Introducing our featured experts: Expert: Kate Kelly Topic: You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! It is hard to pin down exactly what will happen during Kate Kelly's interview. After all, the book she co-authored has been described as the bible of ADD. This is not a religious reference, but referring to the fact that the book covers almost all topics related to living life as an adult with ADD. People have asked Kate and co-author Peggy Ramundo why they wrote such a long book, especially since the readership was not expected to have huge attention spans. The answer is that, at the time it was written (beginning in 1990), the only information available about ADD adults was to be found in a few articles and a book chapter in a general book on ADD. ADD pioneers Kate and Peggy thus felt compelled to do the entire job of educating and reassuring a group starved for information. Of course, since then, many people have written wonderful books and made huge contributions to the field. Kate and Peggy did not have to do it all, after all. It's just a case of ADD brains honing in on the big picture, getting excited and wanting to say everything they can think of to say on a topic. So, you may ask why you should be enticed to join us live for this interview. Well, we can tell you that the following, highly-popular topics are likely to come up: The subject of ADD and sexuality (because, after all, ADD follows us everywhere, including into the bedroom) Mindfulness and ADD, particularly when it comes to helping adults with ADD access and use powerful techniques for improving attention, while decreasing impulsivity and hyperactivity Plus other topics that are certain to induce laughter, as well as offer useful strategies for success Bio: Kate Kelly is one of the pioneers in the field of adult ADD. She is co-author of the first book by and for adults with ADD, You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! She also co-authored The ADDed Dimension, a daily reflection book for ADDers. Kate is the founder of The ADDed Dimension Coaching Group, which also offers the ADD in the Spirit Coach Training program. Prior to her diagnosis with ADD, Kate was a psychiatric nurse, with experience as a nurse/therapist, psychobiology research coordinator and assistant professor of psychiatric nursing. After diagnosis, she followed her heart and her passion, deciding to specialize in adult ADD. While Kate honors and acknowledges her professional credentials, she feels that her most important credential is her experience living with ADD, in herself and in her family. PURCHASE YOUR COPY NOW! _______________________________ Expert: Lynne Kenney Topic: Calming the Caveman To Manage the Thinker: Practical Strategies for Everyday Life In this interview, we will explore practical strategies employed in a pediatric neuropsychology practice that parents may use in their own homes to improve academic, social and motor skills. Children and adults with diagnoses, specifically ADHD, can benefit from limbic activities that calm the brain prior to and during cognitive skill development. In this applied research presentation, we will explore in-office and in-home family interventions using Kimochis, music, art, and movement to enhance limbic calming and cognitive skills. Listeners will: Discover the eight domains of executive function and how the limbic brain mediates executive function Learn why art, music, mediation and movement improve cognitive functioning in children and adults with diagnoses, specifically ADHD Have the opportunity to practice research-based skill development exercises they can use with their children Bio: Lynne Kenney, Psy.D., is a mother of two, a practicing pediatric psychologist in Scottsdale, AZ, and the author of The Family Coach Method (St Lynn’s Press, Sept 2009). She has advanced fellowship training in forensic psychology and developmental pediatric psychology from Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School and Harbor-UCLA/UCLA Medical School. One of the few psychologists in America who produces television, she has co-produced three television shows and six DVDs. In her 12 years in television, Dr. Lynne has produced or appeared in over 400 television and digital media segments. She is currently the resident parenting expert on Arizona’s daily show Smart Family with Connie Colla and Daphne Munro. Her Better Living Content has appeared in Parents, Working Mother and Parenting Magazines as well as various child/family websites including parentsask.com, momtastic.com, socialmoms.com and the new Dr. Oz expert site sharecare.com. Dr. Kenney is a member of The Parenting Team with Sue Atkins, Deborah McNelis and Wendy Young educating parents and teachers worldwide. Dr. Lynne’s online multimedia events can be found at http://www.lynnekenney.com/speakingworkshops/. PURCHASE YOUR COPY NOW! _______________________________ Expert: Sarah Wright & Roland Rotz Topic: Channeling Your Inner Fidget Most people consider fidgeting to be a problem. They want to get rid of their fidgets. But what if fidgeting actually serves an important purpose? Roland Rotz, PhD, and Sarah D. Wright, MS, ACT share the latest brain science on how sensory-motor activities can be used to help manage attention and focus. Be prepared to be surprised, and to come away with a variety of useful strategies!  