August 26
From feeling lost to running a 7-figure business: Is it possible with ADHD?
Molly Claire's journey shows it can be done. As a coach trainer and founder of The Masterful Coach Collective, Molly has built a 7-figure coaching business while navigating the challenges of ADHD. She's a mom of three, hosts a popular podcast, and wrote "The Happy Mom Mindset."
Molly has learned to embrace her ADHD brain and hopes to inspire others – including her two kids with ADHD – to do the same. She's passionate about helping her clients with ADHD recognize their unique strengths while being kind to themselves during difficult moments.
Growing up in the 90s, Molly was diagnosed with ADHD at a time when it was rarely recognized in girls. Rather than feeling ashamed, the diagnosis helped her understand herself better. She recalls struggles in middle school and how her experiences shaped her outlook.
Molly believes that with persistence, most challenges can be overcome. This mindset has helped her through various life transitions – from learning to rock climb to adjusting to parenthood and changing careers.
Her path from stay-at-home mom to successful business owner wasn't always smooth. Molly opens up about dealing with self-doubt, anxiety, and the complexities of balancing work and family life. She shares how traits often associated with ADHD, like empathy and creativity, became assets in her coaching career.
Through her story, Molly offers a realistic look at building a thriving business while managing ADHD, showing that it's possible to turn perceived obstacles into stepping stones for success.
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"When thinking about hiking to the top of a mountain, imagine anchoring a rope at the summit. To reach the point where you fully believe in yourself, embody your goals, and make them your reality, there are many obstacles to overcome along the way."
- Molly Claire
"There are days when I don't believe [in myself]. But what I do know is that I'm going to get there no matter what."
- Molly Claire
"I do not coach without consent. So when my kids are going through something, I ask them, "What do you need from me? Do you want me to be your mom, or do you want me to coach?"
- Molly Claire
"In some ways, I've developed some superpowers through my anxiety. And in other ways, I still have to find workarounds, retain information as best as I can, and be patient with myself."
- Molly Claire
"If I'm going to make this coaching work, and if I'm going to be serious about it, I'm going to take every opportunity to learn what I can, get involved in the school, and train other coaches."
- Molly Claire
- Molly Claire shares her ADHD journey, discussing her experiences of feeling different in school, receiving her ADHD diagnosis in the 90s, and the validation it brought her.
- She recounts a pivotal moment in her senior year of high school that inspired her to take control of her future despite the challenges of ADHD.
- Molly discusses how she has embraced her ADHD in both her personal life as a mother and her professional life as a coach, emphasizing self-acceptance and understanding.
[10:00 - 27:00] Overcoming Challenges and Building a Coaching Business
- Molly Claire shares her academic challenges, such as struggling with higher-level French classes and later achieving straight A's in college, highlighting persistence and a growth mindset.
- She discusses her transition into adulthood, including learning new skills like lead climbing, and her experiences moving from college to the workforce and becoming a stay-at-home mom.
- Molly talks about building her coaching business from scratch, drawing on her early school experiences and an introduction to coaching by her sister, which laid the foundation for her eventual success in creating a seven-figure business.
- She emphasizes the power of resilience and the drive to provide a better life for her children while balancing financial independence and being present as a parent.
[27:00 - 39:00] Leveraging ADHD Traits for Coaching Success
- Molly Claire explains the unique strengths ADHD individuals bring to coaching, such as extreme empathy, the ability to connect with clients, and heightened sensitivity, which make them exceptional coaches.
- She shares how she leverages her ADHD traits to manage multiple coaching clients effectively and the importance of self-acceptance in her personal and professional life.
- Molly discusses her approach to parenting with ADHD, including asking for consent before coaching her children and helping them develop a positive relationship with their ADHD.
- She emphasizes the role of creativity and risk-taking in achieving personal growth and success, drawing on her ADHD traits to thrive in both her coaching career and parenting.
