The AuDHD Boss: Neurodiversity at Work with Brett Whitmarsh19 Okt 2025

Panic Applying, AI Resumes & ADHD Job Searches with Liora Natania

I recently lost my job leaving me staring at a blank resume wondering “where do I even start?” — especially with an ADHD brain.

So I turned to career coach Liora Natania, founder of Colorful Futures, a neurodivergent queer-run HR and career consulting business. They bring a more holistic approach this job search process.

Liora has a background in recruitment and their company is dedicated to helping neurodivergent and queer professionals navigate job searching, career growth, and self-employment—without burnout, masking, or corporate BS. Specifically, Liora specializes in resume and LinkedIn optimization, interview prep, and job search strategy.

And that’s where we focus our conversation today. We talk about how to manage panic applying that chases dopamine, executive function walls we hit, and how to navigate AI with our resumes. I got so much out of this conversation with Liora and I am so excited to share it with you.

We explore:
✅ Why ADHD brains jump into urgency and panic applications
✅ Career discovery as the first step — not job boards
✅ Whether AI actually screens out resumes (and how to write for both AI and humans)
✅ Simple, ADHD-friendly resume strategies
✅ Networking without forcing small talk
✅ Building a job search routine that doesn’t destroy your nervous system

If you're navigating ADHD, burnout, job loss, or career confusion, this episode will help you restart with intention, clarity, and self-trust.

🎙️ Guest: Liora Natania, Career Coach | Colorful Futures
📍 Follow Liora: @colorfulfutures

👋 I’m Brett, The AuDHD Boss — helping neurodivergent professionals thrive at work without masking or burning out.
🔗 Coaching & newsletter: https://substack.com/@brettwhitmarsh

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