
ADHD Coaching Blog
Hey!
Coaching often brings new insights into the ways that ADHD shows up for my clients. I like to write and coaching provides plenty of topics to write about! If you’re looking for productivity hacks, tips and tricks you won’t find many here. I like to create new knowledge, not rehash common topics. So, you will find articles here that you won’t find elsewhere. I hope you discover new insights into your own ADHD and that they take you forward in your own journey.
warmly,
Tony
More Than Nutrition: An ADHD Client’s Story of Food, Insight and Change
Food. It is never just what is on the plate, is it? Every meal for those of us with ADHD is loaded with intention, memory and mood. This is the account of how Ben came to see food not as a constant adversary, but as a companion on his journey to self-understanding.
ADHD and Alternative Relationships
The intersection between neurodiversity and alternative relationship styles is far more common than you might expect. Countless adults with ADHD find themselves drawn towards polyamory, open relationships, and kink-focused communities, intrigued by the possibilities these models hold
Navigating Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria with ADHD
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria describes an intense and sometimes overwhelming emotional response to any hint of rejection or criticism. Some people with ADHD can find those moments not just uncomfortable, but deeply wounding and often out of proportion to the situation.
People Pleasing and ADHD: How to Break Free and Prioritise Your Needs
People-pleasing is the familiar pattern of putting the wants of others ahead of your own, so often that it becomes automatic. For adults with ADHD, this tendency can be particularly strong and sometimes it flies under the radar, passing for politeness or thoughtfulness. But really, it is about much more than just getting along.
Friction: The Quiet Force Shaping Life with Adult ADHD
Friction, in this context, is the invisible drag that makes starting, switching, or stopping tasks feel inexplicably difficult. Friction can appear as a series of small obstacles. Some are so subtle they are easy to ignore, while others are persistent enough to become familiar companions.
Unplugged and Recharged
Frustratingly, for months, I have been finding it increasingly more difficult to get into ‘the zone’. The reason was what I call fluff. Fluff is the little bits that just clog up the machinery and get in the way of actually, properly getting stuff done.
The Ladder of Inference and ADHD
If you’re reading this, you’re probably curious about why your mind seems to leap from fact to catastrophe with the agility of a caffeinated squirrel. You’re not alone. The Ladder of Inference is a universal human mechanism, but for those of us with ADHD, it sometimes feels less like a ladder and more like a high-speed escalator with dodgy brakes.
Planning and Prioritisation: Navigating the ADHD Brain’s Unique Compass
For many with ADHD, planning and prioritisation can feel overwhelming, disorienting, and fraught with missed connections. Yet, with the right tools and self-understanding, that station can become a place of purposeful movement, not paralysis.
Task Initiation: The Art (and Challenge) of Getting Started with ADHD
For many of us with ADHD, beginnings can feel less like an open door and more like a heavy portcullis. Task initiation is the executive function responsible for getting us off the starting blocks. If you have ever found yourself staring at a task, knowing exactly what needs to be done and yet feeling physically unable to begin, you are in good company.
Building an Abundance Mindset: ADHD Coaching Insights for Personal Growth
I want to invite you to pause for a moment and consider what abundance really means in the context of everyday life, especially when you’re someone who’s committed to personal growth and self-understanding. Not the sort of abundance that’s measured in possessions or achievements, but the kind that quietly shapes your experience of each day, and the way you relate to yourself and others.
Emotional Credit Card Debt: Why Avoidance Drains Your Energy and Joy
Have you ever caught yourself dodging an awkward conversation, putting off a bit of life admin or letting a nagging worry simmer quietly in the background, simply because it felt easier not to face it? If so, you might be carrying what was recently described as “emotional credit card debt”. It’s a phrase that struck a chord with me, and I suspect it will with you too.
When Wisdom Fades: Why We Forget What We’ve Learned (and What to Do About It)
Have you ever had that odd sensation where something you knew perfectly well yesterday has vanished into thin air today? It’s as if your brain has decided to play a game of hide and seek, but forgotten to tell you the rules. Welcome to the world of ‘wisdom fade’-something that can feel like a particularly cruel trick if you have ADHD.
Executive Functioning and ADHD: Understanding Your Brain’s Ups and Downs
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent a fair chunk of your life wondering why some days you can take on the world, and other days you can’t even take on the washing up. This isn’t just the stuff of motivational memes or the latest productivity hack-it’s the lived reality of executive functioning variability, especially for those of us with ADHD
Cognitive Masturbation: Why ADHD Mental Overdrive Feels Good but Gets You Nowhere
'Cognitive masturbation' might sound a little cheeky, but it’s a surprisingly apt metaphor for a certain kind of mental habit many people—especially those with ADHD—will recognise.
ADHD in Adult Relationships – Navigating Challenges and Building Connection
ADHD can profoundly shape the dynamics of adult relationships, creating challenges that often feel overwhelming but are far from insurmountable. Traits like impulsivity, emotional reactivity, and difficulties with attention can lead to misunderstandings, strained communication, and a sense of disconnection between partners.
Neil’s story
Before I started coaching the biggest challenge in my mind was not being able to understand why everything seemed so simple for everyone else. It seemed quite hard for me.
Charlie’s Story
Before coaching with Tony I didn't fully understand the different elements of ADHD and how much it was impacting my life … Tony’s coaching sessions feel really relaxed. That helped me to feel comfortable and safe.
Unlocking Success: How ADHD Business Coaching Can Accelerate Your Professional Growth
As professionals, we all strive for success and growth in our careers. However, adults with ADHD often face unique challenges in the workplace that can hinder their progress. This is where ADHD business coaching comes in. This specialised form of coaching is designed to help individuals with ADHD unlock their full potential and accelerate their professional growth.
Executive Functioning: The Heart of ADHD Challenges
Executive functions are the brain's management system. They are a set of cognitive processes that enable us to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks successfully. Understanding executive functioning is crucial for anyone navigating the ADHD landscape, as it forms the foundation of many of the difficulties experienced by those with ADHD.
Rewiring the ADHD Brain: Strategies for Conquering Comfort Zone
For those with ADHD, the struggle between embracing change and clinging to familiarity can be particularly intense. Our nervous systems, crave the comfort of routine and predictability even when we intellectually recognize the need for growth and transformation.