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I am so excited to welcome Dr. Jennifer Dall, a grief-informed neurodivergent specialist and founder of ADHD Holistically, to the Lead with Heart Podcast. This episode explores how understanding and embracing ADHD can actually help nonprofit professionals, and especially leaders, thrive.
Dr. Jen shares her personal story of being diagnosed with ADHD later in life, how grief reshaped her purpose, and what she’s learned about navigating overwhelm, focus, and emotional regulation. Together, we discuss how nonprofit leaders can use neurodivergent strengths to their advantage and create supportive, inclusive workplace cultures that help everyone shine.
In this episode:
- [03:15] Dr. Jennifer’s late-in-life ADHD diagnosis
- [06:03] How ADHD presents differently in women and why it’s often missed
- [10:10] Recognizing ADHD patterns
- [14:55] How to advocate for neurodivergence in the workplace without fear
- [20:21] The organizational benefits of supporting ADHD and neurodiversity
- [22:16] Why long-term coaching can overwhelm ADHD brains
- [24:44] Actionable tips for tackling everyday ADHD challenges
- [30:36] Lifestyle shifts for better focus and follow-through
- [32:05] One small mindset change that creates immediate impact
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES
“What are those little ways that your ADHD is impacting your job that you could ask for some support? Not just telling your boss, you have to fix this for me, but knowing enough about yourself to say this is what would help.” – Dr. Jennifer Dall
“ When are you best? When do you think best? When do you work best? Try to prioritize that time.” – Dr. Jennifer Dall
“Think about some part of your ADHD that’s great. You probably come up with great ideas. You probably are very creative. Celebrate that. Thank yourself for that.” – Dr. Jennifer Dall
RESOURCES
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CONNECT WITH JENNIFER
LinkedIn: Dr. Jennifer Dall
Instagram: @adhd.holistically
Website: https://adhdholistically.com/
CONNECT WITH HALEY
Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Certified Stress Management Coach, and Certified EmC train the trainer. She is the Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business. She has worked in both small and large nonprofit teams in the human services, homelessness, and youth sectors; and she specializes in the EmC process, nonprofit leadership, board development, and fundraising. Haley is a passionate, impact-driven, experienced nonprofit professional whose mission is to empower, elevate and engage nonprofit leaders to build healthy, thriving organizations.
Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser
LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE
Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com
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