What does being a High Functioning Adult with ADHD actually mean? It certainly doesn't always feel like I'm high functioning, or even functioning at all. Join me as I explore my personal journey with a late ADHD diagnosis, discussing the signs I missed throughout my life and the challenges and triumphs that come with being a 'high functioning' adult with ADHD. From impulsive decisions to financial struggles, let's delve into the impact ADHD has had and how I've managed to overcome the guilt and shame associated with it. Share your thoughts on whether 'high functioning' is just a label or a testament to our resilience. 🍵I hope you got value from this video. If so, please consider buying me a coffee to help support this channel and enable me to keep on creating content? https://buymeacoffee.com/genexceptional 🧡If you're a Gen X or late Boomer and you want to be a part of a growing community of women, many of whom are also late diagnosed neurodivergent, come and join us over on Facebook in The Generation Exceptional Community. / generationexceptional Buy my book - The Business of Menopause A Guide for Working Women https://amzn.to/47QDpNY    

When I was in my 30s I thought 50 was ancient and it seemed such a long way away,  In my 20s I thought I had life all figured out and  the 'older generation' knew nothing,  I'm 58 now and boy how wrong I was.  My 50s have been my favourite decade because I've been able to simplify my life and quit some things that just weren't serving me anymore. So in this episode I'm sharing some of the things I've quit since turning 50.  Some are funny, some practical some quite serious but they've all helped me to feel much happier in my 50s than any other time in my life.   👀 Want to be part of a fab tribe of Gen X women - join us on Facebook. https://bit.ly/3XJ4rDF   If you would like to support the podcast by buying me a coffee I'd be so grateful. buymeacoffee.com/genexceptional

The perimenopause/menopause transition can sap your confidence and leave you feeling scared and helpless. I know, because I've been there.  I call this the 'Messy Middle'.  But thankfully there are things you can do to help and in this episode of the Generation Exceptional Podcast I'm sharing 3 things you can do immediately to help yourself. Join the Generation Exceptional Community for Gen X women over on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/generationexceptional   🍵Fancy buying me a coffee to support this channel? buymeacoffee.com/genexceptionalbuymeacoffee.com/genexceptional       📗 Buy The Business of Menopause, A Guide for Working Women: https://amzn.to/3zffBGH Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. This does not affect the amount you pay at checkout. I may also receive a small benefit when you use a link to other services which I use and recommend.   Time Stamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:40 - Why Listen to Me? My Menopause Story 02:58 - What is the Messy Middle 05:22 - Accepting and Acknowledging What's Going On in Perimenopause 13:23 - Forewarned is Forearmed - Arming Up for The Big Changes 18:10 - Self Advocacy As You Go through the Messy Middle

Do you NEED an ADHD diagnosis or is it ok to self identify? In this week's podcast I'm sharing my own thoughts on whether I think a formal diagnosis is necessary as a woman who was late diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 56. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying me a coffee to support this channel?  https://buymeacoffee.com/genexceptional  If you're a Gen X or late Boomer and you want to be a part of a growing community of women, many of whom are also late diagnosed neurodivergent, come and join us over on Facebook in The Generation Exceptional Community. / generationexceptional

Join the Generation Exceptional Community for Gen X women over on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/generationexceptional  There's a wave of Gen X women being late diagnosed with ADHD - and it's causing a bit of a stir! Many of these women are making the decision to change direction in later life and, as a Gen X Late Diagnosed ADHDer who redesigned my own life at the age of 52, I can tell you it's the best thing I ever did. In this episode of the Generation Exceptional Podcast I'm chatting with ADHD career coach and late diagnosed ADHDer Rachel Gaddis all about how we can reframe some of the limiting beliefs that stop us living the next chapter in alignment with what's actually important to us. Rachel is a career transition coach who focuses on helping ADHD women over 40, particularly women who’ve been recently diagnosed. As a career transition coach who was diagnosed with inattentive-type ADHD at age 44, she understands firsthand the profound impact such a diagnosis can have on one’s professional and personal life. Using co-active coaching methodology, Rachel assists clients in aligning their professional paths with their core values and innate strengths. Her approach is profoundly influenced by her personal experience of a late ADHD diagnosis, overcoming breast cancer, embracing her 50s, and executing a major career shift. Rachel's extensive background in career research, encompassing countless articles, books, and assessments, has enabled her to turn her personal journey into a powerful tool for guiding others. She offers empathetic and strategic coaching, helping mid-career professionals, especially women, to embrace change and craft careers that offer genuine fulfilment and purpose.   Here's the links to connect with Rachel plus the freebie she kindly shared on the podcast. Freebie: https://rachelgaddiscoaching.com/start-career-change-today/    Also: LinkedIn Co page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/102648412/  FB Co Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562557816133  FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/reinventionroom 

