Neurodivergence & the Job Market with ADHD/Executive Coach Farah Jamil

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In this episode, I. interview Farah Jamil, an Ivy League-educated health executive, consultant, and ADHD coach. Farah discusses her journey with a late ADHD diagnosis, her work as a community builder for Muslim ADHDers, and provides tactical advice for neurodivergent individuals on how to survive in today's challenging job market.

Highlights:

• The FAN Framework: A strategy for being proactive in your career by Focusing on the facts, Asking instead of assuming, and remembering that No one is a mind reader.

• Working from the Inside Out: The crucial path from self-awareness to self-empowerment and finally to self-advocacy in the workplace.

• Combating Burnout: Recognizing the "three Ps" (Procrastination, Perfectionism, Paralysis) and the importance of setting healthy boundaries to prevent physical, mental, and emotional burnout.

• Leveraging Neurodivergent Strengths: How teams with neurodivergent members can foster more innovation and better problem-solving abilities.

Mentioned in this episode:

• EY (Ernst & Young): Check out their Centers for Neurodivergent Excellence for career ideas and to see how major companies are supporting neurodiversity.

• ADHD Online: To save $40 on a comprehensive assessment, visit adhdonline.com/adultingwithadhd and use promo code AdultingADHD40.

• Follow Farah Jamil: Connect with Farah on LinkedIn or visit her website at farahjamil.com.

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