Bio: Sarah D. Wright, M.S., A.C.T., is an internationally known ADHD coach, speaker, and author. Sarah earned her B.S. from Stanford University, her M.S. from UNC-Chapel Hill, and her ADHD Coaching credential from the Optimal Functional Institute. She is a former scientist, engineer, and executive, a founding board member of the ADHD Coaches Organization, co-author of the popular book, Fidget to Focus, and a founding member of the San Diego based coaching and consulting company Focus For Effectiveness, LLC. In addition to her coaching, writing, and presenting, she enjoys the liveliness of her ADHD family and friends, and loves spending time in her garden. Bio: Roland Rotz, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist, director of the Lifespan Development Center in Carpinteria, California, and a nationally recognized specialist in ADHD. Offering a full range of diagnostic and clinical services, Dr. Rotz specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD and co-occurring conditions. As the first professional member of the Institute for Challenging Disorganization, he gives presentations and consults regularly on issues related to clutter and hoarding.  Dr. Rotz has co-authored the popular book, Fidget to Focus and the manual, Collaborative Therapy for Clutter Management.  He can be reached at DocRotz@DocRotz.com or (805)566-0441. PURCHASE YOUR COPY NOW! _______________________________ Expert: Carrie Greene Topic: 3 Keys to Overcoming Procrastination Procrastination is more than just annoying.  Procrastination costs you time and energy.  It leaves you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated and defeated. It doesn’t have to be this way.  Attend This Action-Oriented Session and Discover Exactly How You Can Turn That Around… In just 60 minutes, Carrie will walk you through the EXACT STEPS you need to follow to stop procrastinating and get going on the things that matter to you…so you can banish that sickening sense of overwhelm, decrease your stress, get more done, save time and create energy. During this session you will learn: How procrastination “helps” you and how understanding this helps you move beyond it How to stay focused and work on a project beginning to end (so you can cross more projects off your to-do list!) How to avoid the “midnight rush” and get your projects done before 2 a.m. the night before a big deadline Simple actionable steps to help you stop spinning in circles and start moving forward And this is just a small part of what you’ll discover. After listening to this power-packed interview you’ll completely change the way you think about what you’re doing and how you’re doing it! I guarantee it. Bio: Carrie Greene is a speaker, trainer, coach and author of “Chaos to Cash: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Eliminate Chaos, Overwhelm, and Procrastination So You Can Create Ultimate Profit!” Carrie helps business owners create systems and structures that help them stop spinning, gain focus, make decisions, set priorities and most importantly carry through so they can get their message to the world and have successful and profitable businesses. PURCHASE YOUR COPY NOW! _______________________________ Expert: Jodi Sleeper-Triplett Topic: Empowering Youth with ADHD In this dynamic session, we will discuss how coaching can make a difference in the lives of teens and young adults with ADHD.  Coaching is not only a beneficial tool for many young people with ADHD, but it reaches beyond the framework of academics, providing valuable life skills needed for a productive, satisfying and successful adult life. Join us to learn how coaching helps young clients master techniques to help them: Become more focused Stay on task Improve life skills Build self-confidence and self-esteem for a better future Plus, discover the crucial component about the coaching process that “clicks” for teens & young adults. Bio: Jodi Sleeper-Triplett, Master Certified Coach and Senior Certified ADHD Coach, is the founder of the movement for ADHD coaching for youth and has been working with young people for nearly 35 years. As cofounder of the Institute for the Advancement of ADHD Coaching and director of coach training for the Edge Foundation, Sleeper-Triplett is seen by many of her peers as the foremost expert in the field of ADHD coaching for youth. Jodi is the president of JST Coaching, LLC, a premiere coach training and coaching company focused on ADHD youth coaching. She developed the first training course focused on coaching youth with ADHD, which is now offered as a Spanish language teleclass. JST Coaching also provides onsite and Skype training courses for colleges, universities and other organizations interested in adding coaching skills to their professional toolkit. Her first book, Empowering Youth With ADHD, is available online and in bookstores. Visit her online at www.jstcoach.com. PURCHASE YOUR COPY NOW! _______________________________ Expert: Nancy Ratey Topic: The Disorganized Mind: Taking Control of Your Time, Tasks, and Talents Do you often ask yourself: “Where did the time go?” “Why does later never happen?” “How come planning to do one thing ends up one thousand things?” “Where did my bills, glasses, car keys…go?” As a pioneer in the ADHD coaching profession,  Nancy Ratey is a veteran in helping people better understand why their ADHD is getting in their way and what they can do about it.  