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Layoff Anxiety and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD): What ADHD Brains Need to Know
For people with Attention‑Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), the threat of a layoff isn’t simply about losing a job. It can trigger deep emotional pain, shame, and feelings of worthlessness, especially when you also experience Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD). When your nervous system is already wired to detect rejection and threat, a layoff rumor or unexpected job shift can feel like a personal attack. We’ve talked about RSD before in depth; see our posts “Understan

Rebecca Branham
Nov 173 min read


ADHD in the Tech Workplace: How It Shows Up, What Can Help
Working in tech with ADHD can be both exciting and overwhelming. Maybe your mind lights up with ideas during a brainstorm, but hits a wall when it’s time to prioritize tasks. Or maybe you’re deeply focused on code for hours, but forget to respond to your team’s Slack messages. ADHD doesn’t show up the same way for everyone, and it definitely doesn’t show up the same way in every job. That’s why we’ve created a series of role-specific guides to help you understand how ADHD mig

Agave Health Team
Oct 223 min read


ADHD in Policy and Compliance Work: How to Stay Clear, Calm, and Credible
The Vital Function of Policy Professionals in Every Organization Policy professionals, those working in legal, compliance, and regulatory affairs , serve as the guardrails of their organizations. They ensure that daily operations align with internal policies, ethical standards, and external laws. Whether you’re drafting contracts, reviewing legislation, conducting risk assessments, or interpreting new regulations, your work protects both the organization’s integrity and publi

CJ Pringle
Oct 143 min read


Leading with Curiosity: How Employers Can Support Work-Life Balance by Understanding Executive Functioning Challenges
When an employee seems to be struggling with work-life balance, the default assumption might be: “They’re overwhelmed.” But for adults with ADHD, the root of the issue is often more specific—and more addressable. It may be a breakdown in executive functioning. Instead of jumping to solutions, one of the most powerful things a leader can do is pause… and ask questions. October 2025, Kristina Proctor, ADHD Coach @ Agave Health Why Executive Functioning Matters Executive functio

Kristina Proctor
Oct 142 min read


ADHD at Work: Staying Sharp as a Hardware Engineer or Chip Designer
The Engineering Minds Powering Modern Technology Hardware engineers and chip designers are the architects of performance and precision....

CJ Pringle
Oct 33 min read


ADHD at Work: Thriving as a Solutions or Sales Engineer
Solutions Engineering: The Bridge Between Product and Client Solutions Engineers (SEs) and Sales Engineers act as the technical...

CJ Pringle
Oct 33 min read
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