Guiding Your Team:

5 Keys to Connect With ADHD Employees Without Micromanaging or Misunderstanding

Discover strategies to create a more focused, collaborative, and respectful workplace for team members with ADHD—grounded in neuroscience, not guesswork.

Improve communication without triggering resistance or shutdowns

Strengthen team trust through consistency and empathy

Foster focus and collaboration—without sacrificing productivity

Support That Goes Deeper Than Deadlines

Managing or collaborating with a colleague who has ADHD isn’t about lowering expectations—it’s about adjusting your approach to bring out their best.


This guide offers five compassionate, science-informed ways to foster stronger working relationships—without triggering emotional reactivity or burnout.

It’s about...

Insight, not overcorrection.
Curiosity, not control.
Support, not supervision.

What You Will Learn

With this free guide, you’ll discover how to...

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1. Understand The "Why"

When Behaviour Is Actually a Message

Missed deadlines or scattered focus may not be carelessness—they may be signs of ADHD-specific struggles. Learn how to shift from frustration to understanding, and how to gently reset a conversation with compassion.

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2. Offer Feedback Without Triggering RSD

Guide Without Creating Shutdown

Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria is real—and often invisible. Discover how to deliver feedback in a way that encourages collaboration and protects psychological safety.

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3. Collaborate Through the “No”

Work With, Not Against, Internal Resistance

A simple “no” from an ADHD employee may be more about overwhelm than opposition. Learn how to reframe requests and co-create next steps without triggering defiance.

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4. Fuel Focus With Movement

Fuel Their Energy—Don’t Fight It

Brief movement and intentional breaks help ADHD brains reset. Learn how to design workdays that support regulation without sacrificing output.

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5. Build Trust Through Consistent Connection

Repeatable Rituals That Matter

Whether it’s a check-in phrase, a high-five, or simply calling out strengths, consistency builds safety. Discover small, repeatable ways to connect—and why they matter more than you think.

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Leadership Is About Understanding, Not Just Expectation

These tools will help you create a workplace where ADHD employees can focus, flourish, and feel respected.