It is unfortunate that Attention Deficit Disorder [ADD/ADHD] is often only perceived as a disorder or a deficit. Yes, it’s true that both words ‘disorder ‘and ‘deficit’ are listed in the diagnostic description of this condition known as ‘Attention Deficit Disorder’.

Nevertheless, while ADHD can have it’s challenges it is well documented that people with ADHD may also have the benefit of special gifts and talents. Below is an article listing a sampling of 19 famous individuals with ADHD.

It is important that both children and adults learn the whole truth about ADHD… both it’s challenges AND it’s potential gifts and assets in life and business.

~CoachRudy Rodriguez

Famous People with ADHD By Kate Goodin

These 19 famous people have scored gold medals, started up Fortune 500 companies, starred in TV shows, won Super Bowls — and they all have ADD or ADHD.

1. Justin Timberlake – Grammy winning singer
2. Jamie Oliver – Star Chef
3. Karina Smirnoff – The Ukrainian-born Dancing With the Stars pro
4. Will Smith – Actor, singer
5. Michael Phelps – racked up 14 Olympic gold medals
6. Jim Carrey – Funnyman known for his zany, all-over-the-place antics
7. Ty Pennington – energetic Extreme Makeover: Home Edition host
8. Sir Richard Branson – Virgin Founder and adventurer
9. Paris Hilton – socialite/heiress/reality TV starlet
10. Christopher Knight – middle bro Peter on The Brady Bunch
11. Howie Mandel – comedian and host of Deal or No Deal
12. Terry Bradshaw – Former NFL quarterback, TV sports announcer
13. James Carville – political consultant and commentator
14. Paul Orfalea – Founder of Kinko’s
15. Pete Rose – Major League Baseball star
16. Michelle Rodriguez – Former Lost TV star
17. David Neeleman – Founder of JetBlue Airways
18. Bruce Jenner – former Olympic athlete
19. Solange Knowles – singer, (little sister to Beyonce)

Read entire article HERE

Mother nature had her way AGAIN canceling the March 2 seminar “ADHD At Work: Maximizing Your Effectiveness” due to snow.

40 people had pre-registered for this highly anticipated seminar so the seminar was rescheduled.

**Seminar Rescheduled – Tues, March 30

To register: http://www.abtech.edu/sbc/class_schedule.asp.

Coach Rudy Rodriguez, of the ADHD Center for Success will present a free, interactive seminar – “ADD at Work: Maximizing Your Effectiveness”. The seminar will identify and discuss the behavioral challenges common to ADHD adults and review practical strategies to create success in life and at work. Seminar topics include ADD/ADHD self management techniques, tips for maintaining routine and structure, overcoming procrastination, overwhelm, and managing projects more effectively.

ADHD at the worksite can be a significant issue for the adult with ADHD but also the organizational worksite. It is now recognized that adult ADHD is both under recognized and under treated in our country. This fact alone has implications to the ADHD adult but consider the costs to the employer organization. (see related article)

To register: http://www.abtech.edu/sbc/class_schedule.asp.

~Coach Rudy Rodriguez, Asheville, NC

Asheville’s Meetup Group for Asheville area Adults with ADHD.

The next meeting is set for Monday, Mar 15. Due to the nature and of this group and content of discussion this Meetup group is listed as PRIVATE. For further details about this group, future meetings and activities you are encouraged to register at: ADHD Meetup

There is often a tendency for adults with ADHD to feel isolated from others sharing the same characteristics, challenges and gifts. The Meetup format offers adults with ADHD the opportunity to share stories, experiences, ask questions, learn more about ADHD in adults and learn new tools for living more effectively with ADHD and with greater life satisfaction. Significant others are also welcome to attend.

Join ADHD Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/Asheville-Adult-ADHD-Meetup-Group/

What members are saying:

Routine & structure is no different than what I refer to as a recipe for success. I use this term in my coaching because I frequently coach my clients to design a recipe for success to create the various results they desire to achieve in their day and in their life.

“Structure is no more than a recipe, a proven path that guides you towards creating your reliable results.”

~Coach Rudy Rodriguez, Asheville, NC

ADHD Success TeleSeminar: Tues,  March 9

TeleSeminar Topic: Recipe for Success (7-8pm EST)

The TeleSeminar speaker is ADHD Coach Rudy Rodriguez. In this TeleSeminar, CoachRudy promises to provide you with:

Don’t Delay…. Register Today!

This seminar is FR*EE and open to anyone nationwide by telephone access. Long distance charges may apply.

During a recent coaching call the question was asked, “why is it that ADHD adults resist ‘routine and structure’? She explained that structure “feels like a ‘straight jacket”. She also asked if it as common for adults with ADHD to enjoy the ‘novelty’ of doing things differently vs feeling constricted by structure?

I explained that it was common for adults with ADHD to enjoy the novelty and the stimulation that comes with doing things differently.

It’s true that many adults with ADHD perceive routine & structure as a “narrow realm of  appropriateness” that is too tight and constructive. You may have shared this experience during childhood when your teacher or parent insisted that you perform a task or assignment in a very prescribed manner. Of course, many ADD children are skilled at finding alternate means of arriving at the correct solution. Unfortunately, the teacher most likely did not accept your solution and insisted that you complete the math problem using only her prescribed instructions.

Fortunately, it is not necessary that routine & structure be experienced as a ‘straight jacket’. In fact, IT IS possible to create a structure that can be guiding without feeling (overly) constrictive. The good news is that YOU get to design the structure that works for you. You also have the RIGHT to alter it or tweak it so that your structure works well for you.

Think of your structure as a recipe. Let’s say you have a favorite family recipe for “homemade chili”. Your recipe will include a list the ingredients, list portions and cooking directions. Don’t you know that before you even begin preparation of your chili you already have a sense of confidence that your chili will turn out absolutely delicious. Can’t you already feel your taste buds activating in anticipation of tasting your delicious chili?

Routine & structure is no different than what I refer to as a recipe for success. I use this term in my coaching because I frequently coach my clients to design a recipe for success to create the various results they desire to achieve in their day and in their life.

“Structure is no more than a recipe, a proven path that guides you towards creating your reliable results.”

~Coach Rudy Rodriguez, Asheville, NC

ADHD Success TeleSeminar:  Tues, March 9

TeleSeminar Topic: Recipe for Success
Attend this telephone based seminar and learn how to design your
‘personal recipe for success’. (see above article)

This seminar is FR*EE and open to anyone by telephone.
Long distance charges may apply.

You must preregister to receive details and access information to enter this TeleSeminar

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BREAKING NEWS! March 2 :  12noon

March 2 – “ADHD at Work” Seminar Postponed due to weather.

AB Tech, Enka Campus has just announced that it will close for ‘tonight’s classes and seminars’. I spoke earlier with a representative from AB Tech who is sponsoring this seminar. She confirmed that this seminar (over 40 pre-registered to attend) will be rescheduled for another date in the near future.

AB Tech will also be contacting everyone that was preregistered to notify you of the new date. I am sorry for the inconvenience but your certainly that the weather and safety is foremost in everyone’s mind.

Stay tuned for an updated announcement.

~Coach Rudy Rodriguez, Asheville, NC