61. How ADHD can make or break your career with Shell Mendelson

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The D&Igest: Diversity & Inclusion at work

Helen McGuire

70 episodes

1 week ago

Diversity & Inclusion is a hot topic, but getting it right for the workplace, society and - most importantly - the people it affects doesn’t happen overnight. Award-winning D&I host Helen McGuire gets personal with activists & allies who want to share their stories about what they’ve been through & how they’re now creating inclusion and improving diversity through their work. The D&Igest, sponsored by Access Volcanic, is here to unpick the why of D&I with insights to help improve workplace D&I. Join us. LI: @Helen McGuire

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61. How ADHD can make or break your career with Shell Mendelson

The D&Igest: Diversity & Inclusion at work

42 minutes 30 seconds

1 year ago

61. How ADHD can make or break your career with Shell Mendelson

Before Shell was diagnosed with ADHD, she found herself struggling to keep hold of a job. After being fired from over 10 jobs and directing the blame on herself she embarked on a journey to find the career that was right for her.

In this episode, ADHD Career Coach, Shell Mendelson, sits down with us to share her journey and her expertise on careers for people with ADHD. Shell left college with a Bachelors in Communications and teaching qualifications, but she struggled to find the right role.

Shell wanted to be her own boss, which led her to build her own business, before leaving over 10 years later. She opens up about why she had to leave the business she poured her heart into, and the trigger that led her to seek a diagnosis. Shell shares insights into how she discovered her true career path and the challenges she faced working with neurotypical individuals before her ADHD diagnosis.

She gives plenty of practical advice for those suspecting they may have ADHD, such as the symptoms to look out for and how they can begin to find the right path for them. She also offers advice for businesses on how they can better support people with ADHD so that they can better retain staff and help them be at their best.

In this episode, we cover -

Shell’s journey to finding the career that was right for her…
…and how other people with ADHD can find the career that’s right for them.
Why Shell had to leave a successful business that she built.
What are the symptoms to look out for if you think you might have ADHD?
How can people with ADHD approach work to improve their career progression?
What can workplaces do to encourage and support people with ADHD?
The unique skills that people with ADHD can contribute to the workplace.
Are businesses improving in terms of how well they are supporting people with ADHD?
Why businesses need to be aware of what individuals with ADHD need.

LEARN MORE

Career Coaching with Shell - https://passiontocareer.com/

Unlock Your Career Path Book - https://passiontocareer.com/course-book-live/

Diversely - https://www.diversely.io/

Diversely on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverselyio/

CONNECT

Shell Mendelson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourpassiontocareer/

Helen McGuire on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenmcguireme/

Diversely on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverselyio/

LISTEN

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FRssDsAUpx1WCbxDfvFoG

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-d-igest-a-diversely-podcast/id1607041648