Imagine if you could follow your ambition without drowning in it – how much more fulfilling life would be? That’s what Pause Purpose Play is all about – finding balance over burnout by setting you free from needing to be perfect, so that you can take action and get started with what matters to you, instead of getting stuck in procrastination and holding yourself back with self-limiting beliefs your inner critic tells you. In this podcast, Michaela Thomas, Clinical Psychologist, Couples Therapist and founder of The Thomas Connection, shares bite-sized learning around psychology of performance, habits, self-confidence, stress, anxiety, perfectionism, parenthood and couples relationships. The podcast will mix solo episodes with guest interviews; diving deep into their professional zone of genius and learning about how they have found pause, purpose and play in their life and in their work. My new book, The Lasting Connection, is available now from all good bookshops.
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Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
In this candid episode, I sit down with Polly Lavarello, an experienced business coach (and my own mentor!), to explore the unique challenges and joys of navigating business as neurodivergent entrepreneurs.
Polly shares her journey to discovering her own ADHD through her children, how it reshaped her approach to life and business, and the scaffolding she’s built to support her unique brain and role as a parent.
Together, we delve into the importance of boundaries, self-compassion, and structure for those with ADHD and neurodiverse minds in the entrepreneurial space.
02:02 ADHD Awareness: Personal Journeys and Parenting
03:30 Navigating Neurodivergence: Self-Diagnosis and Validation
04:21 Balancing Business and Parenting: Strategies and Challenges
08:49 Building a Supportive Business Structure
12:35 Setting Boundaries: The Key to Success
18:41 Self-Awareness and Efficiency in Business
25:27 Shiny Object Syndrome: The ADHD Entrepreneur's Pitfall
29:49 Acceptance and Self-Compassion
30:19 Asking for Help and Soothing Shame
45:34 The Power of Long-Term Mentorship
47:17 Navigating ADHD Challenges in Business
Polly is an evergreen scaling strategist for highly-skilled and booked-out business owners ready to play their way to a simple evergreen business model that adds space to their calendar and spice to their bank account.
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