How I overcame a meltdown from a failed launch‪!‬ The Weeniecast - for ADHD entrepreneurs and neurodivergent business owners

The Realities of how ADHD nearly derailed even me, the ADHD coach!  "Always be learning. Always be sharpening your skills and also plan ahead" - Katie McManus, Brave Business Coaching
Hey, weenie ADHD entrepreneur - your business strategist pal Katie McManus right here... and woah, do I have some juicy inside scoop for y'all in this Weeniecast episode.

Get this - I'm gonna share how my ADHD went all 'wrecking ball' on my business's latest launch.

But, like a phoenix from the ashes, I'm getting my game back on.

We're talking about my uphill battle with juggling tasks, seeing the future, and spreading work around my team.

Plus, how I pitted my real-life self against this 'Ideal Katie' figment of my imagination, resulting in my frustration and feeling like a total mess. But hey, once I embraced my ADHD and saw it as my secret weapon, I discovered a real opportunity for leadership growth and a way to up my planning game.

Ready to embrace your quirks, make your own rules, and turn your unique vibe into a productivity power-up?

Let's dive in.

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Laying Down the Priorities
For us ADHD entrepreneurs, tasks and projects can be like juggling flaming swords.

It's tricky, and it can lead to a scattered focus and a hefty to-do list.

But here's the secret sauce: get smart about your planning.

Make organization your new BFF.

If we sharpen our business skills, plan a step ahead, and build a well-oiled workflow, we can turn the tables on tasks and manage our time like a (literal) boss.

In this episode, I spill the beans on my ADHD rollercoaster ride, how it put speed bumps on my business road, and the rebirth of my "Build Your Own Business" (BYOB) Group program.

The old 'build the track while the train's coming' approach made famous by the incredible Shonda Rhimes? Yeah... Not cuttin' it for me anymore, not when I have to delegate and sync up with the crew.

My thoughts in this episode about learning the ropes and scaling the ladder of planning and prioritization could be just what you need. 

Real Me vs. Ideal Me
Let's face it, we've all got that 'Ideal Self' haunting us, right?

We end up comparing ourselves to some fictional superhero version of us or even other folks.

That's a one-way ticket to feeling down in the dumps and 'less than' everyone else.

The way to beat this? Recognize your own awesome mix of strengths and weaknesses.

Focus on growing yourself, not comparing.

In this episode, I call back to a ...