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Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Featuring: Justine Clay
In Episode 064, I had the pleasure of having an inspiring conversation with Justine Clay, a business coach and ADHD life coach for creative entrepreneurs. Justine shares her journey from working in the creative industry to launching her own coaching business, and how these experiences have shaped her current work. She delves into the unique challenges and strengths of individuals with ADHD and the importance of fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. Justine discusses the need for leadership to understand and accommodate neurodivergent team members and examines the impact of remote work on those with ADHD. Throughout the conversation, Justine emphasizes creating spaces that foster connection and meaningful experiences, and the importance of being present and taking care of ourselves in our daily lives. She also shares valuable business advice on focusing on solutions rather than problems and keeping the client at the center of our thoughts and messaging.
Key Takeaways
• Understanding the unique challenges and strengths of individuals with ADHD is crucial for creating a supportive work environment.
• Leadership should strive to accommodate the needs of neurodivergent team members and provide them with the tools and resources they need to thrive.
• Remote work can be beneficial for individuals with ADHD, as it allows for greater flexibility and control over their work environment.
• Creating an open and inclusive culture where individuals feel comfortable communicating their needs is essential for fostering productivity and well-being.Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:00 Becoming an Independent Creative Professional
06:00 Starting a Creative Management Agency
09:00 Transitioning to Coaching
13:00 Becoming an ADHD Coach
15:00 ADHD as a Superpower, or not
19:00 Supporting Neurodivergent Individuals
21:00 Coaching Leadership on Working with Neurodivergent Team Members
25:00 The Impact of Remote Work on ADHD
35:00 Personal Hobbies and Tools
38:02 Creating Spaces for Connection and Experience
39:12 Focus on Solutions, Not Problems
Justine Clay is a speaker, writer, business coach, and ADHD life coach for creative entrepreneurs and freelancers. Justine’s lifelong passion for supporting creatives started as a career in talent management, where she got to work with some of the best independent talent in New York City. Seeing a need in the market to empower freelance creatives with the business and marketing skills they needed to thrive, Justine launched her coaching business in 2010 and has not looked back since.
Using her actionable Profitable by Design framework, Justine helps creative entrepreneurs of all stripes and neurotypes identify and articulate their unique value and build a fulfilling, efficient, and profitable creative business.
Contact Justine on her website, download a Free guide: How to get more high -quality clients and get paid what you're worth, or find Justine on Instagram or LinkedIn.
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