One of my favorite ADHD books: Faster Than Normal

Cindy JobsADHD In The Workplace, Health and Well-Being

A client suggested Peter Shankman’s Faster Than Normal, and I’m so glad they did. This book is FULL of gems to normalize ADHD traits: the good and the challenging.  I really loved this book’s positive spin Shankman puts on ADHD. Shankman looks at his ADHD as a gift and realizes …

How ADHD fits in The Drama Triangle: Are you Persecutor, Victim, or Rescuer?

Cindy JobsADHD In The Workplace, Health and Well-Being

The Drama Triangle is at its core a socially dysfunctional power game between three entities: Persecutor, Victim, and Rescuer. Interestingly, we each play different roles, sometimes even within short interactions. The Drama Triangle was first described by Dr. Stephen Karpman in the 1960s and is still as relevant today as …

Are you thinking of hiring an ADHD coach? That may not be right, right now.

Cindy JobsADHD In The Workplace, Health and Well-Being

The decision to hire a coach of any kind is significant and should not be taken lightly. However, if done correctly, the coaching process can use incredible resources, including time, energy, and finances. Here are some self-reflective statements I ask all prospective clients to internalize before beginning the …

I’m a nice person, why won’t anyone talk to me?

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Frequently I will hear the above question from my clients. My clients are kind, considerate, and generally pretty good communicators. But, unfortunately, a lot of times, people shy away from engaging in conversations with them. Why? When digging deeper, here are some common threads: They are close-talkers. One of …