What happens when the mask comes off?

In this episode, Coach Cathy dives into the unique challenges faced by high-achieving professionals with ADHD who feel pressured to conform to traditional leadership molds. Through her personal story of exhaustion and the breaking point that led her to quit her executive role, Cathy shines a light on masking—the exhausting effort to hide your struggles and maintain a polished facade.

She unpacks the toll this takes on your mental bandwidth, decision-making, and ability to lead authentically. Cathy offers clear insights into the signs you might be leading from survival mode, why understanding ADHD is a game-changer, and how small, strategic shifts can help you lead with clarity, sustainability, and alignment with your values.

Whether you’re feeling stuck in the cycle of burnout or navigating your next leadership transition, this episode will leave you with actionable steps to recalibrate your approach in a way that works with your brain, not against it.

00:00 Introduction: What does it mean to lead with ADHD? 01:09 Personal Story: The moment the mask shattered. 01:31 Understanding Masking: Why it’s so draining and its impact on leadership. 02:46 Survival Mode vs. Authentic Leadership: Recognizing the signs. 04:56 Reflecting on Leadership and ADHD: A new lens for aligned leadership. 07:05 Steps to Aligned Leadership: Practical strategies to start leading differently. 08:37 Invitation to Connect: Learn how ADHD-informed coaching can help you lead authentically.

If you’re tired of performing leadership and ready to step into authenticity, this episode is for you. Tune in to reclaim your energy, find clarity, and lead in a way that feels true to who you are.

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If you’re ADHD and high-performing, here’s what no one tells you — self-leadership is your lifeline.

In this episode, Coach Cathy explores how neurodivergent professionals can lead themselves with more clarity, compassion, and confidence. You’ll learn how to: • Track your energy patterns (instead of forcing productivity) • Identify personal anchor practices • Ask for what you need — without over-explaining

You’ll also hear personal stories, practical tools, and an invitation to connect with others on the same journey.

📍Topics Covered: 0:00 – Welcome 0:32 – What is Self-Leadership? 1:53 – Why Knowing Yourself Changes Everything 4:49 – Owning Your Story 6:59 – Practical Tools That Actually Work 8:39 – Final Thoughts + Community Invite

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Are you constantly pushing through the exhaustion — because slowing down feels like failure?

For ADHD professionals, what looks like resilience is often toxic overfunctioning. Burnout doesn’t always show up as collapse — sometimes it looks like perfectionism, people-pleasing, or staying “productive” at all costs.

In this episode, “ ADHD Burnout Isn’t Your Fault — But Here’s What’s Keeping You Stuck” we unpack the real traps keeping you stuck:

• The Self-Sufficiency Trap (when you refuse to ask for help)
• Overcompensation loops (doing more to prove you’re enough)
• Hyperfocus disguised as productivity (when you can’t stop even when you want to)

You’ll walk away with:

• A new lens on resilience through Quantum Thinking
• Practical tools to recognize burnout patterns early
• Mindset shifts to protect your energy without guilt

Burnout doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means your strengths are out of alignment.

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