Challenging Ourselves: learning to paint

None of us ever stop needing to challenge ourselves. Transcription: Hey, JoyGenea here, international neurodiversity coach, helping dyslexic and ADHD adults lead brilliant amazing lives. So, I recently had a client ask me a question, and it was, “Do I continue to challenge myself?” You’re a coach, maybe you’ve mastered all of this.” That’s what

The 4 Stages of Learning and Neurodiversity Coaching

The 4 Stages of Learning: Level 1: Unconscious Incompetent “I don’t know what I don’t know.” This person is unaware that there is a need for skill development. Level 2: Conscious Incompetent “I now know about it, but I’m not very good at it.” This person is aware of the need for skill as well

Beyond Labels: Embracing Neurodiversity and Unlocking Your Unique Potential

Imagine a world where “different” isn’t synonymous with “bad.” A world where neurodiversity isn’t a diagnosis, but a celebration of diverse minds. This is the world I dream of, and it starts with you and me, and the choices we make. I just made a video with a powerful message: stop labeling yourself and your

Stop labeling yourself and your neurodiversity as good or bad

Instead of judging yourself and your thinking as good or bad, try to see the value in your different thinking. Transcription: Hey, JoyGenea here, international neurodiversity coach, dyslexic ADHD adults- those are my coaching people. Stop being so hard on yourself. Having a neurodifferent brain is not a good or bad thing. It just is.

Different Thinker Motivational Moment: Writing and doing it differently

There are so many ways to express yourself. If handwriting doesn’t work for you, explore other possibilities.   Transcription: Hey, JoyGenea here. Today’s different thinker motivational moment is about, well, those moments where holidays or events require handwriting. I just wanted to reach out to those different thinkers who do not have incredible handwriting and

ADHD Hyperfocus: Past, Present, and Future LOOP

ADHD Hyperfocus: Past, Present, and Future LOOP is a term I use to describe something I can see often in ADHD different thinkers. Let me paint you an image of what this looks like. My client will have missed the deadline of a project by a couple of days or more. Each hour past the

Hyperfocus: Past, Present, and Future LOOP

Hyperfocusing on what we wish we did, are doing, or what will happen can drain our energy. Let’s practice taking back that focus!   Transcription: Hey, JoyGenea here, neurodiversity coach to those awesome different thinkers with dyslexia, ADHD, awesome adults, and we’re talking about ADHD hyperfocus and when it can go a little negative on

Different Thinker Motivational Moment: The Gift of Imperfection

Imperfection is a gift if we let it be. Transcription: Hey JoyGenea here, international neurodiversity coach working with dyslexic and ADHD thinkers. The gift of imperfection. Today that is my different thinker motivational moment. When you are so focused on perfection you often lose your vulnerability. You lose your connection to others. You lose your

Different Thinkers, Meetings, and Ideas

Sometimes figuring out the right timing for communicating ideas in meetings can be tricky for different thinkers, but there are strategies to help! Transcription: Hi, I’m JoyGenea, international neurodiversity coach for dyslexics and adults with ADHD. Different thinkers, meetings, and ideas. So, I’m guilty of this all the time, and I’ll own it, but I

Dyslexia and Visual Issues

Did you know that there is a relationship between dyslexia and visual issues? Transcription: Hi I’m JoyGenea, International Neurodiversity coach. So, dyslexia and visual issues, did you know that was a thing? It is a thing. Um, up to 25% of dyslexics can also have visual issues. That means issues with your eyes and stuff