are that are the most important and the most memorable? Let's show people that."  Jess Malli Mercier 

Want to connect with Jess?

https://www.jmmartistdesigner.com/

Instagram.com/jmmartistdesigner

Companion episode: 

Ep # 195 “It’s Time to Rebrand The Driven Woman Entrepreneur Podcast” 

The new podcast is being revealed NEXT week, so please Follow/ Subscribe to The Driven Woman Entrepreneur NOW so you don’t miss the first episode in the new name, show art, and focus! 

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Welcome back to another episode in the Entrepreneurs with ADHD series!

Today, I’ll explore the legitimate reasons why many people decide against getting an official diagnosis, the challenges involved in obtaining one, and what you can expect if you're considering it. 

I’ll also share why I’m embracing the term "ADHD-ish" and advocating for a world where everyone, diagnosed or not, can feel supported and informed.

Stick around for an episode packed with insight, empathy, and a call for broader acceptance and understanding within the ADHD community.

Whether you’ve been diagnosed, suspect you might have ADHD, or are just plain curious, this episode is filled with insights you cannot miss.

What to expect in this episode:

• The rigorous and often frustrating process of getting an official ADHD diagnosis as an adult.
• Why many people, despite recognizing ADHD traits, choose not to get diagnosed 
• Alternative labels like "fast-brained," "creative," or even the trendy "neurospicy."
• How past experiences and societal misconceptions keep many from seeking an ADHD diagnosis and treatment.
• Why I’ve started using terms like ADHD-ish to create more inclusivity 

If you have been diagnosed with ADHD, one of the decisions you’ll need to make is whether to share it with others, especially people you work with.

Join fellow ADHD coach Cathy Rashidian and I on July 19th for a LinkedIn Live discussion on if, when and how to disclose your diagnosis in the workplace or in your own business. 

🚀 Register Now for the next LinkedIn Live on July 19th 

💬 What did you think about this episode and the term ADHD-ish? Opinions? Thoughts? Harsh Words? I can handle it all. Share your feedback with me.

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The world of work has experienced some pretty seismic changes in the past couple of years, leading up to three interrelated trends: the great resignation, the rise of solopreneurship, and quiet quitting.  Productivity and employee engagement are down, way down and companies of all sizes can’t fill open positions or get the best out of the employees they have now. 

I first heard about quiet quitting on TikTok, and it really made me think about my own work history,  and the challenges being faced by the five different generations that currently make up the workforce. If you are not familiar with the term, quiet quitting refers to doing only what is necessary at work, something my generation called “coasting.”  

A quiet quitter is not necessarily on their way out the door, but they are maintaining firm boundaries around their work hours and effort in order to maintain a better work-life balance.  No after-hours checking of emails, no attending the company picnic, and no “going above and beyond” to gain favor from the higher-ups.  

What I find interesting in quiet quitting is the intention, not the behavior, because it can very easily be misconstrued.  So is quiet quitting passive-aggressive, a precursor or sign of burnout, or an exit strategy, and what can we as solopreneurs learn from it? 

Highlights of this episode:

• Changes in the work culture due to the pandemic
• How different generations view and respond to work expectations 
• Quiet quitting and hustle culture
• Corporate culture, outliers, and superstars 
• The what, when, and why of quiet quitting for solopreneurs

Mentioned in this episode:

• “The Cure for Imposter Syndrome”  https://bit.ly/3AnPBWe
• Kim Kardashian clip  https://bit.ly/3Cw1rjf
• The Real Cost of Hustle Culture: https://bit.ly/3Cw3nbv

Even if you aren’t a quiet quitter, you may have habits in your business that cost you income, profit, and success.  I created a quiz with 6 different behaviors I often see in female solopreneurs that hold them back. Here’s your invitation to take the quiz, and get specific feedback, guidance, and practical advice about your particular challenge and more importantly, steps you can take to fix it.   

Click on this link to take the quiz: What’s Holding You Back?   https://bit.ly/obstaclesquiz

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So, that’s all for now, Driven Woman!  Please join us next week for another amazing guest interview with Meera Kothand, 3-time bestselling author, and digital marketing expert who is going to teach us how to create the emails our subscribers want to open (and we want to write!) 

In the meantime, stay driven!...

