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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
 
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Career Clarity Isn’t About Finding the Right Answer: It’s About Trusting Your Decisions

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.........

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Career Clarity Isn’t About Finding the Right Answer: It’s About Trusting Your Decisions
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.........

Why Career Decisions Feel Impossible After a Late ADHD Diagnosis
Why Career Decisions Feel Impossible After a Late ADHD Diagnosis

Nikki Hardy

2

min read

Late diagnosis doesn’t just explain your struggles, it reframes your entire life story.
Clarity doesn’t come from forcing answers.
It comes from changing the way decisions are made.

What Are the Best Jobs for People with ADHD?
What Are the Best Jobs for People with ADHD?

Nikki Hardy

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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...

How do I manage my ADHD?
How do I manage my ADHD?

Nikki Hardy

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At last I feel like I can catch my breath, and consider this question, this blog is reflection on my last few months and how I have been....

Unlocking Potential: The Business Benefits of a Neurodiverse Workforce
Unlocking Potential: The Business Benefits of a Neurodiverse Workforce

Nikki Hardy

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Embracing neurodiversity is important for businesses for many reasons...

Challenging Neurodiversity Stigma in the Workplace: Fostering Inclusion and Empowerment
Challenging Neurodiversity Stigma in the Workplace: Fostering Inclusion and Empowerment

Nikki Hardy

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In the bustling corridors of workplaces worldwide, diversity should be celebrated. Yet, neurodiversity stigma often lurks in the shadows...

If Your Job Is “Fine” but You’re Constantly Second-Guessing Yourself, Read This
If Your Job Is “Fine” but You’re Constantly Second-Guessing Yourself, Read This

Nikki Hardy

2

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For many ADHDers, dissatisfaction doesn’t show up as obvious misery.

Instead, it looks like:... Read More

What Really Makes People with ADHD Happy at Work (Hint: It’s Not Money or Job Titles)
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.

Finding Your Spark Later in Life: Career Success After a Late ADHD Diagnosis
Finding Your Spark Later in Life: Career Success After a Late ADHD Diagnosis

Nikki Hardy

4

min read

If you’ve ever felt like you’re behind in life or that success has passed you by, you’re not alone. This feeling can be even more......

Unlocking the Hidden Job Market in the UK: Statistics and Top Tips
Unlocking the Hidden Job Market in the UK: Statistics and Top Tips

Nikki Hardy

4

min read

The hidden job market refers to job opportunities that are not publicly advertised or posted online. These positions are often filled....

NeuroInclusive Insights: Empowering Businesses & Minds
NeuroInclusive Insights: Empowering Businesses & Minds

Nikki Hardy

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Reasonable adjustments are workplace accommodations made to enable disabled or neurodivergent employees to perform their job effectively.

Walking Up Mount Everest In Stilettos
Walking Up Mount Everest In Stilettos

Nikki Hardy

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min read

All stuff I have done before so how could it not be easy? Well no, it is not easy, it is actually like walking up Mount Everest in stilettos

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