By Coach JoyGenea with support from Notion AI. Image from ChatGPT If you feel more stressed after doing “productive” work, you might not need more discipline. You might need a nervous system reset. Last week, one of my high-performing unconventional leaders showed up to our coaching session completely out of sorts. They were talking
Micro Clarification Meetings (Micro Meetings) for Unconventional Leaders
by Coach JoyGenea with structure assistance from Notion AI. Image from ChatGPT If you have ever delegated a project with what felt like crystal-clear direction, only to hear, “That won’t work,” you are not alone. I see this pattern often with unconventional leaders: the leader has already done the deep processing. The team has
Productivity systems are not one size fits all
You deserve a productivity system that fits your work style, not the other way around. Unconventional leaders need unconventional systems! It’s that simple. Let me know about the systems you have tried. Which haven’t worked? Which parts of the systems have worked for you along the way? Transcription: Okay, it’s that time of
Hidden Potential at Work: Unconventional Leadership for Different Thinkers
Written by Coach JoyGenea with assistance from Norton AI Leaders aren’t born polished. They’re made in the awkward middle, where experiments feel clumsy, feedback stings, and progress is hard to see up close. Inspired by Adam Grant’s Hidden Potential, this article blends key ideas from the book with my field notes coaching Different Thinkers,
Improve Your Leadership Communication with This One Simple Tool – What is the Next Best Step?
Written by JoyGenea Schumer with support from ChatGPT Improve Your Leadership Communication with This One Simple Tool: “What Is the Next Best Step?” In fast-moving environments, leaders are constantly thinking about what to do next, but often, they forget to say it out loud. That small communication gap can lead to confusion, fear, or
Coaching and Supporting Neurodiverse Professional Athletes: A Specialized Approach
Professional athletes face unique challenges when transitioning from different leagues/levels, locations, teammates, and coaches, in addition to transitioning out of sports and into the next chapter of their lives. That last one can happen quickly sometimes. For neurodiverse athletes, those with ADHD, dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder, or other neurological differences, these challenges can be more
Level up what you’ve built- uncover your greatest strengths
Ever feel like your business has hit a wall? You’ve built something great, your team has grown, but the momentum has stalled, and the advice from traditional consultants just isn’t clicking. In this video, I share the story of one of my clients, a brilliant entrepreneur whose company was stuck in chaos: internal conflict,
Client Story: Big Life Decision
The most successful people know when to ask for help. Truly, being able to bring others in to support you is a strength. If you are feeling the pressure of big decisions or changes, remember you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. Don’t go it alone. To schedule a free call CLICK HERE.
Physical and Emotional Resistance to Schedule Changes Can Be Common for Adults with ADHD, Dyslexia, and Autism
Physical and Emotional Resistance to Schedule Changes Can Be Common for Adults with ADHD, Dyslexia, and Autism Why Small Shifts Can Feel So Big – and What to Do About It One of my newest clients texted me this week: “I am so angry right now, I can taste it, and I know it
Know Your Depleters: The Key to Leading Well as a Different Thinker
One of the most overlooked leadership skills, especially for neurodiverse, emotionally attuned, and people-focused leaders– is knowing your own limits. I talk about this often, but I don’t think leaders hear it enough or take the time to apply it: You must know your depleters, your boundaries, and how to exit or regroup when you’ve









