From ADHD To Entrepreneurial Excellence, with Molly Thompson

Molly Thompson is an entrepreneur specializing in creating simple solutions to very complex problems, resulting in transformational impact. When she found that what she was doing wasn’t working anymore, Molly went to a psychologist and discovered she had ADHD. In this episode, Molly shares how she’s regained her focus, discovered her entrepreneurial superpowers, and found business success.

Here’s some of what you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why The Strategic Coach® Program was designed for people with ADHD.
• How Molly’s mission-driven energy solutions company operates.
• What’s allowed her company’s business model to go from transactional to transformational.
• Why Molly was terrified to try taking medication for her ADHD.
• How being a Strategic Coach® member has changed Molly’s perspective—and her life.
• Why ADHD often gets misdiagnosed.
• Why you should look outside of your company when you’re looking to grow your company.

Show Notes:

• Strategic Coach entrepreneurs are all outliers.
• When you’re part of a community of outliers, suddenly you feel normal.
• 40% of Strategic Coach clients have some form of ADHD.
• Many entrepreneurs, particularly women, may experience ADHD differently, leading to misdiagnosis and misunderstanding.
• ADHD traits that are traditionally viewed as weaknesses can be reframed as superpowers that support your creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Entrepreneurs with ADHD often thrive under tight deadlines, which help them focus and channel their energy efficiently.
• People with ADHD often experience emotions more intensely, which can serve as a powerful source of intuition and insight when harnessed correctly.
• The term "imposter phenomenon" can be reinterpreted as a reflection of determined female entrepreneurs navigating a world that often misunderstands their unique perspectives.
• High-achieving female entrepreneurs can really benefit from connecting with others who understand their experiences.
• When you don’t have to defend yourself, all of that energy can go into creativity and collaboration.
• Doing things differently, and looking at the world differently, can be hugely isolating.

Resources:

The Kolbe A™ Index

CliftonStrengths®

PRINT®

Who Not How™

The Impulsive Thinker Podcast