Feb 24
In Episode 96 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy introduces you to Juliann Decker. Julie Ann earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Massachusetts and her master’s degree in Training and Development from Lesley University in Cambridge. She is a coach and an expert in leadership program design and delivery with broad work experience in industries such as technology, banking, consumer goods, retail and finance.
Juliann designed, delivered and launched Monster.com‘s first global Management Development Program for high-potential leaders and trained and coached participants in their newly created MBA executive program. She also developed global leadership programs at Aspen Technology and founded her own leadership and coaching company.
Juliann designed, delivered and launched Monster.com‘s first global Management Development Program for high-potential leaders and trained and coached participants in their newly created MBA executive program. She also developed global leadership programs at Aspen Technology and founded her own leadership and coaching company.
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"Well, if your head wasn't attached, you do lose that too."
- Juliann Decker
"I always felt like I was behind the eight ball. And so I would go on these incredible client visits, I would work with these people, I would learn a lot from them. But the anxiety started to ratchet up where I'd start to say."
- Juliann Decker
"For me, it was acknowledging it for sure. I think it was understanding that I'm not defective. That I am a whole All human being that just works differently. And that's okay."
- Juliann Decker
- Juliann recounts her experience with a puzzle in kindergarten that triggered an emotional meltdown, indicating her struggles with ADHD.
- Juliann struggled with reading comprehension and anxiety in school, often trying to cheat on tests by turning the page without reading the question.
- Juliann shares stories of forgetfulness and silly mistakes, revealing a pattern of forgetfulness that was often met with teasing and humor in their family.
[13:32 - 24:02] ADHD Diagnosis and Self-Awareness
- Juliann found her passion for learning and development after watching others deliver workshops and realizing she could teach in a way that was relatable and easy to understand.
- Juliann struggled with learning and processing information, but found support and workarounds with her team.
- Juliann struggles with self-doubt and questions their intelligence despite achieving academic and professional success.
[24:02 - 44:25]
- Juliann was diagnosed with ADHD and felt a sense of relief and validation after the diagnosis.
- Juliann acknowledges her ADHD diagnosis and emphasizes the importance of understanding and accepting it, rather than viewing it as a defect.
- Juliann discovered the AOK program and found it helpful for managing her ADHD symptoms, particularly the "Fast and Furious" feature which provided a 50-minute focused work session with a partner.
