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Boundaries and blind spots for ADHD business women, with Polly Lavarello
In this candid episode, I sit down with Polly Lavarello, an experienced business coach (and my own mentor!), to explore the unique challenges and joys of navigating business as neurodivergent entrepreneurs. Polly shares her journey to discovering her own ADHD through her children, how it reshaped her approach to life and business, and the scaffolding she’s built to support her unique brain and role as a parent. Together, we delve into the importance of boundaries, self-compassion, and structure for those with ADHD and neurodiverse minds in the entrepreneurial space. 02:02 ADHD Awareness: Personal Journeys and Parenting 03:30 Navigating Neurodivergence: Self-Diagnosis and Validation 04:21 Balancing Business and Parenting: Strategies and Challenges 08:49 Building a Supportive Business Structure 12:35 Setting Boundaries: The Key to Success 18:41 Self-Awareness and Efficiency in Business 25:27 Shiny Object Syndrome: The ADHD Entrepreneur's Pitfall 29:49 Acceptance and Self-Compassion 30:19 Asking for Help and Soothing Shame 45:34 The Power of Long-Term Mentorship 47:17 Navigating ADHD Challenges in Business About Polly Lavarello Polly is an evergreen scaling strategist for highly-skilled and booked-out business owners ready to play their way to a simple evergreen business model that adds space to their calendar and spice to their bank account. www.pollylavarello.com https://www.instagram.com/pollylavarello/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/pollylavarello/
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