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Meet CJ Pringle, a certified ADHD life coach based in Orlando, Florida. CJ introduces herself as a certified ADHD life coach, sharing her personal experience of being diagnosed with ADHD in her 30s. With over 20 years in supply chain, she made a significant career shift to ADHD coaching. As a wife and mother of two teenagers, CJ reflects on her transition and the challenges of adapting to a more self-driven structure.

The Transition:
CJ explains the turning point in her life when traditional strategies for managing ADHD were no longer effective. Her journey led her to discover ADHD coaching, a field she didn’t know existed. Her natural coaching abilities from her corporate leadership roles made the transition smoother.

Challenges in the Transition:
Discussing the challenges of transitioning from a structured corporate environment to entrepreneurship, CJ highlights the shift in accountability. In a corporate setting, structure and goals are predefined, but as a coach, she had to create her own structure and be accountable to herself. CJ shares strategies to overcome these challenges and emphasizes the importance of adapting to the ever-changing needs of her ADHD brain.

The Power of Accountability for ADHD:
CJ elaborates on the concept of time blindness in ADHD and how accountability plays a crucial role in managing time effectively. She shares personal strategies, such as connecting habits to people, and introduces the idea of creating accountability through external support systems.

Learning and Evolving as a Coach:
CJ reflects on her coaching journey, admitting initial struggles with impatience and a results-focused mindset. She emphasizes the shift from leading clients towards results to allowing them to drive the conversation. She acknowledges the ongoing learning process and the importance of adapting coaching approaches to individual needs.

Tools for Accountability:
Introducing a virtual study hall concept, CJ shares a new tool she’s testing to support her clients. The virtual study hall aims to create a communal, supportive environment for clients to work on tasks, providing accountability through shared commitment.

The Future of ADHD Coaching:
Looking ahead, CJ discusses her plans to incorporate group coaching, making ADHD coaching more accessible. She expresses interest in working with corporations to integrate ADHD coaching into their environments, recognizing the potential benefits for both employees and the business.

The Coping Mechanism and Learning Styles:
CJ discusses the importance of understanding learning styles and coping mechanisms in ADHD coaching. She shares how clients have unique approaches, and through assessments, she tailors coaching to individual needs. CJ highlights the significance of adapting coaching to each client’s specific learning style.

As we wrap up the episode, CJ offers insights for those considering ADHD coaching, emphasizing the journey of self-discovery and increased awareness. She concludes by emphasizing that the hard work involved in ADHD coaching is undoubtedly worth the resulting personal growth and improved performance.