In this podcast I’m calling out some popular business advice that just doesn’t work for my ADHD brain. You’ve probably heard these so-called “must-dos” from countless business gurus, but I want to share with you why they might be doing more harm than good. I’ll break down the five business norms that I've ditched and why you should consider doing the same, especially if you’re an entrepreneur with ADHD or just tired of one-size-fits-all advice. Timestamps: - 00:00 - Introducing the 5 BS Business Norms- 00:54 - The Work-Life Balance Myth: Why the traditional idea of work-life balance is a setup for failure.- 06:42 - The Miracle Morning: How rigid routines like this don't align with an ADHD mind.- 08:50 - Dress for Success: Why focusing on what you wear might be overrated.- 12:00 - 121 Business Follow-ups: Why constant networking and follow-ups can be overwhelming and unproductive.- 15:40 - The Busyness Myth: Why being busy doesn’t equal being productive. If you’re in the business of working with corporates as a wellbeing professional and want to refine your corporate offer, I’m here to help. As a business coach and mentor, I specialize in guiding wellbeing coaches to connect with the right decision-makers and build a thriving business. Let’s discuss how I can support you—book a no-obligation call here. #ADHDentrepreneur #BusinessAdvice #EntrepreneurTips #BusinessCoach #WellbeingProfessionals #ProductivityMyths #CorporateWellbeing #ADHDBusinessTips

Last week I did a live stream over on my Youtube channel talking all about changing career in midlife and how I have a theory that we all reach a midlife turning point - but perhaps we don't all make the turn. Here's an edited version (without all the chit chat and waffle) where I share my experience of changing direction in my 50s and what I'd do differently if I did it again. If you fancy watching the whole livestream you can catch it here:  https://www.youtube.com/live/GYgFQluhgZI?si=NsBHGOfFGYeslTQj And if you're thinking about making big changes in midlife and think you'd benefit from some one to one coaching, I'm here to help.  Book a call here:  https://calendly.com/bevcoach/general-inquiry-30  

The hardest thing we have to do when we start a business isn't learning how to manage a business, but learning how to manage what's going on in our head - our negative self-talk. Affirmations are a powerful way to reframe negative self talk into positive, motivators that can keep us pushing through when things feel tough. Let me know if you are a fan of affirmations or not. And if you got 'lines' at school, let me know if you can remember what they were! 00:00 Introduction: The Real Challenge in Business 00:15 An Entrepreneur's Journey 00:46 The Impact of ADHD and Perimenopause 01:24 Managing Negative Self-Talk 02:44 The Power of Positive Affirmations 06:10 A Personal Story: The Power of Repetition 10:49 Conclusion And if you're interested in working with corporates, 🎥🎥 Grab my FREE training - 5 Steps to Landing Your First Corporate Contract https://bit.ly/5STEPSFree

In this episode of the Generation Exceptional podcast, I'm talking with ADHD coach and content creator Caren McGill. How do you stay focused and productive if you have ADHD? Especially if you're late diagnosed and you've never been taught how to get stuff done. Caren is sharing her transformative journey from a late ADHD diagnosis to becoming an inspiring coach. We discuss the emotional impact of a late diagnosis, the challenges of managing ADHD during perimenopause, and Caren's highly effective productivity strategies. We talk about navigating the strengths and challenges that come with a late diagnosis of ADHD and also talk about the benefits of establishing productive habits and routines, and how tools can help to manage cognitive load. This was an enlightening conversation packed with personal anecdotes and practical advice for anyone dealing with ADHD. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:07 Caren's ADHD Journey 02:28 Discovering ADHD and Coaching 05:10 Building a Community and Business 10:35 Emotional Impact of Late Diagnosis 19:01 Perimenopause and ADHD 24:09 Productivity Strategies for ADHD 29:24 Phasing Out an Unfit Career 30:40 The Paradox of Structure and Freedom 32:31 Building Effective Routines 33:19 The Importance of Tools and Habits 36:47 Managing Cognitive Load 38:48 The Value of Coaching and Boundaries 43:51 Top Tips for Late Diagnosed ADHD Women 47:17 Connecting with Caren McGill 48:37 Future Plans and Reflections Join us for valuable insights and tips on thriving with ADHD! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring content. You can follow Caren on Youtube and social media at the links below: https://www.youtube.com/@UCEdXA7uliIbBT5aWhuR3dFQhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/carenmagill/https://www.instagram.com/carenmagill/ Watch my TEDx Talk: ADHD in Menopausal Women https://youtu.be/eRPSvRWRoXg?si=9U-6TbyG5uR3zhXk     Bev Thorogood,ADHD in women,Productivity for ADHD,starting a business in later life,learning business tech,getting started in business,becoming self employed,starting a business over 50,women over 50,women over 40,Floresco Training,how to start a business in midlife,midlife women,adhd in women ted talk,adhd in women explained,adhd in women podcast,adhd adult,adhd life coaching,adhd coach,adult adhd,adhd tips for organization,adhd tips to stay focused

