Smart ADHD Stories with Lizi Jackson-Barrett
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Have you ever wondered how successful entrepreneurs navigate ADHD to unleash their creativity?
What are the best strategies to manage ADHD while running a business?
How can you turn ADHD into a strength in your personal and professional life?
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In this episode of The Smart ADHD Podcast, we uncover the inspiring journey of Lizi Jackson-Barrett, a confidence strategist and best-selling author who was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 42. We'll dive into her strategies for overcoming neurodivergent challenges and how she's turned them into strengths for herself and her clients.
Lizi opens up about her personal experiences, the importance of a supportive team, and innovative strategies that have helped her and others thrive. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a leader, or someone looking to make the most of your unique brain, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice.
🎙️ In this episode:
00:00 Introduction and Personal Struggles
00:46 Welcome to Smart ADHD Stories
02:44 Meet Lizi Jackson-Barrett
05:55 Understanding ADHD and Autism
11:18 Navigating Diagnosis and Self-Discovery
30:11 Reflections on School and Teenage Years
41:32 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
42:43 Managing ADHD with Medication
44:36 Implementing People-Free Days
50:27 The Role of a Supportive Team
01:01:59 Addressing Misconceptions and Stigmas
01:05:32 Transitioning Careers and Finding Confidence
01:10:40 Coping with Alopecia and Building Confidence
01:19:20 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
🕺More about Lizi Jackson-Barrett
Lizi Jackson-Barrett is a Confidence Strategist, bestselling author, and multiple TEDx speaker who doesn’t do meaningless “inspiration” and platitudes. She’s on a mission to show what’s truly possible when we learn how to stop playing small.
Having spent her life subconsciously studying human behaviour so that she could fit in with her peers, Lizi was diagnosed as ADHD at 42 and now knows her neurodivergent brain is what makes her such a successful coach.
As a sought-after coach, Lizi empowers leaders and entrepreneurs to strategically build and use confidence to achieve greater success. Her fresh and innovative take on personal and professional growth challenges conventional perspectives, proving that true confidence is the vital link between our current achievements and our boldest aspirations.
Regularly featured in the media, Lizi speaks about confidence as a critical, learnable skill that can drive game-changing success in business and beyond. She motivates action and inspires change, demonstrating that with the right confidence-building strategy, anyone can craft a life of impact and purpose.
Connect with Lizi Jackson-Barrett:
Website: https://lizijacksonbarrett.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizi-jackson-barrett
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizijacksonbarrett
What's your biggest challenge in navigating ADHD as a smart creative? Share your thoughts in the comments section below, and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
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🎤 About the Smart ADHD Podcast
The Smart ADHD Podcast is for smart creatives, entrepreneurs, and business owners who are navigating life with ADHD. We celebrate unique brilliance, whether we're intelligent, exceptionally talented, or both. Ian Anderson Gray interviews experts to uncover the real story of ADHD for smart creatives, busting myths and discovering effective strategies to improve our lives, unleash our creativity, and grow.
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🕺More about Ian Anderson Gray
Ian is the host of the Smart ADHD Podcast and a live-streaming video coach and consultant. He helps business owners and entrepreneurs broadcast live confidently, communicate better, and set up the right gear and tools. Ian runs Seriously Social, a business aimed at helping others be more productive and level up their impact online. He's also a professional singer, web developer, and an international speaker. Ian lives near Manchester in the UK with his family.
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