Today’s guest, Scarlett De Bease is a personal wardrobe stylist who shows female entrepreneurs what clothes to wear so they'll make more money and attract better clients. She guides her clients to create their own unique signature style, feel fearless and confident about being seen and heard, and excited to put themselves out to the world in a way that is game-changing.

As the founder of Scarlett Image Consulting and author of “Stop Stressing About Dressing,” her one-of-a-kind in-person and worldwide online workshops reveal how a more powerful presence leads to more opportunities and more profit for solopreneurs and business owners. 

Scarlett and I are both members of a couple of different groups for female solopreneurs and even before I got to know her, she always stood out in a positive way through personal branding and image styling.  We recently participated in a marketing boot camp together, and I got to know her mindset and perspective.  For example, she is a personal stylist and image consultant who is adamant that she is “not a fashionista.”

 We talk about:

• Having a closet full of clothes and “nothing to wear” 
• How she was raised to embrace being different 
• Creating a wardrobe for the body and lifestyle you have now
• Dressing for success, reimagined 

 You can find out more about Scarlett at ScarlettImage.com.

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Video Tips to End Your Closet Shame - Learn how to break up with the clothes that are doing you wrong.

Scarlett and I both work with high-achieving women and one of the common themes is that in spite of our effort, there is often a gap between where we are and where we want to be.   You may need to update (and upgrade) your wardrobe but what else might be holding you back? Take this quiz and get your personalized result, and what to do about it! 

What’s Holding You Back?

https://bit.ly/obstaclesquiz

It’s Q4 - Is your business on track to finish 2022 strong and maintain that momentum right into the new year?  

For many solopreneurs, the last quarter of the year can feel like a scramble…throw together a Black Friday special, discount your fees because potential clients are thinking about their holiday budget, or just hunker down, serve your existing clients and try to reduce costs for the rest of the year?  There is nothing wrong with doing any of these things, but they are tactics, not a strategy, and tactics might produce results, but it’s a crap shoot.  

I am taking on a limited number of 1:1 clients in Q4, combining strategy and mindset coaching so you have a plan AND can get past your procrastination and perfectionism to implement it.  If you want to figure out what’s working and what isn’t before another year is over, here is the link to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation:  https://bit.ly/3qrJ9YQ

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Why am I pulling back the curtain on my own failed launch (while marketing myself as a business strategist, coach, and consultant?)   And, why do it immediately after it happened?  I must admit I had a lot of reservations about both the content and the timing, but one of my core values is integrity and for me, that means telling the whole truth about solopreneurship, the cringe-worthy as well as the brag-worthy. I also knew if I didn’t share it now, I would miss the true value of sharing our failures- giving shame the middle finger. 

If you are a solopreneur, you have to become comfortable with risk and failure. You need to try things without knowing how they will turn out, ask people to hire you even if you have imposter issues, make offers before you feel ready to do so and some of your programs, products, and services will fail.  You are literally where the buck starts and stops, so getting better at dealing with failure is truly unavoidable. 

In this, my most vulnerable episode so far, I share the reasons that the recent launch of my new small group coaching program failed, what I learned from the experience, and what I am going to do next, because in business, as in theater, the show must go on! 

Highlights of this episode:

• How to manage our expectations 
• Using your core values as a filter for decision making 
• Toxic productivity & trauma patterns in business 
• Letting yourself down vs letting others down 
• Pushing through or pulling back - is it self-sabotage or self-care?
• My experience in a coaching program where the leader modeled “no failure” 
• Is it even a failure if you pull the plug? 
• Are launches right for you and your business? 
• Taking control of our relationship with failure and what we make it mean

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Trauma & Entrepreneurship: Nicole Lewis-Keeber    https://bit.ly/3JtOFnj
• Consultant Claudia Schalkx:  https://bit.ly/bridge2more
• The Four Tendencies: https://bit.ly/3BS1yW4
• Identifying Your Core Values:  https://bit.ly/3P2lQPU

So, maybe you haven't had a failed launch, but you may have habits in your business that cost you income, profit, and success.  I created a quiz with 6 different behaviors I often see in female solopreneurs that hold them back.  I invite you to take the quiz, and get specific feedback, guidance, and practical advice about your particular challenge and more importantly, steps you can take to fix it.   