Should you start a youtube channel if you're a woman over 50? In this video I'm sharing my thoughts as a 58 year old YouTube creator with a relatively new channel - the good stuff and the not so good stuff - and why I think everyone in business should have a YouTube channel as a marketing tool. Equipment Mentioned: DJi Wireless Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/4d3QKDN Atumtek Selfie Stick Tripod https://amzn.to/3Wk22OW Go Pro Hero 12 https://amzn.to/3S77Etm 🎥🎥 Grab my FREE training - 5 Steps to Landing Your First Corporate Contract https://bit.ly/5STEPSFree Affiliate Discolosure: As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. This does not affect the amount you pay at checkout. I may also receive a small benefit when you use a link to other services which I use and recommend.

After more than 6 months I've finally been offered some support from Access to Work - Join me live as I'm going to be sharing my experience of the process and what happens next. Hi, I'm Bev and as a late diagnosed ADHDer I finally plucked up the courage to tackle the minefield that is applying for help from the government! I'm not great a asking for help and I'm even worse at asking for help from the Government - so many forms to fill in and hoops to jump through! Anyway, I did it and I also recorded my first ever solo Youtube livestream - and this is the recording from that livestream. I hope you enjoy it and if you have any advice for me about appealing my outcome or doing a better job on my application next time around, I'd be so grateful!

Imagine if you could prevent burnout just by doing some simple brain exercises each day. How about if taking just a few moments to take a pause could help you and your team get more done, feel less stressed and be more profitable? It is absolutely possible and that's exactly what I'm discussing with my guest on the Generation Exceptional podcast today, Karen Janes. Karen is a mindfulness expert who takes her brain based exercises into the corporate market, predominantly the Charity sector, because she learned first hand what it's like to have your career cut short due to burnout and poor mental health. Karen is passionate about delivering workplace mindfulness solutions to help organisations and their people to flourish and thrive. She teaches powerful evidence-based tools that help people to reduce stress, increase resilience and enhance focus, effectiveness and wellbeing. Through workshops, talks and programmes, she shares practices people can immediately use, both in their professional and personal lives, to create positive and meaningful change for themselves and their teams. Connect with Karen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thekjway/ https://www.facebook.com/MindfulnessTheKJway 🧐🧐 Learn more about my Working with Corporates Project Membership Programme helping coaches and wellness professionals to grow their business by tapping into the corporate wellbeing market. https://www.bevthorogood.co.uk/wwcp 📋📋 Download my FREE Guide to Working with Corporates: https://bit.ly/WWCChecklist 🎥🎥 Grab my FREE training - 5 Steps to Landing Your First Corporate Contract https://bit.ly/5STEPSFree

Are Gen Z really so different to us Gen Xers? Are their needs, fears, desires and dreams really so different to what ours were when we were their age? Do they have more pressures to contend with in life than we did? I'm discussing all this and more with ex-teacher and careers coach Mayira thomas in this fascinating podcast episode. Mayira is someone who wishes to sprinkle a glittering of inspiration, positivity and calm to those she encounters. She is an inspirational speaker, poet and visionary behind Mayfly Coaching – You Empowering You. She is as a Careers, Confidence and Resilience coach for 15-25 year olds, working in partnership with parents/carers and educators. Enabling and encouraging others to empower themselves to be the best versions of themselves, is what makes her happiest. Interested in working with Mayira?  Ask her about her 6 week ENGAGE Self-Confidence programme on 1:1 basis. Follow and Connect with Mayira: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayira-thomas/https://www.facebook.com/mayflycoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/mayflycoaching/ 🧐🧐 Learn more about my Working with Corporates Project Membership Programme helping coaches and wellness professionals to grow their business by tapping into the corporate wellbeing market. https://www.bevthorogood.co.uk/wwcp   📋📋 Download my FREE Guide to Working with Corporates: https://bit.ly/WWCChecklist   🎥🎥 Grab my FREE training - 5 Steps to Landing Your First Corporate Contract https://bit.ly/5STEPSFree

