Infinite ADHD Coaching and Consulting

19/09/2026

One of the strange things about ADHD is that you can be incredibly productive when the pressure is on. Give me a deadline that is getting uncomfortably close and suddenly the work that I’ve been putting off for two weeks can get smashed out in a few hours - and sometimes, that genuinely is a strength.

The problem is that your ability to pull off the last-minute sprint can convince you that the way you work is perfectly fine. You know you’ll get it done. Your colleagues might not be quite so relaxed about it.

They may have been waiting for your piece of the work before they can start theirs. Or they may have had to keep checking in because they have no idea whether you’re actually going to meet the deadline. That can create a workplace problem even when the final result is good.

For me, the trick with coaching around this isn’t trying to eliminate the ability to work under pressure, it’s about creating a bit more pressure earlier so you’re not relying on the final deadline to get started.

Two things that can help:

Break the deadline into smaller deadlines. Don’t just put “report due Friday” in your calendar. Decide what needs to be done by Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Next, make the commitment visible. If someone else is relying on your work, agree on an earlier check-in or progress point with them. External accountability can be very helpful.

You still get to use that ADHD ability to kick into gear when it matters - you’re just not making your coworkers wait until Thursday afternoon to find out whether it’s going to happen.

11/09/2026

ADHD and decision paralysis at work.

One of the things I hear from people with ADHD is, “I know what I need to do, but I just can’t decide.” It can be surprisingly frustrating, particularly when the decision itself isn’t actually that difficult.

Decision paralysis can happen when there are too many options, too many things to consider, or too much concern about making the wrong choice. For someone with ADHD, the brain can struggle to sort through all of that information and decide what matters most. This can have a real impact at work.

It might be sitting on an email because you’re not sure what the best response is. Putting off a decision because you keep thinking you need more information. Having several projects you could work on and spending more time deciding where to start than actually starting anything.

The same thing can happen outside work. What to do about a relationship, which job to apply for, what needs doing around the house, or even something as simple as deciding what to do with your weekend.

The frustrating part is that it can look like procrastination from the outside. Often, though, the person isn’t avoiding the task because they don’t care - they’re stuck trying to work out the right decision.

One thing I often encourage clients to do is ask, “What would be good enough here?” Rather than trying to find the perfect answer, look for the answer that is good enough to move forward.

Another is to put a limit on the decision. Give yourself 20 minutes, gather what information you reasonably need, and then make the call.

Sometimes with ADHD, the goal isn’t to make a better decision. It’s to actually make the decision.

15/08/2026

Some work relationships can be difficult. ADHD can sometimes make them a lot more difficult than they need to be.

This can be particularly noticeable when other things, such as Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), are also part of the picture. You might find that being told what to do, disagreements with colleagues, or perceived criticism trigger a stronger reaction than you would like.

Understanding that ADHD, and sometimes ODD, may be contributing to the reaction can make a big difference. It doesn't excuse the behaviour, but it gives you a chance to recognise what is happening and manage it differently.

For some people, that awareness alone can take a lot of stress out of the working day.

06/08/2026

One of the things I often hear from adults after receiving an ADHD diagnosis is, "My whole life suddenly makes sense."

Patterns that never seemed connected begin to fit together. Changing jobs every few years, struggling to stay on top of everyday tasks despite being intelligent and capable, relationship difficulties caused by forgetfulness or emotional reactions, constantly wondering why life seemed harder than it appeared to be for everyone else. For many people, finally having an explanation is incredibly validating.

What isn't talked about as often, though, is that relief can be accompanied by grief.

It's common to look back and wonder what might have been different if you'd known earlier. Would I have chosen a different career? Would my relationships have been easier? How much time did I spend believing I was lazy, disorganised or simply not trying hard enough, when the reality was something very different?

If you've been diagnosed later in life, it's worth remembering that these mixed emotions are a normal part of the process. You're not just learning about ADHD; you're making sense of years, and sometimes decades, of experiences through a completely different lens.

For partners, family and friends, this can be an important time as well. While they're learning about ADHD, the person they've always known is often reinterpreting much of their own story. A little patience, curiosity and understanding can make an enormous difference.

The diagnosis doesn't change the past, but for many people it changes how they understand it. And that's often the first step towards building a different future.

31/07/2026

One of the less obvious challenges I see with ADHD in the workplace isn’t necessarily starting things. It’s closing things.

A report gets 90% finished but sits in drafts. An email is written but never sent. A decision is made but the follow-up doesn’t happen. There can be plenty of activity throughout the day, but a surprising number of things remain open.

