ADHD in selling, harnessing the power-ADHD in selling, harnessing the power

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David Todman shares his personal experience of living and working with ADHD, diagnosed late in life, and explains how the condition has shaped his career in sales and management. He describes ADHD as a mix of challenges and strengths: procrastination, distractibility, impulsivity, and difficulty with compliance can create obstacles, but energy, creativity, resilience, risk-taking, and hyperfocus can drive strong performance, especially in complex sales environments.<br /><br />He emphasizes practical strategies for managing ADHD at work, including clear task planning, time blocking, the Eisenhower matrix, regular breaks, quiet workspaces, and reducing distractions from technology. He also highlights the importance of structured routines, simple communication, consistent feedback, and supportive coaching. For managers, he recommends being direct, objective, empathetic, and flexible while avoiding overly critical approaches that can trigger negative spirals.<br /><br />Todman also discusses how ADHD can support success in major account management and leadership when properly harnessed. Overall, the talk presents ADHD not only as a workplace challenge, but also as a condition with significant untapped strengths when supported well.

Keywords

ADHD

workplace management

sales performance

time blocking

hyperfocus

executive function

coaching

major account management