In today's episode of the Generation Exceptional podcast I'm talking about how to be more intentional with your time to help you be more productive, stay on track, reduce overwhelm and avoid time stress. These habits will help whether you have ADHD like me, or not. 🧐🧐 Learn more about my Working with Corporates Project Membership Programme helping coaches and wellness professionals to grow their business by tapping into the corporate wellbeing market. https://www.bevthorogood.co.uk/wwcp 📋📋 Download my FREE Guide to Working with Corporates: https://bit.ly/WWCChecklist 🎥🎥 Grab my FREE training - 5 Steps to Landing Your First Corporate Contract https://bit.ly/5STEPSFree 🚀🚀Download my FREE Notion Weekly Planning Template https://rowan-roadway-c78.notion.site/Weekly-Plan-and-Review-56e6120187c64faeafc6e7d6374d5671?pvs=4 Don't have Notion yet? Download the FREE app here: https://bit.ly/459ERJN Get Calendly: https://calendly.com/ Please note that some links may be affiliate links which means if you purchase using that link I may receive a small commission. This does not affect the price you will pay and may result in a discount for you. 00:00 - Introduction 00:50 - Welcome to the Podcast 02:52 - Reflect and Review 03:55 - Plan Your Week 04:55 - Time Blocking 07:34 - Schedule in Thinking Time 08:21 - Limit The Number of Priorities 10:01 - Protect Time for Priorities 11:21 - Be Ruthless with Yes 11:40 - Don't Be Busy Being Busy 12:47 - Factor in a Contingency Day

Business networking is an essential pastime for small business owners, but for most of us it's not a natural or comfortable thing to do, especially when we first get started in business. It is, however, a learned skill and once you get the hang of it you'll probably find it can actually be a great experience where you get to make some great connections and even some long lasting friends. So today I've got 17 (yes I know! who needs even numbers any way ...) tips to help you network like a ninja and get the most from your networking bucks. 🧐🧐 Learn more about my Working with Corporates Project Membership Programme helping coaches and wellness professionals to grow their business by tapping into the corporate wellbeing market. https://www.bevthorogood.co.uk/wwcp 📋📋 Download my FREE Guide to Working with Corporates: https://bit.ly/WWCChecklist 🎥🎥 Grab my FREE training - 5 Steps to Landing Your First Corporate Contract https://bit.ly/5STEPSFree Please note that some links are affiliate links which means if you purchase using that link I may receive a small commission. This does not affect the price you will pay and may result in a discount for you.

If you feel like you’re on an endless hamster wheel of content creation, posting everywhere and not seeing the results you want, I completely get you. So today I’m going to share why I’m choosing to make YouTube my main focus for content creation and how it fits into my broader marketing strategy. Check out Justin Brown's Primal Video Channel https://www.youtube.com/@UCO4Nw0vUpxgb0zsziJ1SaMg Join the Primal Video Accelerator Programme https://primalvideo.com/accelerator?fpr=beverly78 🧐🧐 Learn more about my Working with Corporates Project Membership Programme helping coaches and wellness professionals to grow their business by tapping into the corporate wellbeing market. https://www.bevthorogood.co.uk/wwcp 📋📋 Download my FREE Guide to Working with Corporates: https://bit.ly/WWCChecklist 🎥🎥 Grab my FREE training - 5 Steps to Landing Your First Corporate Contract https://bit.ly/5STEPSFree Please note that some links are affiliate links which means if you purchase using that link I may receive a small commission. This does not affect the price you will pay and may result in a discount for you.

Well, I'm a little bit excited about this! I'm relaunching the Generation Exceptional podcast! After more than a year since I put the podcast to bed, it's time to resurrect it and get the conversations flowing again! But this time, we're going visual! Video podcasts are a growing 'thing' and I'm excited to be relaunching the podcast on Youtube as well as here in audio version. In this first 'relaunch' episode find out why I'm starting over again and what you can expect from me in future episodes! 🧐🧐 Learn more about my Working with Corporates Project Membership Programme helping coaches and wellness professionals to grow their business by tapping into the corporate wellbeing market. https://www.bevthorogood.co.uk/wwcp 📋 📋 Download my FREE Guide to Working with Corporates: https://bit.ly/WWCChecklist 🎥🎥 Grab my FREE training - 5 Steps to Landing Your First Corporate Contract https://bit.ly/5STEPSFree

