We recently hosted a brilliant session exploring how individuals with ADHD can embrace their unique strengths, work with their brains (not against them), and unlock their full potential in life and business. Led by Ian Hacon from Energise.me, this session was packed with practical advice, relatable insights, and real strategies that resonated deeply with our audience.
ADHD Looks Different for Everyone
Whether you’re inattentive, impulsive, hyperactive, or a combination of all three, understanding how ADHD shows up for you is the first step. This self-awareness allows you to better manage your day-to-day experience and create systems that actually work for your brain.
Managing Energy Highs and Lows
ADHD isn’t a constant — it’s a rollercoaster. Some moments are bursting with focus and creativity, while others feel like you’re stuck in the fog. Ian introduced energy mapping and hacks to honour your natural rhythms. One highlight? The “ADHD Eisenhower Box” — a game-changer for tackling urgent vs. important tasks without overwhelm.
Outsmarting ADHD Sabotage
We talked about common ADHD pitfalls like time blindness and task paralysis — and how to avoid them. Techniques like chunking, hacking your start button, and prioritising using urgency-friendly methods can help you move from stuck to unstoppable.
Health = Focus Fuel
Neglecting basics like exercise, sleep, hydration, and nutrition can seriously mimic or worsen ADHD symptoms. Just 30 minutes less sleep can impact your brain as much as being mildly drunk. From protein-packed snacks to walking meetings, the message was clear: your brain needs your body to be functioning if you want to perform at your best.
Your Neurodiversity Is Your Superpower
ADHD isn’t a limitation — it’s a difference. When managed well, it becomes a serious strength:
- Hyperfocus = deep work mastery
- Creativity = innovation and problem solving
- Urgency-driven brains = calm leadership under pressure
Avoiding ADHD Burnout
Burnout can sneak up on neurodivergent minds. We explored five red flags — including hyperfocus hangovers and dopamine droughts — along with a toolkit for building resilience. Micro-recoveries, sensory resets, and even outsourcing your willpower with distraction-blocking apps were all encouraged.
Final Takeaway
“Your neurodiversity is your fingerprint — don’t try to erase it. Start building around it.”
This session wasn’t just about managing ADHD — it was about celebrating it, designing smarter systems, and finding your own path to success.
Ian Hacon, Founder of Energise.me is working towards a fuller ADHD programme to be launched early summer, and has limited capacity to take on personal coaching clients.
Ian Hacon FCA, FRSA
Founder and Chief Energy Officer, Energise.me
Tel: 01493 800032 Mob: 07733265953
