I want to believe I can do a few things at once – but in reality, it can be a recipe for disaster. If you need to get stuff done, and need a new plan for tackling the workload, read on. So, You Think You’re Multitasking Picture it. You are Read more…
While I usually write about leading with ADHD in the workplace, I want to carry that leadership into another place in our lives where it is desperately needed. ADHD is powerful fuel for advocacy and activism. Things feel very heavy right now I wrote an earlier version of this article Read more…
Timeless Wisdom from Mr. Rogers…and my Unsolicited POV This space is usually reserved for content related to ADHD at work. Maybe we’ll even circle back around to that by the end. But we’ll take a slight detour because we are all human. Navigating the workplace with ADHD is only part Read more…
I was recently asked about a corporate phrase that I saw as ‘toxic.’ Let me tell you, I had a LOT to say about this. I have spent my career in leadership development. Since I was 20 years old, interning at a company, I’ve heard the phrase “executive presence” thrown Read more…
MPG loves working with clients over a span of a few months to really help them grow professionally. The best results come when clarity on coaching is established early in the engagement. When clients are brand new to coaching, we talk through what coaching looks like. It’s different than consulting, Read more…
Striving for Inclusive Workplaces I strongly believe that advocating in the workplace can lead to truly inclusive organizations. Teams that are accepting, encouraging, and accommodating of everyone – including neurodivergent employees. This can be tricky to advocate for on your own. But if you’re comfortable sharing a bit more about Read more…
My Reason (or Excuse) for Buying So Many Books Do you have an urge to buy everything related to a current interest? If you have a current special interest, hobby (or hyperfixation), you’ve probably gone down this rabbit hole too. Maybe this is a new craft, videogame, sport, or topic Read more…
We moved to Seattle in 2016, and quickly fell in love with all the hiking opportunities. We could be on a mountain within 30 minutes, and in our choice of incredible national parks within a few hours. The Pacific Northwest (PNW) really is a treasure, and taught me so much Read more…
Let’s talk about getting in the habit of building good habits. Who is consistent? Chances are you find your groove and stick to some habits for a length of time, and then need to reset. You are not alone. There are some great books that help build better habits. Atomic Read more…
Interested in processing modalities? This article digs into a great example of kinesthetic learning. For an overview of processing modalities, check out this article. A Break from the Norm Do you love being tethered to a desk while you work? Whether or not you have ADHD, there’s a chance you Read more…
There’s been a great deal of talk about red flags lately. Let’s look at some of the Red Flags when it comes to ADHD-Friendly Workplaces! Workplace 🚩 RED FLAGS 🚩 These are a few things that would make any workplace less inviting, but can be detrimental to someone with ADHD. Read more…
If you mindlessly scroll Instagram, you may have recently landed on a trending audio of Porsha Williams from Real Housewives of Atlanta saying “The biggest takeaway from this experience? I’m going to do it again!” I have never seen the show and don’t even know the context of this clip, Read more…
Neurodivergent-Friendly Meetings Inclusion doesn’t always look like drastic measures. Something as simple as leveraging existing tools found in Microsoft Outlook can help with HOW you schedule meetings. Keep reading how this inclusion hack benefits everyone, especially neurodivergent individuals. Respecting start- and end-times of meetings is appreciated by everyone, and neurodivergent Read more…
MPG to Present at 2022 Annual International Conference on ADHD When was the last time you decided to do something new or something that scared you? We don’t mean dangerous and reckless. But when have you stepped out of your comfort zone as you were growing professionally? MPG founder, Julia Read more…