History definitely hasn't always been kind to older women, words like hag, crone and witch weren't uncommon, and women were described as hysterical, "bleare eyed, pale and fowle", although always, it would appear, by men. Dr Helen Foster is a historian and a creative writing practitioner working at Leicester University, and in this episode, recorded for The Generation Exceptional Podcast, she shares how she got involved with recording the real life testimonies of women and their personal stories of going through the menopause transition to create 'A Silent Archive'. The Silent Archive You can listen to some compilations on the East Midlands Oral History Archive pages on the University of Leicester website https://le.ac.uk/emoha/themes/the-silent-archive. Writing Workshops Helen will be running a series of writing workshops around these themes in March 2023. The workshops are free (with Wellcome Trust funding through the University of Leicester) and offer a safe space for women who are interested to explore their lived experiences of menopause through reflective and creative writing. No writing experience is necessary. Workshops are being held on the following dates: Monday 20 March 12:30pm - 2:00pm at Attenborough Arts Centre, Leicester Tuesday 21 March 12:30pm - 2:00pm at Attenborough Arts Centre, Leicester Wednesday 22 March 10:30am - 12:00pm at Attenborough Arts Centre, Leicester Monday 27 March 6:00pm - 7:30pm online Tuesday 28 March 6:00pm - 7:30pm online Thursday 30 March 6:00pm - 7:30pm online Bookings will open on Eventbrite soon. For more information contact hlf8@leicester.ac.uk Wellcome Collection Stories Also following on from Helen's talk at the Old Operating Theatre Museum, later in the year she'll be writing a series of articles for the Wellcome Collection Stories website (https://wellcomecollection.org/stories) exploring menopause through a historical lens.

If you've ever wondered what it's like to stand on the famous TEDx red dot to share your ideas with an audience, I'd love to share with you my own experience of how I got to give my TEDx Talk in Sep 2022. You might be surprised at how long the process can be and you might also be surprised to know that you don't have be all that special to get chosen either! I actually recorded this podcast as a YouTube video for a brand new channel I've just launched called 'My Butterfly Years' where I'm basically sharing my thoughts, ideas, experiences and adventures as a post menopausal woman with ADHD. I'd love you to head over to the Channel and check out some of the vlogs and videos I've posted so far. Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/@mybutterflyyears If you fancy checking out my TEDx Talk 'ADHD in Menopausal Women' use the link below: https://youtu.be/eRPSvRWRoXg And if you want to see the TEDx Talk that inspired my own journey, check out Brene Brown's 'Listening to Shame' talk from 10 years ago: https://youtu.be/eRPSvRWRoXg

My guest on the podcast today is Social Worker and Activist Maria Rooney. Maria worked for Leicester City Council for 12 years before taking them to Tribunal for menopause discrimination including constructive unfair dismissal, sex discrimination and disability discrimination. It's been a long and stressful journey, but Maria has already won her appeals at the Employment Appeal Tribunal (high court in London) with her 14 day employment tribunal final hearing in October 2023. She has made legal history as her case was the first menopause case/appeal in the Employment Appeal Tribunal relating to sex & disability discrimination. Maria shares her story, (although there are some areas she cannot discuss as this is an ongoing legal case) describing how let down, unsupported and invalidated she felt by her managers, her doctors and the tribunal judges among others. The number of tribunals where menopause has been cited as the reason for discrimination is on the rise, and many employers are failing to put in place the systems, processes and training needed to properly, and legally, support those employees struggling with menopause related symptoms. Menopause can cause some people to experience severe physical, mental and cognitive changes, often leading to difficulties in carrying out their usual day to day activities and often lasting for a number of years - which, by the definition used within the Equality Act 2010 in the UK, may well constitute a disability. Maria has been representing herself as a Litigant in Person for the past three years but she now has a new legal team who have kindly offered to take on her case. She has to raise funds to help pay for her legal fees so she can bring this ground breaking and highly significant case to the Employment Tribunal again at her 14 day Final Hearing in October 2023. She's crowdfunding to help meet the £50k bill likely to be incurred to bring this ground breaking and highly significant case to the High Court. If you would like to support Maria in her fund raising efforts you can donate at CrowdJustice . You can also follow Maria's journey via her LinkedIn profile or join her Facebook Group Going Through the Menopause or Just Going Mad And if you're an employer looking to avoid the risk of being taken to Tribunal, one of the best things you can do is to train your people to understand what menopause is and how they can support their teams and colleagues. And that's where we can absolutely help. At Floresco Training we've been working with businesses both large and small, across all sectors for nearly 5 years providing training and consultancy services. Find out more about what we offer at FlorescoTraining.co.uk where we will happily sit down with you to help find the best training solution for you. Finally, if you're a woman over 40 looking for support around menopause and navigating this weird period known as 'mid life' then do come and join my amazing Facebook community Your Best Midlife