Why ADHD is a Winning Edge with Jo-Anne Kelleher

Today, Wendy is joined by Jo-Anne Kelleher, a Sports and High-Performance Psychologist who helps ambitious ADHD minds unlock elite level success. As a child, Anne struggled badly at school, she was told she'd never do anything because her English was so bad. Anne shares how she realised she had ADHD, needed to learn differently and when she did that became a successful entrepreneur. She shared dozens of tips that anyone with ADHD can use to immediately improve their performance. KEY TAKEAWAYS People with ADHD suffer more from self-doubt and rejection sensitivity. But with momentum, confidence grows. Quick wins are more important for people with ADHD. Energy levels fluctuate, so getting ahead helps. Use voice notes. When something upsets you, pause, regulate, reconnect, re-engage and reflect later. ADHD sufferers are resilient and driven, which makes them good problem solvers. Jo-Anne explains how she stops herself from flitting from one thing to another. Paralysis by analysis can be overcome. Tackle your ADHD tax. BEST MOMENTS “ADHD shouldn´t be holding you back. You can use it as your strength.” “When I changed my mindset about how I learn and learnt in my own way, I built a business on my terms.” “We haven’t got a deficit we´ve got a difference.” “Entrepreneurs with ADHD have the vision that many others don´t.” ABOUT THE GUEST Jo-Anne is a Sport and High-Performance Psychologist who helps ambitious ADHD minds unlock elite level success without burning out or losing themselves in the process. She works with athletes, entrepreneurs, professionals and students to turn ADHD from a constant battle into a competitive advantage. As the founder of Key Aspirations Success, Jo combines clinical ADHD expertise with lived experience, delivering powerful mindset strategies that work with the ADHD brain, not against it. Her signature framework helps high performers regulate their emotions, build sustainable habits and stay focused under pressure. Jo's mission is simple: to help ADHD individuals stop doubting themselves and start leading in their sport, business or career with confidence. Whether it's reaching the Premier League, building a bold personal brand, or smashing academic goals, she's here to prove that ADHD isn't a weakness, it's a winning edge. Jo is offering a limited number of High-Performance Power Calls: a free 20-minute strategy session to help you get clear, focused and back in control. To request a call, email [e-mail] with "ADHD Power Call" in the subject line. www.keyaspirationssuccess.com VALUABLE RESOURCES www.wendycastelino.com https://www.instagram.com/wendycastelino/ https://www.youtube.com/@wendycastelino798 https://twitter.com/WendyCastelino ABOUT THE HOST Wendy Castelino has been working as a psychotherapist for over thirty-five years. As an accredited CBT and EMDR practitioner, she is committed to upholding the rigorous standards required for these accreditations and helping thousands of people reach their full potential. Wendy currently runs a private practice where her focus is on CBT. Therapy is constantly evolving into developing new techniques, so she studies hard to integrate them into her therapy, to provide a rich and effective experience. Wendy is aware that working in one-to-one therapy limits the number of people she can see. She has, therefore, created a range of online resources. Further details are available at: WendyCastelino.com. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/