“The ADHD Guide to Managing Stress and Emotions at Work” [Video Replay & Podcast #579]

Episode Description

The workplace can be an emotional minefield. If you’ve ever teared up or shot back while receiving feedback, resisted defensively when plans have shifted, or sensed that colleagues are walking on eggshells around you, then emotional dysregulation may be affecting your performance and relationships at work.

Managing emotions in a professional environment is key to your career trajectory and job satisfaction. This begins by recognizing your triggers, seeing how to shift your brain from reacting impulsively, and learning techniques to respond effectively to challenging situations.

In this webinar, adults with ADHD and their colleagues will learn:

• How to identify predictable triggers (like performance reviews or high-stakes presentations) that send your nervous system into overdrive.
• How to stop the cycle of avoiding difficult conversations as a manager because you’re worried about emotional reactions.
• What to do when you’re already activated and need to get through the rest of that meeting without completely losing it. Spoiler alert: it’s not about suppressing your reactions.
• How to recover from emotional incidents without spiraling.
• About radical self-acceptance so that you stop apologizing for your ADHD brain while still getting your needs met.

Important note: Some workplaces are genuinely toxic for neurodivergent brains. While we’ll acknowledge that reality, this session focuses on environments where emotional regulation skills can actually make a difference.

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If you attended the live webinar on September 24, watched the video replay, or listened to the podcast, you may purchase a certificate of attendance option (cost: $10). Note: ADDitude does not offer CEU credits. Click here to purchase the certificate of attendance option »

Emotional Control at Work: Resources

• • • Free Download: Emotional Regulation & Anger Management Scripts
    • Read: Why We Feel So Much — and Ways to Overcome It
    • Read: Can’t Get Anything Done? Why ADHD Brains Become Paralyzed Under Stress
    • Read: ADHD and Anxiety: Symptoms, Connections & Coping Mechanisms

Meet the Expert Speaker

Diann Wingert, spent a 20-year career as a psychotherapist and serial entrepreneur, and then pivoted into coaching entrepreneurs, would-be entrepreneurs, and others with ADHD. Her passion is helping neurodivergent entrepreneurs balance passion, purpose, and profit with a stand-out, sought-after business based on their unique brilliance. Diann is also the host of the top-rated ADHD-ish Podcast.

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