031: Task switching with ADHD: Why it's so hard for neurodivergent brains to start and stop tasks with Vivien Renee Benben

From Stuck to Started: Executive Function & ADHD Coaching to Take Action

In this episode I chat with Viven Renee Benben, founder of Excalibur Coaching. We go deep on task switching, system fatigue, communication challenges, and how to work with your brain instead of against it. Whether you’re team “train brain” or “car brain,” you’ll leave this episode with new metaphors, real-life strategies, and a whole lot of self-compassion.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

• Why communication challenges can be tied to executive functioning
• Why task switching is so hard & strategies to help you task switch
• Why your systems “expire” what to do if systems that used to work for you aren’t working anymore
• Our favorite brain metaphors to help you understand your own brain wiring
• Why “eating the frog” isn’t for everyone & strategies to help you start tasks that work for your brain

About the guest Viven Renee Benben:

Vivien is the founder of Excalibur Coaching which is currently partnered with a major Fortune 500 tech company and provides neurodiversity coaching to their employees. Vivien's coaching specialties focus on career, life, and communication for adults with ADHD, Autism, Learning disabilities. With a degree in anthropology, and a certificate in ADHD life coaching, Vivien helps her clients learn, grow and thrive. Outside of coaching, Vivien enjoys time with her Irish Setter mix, singing karaoke, and exploring new crafts for her hobby graveyard.

Connect with Vivien:

Excalibur Coaching: https://excaliburcoaching.com/

About the host Sarah Lovell:

Sarah is an executive function and ADHD coach who helps college students, professionals, and perfectionists get unstuck and take action in a way that works with their brains—not against them. With 11 years of experience and a background in social work, she combines practical tools with compassionate support so her clients can stop burning out, start making progress, and feel good doing it.

Resources Mentioned:

• Sign up for the FREE ADHD Action Plan Private Podcast
• Join the ADHD Coaching Membership: Stuck to Started

Connect with Sarah Lovell:

• Website: Executive Functioning First
• Instagram: @executivefunctioningfirst

Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background