Adult ADHD is not new and often goes untreated especially in girls and women until much later in life, if ever. Christina Crowe joins us for a conversation to unpack Neurodiversity in all its forms and the range of differences in individual brain function and behavioral traits. Christina is a registered Psychotherapist and Valid Clinical Supervisor (OAMHP), she hosts the Christina Crowe podcast: Making the Invisible Visible and is the owner of Dig a Little Deeper, Psychotherapy and Counselling which is a modern mental health group practice with over 20 associate mental health professionals, including psychiatric nurse practitioners and graduate interns, dedicated to bringing seamless multi-model mental health care to Ontario, Canada.In this conversation, Christina emphasizes the need to create a supportive work environment where individuals can succeed and leverage their natural strengths, whether one should disclose whether they have ADHD, and what might be the impact both positive and negative. She decided for herself that it would be in her best interest to disclose especially after spending 20 years in pharma and not realizing why she would get so bored or distracted once she had launched a product. As she began to understand what was happening to her, it enabled her to work within her strengths and design her work to keep her more fully engaged. She discusses how ADHD affects individuals differently, it's not a one-size-fits-all all, including the balance between impulsivity and creativity. There is a stigma often associated with ADHD and it's important to have the awareness of what is going on and how to leverage your strengths and to do that faster, especially with your work colleagues. We also get into how women might experience shame, a sense of judgment, and how to make sense of what is happening. There are many people who navigate different neurodiverse issues and it is important to find the support you need to best navigate. If you or a loved one is struggling with ADHD and seeking support, ask questions and be sure to find the proper help that specializes in what you might be dealing with. Christina offers a lot of free resources on her website at digalittledeeper.ca to educate those interested in learning more. I know the information she shared with me about what adults, girls, and women might experience was super helpful in supporting my own family. If you have questions or are not sure where to turn, reach out and connect with Christina. If you are curious to learn more about your leadership, visit us at wilempowered.com to take our free leadership quiz. #ADHD #Neurodiversity #invisiblevisible #wilempowered

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