Julie Legg chats with Garrett Hammonds, the founder of a digital marketing agency and a self-described high-performing achiever who was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD in adulthood. Garrett opens up about the emotional impact of a late diagnosis, and how it reframed his self-perception from “just a weird kid” to someone whose brain simply worked differently. Since his diagnosis, Garrett has restructured not only his personal systems, but also the way he leads his agency.
With his wife (also neurodivergent), Garrett has intentionally designed a workplace where diverse minds can thrive, replacing rigid time-tracking and unrealistic expectations with autonomy, flexibility, and trust.
Key Points from the Episode:
- Garrett’s journey to an adult ADHD diagnosis during the pandemic
- How a reading struggle led to testing and a surprising revelation
- Reframing childhood struggles through the lens of neurodivergence
- The emotional relief and clarity that came with diagnosis
- How his leadership style shifted after understanding his own brain
- Building a neurodivergent-friendly agency with flexible systems and structure
- Replacing micromanagement with trust and project-based work
- Productivity hacks: themed workdays, time-blocking, and the Morgen app
- Using tools like Willow Voice AI to manage writing-based executive dysfunction
- Advice for newly diagnosed adults: “Be patient and be kind.”
Links:
HAMMOND MEDIA: https://www.hmm.agency/
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garretthammonds-digital/
MORGEN CALENDAR: https://www.morgen.so/
WILLOW VOICE: https://willowvoice.com/
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