ADHD Blog
Welcome to my blog where I share my personal experiences and insights about living ADHD. As someone who has navigated challenges of ADHD in different areas of life, including career, I hope to provide a space for others to connect, share their stories, and find understanding.
Join me in the conversation and let's explore how we can thrive with ADHD.
Nikki Hardy
ADHD Career Coach
The Problem With ADHD 'Superpowers': And Why the Narrative Isn't as Simple as It Sounds
If you spend any time in ADHD spaces, online, in the media, in workplace diversity conversations, you'll have encountered the superpower narrative. The idea that ADHD doesn't just come with challenges; it comes with gifts. Creativity. Hyperfocus. Out-of-the-box thinking. An ability to thrive in a crisis. And there's truth in it. I want to be clear about that from the start. There are ADHDers who have identified something in themselves, a specific way their brain works, a particular strength...
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The Problem With ADHD 'Superpowers': And Why the Narrative Isn't as Simple as It Sounds
Nikki Hardy
6
min read
If you spend any time in ADHD spaces, online, in the media, in workplace diversity conversations, you'll have encountered the superpower narrative. The idea that ADHD doesn't just come with challenges; it comes with gifts. Creativity. Hyperfocus. Out-of-the-box thinking. An ability to thrive in a crisis. And there's truth in it. I want to be clear about that from the start. There are ADHDers who have identified something in themselves, a specific way their brain works, a particular strength...
What Really Makes People with ADHD Happy at Work (Hint: It’s Not Money or Job Titles)
Nikki Hardy
4
min read
For a long time, I thought happiness at work came from getting the next promotion, finding the “right” job title, or finally proving I could keep up. But when you live with ADHD, you’re often taught, directly or indirectly that work is something you’re meant to tolerate, not enjoy.
Career Clarity Isn’t About Finding the Right Answer: It’s About Trusting Your Decisions
Nikki Hardy
1
min read
Most people I work with don’t lack ideas
They lack trust.
They’ve thought about changing roles, industries, or ways of working, sometimes for years.
But every option feels risky.
Every choice feels permanent.
And confidence has quietly disappeared.........
What Are the Best Jobs for People with ADHD?
Nikki Hardy
4
min read
As an ADHD Career Coach, I get asked this question a lot . It pops up in coaching sessions, online forums, and occasionally from strangers who find out what I do and suddenly want career advice at a party (true story). My answer is always the same: it depends . There isn’t one magical, ADHD-friendly job (if there were, I’d probably be running a highly lucrative recruitment agency). The ‘best’ job is different for every individual and is based on their strengths, interests, and, most...
