ADHD, High Performance, and the Business Mind
Brad Powell Brad Powell

ADHD, High Performance, and the Business Mind

Among the high performers I work with – from tech founders and finance executives to lawyers and entrepreneurs – one common thread often emerges: ADHD. It’s frequently the very quality that fuels their innovation, energy, and ability to thrive under pressure. Many describe their minds as constantly “switched on” – ideas racing, creativity flowing, and focus sharpening when stakes are high. Yet the same drive that propels success can also bring restlessness, overwhelm, and eventual burnout.

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When ADHD Goes Unnoticed: The Hidden Impact of Undiagnosed ADHD on Confidence and Mental Health
Brad Powell Brad Powell

When ADHD Goes Unnoticed: The Hidden Impact of Undiagnosed ADHD on Confidence and Mental Health

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most widely discussed neurodevelopmental conditions today. Yet despite growing awareness, many children and adults in the UK still go undiagnosed or only receive an ADHD diagnosis later in life.

When ADHD is not recognised early, children often internalise the belief that they are lazy, careless, or simply “not good enough.” This misunderstanding can quietly erode self-esteem and confidence, with effects that often extend into adulthood.

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Social Anxiety: Why we fear judgement
Brad Powell Brad Powell

Social Anxiety: Why we fear judgement

Social anxiety isn’t just shyness or low confidence. It’s a persistent fear of being judged, embarrassed, or rejected. And for many, it silently shapes life decisions - what jobs they apply for, who they talk to, what they avoid, and how they see themselves.

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