What happens when the tools that got you through life—grit, resilience, and sheer determination—stop working? In this powerful conversation, Mickelle is joined by Yann Ghisalberti, a French ADHD coach and founder of Coach 4 ADHD. Yann shares his journey from high-achieving tech professional to coach, shaped by international relocation, parenting, and a late-in-life diagnosis of both ADHD and autism (AuDHD).

This episode explores what it really means to shift from surviving to thriving. Mickelle and Yann discuss the emotional impact of discovering your neurotype as an adult, the difference between therapy and coaching, and the misunderstood strength that often lies behind impulsivity, anxiety, and burnout. If you've ever wondered why “doing all the right things” still feels hard, this episode will resonate deeply.

Yann’s Story:

From Tech Industry to ADHD Coach – Yann’s career shift was sparked by burnout, a search for purpose, and the discovery of his own neurodivergence.

The Often Hidden Side of High Achievement – Many expats operate in constant survival mode, masking ADHD with resilience and fear-driven focus.

Anxiety As A Strategy – Yann shares how anxiety became his strategy for control—until it no longer served him.

The lived AuDHD Experience  – Yann describes the internal tension of having both ADHD and autism, and how each side can both help and hinder.

Coaching vs. Therapy – Therapy helps make sense of the past, but coaching helps create forward motion—both are vital.

The Iceberg Metaphor – Clients arrive with a problem, but true transformation begins when the hidden layers are revealed.

Yann offers personalized ADHD coaching in English and French for teens and adults, both online and in person. Curious? Book a free 30-minute intake session at coach4adhd.nl.

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