During what promises to be a “hang onto your seat” interview with one of the world’s most energetic experts on ADHD, Nancy  will talk about how using “self-coaching” and the right strategies can help you better organize, plan and prioritize your daily life. Using examples from her book, “The Disorganized Mind”, and drawing from her years as a professional coach as well as personal life examples, Nancy will give you inspiration and strategies to finally tackle the hurdles of life with ADHD and start getting what you want from your work and life. Bio: Nancy A. Ratey is a Strategic Life Coach who specializes in coaching professionals with ADHD.  She earned her master’s degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and is certified as a Master Certified Coach by the International Coach Federation and as a Senior Certified Coach by the Institute for the Advancement of ADHD Coaching.  In addition to her private coaching, Nancy lectures at conferences worldwide and writes on the subject of ADHD for such organizations as CHADD. As a pioneer in the ADHD coaching field, Nancy is internationally recognized as one of the foremost authorities on the topic.  Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Vogue and on the ABC and CBS television networks. She is author of the book, The Disorganized Mind: Coaching your ADHD Brain to Take Control of Your Time, Tasks and Talents. PURCHASE YOUR COPY NOW! _______________________________ Expert: Linda Roggli Topic: Confessions of an ADDiva: midlife in the non-linear lane Linda Roggli’s favorite four-letter word is DONE! At midlife, most women have moments when they are sure they’ve lost their minds.  It might be “menopausal madness.” Or it might be Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder!  Take it from a woman who lived forty-five years with unsuspected AD/HD. In what promises to be an engaging and startlingly candid interview, Linda Roggli, a bona fide ADDiva, will come out of her (cluttered) ADDiva closet and share the highs and lows of life in the non-linear, spontaneous, creative and sometimes diva-ish lane!  Hang on! Bio: Linda Roggli, PCC, is a professional certified coach and the founder of the ADDiva Network, a whimsical and supportive connection for midlife women with ADD-she tendencies. She organizes and moderates a 565-member AD/HD adult support group that meets twice monthly in central NC.  She has conducted educational webinars for the ADDiva Network since 2007 and for ADDA since 2006.  She is a popular presenter at national AD/HD conferences and is a contributor to and quest blogger for ADDitude Magazine. In 2006, Linda established GardenSpirit, a women’s garden retreat center on eight acres in suburban Durham, NC, which includes a 60-foot-outdoor labyrinth, purple tree house and meditation paths. She trained as a spiritual life coach before stepping into AD/HD coaching in 2005; she now holds certification from the International Coach Federation and Coach for life. PURCHASE YOUR COPY NOW! _______________________________ Expert: David Giwerc Topic: Permission to Proceed: Launching Your Own Success with ADHD During this dynamic and informative interview, Master Certified Coach (MCC) David Giwerc, President and Founder of the ADD Coach Academy, will share how you can identify and define your own “brand” of ADHD, maximizing strengths and minimizing weaknesses to successfully manage ADHD in your life. David will share key lessons and strategies that led to his success as an ADHD coach, entrepreneur and pioneer in the ADHD Coach training arena, where he created and built the world’s largest and only ICF-accredited, comprehensive ADHD coach training program in the world. He will discuss how his own transformational experience with ADHD, as well as  the numerous ADHD clients he coached over 15 years, were the impetus (rather than the obstacle) to writing his popular, debut book “Permission to Proceed: The Keys to Creating a life of Passion, Purpose and Possibility for Adults with ADHD.” You will also learn: Proven strategies that have empowered countless numbers of clients, coaches and adults with ADHD to pull back the curtain of ADHD ignorance and reveal a clear path forward to their own ADHD success How to cultivate your own “habits of the heart” to achieve your life purpose How to rediscover your own inspiration and motivation that will support your ability to pursue your own unique path Bio: David Giwerc, Master Certified Coach (MCC), is Founder and President of the ADD Coach Academy, the world’s foremost ADHD coach training program. David is a MCC with the International Coach Federation (ICF), the governing body for the coaching profession. He serves as an advisor to the Professional Association of ADHD Coaches (PAAC), and he is a past president (2003‐2006) of the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA), the world’s leading organization supporting adults with ADHD. During his tenure at ADDA, David played a role in creating National ADHD Awareness Day, now celebrated annually in September. David has been