Unlocking Your ADHD Career Path
This week’s guest is Shell Mendelson.
Are you struggling to find the right career path that aligns with your strengths and passions? In this episode of Career Can Do, Mary Ann Faremouth is joined by Shell Mendelson, a seasoned expert in counseling and author of "Unlock Your Career Path: A Course for ADHD Adults and Teens." Shell's unique approach focuses on helping individuals, especially those with ADHD, develop confidence and clarity in their career choices. Join us as we uncover the importance of mindset, self-accommodation in the workplace, and the journey to finding a fulfilling and sustainable career direction.
Self-awareness plays a crucial role in career development, especially for individuals with ADHD. Shell emphasizes the importance of identifying what conditions work and don't work for you in the workplace. By creating a self-accommodation plan based on these insights, you can prioritize their needs and align them with your career goals. This process not only empowers you to advocate for yourself but also helps you find a work environment that resonates with your strengths and preferences. Shell speaks from experience. She shares how understanding herself was key to thriving in her professional journey.
Those with ADHD often possess unique strengths, such as creativity and flexibility, that can be valuable assets in the workplace. It is key for you to find a career path that allows you to leverage your strengths effectively, so you can tailor your career choices to align with your natural inclinations and preferences. Not only will you enhance your job satisfaction, but also, you’ll be able to make more meaningful contributions in your field.
While it is valuable to gain industry knowledge and experience in corporate settings first, many people with ADHD gravitate toward entrepreneurship and self-employment, either as a direct choice or as a natural part of career progression. They prefer working independently because it allows them more control over their work environment, how and when they show up, and the best way to leverage their creativity and flexibility.
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