About this episode
How will your ADHD diagnosis impact your work and career? Do you have to, or, should you, tell your work about your diagnosis? What should you consider? In this episode co-hosts Marie Ng and Jesse J. Anderson discuss ADHD in the workplace with special guest Meredith Carter, an ADHD coach and author of the book 'It All Makes Sense Now'. The conversation covers Meredith's background in psychology and corporate training, as well as personal experiences with ADHD. They delve into the challenges and strategies related to disclosing ADHD in the workplace and finding effective accommodations. Emphasis is placed on the importance of creating personal systems that cater to one's individual needs and being strategic in communicating these within a work environment. Meredith also shares insights into her new book, her approach to writing, and the support she received from the ADHD community. The discussion touches on the societal and personal hurdles individuals with ADHD face, underlining the need for understanding and compassionate work environments.00:00 Welcome to The Distractables00:30 Introducing Meredith Carter01:01 Meredith's Background and Journey03:47 ADHD in the Workplace Challenges10:33 Disclosing ADHD at Work18:14 Effective Accommodations for ADHD26:05 Meredith's Book Journey32:43 Closing Remarks and Where to Find UsWhere you can find us!Marie and Llama LifeDesktopiOS appAndroid appInstagramXMaries Xreddit JesseJesses bookWebsite NewsletterInstagramXThreadsMeredithInstagramMerediths bookLinkedin Website Thank you for listening! Join us next week for more honest and open chats about ADHD. Chat soon, Marie & Je
