How to ask for what you need at work without disclosing ADHD, harness hyperfocus without burning out, and design a career that actually fits your brain. I invited ADHD career coach Elle O’Flaherty because she understands high performers who don’t thrive in neurotypical systems. I share my own late diagnosis and years of masking, then we get practical about building a life and career that match how our minds work.

We walk through scripts for “accommodations without asking for accommodations,” shifting from importance to interest so tasks become doable, and using FUNKY activators to flip your brain on for boring work. Elle breaks down healthy ways to channel hyperfocus so results rise while stress falls. We also zoom out for leaders: how to create neuroinclusive teams, normalize tools like AI note-takers, and stop quiet biases that push talented people out.

You’ll leave with clear language to advocate for yourself, simple systems to protect your energy, and confidence to treat ADHD as a feature you can leverage, not a flaw you have to hide.

Key Takeaways:

· How to request support from a position of strength without disclosing ADHD, and why it works with most managers.

· The FUNKY activators that switch ADHD brains “on” for boring tasks: Fun, Urgency, Novelty, Challenge, Interest.

· Ways to harness hyperfocus safely so output skyrockets without wrecking sleep or relationships.

· A quick blueprint for neuroinclusive leadership: training, process audits, interview changes, and visible allyship.

· Why late diagnosis is common for women and how current checklists miss inattentive traits—and what to do about it.

About the Guest:

Elle O'Flaherty is a performance optimization and career satisfaction speaker and coach who helps audiences accelerate their growth. She delivers fun presentations interweaving the life-changing with the practical. Elle is the founder of Interlace Solutions, an executive coaching firm with an ADHD subspecialty. In her previous life, she was an attorney for 17 years. She is a subject matter expert on international agricultural trade, which doesn't come up much. Elle lives in Washington, DC, with her family and Penny, the world’s greatest dog. https://www.interlacesolutions.com/

About Rebecca:

In 2008, I blew up my life in spectacular fashion. I left a rule-based religious group, divorced, and lost the few people I had leaned on. I thought greener grasses awaited me. I was wrong. Despite building a wildly successful digital marketing business and growing my family to four kids, I felt nothing but dread each morning.

Then came what I now call Epiphany Town. It was that electric moment when I stopped defining my life by what happened to me and began building on purpose. That phase lit me up in a way I had never felt. Now I devote every ounce of my energy to guiding others through their own version of Epiphany Town. I help them forgive their past, let go of self-sabotaging stories, and leap into a life that is meaningful and deeply fulfilling.

I believe each of us has a story to tell, a gift to offer, and a life worth waking up for. Whether your goal is to impact one person or a million, I am here to help you see your place, claim your voice, and live your life on your terms.

https://rebeccamountain.ca/

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