Jul 14
Last episode I did a solo overview of imposter syndrome to lay the foundation for my wonderful conversation with my guest this episode, Danielle House. Danielle is a shining example of how imposter syndrome can weasel its way into the lives of even the most accomplished ADHD women. At 30 she became the CEO of a medical device company, yet, up until recently, she held the belief that her success was due to luck, a mistake–anything but her own intelligence and ability.
Danielle says the biggest factor in tackling her imposter syndrome has been finally understanding how her brain works: “The imposter syndrome is still very much there, but I’m starting to recognize and be able to come to terms with my success and how I got here, not despite my ADHD but because of it.” Imposter syndrome doesn’t have to be a lifelong sentence, and Danielle’s story gives me hope that we can all learn to see ourselves as the badasses we truly are.
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"I am a fan of winging it. I do prepare for things, but that’s one of my ADHD symptoms, I last-minute prepare. But I find that I'm more connected to the things that I say if I don’t over-prepare, and I’m able to speak more truthfully and it resonates with people better if I give them the last-minute version of me."
- Danielle House
"The reason why I change careers often isn’t because I’m flaky, it’s because I am passionate and I love to be a part of things that encourage growth and innovation and exceptionalism and I don’t like to stay in places where I don’t feel those things."
- Danielle House
"I go after things with my whole heart and I don’t fail at things that I’m passionate about."
- Danielle House
- Danielle shares her experience with ADHD and how she found validation through listening to a podcast.
- Danielle struggled with ADHD symptoms in childhood, including difficulty with homework and staying attentive in class.
- Danielle shares her experience with ADHD and how it affects her life, including using Adderall to manage symptoms.
[27:45 - 33:02] Impostor Syndrome
- Danielle struggles with impostor syndrome, feeling like her success is undeserved despite her accomplishments.
- Danielle's understanding of her ADHD and how her brain works has helped her see her strengths in a different light, allowing her to recognize her true abilities and potential.
- Danielle shares her personal journey with ADHD, revealing the positive aspects of the condition and how it sets her apart.
- Danielle shares her passion for medical device industry, inspiring others to pursue their interests despite job hopping or uncertainty.
- Danielle uses her creativity in various aspects of her startup, including marketing initiatives and medical device design, and she finds new ways to be creative in her work.
- Danielle emphasizes self-care and personalized supports for ADHD, including embracing help and finding tools that work for her without shame.
