Molly Thompson is an entrepreneur specializing in creating simple solutions to very complex problems, resulting in transformational impact. When she found that what she was doing wasn’t working anymore, Molly went to a psychologist and discovered she had ADHD. In this episode, Molly shares how she’s regained her focus, discovered her entrepreneurial superpowers, and found business success.

Here’s some of what you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why The Strategic Coach® Program was designed for people with ADHD.
• How Molly’s mission-driven energy solutions company operates.
• What’s allowed her company’s business model to go from transactional to transformational.
• Why Molly was terrified to try taking medication for her ADHD.
• How being a Strategic Coach® member has changed Molly’s perspective—and her life.
• Why ADHD often gets misdiagnosed.
• Why you should look outside of your company when you’re looking to grow your company.

Show Notes:

• Strategic Coach entrepreneurs are all outliers.
• When you’re part of a community of outliers, suddenly you feel normal.
• 40% of Strategic Coach clients have some form of ADHD.
• Many entrepreneurs, particularly women, may experience ADHD differently, leading to misdiagnosis and misunderstanding.
• ADHD traits that are traditionally viewed as weaknesses can be reframed as superpowers that support your creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Entrepreneurs with ADHD often thrive under tight deadlines, which help them focus and channel their energy efficiently.
• People with ADHD often experience emotions more intensely, which can serve as a powerful source of intuition and insight when harnessed correctly.
• The term "imposter phenomenon" can be reinterpreted as a reflection of determined female entrepreneurs navigating a world that often misunderstands their unique perspectives.
• High-achieving female entrepreneurs can really benefit from connecting with others who understand their experiences.
• When you don’t have to defend yourself, all of that energy can go into creativity and collaboration.
• Doing things differently, and looking at the world differently, can be hugely isolating.

Resources:

The Kolbe A™ Index

CliftonStrengths®

PRINT®

Who Not How™

The Impulsive Thinker Podcast

Stacey Hanke grew up on a dairy farm in central Wisconsin. For over two decades now, she’s been providing executive mentoring and helping sales professionals become more influential. In this episode, Stacey shares how she applied what she observed growing up on the farm to running an entrepreneurial business.

Here’s some of what you’ll learn in this episode:

• How their father’s drive and passion influenced Stacey and her sisters/team members.
• Why Stacey spent time in large corporations before starting her own business.
• How you can see yourself through your potential customers’ eyes.
• What people have learned over the last four years.
• How receiving some harsh feedback ended up being a turning point in Stacey’s career.
• Why being part of the Strategic Coach® community is a game changer.
• How Stacey has managed having work relationships with her sisters.

Show Notes:

Strategic Coach thinking tools are like plants. They’re planted in your brain, and they develop at different rates.

All growth is compounded growth.

If you have entrepreneurial drive, you can decide that the sky’s the limit.

If you want entrepreneurism in your life, you have to choose what you do appropriately.

Having purpose becomes more important as you get older.

Communicating with influence is a process of constant development and has to be consistent.

How we show up and interact with others determines who’s in our circle, the businesses we run, and the money in our pockets.

People are finally understanding the power of communication because there are now so many different mediums that we're trying to influence people through.

Communication is the core of everything you do, no matter what industry you’re in.

It doesn’t matter what you know if you can’t communicate it effectively.

Feeling influential and confident doesn’t always translate to how you’re actually perceived.

How smart you are doesn’t determine how influential you are either.

Before we can change anything in our lives, we have to be self-aware.

When you reach a certain point in your career, people are going to stop telling you the truth and start telling you what they think you want to hear.

If you don’t demonstrate consistency, people question whether you’re trustworthy.

How you communicated years ago might not work for where you are now.

What is common sense is not common practice.

It’s important to get comfortable with being uncomfortable because the minute you understand the discomfort, growth will happen.

Resources:

Tool: The Positive Focus®

Blog: What Free Days Are, And How To Know When You Need Them

Through speaking engagements, webinars, coaching, and books, Dave Sanderson helps people understand how to embrace their uncertainty so they ignite opportunity. In this episode, Dave, who was the last passenger on the plane crash known as the “Miracle on the Hudson,” shares how that incident served as a wake-up call that transformed his approach to business—and life.

Here’s some of what you’ll learn in this episode:

• What it was like on the sinking plane, and why Dave was the final passenger to leave.
• How Dave realized he was only a number to the people at the company he worked for.
• What had previously prevented Dave from starting his own company.
• Why Dave believes that everything happens for a reason.
• What separates successful people from really successful people.
• Why the Strategic Coach® community is so important to entrepreneurs in the Program.

Show Notes:

• Embracing uncertainty can be a powerful catalyst for personal growth and entrepreneurial success.
• Life-altering experiences, like surviving a plane crash, can provide clarity on what truly matters in life and business.
• The four entrepreneurial freedoms—time, money, relationships, and purpose—work together to create a holistic framework for success and fulfillment. All four are necessary for a satisfying entrepreneurial life.
• Your most valuable asset is not your business, but your ability to transform challenges into meaningful opportunities for growth.
• Helping others during challenging times can provide a sense of purpose.
• Self-doubt and fear of failure are common challenges in entrepreneurship, but can be overcome with the right mindset and the support of like-minded people.
• Gratitude is a strategic tool that can reframe challenges and unlock new perspectives in your entrepreneurial journey. It’s the antidote to fear.
• Your purpose is your most powerful differentiator—align your business strategies with your deeper mission to create sustainable, fulfilling success.
• Preparation and having a game plan are essential when facing uncertainty in business and life.
• What’s important isn’t the resources you have, but you how use them.

Resources:

Blog: The Four Freedoms That Motivate Successful Entrepreneurs

Book: From Turmoil to Triumph by Dave Sanderson

Tool: The Impact Filter™

The Kolbe A™ Index