Click on this link to take the quiz: What’s Holding You Back?   https://bit.ly/obstaclesquiz

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I recently connected with leadership coach and consultant, Joanne Zuk, and liked her immediately.  We both came to solopreneurship after long and successful careers in another sector.  Joanne was in public service and I worked in nonprofits. In her current role, Joanne is on a mission to help female solopreneurs overcome their fears of negotiation so they can go after and get what they deserve and desire. 

Joanne is a leadership coach and consultant, a women's negotiation advisor, course creator, and speaker who helps women around the world ditch their discomfort around negotiation, and leverage strategies that actually work for women.  

In this lively convo, we talk about the 5 blindspots that cause women to settle for less than they want in negotiations, and how to get comfortable going from the minimum level to the dignified level to the generous level.  We talk about feminine conditioning, why negotiating like a man just won’t work for most women, and how we can use empathy to create better outcomes for both sides, instead of allowing empathy to be used against us.  

Mentioned in this episode:  Book - The Confidence Code by Shipman & Kay

Want to connect with Joanne Zuk?

Website: www.joannezuk.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-zuk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanne.zuk/

The Secrets of Fearless Negotiation Masterclass https://joanne-zuk.mykajabi.com/masterclass

Joanne Zuk and I both work with high-achieving women and are working to help them close the gap between where they are and where they want to be. Joanne helps women negotiate more effectively and with confidence and I help them eliminate the beliefs and behaviors that hold them back. Take this quiz and get your personalized result, plus some actionable tips to start changing it! 

What’s Holding You Back?

https://bit.ly/whyb-quiz

The first cohort of The Boss Up Breakthrough has begun, so it’s too late to join for 2022.  We will be offering this small group program again in 2023, so stay tuned.   In the meantime, Diann does work with a small number of clients one-to-one, so if you don’t want to wait, here is how to grab a spot on the calendar for a free consultation:  https://bit.ly/calendly-free-consultation

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Have you ever heard the term “boss up?”  I started using it with my one-to-one coaching clients about a year ago, at times when they needed and wanted to change their mindset and take new actions.  Usually, this happened because they had plateaued, believed they were stagnating, or just felt stuck and were ready to do whatever it took to move beyond it.  

I had been trying to decide on a name for the signature framework I spent months creating (with the help of a consultant I’ve mentioned on this podcast, Claudia Schalkx.)  I looked up the term “boss up” and recognized instantly that it was the perfect name for my framework.  Here’s the Urban Dictionary definition of boss up:  “take ownership of one's life, by directing the full capacity of time, resources, and attention toward a specific direction, goal, or intent. In other words: step up, raise your standard, up your game, and take responsibility for the direction of your life and the full maturity of your dreams.”  

Just substitute business for life and you will see what this program is all about. We opened the doors for sign-ups for the very first cohort of Boss Up Breakthrough yesterday and I wanted to let you know who it’s for, how to know if you are ready, and invite you to join us.  

How we set ourselves up for problems in business:

• Thinking of yourself as a visionary in need of an implementor 
• Business partnerships that are not real partnerships 
• Letting our clients determine our offers, becoming a “beck & call girl”
• The risk of becoming a “Silly Putty Person” by following the herd 
• Starting a business to avoid having a boss vs wanting to be the boss
• Focusing on passion & purpose, while forgetting about profit 

When it is time to get help to boss up:

• We have no clue what’s actually working and what isn’t 
• We bought into the 6 or 7-figure propaganda instead of right-sizing our biz
• Our boundaries are lacking, weak, or not being honored 
• Our values are in conflict with our business model 
• We prioritize avoiding discomfort & end up not geting what we want/need 

Not ready for group coaching (but you do want to get unstuck? 

I created a quiz with 6 different behaviors I often see in female solopreneurs that limit their income, profit, and success.  Take the quiz, and get specific feedback, guidance, and practical advice about your particular challenge and more importantly, steps you can take to fix it.   

Click on this link to take the quiz: What’s Holding You Back?   https://bit.ly/whyb-quiz

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So, that’s all for now, Driven Woman!  Please join us next week for another amazing guest interview 

In the meantime, stay driven!  

I recently connected with today’s guest through our common belief that high-achieving women are most fulfilled when they are working in alignment with their core values, setting boundaries that honor them, and mentoring other women to do the same. Laura has a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology and is a college professor, author, podcaster, advocate, and coach.  She is also a wife and mom to two young sons.  

