DREAM THINK DO | Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy 448: Wired Differently: How to Engage the ADHD Brain and Build Real Momentum - with Master ADHD Coach Jheri South
Feb 19, 2026
Jheri South, master ADHD coach and mom of neurodivergent kids, helps people reframe ADHD as strength. She explores emotional regulation, rejection sensitivity, and recovering from disappointment. She shares practical approaches for engaging the ADHD brain, building momentum, and creating supportive plans at home and work.
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ADHD Is A Different Wiring With Hidden Gifts
- ADHD is often mislabelled purely as a disorder rather than a different neurological wiring that brings more gifts than setbacks.
- Jheri South emphasizes lack of a "manual" for ADHD brains causes struggle, and with the right systems gifts like creativity and risk-taking surface.
Ask First Then Offer Written Supports
- Leaders should ask questions and offer supports rather than immediately suggest testing or single out an employee for special treatment.
- Provide written instructions, routines, and invite the employee to suggest changes so they feel safe requesting accommodations.
Allocate Tasks To Play To Strengths
- Match job tasks to strengths: if someone excels at sales, consider reallocating tedious office tasks to others or provide supports for those tasks.
- Recognize whether every employee must work the same way or if flexibility improves overall performance.