Discover how ADHD can become your superpower in the job search and career growth journey.

What happens when a mid-career professional learns he has ADHD at 52 and realizes it's been his brilliance all along? In this episode of Work Should Feel Good, Diana Alt is joined by David Hannan of Pathfinder Coaching for a deeply personal and eye-opening conversation about navigating the job market with ADHD.

David shares his journey from the Royal Air Force to recruiting and eventually coaching, all while uncovering how undiagnosed ADHD shaped his path. You'll hear about his late diagnosis, how ADHD affects job search motivation, the unique challenges neurodivergent professionals face, and how David now uses his insights to coach others in a way that works with their brains, not against them.

Whether you're neurodivergent yourself, work with someone who is, or simply want to approach career growth with more compassion and strategy, this episode is packed with takeaways.

⏳ Timestamps:
02:15 David's ADHD journey and Royal Air Force experience
07:34 Pivoting into coaching after burnout
10:30 The ADHD assessment process
17:52 How ADHD shows up as a superpower in recruiting
24:00 Job search strategies that work for neurodivergent brains
29:48 Understanding dopamine, motivation, and task management
35:12 Tips for coaches and managers working with ADHD clients or teams

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