featured in numerous publications, radio and television programs and is a recognized spokesman for ADHD and ADHD coach training on the national stage. David is the author of the groundbreaking book, “Permission to Proceed: The Keys to Creating a Life of Passion Purpose and Possibility for Adults with ADHD.” In this debut book, David shares his proven method for gaining control of one’s life at home, work and in the community. David has been featured in numerous publications, radio and television programs and is a recognized spokesman for ADHD, ADHD coaching and coach training on the national stage. PURCHASE YOUR COPY NOW! _______________________________ Expert: Ari Tuckman Topic: Understand Your Brain, Get More Done People with ADHD process information differently. By understanding how your brain processes information, you can create strategies that will make better use of your attention and memory. We will discuss the strategies that help people with ADHD: Be more productive Better manage their time Be more organized We will also discuss treatment options to help your brain perform at its best. Bio: Dr. Tuckman is a psychologist in private practice in West Chester, PA, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in children, teens, and adults. He is the author of More Attention, Less Deficit: Success Strategies for Adults with ADHD and Integrative Treatment for Adult ADHD: A Practical, Easy-to-Use Guide for Clinicians. His third book, Understand Your Brain, Get More Done: The ADHD Executive Functions Workbook will be published this fall. He has given over two hundred presentations and routinely earns excellent reviews for his ability to make complex information understandable and useful. He is a frequent contributor to ADDitude and Attention! and writes a blog for EverydayHealth.com. PURCHASE YOUR COPY NOW! _______________________________ Expert: Michele Novotini Topic: The 5 Secrets to Social Success Social skills don't always come naturally or easily to folks.  With ADHD in the mix, it can be even more of a challenge! But now you can discover: How to behave in ways that seem so natural for the socially successful How to optimize your strengths (instead of hiding from them) The top 5 secrets to social success (learning and using even one of these secrets could be a huge help to your social relationships...no telling what could happen if you used all 5!) Bio: Dr. Michele Novotni is an internationally recognized expert in the field of ADHD.   She is the former president and CEO of the national Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA), an inspiring speaker, bestselling author, psychologist, coach and parent of a young adult with ADHD.  She is author of What Does Everybody Else Know That I Don't? and founder of the soon-to-be-released Social Skills Coaching Program. Michele has been helping children, teens and adults with ADHD for over 25 years. Inspiring individuals to unlock their potential is her passion, whether she’s working with clients 1:1 or speaking to thousands. Connect with Michele through her website, www.michelenovotni.com, or join her on Facebook and Twitter. PURCHASE YOUR COPY NOW! _______________________________ Expert: Laurie Dupar Topic: The ADHD Awareness Book Project Join Laurie Dupar and her fellow co-authors of the soon to be released book, 365 Ways to Succeed With ADHD: A Full Year’s worth of Valuable Tips and Strategies from the World’s Best Coaches and Experts. Combining countless years of experience designing effective strategies to better manage ADHD, this group of experts from all over the world will share with listeners some of their top strategies for succeeding with ADHD!  What better way to wrap up the week and kick off your weekend! Join us live to discover how you can get your hands on a full year’s worth of valuable tips and strategies from the world’s leading ADHD coaches and experts! Bio: Laurie Dupar, trained Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Senior Certified ADHD Coach, has been dedicated for over 25 years to serving those wanting to enhance their mental health.  After receiving undergraduate degrees in Nursing and Psychology, Laurie earned her Master’s degree as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and has specialized in ADHD coaching for over nine years.  Through her position as the past Vice President of the ADHD Coaches Organization and involvement with CHADD and ADDA, Laurie has been an integral part in advancing the knowledge of coaching and ADHD. Laurie is the owner of Coaching for ADHD, an elite coaching and mentoring business serving clients of all ages with ADHD.   Using her education and expertise, Laurie specializes in helping her clients understand their ADHD brain and become informed about ADHD medication choices so they can experience success.  She is the editor and co-author of the 2011 ADHD Awareness Book Project titled 365 Ways to Succeed with ADHD: A Full Year’s Worth of Valuable Tips and Strategies From the World’s Best Coaches and Experts, due out this September.  Visit her online at http://www.coachingforADHD.com. PURCHASE YOUR COPY NOW! _______________________________ Yes! I want to add the Succeed with ADHD Telesummit to my Success Library!

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