For someone in a professional or leadership role, this can become quite costly. Every unfinished task, unresolved decision or outstanding commitment takes up a little bit of mental bandwidth.
Over time, that background noise can make it harder to focus on the work that actually matters.

It can also create a frustrating mismatch between capability and performance. You know you are capable of getting things done, and you may be working long hours, but you still have that nagging sense that you are carrying too many open loops.

This is one reason I often talk with ADHD clients about creating systems for closure, rather than simply trying to become more organised.

What does “done” actually mean? What needs to happen to close this loop? What can be deliberately parked, delegated or removed altogether?

The objective isn’t to do more. It’s to reduce the amount of unfinished business you are carrying around in your head, so you have more attention available for the work that matters.

For professionals with ADHD, that can make a bigger difference than another productivity hack.

18/07/2026

So many adults with ADHD beat themselves up for always running late or underestimating how long things will take.

This article offers a different perspective that I think many people will find refreshing. Compassion first. Strategies second.

A time optimist with ADHD may underestimate how long tasks will take or how efficiently they can get things done.

15/07/2026

There's certainly more awareness of ADHD coaching than there was a few years ago.

And that's a good thing. But coaching isn't for everyone. If you're looking for someone to tell you what to do, you'll probably be disappointed.

However, if you're a professional who's feeling stuck in your career, struggling to consistently perform at the level you know you're capable of, or finding that the strategies which worked years ago no longer seem enough, coaching may be worth considering.

Many of the people I work with are successful on paper. They have good careers, lead teams, and others see them as capable. What people don't see is the mental load, the constant self-doubt, the procrastination, or the feeling that they're working twice as hard just to keep up.

ADHD coaching isn't about "fixing" you. It's about understanding how your brain works and developing practical strategies that fit your life, your work and your goals.

It isn't therapy, mentoring or consulting. It's a partnership focused on helping you better understand yourself, make intentional changes and perform at your best in a way that's sustainable.

If you'd like to learn more about ADHD coaching and how it can assist professionals, you can find more information at:

https://www.infiniteadhdcoaching.com.au/

05/07/2026

Do you take work home... only for it to sit there?

Many professionals with ADHD know this cycle.

You bring your laptop home because you might get more done.

But the work doesn't happen.

Instead, your attention sits somewhere between work and home. You're not fully present with your family, and you're not making progress on work either.

Sometimes the answer isn't trying harder.

It's being more intentional.

Not just about what you're going to do, but what you're not going to do.

Maybe tonight is for family, not emails.

Maybe the laptop stays in the car.

Maybe tomorrow's work is better done tomorrow.

Intentionality creates boundaries. And boundaries give our ADHD brains one less decision to wrestle with.

You don't have to give 100% to everything, all the time.

Sometimes giving your full attention to one thing is enough.

18/06/2026

Have you ever wondered why you can lead a team, solve complex problems, and perform under pressure...
..but still miss deadlines, procrastinate on simple tasks, or leave emails sitting for days?

It might not be a motivation problem.

It could be ADHD.

Many successful professionals spend years believing they just need to "try harder". In reality, ADHD affects executive functions - the brain's ability to prioritise, plan, switch attention and get started.

The interesting part?

Once you understand how your brain works, you stop fighting it and start building systems that work with it.

Research consistently shows that executive functioning differences are a core feature of adult ADHD, and that targeted interventions can improve work-related outcomes like organisation, time management and productivity.

If you've always felt capable... but like you're working twice as hard as everyone else to stay on top of things, it might be worth looking a little deeper.

Sometimes the next level of performance isn't about working harder.

It's about understanding your brain.

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14/06/2026

Have you ever gone quiet after a difficult conversation?

Maybe you stop replying to messages. You withdraw from your partner. You can't focus on work. You just want everyone to leave you alone.

For many people with ADHD, this isn't being cold, rude, or defensive.

It's often a form of shutdown.

When the brain becomes overwhelmed by stress, conflict, criticism, rejection, or simply too much stimulation, it can effectively hit the brakes. Thinking becomes harder. Words disappear. Motivation vanishes.

From the outside, it can look like someone doesn't care.

From the inside, they're often doing everything they can just to keep themselves together.

Understanding ADHD isn't just about recognising hyperactivity or distractibility.

It's also about recognising what happens when the brain runs out of capacity.

Sometimes going quiet isn't a choice.

It's a sign that the system is overloaded.