If you hired an ADHD business coach and things didn't work out the way you imagined, and you've come to the conclusion that you're the problem or the coach wasn’t “the one”, I'd like to offer an alternative explanation. 

I hear this a lot, usually in a first conversation, typically delivered in the flat voice people use for things they've decided are their fault. “I've worked with three coaches. Maybe four, depending on whether you count the group program.  Maybe I’m just not coachable.”

Chances are you are coachable and maybe you've been hiring the wrong type of help, repeatedly, for a reason that makes complete sense once you see it.

Discover how Paul Pape turns business into an adventure—listen now to ADHD-ish and learn how creativity, play, and neurodivergence can transform your strategy, profit, and purpose into a game worth winning.

When you’re running three family businesses, balance sounds impossible—especially with an ADHD brain. But for entrepreneur and therapist CherylAnn Crego, what might look like chaos from the outside has become a masterclass in adaptability, creativity, and self-trust. With the guidance of coach Diann Wingert, CherylAnn transformed her ADHD traits—like rapid task-switching and intuitive problem-solving—into genuine superpowers. Through intentional coaching, affirmations, and the courage to let go of what no longer served her, she built a renewed sense of ADHD self-confidence and leadership. Her journey proves that late diagnosis isn’t a setback—it’s a chance to rewrite your narrative, embrace your strengths, and build a business that reflects who you truly are. For ADHD entrepreneurs juggling countless roles, CherylAnn’s story is a reminder that confidence isn’t found in control—it’s found in self-acceptance and the courage to grow through discomfort.

If you're confused about the difference between a discovery call and a free consultation call, you're not alone. Discovery calls allow coaches to learn about potential clients' needs, but unfortunately, many coaches are trained to agitate pain points and present themselves as the obvious solution—which can feel manipulative and salesy. A free consultation call takes a broader look at your needs, and if the coach isn't the ideal fit, they can provide recommendations or referrals. This is how you demonstrate value even before working together. As a psychotherapist-turned-business strategist, I want to uncomplicate the process of choosing and hiring a coach. Because if you need shoes, you don't go barefoot when the first pair doesn't fit. It's worth taking the time to find your right-fit coach.