ADHD Founders: Stop Asking "Can I?" and Ask "How Can I?"

In this episode, Diann Wingert and guest Phil Drinkwater dive deep into the intersection of the ADHD brain, neurodivergent shame, and business leadership. They explore how years of masking and internalized stigma impact founders, and why understanding these hidden layers is crucial for growth.

The conversation highlights powerful mental shifts, focusing on moving away from self-limiting doubts and transitioning from "can I?" to "how can I?". Tune in to discover actionable insights and strategies designed to help neurodivergent entrepreneurs overcome perfectionism, leverage cognitive frameworks, and build a business that truly supports their mind.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS & TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - What running a company teaches you that coach training can't

4:15 - ADHD presentations and entrepreneurship: why combined type shows up more often

11:30 - "Can I?" versus "How can I?" and your only job as a founder

18:45 - Shame: Do you point it inward or outward?

25:10 - Attachment style at work, and the copy that attracted the wrong clients

33:20 - Pull the decisions forward: Procrastination has layers

41:05 - Working memory, the 32-path problem and mirrorboarding

48:30 - Perfectionism: Where it helps, where it doesn't, and hiring for attachment style

Phil and I get into it: