In this week’s Different Thinker Motivational Moment, I invite you to find the humor in your neurodiversity. Whether it’s a misspelled word, showing up a little late, or accidentally disrupting a conversation — it’s not wrong, it’s just different. Instead of apologizing, learn to laugh and embrace your unique traits. Let’s flip the script on
Increased Connection Intensity: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, neurodiversity and relationships
By JoyGenea Furnstahl with bullet points from AI Falling in love with another person is fun. It is a whole bunch of emotions and feelings, that are mostly good, flooding your brain with a bunch of chemicals. It can be intoxicating. That is why we can’t always think straight when we are falling in
CEO Leadership with ADHD: Building a Healthy, Dynamic Team Without Passing on Bad Habits
Leading with ADHD comes with powerful strengths: creativity, quick decision-making, hyper-focus in the right moments, and a deep well of passion. As a CEO with ADHD, you are likely a visionary who sees possibilities others miss. But with that brilliance also comes a responsibility—to lead in a way that builds up your team without unintentionally
How to Thrive as a Neurodivergent Leader
Are you someone who thrives in collaborative environments but struggles to find the right spaces to grow and connect? In this video, I dive into what it really means to be a highly collaborative person—especially for those of us who are neurodivergent. Discover how collaboration can unlock your potential, elevate your leadership, and help you
Leading as a Neurodiverse CEO: Are You Avoiding Personal Emotional Situations and Doubling Down On Work? It Might Be Your ADHD, Dyslexia, or Autism Running Things
Being a CEO is already a high-stakes role—leading a company, making decisions, and carrying the weight of responsibility. But when you add neurodiversity into the mix—ADHD, dyslexia, autism—it creates a unique set of challenges and strengths that shape how we lead, make decisions, and handle the emotional weight of leadership. One of the most
DTMM: The Power of Resilience in Learning
If you’re a different thinker, this message is for you! In this Different Thinker Motivational Moment, I share a powerful insight from a recent class discussion. A fellow student in their 50s realized they had spent their entire life only learning things that came easily to them—avoiding anything that felt difficult or challenging. This got
Part 4: How to Manage RSD as a Leader
Learn to manage RSD so it doesn’t control you! Here’s how: ✔️ Reframe criticism ✔️ Pause before reacting ✔️ Focus on progress, not perfection 👉Part 5 is all about turning RSD into your leadership superpower! Ready? Part 1: What is RSD? Part 2: The Strengths of RSD in Leadership Part 3: The Challenges
Neurodiverse Leadership: Mastering Focus with the PAD Method (Pause, Assess, Decide!)
Are you a leader with a unique way of thinking? Maybe you have ADHD, dyslexia, autism, or other neurodiverse traits that help you see the bigger picture but also challenge your focus. If so, this video is for you! In this video, I introduce P.A.D.—a simple yet powerful technique to help neurodiverse leaders take control
Part 1: Managing Rage Anxiety– Insights for Neurodiverse Thinkers
Do you or someone you know experience moments of intense rage or frustration that seem to come out of nowhere? It could be a form of anxiety expression—specifically rage anxiety. In this video, JoyGenea, international neurodiversity coach, shares a powerful story about recognizing and managing anxiety-driven rage. Learn how understanding your triggers, practicing breathing exercises,
Book Review of Educated by Author Tara Westover and an Example of Boundaries Brought to You by the Author’s Website
“The lecturer began his presentation. He spoke calmly but moved through the material quickly, as if he assumed we were already familiar with it. This was confirmed by the other students, most of whom were not taking notes. I scribbled down every word. “So what is Isaiah Berlin’s two concepts?” The lecturer asked. Nearly everyone