Hey Look, a Squirrel! Women with ADHD in the Workplace

Twenty-five years ago, ADHD was rarely diagnosed in girls and women. Eventually, the medical and psychology communities started to recognize that symptoms of ADHD are somewhat different for women. The corporate world has been even slower to adapt. For women with ADHD, the wrong working conditions can result in feelings of stress, anxiety and overwhelm. These can lead to poor performance reviews, frequent job-hopping, layoffs, and other potential physical and emotional consequences. As someone who was recently diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, I had to find new systems and approaches for how to navigate this world. In this session, I will share my learnings (hyperfixations) on what ADHD is and how it affects women, especially in the workplace. I will cover research-backed tips for women with ADHD to get the most out of their working conditions, and how employers and managers can help enable an ADHD-friendly work environment.