Laura’s company, The Catch Group,  was founded on the principle of living a life guided by your values. They believe that leaders should bring their authentic leadership to the workplace to build inclusive teams and that leaders should be able to have big career goals AND career fulfillment. Laura believes that top leadership at companies should be diverse and that women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ leaders need to hold more top jobs at companies. 

We hold very similar beliefs on women and ambition,  values, boundaries, resilience, organizational dynamics, workplace culture, diversity, and change.  

Here is what you’ll learn in today’s episode: 

• Laura’s 3 Step Values First Framework
• Tie the goal to one or more of your values 
• Set up a system so it becomes repeatable
• Celebrate consistency 
• Laura’s personal and professional values and how they show up in her company
• Jet setting and boundary setting (think introverts at a conference) 
• Red flags and traps when experiencing conflict at work 
• Why she named her business The Catch Group and why women in leadership need their catch crew 

Want more of Laura Eigel? 

• Free workbook: https://thecatchgroup.com/contact/
• Book: https://amzn.to/38gmJER
• Podcast: You Belong in the C-Suite: https://thecatchgroup.com/podcast/
• Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-catch-group/

Laura Eigel and I both work with high-achieving women and one of the common themes is that in spite of our effort, there is often a gap between where we are and where we want to be.   Does this apply to you and do you know the cause?  Take this quiz and get your personalized result, and what to do about it! 

What’s Holding You Back?

https://bit.ly/whyb-quiz

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Before you bounce, don’t forget to leave a review of The Driven Woman Podcast, I’d love to read it on a future episode!    

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Human beings have a need to understand themselves and others.  We label behavior and decide what is normal and what is not.  Our culture is particularly fond of pathologizing behavior and especially the behavior of women.  The way we speak to and about ourselves matters a lot.  We have all literally learned to think of ourselves in a certain way from an early age and it is a lot harder to change those beliefs than it is to question them before they stick. 

We have all used labels to refer to ourselves and others in ways that are harmful, inaccurate, and lasting.  Referring to ourselves as having imposter syndrome may be spot on, or not.  When we lack the confidence to start a business, ask to be paid for our services, are afraid to raise our rates, set boundaries with clients, or hold our team members to a higher standard, is it imposter syndrome, or could it be something else?  

Just because you don’t feel comfortable introducing yourself as a business owner at a virtual mixer, doesn’t mean imposter syndrome is the reason. Your challenges may be a mindset issue, but they might just as well be an issue of experience or skill. I unpack the cure for imposter syndrome by helping you figure out that imposter syndrome is not what is going on with you, so you can do something about what is.  

Imposter syndrome is the description of a very specific kind of problem that occurs among high-achieving women who attribute their accomplishments to luck rather than to competency, effort, and determination.  It should not be used as a ‘catchall” phrase for every time any of us is scared, unprepared, or avoids anything uncomfortable in business.  Sometimes we need to do something different not just think something different.  

Resource mentioned in this episode: My buddy, non-sleazy sales specialist, Annie P Ruggles 

• Website:  https://www.anniepruggles.com/
• Podcast:  https://www.podpage.com/too-legitimate-to-quit/
• Light Reading:  https://www.anniepruggles.com/salesbaggage

I warned you.  She is brilliant.  You might just fall in love with sales because of Annie.  And you will definitely fall in love with Annie! 

So, maybe you figured out you really don’t have Imposter Syndrome. Hooray! But wait, you still aren’t crushing your goals. No worries. 

I created a quiz with 6 different behaviors I often see in female solopreneurs that limit their income, profit, and success.  Take the quiz, and get specific feedback, guidance, and practical advice about your particular challenge and more importantly, steps you can take to fix it.   

Click on this link to take the quiz: What’s Holding You Back?   https://bit.ly/obstaclesquiz

Did you hear the news?  

I am launching my brand new group program this fall, The Boss Up Breakthrough, based on my proven framework for next-level success for female solopreneurs.  This program is one part coaching, one part mastermind,  one part accountability circle, and a whole lotta fun getting past whatever is holding us back, with a small group of other baddies. 

Click here to be notified of all the details: Group Coaching Waitlist