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Shell Mendelson

Shell Mendelson

Career Coach Redefining Career Success for ADHD Professionals & Helping Businesses Create Workplaces That Work

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Shell Mendelson Podcast Episodes

Behavioral Health Today

Behavioral Health Today

Reclaiming Career Confidence: Clarity, Fit, & Fulfillment for the Neurodivergent Mind with Shell Mendelson – Episode 383

June 17, 2025

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About this episode

The right career isn’t just about what you can do—it’s about what truly fits. It’s about alignment, energy, and authenticity. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon welcomes career coach and entrepreneur Shell Mendelson, whose mission is to help neurodivergent individuals—especially those with ADHD—find work that sparks joy, plays to their strengths, and supports their unique needs. With over 30 years of experience and a background in counseling, Shell has guided hundreds of clients toward careers that don’t just make sense on paper, but feel right in practice. Having navigated her own career transformation and built a successful international business, Shell brings both personal insight and professional expertise to her work. Her approach goes beyond personality tests and resumes—it’s a deep, reflective process that helps people reconnect with their interests, values, and purpose. Join us as we explore Shell’s powerful method for building career clarity, overcoming challenges, and reclaiming confidence—so neurodivergent professionals can thrive not just at work, but in life.

For more information about Your Next Move Masterclass, please visit: https://passiontocareer.com/your-next-move-master-class/

For more information about the fillable Ebook “Unlock Your Career Path: A Course for ADHD Adults and Teens” by Shell Mendelson, please visit: https://a93f86-3.myshopify.com/products/fillable-pdf

For more information about Shell Mendelson and her ADHD Career Coaching, please visit: https://passiontocareer.com

If you are interested in becoming an affiliate and help others find their career path, please visit: https://passiontocareer.com/affiliate-program/

Connect with Shell on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/shell_mendelson/

Connect with Shell on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/career-coaching-with-shell

Connect with Shell on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/CareerCoachingwithShell/

Shell Mendelson Podcast Episodes

Recruiting Future with Matt Alder - What's Next For Talent Acquisition, HR & Hiring?

Interview with Shell Mendelson

Recruiting Future with Matt Alder - What's Next For Talent Acquisition, HR & Hiring?

Aug 2025

Everything They Don’t Tell You

ADHD Is a Career Advantage? | Shell Mendelson on Neurodivergence & Work

Everything They Don’t Tell You

May 2025

Conflict Managed

Ep 157, Neurodivergence at Work

Conflict Managed

May 2025

Sales POP! Podcasts: Insights from Top Experts in Sales, Marketing, Leadership & More.

Creating Inclusive Workplaces for Neurodivergent Talent with Shell Mendelson

Sales POP! Podcasts: Insights from Top Experts in Sales, Marketing, Leadership & More.

Apr 2025

Adulting with Autism

Interview with Shell Mendelson

Adulting with Autism

Apr 2025

Growth Hacking Culture

Interview with Shell Mendelson

Growth Hacking Culture

Apr 2025

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503 | Career Direction with Shell Mendelson

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Recruiting Future with Matt Alder - What's Next For Talent Acquisition, HR & Hiring?

Interview with Shell Mendelson

Recruiting Future with Matt Alder - What's Next For Talent Acquisition, HR & Hiring?

Everything They Don’t Tell You

ADHD Is a Career Advantage? | Shell Mendelson on Neurodivergence & Work

Everything They Don’t Tell You

Conflict Managed

Ep 157, Neurodivergence at Work

Conflict Managed

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Key topics

Rethinking PIPs: How Businesses Can Better Support ADHD Employees

Many companies use Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) as a way to manage underperformance, but these programs disproportionately impact neurodivergent employees—especially those with ADHD. Instead of setting employees up for failure, businesses can adopt a proactive approach that enhances retention, saves money, and improves productivity. Shell discusses why traditional workplace structures often don’t work for ADHD professionals, how organizations can create a more supportive environment, and practical steps to help employees thrive before resorting to a PIP.

Finding Career Clarity with ADHD: How to Stop the Cycle of Job-Hopping and Burnout

Many adults with ADHD struggle to find fulfilling careers, often bouncing between jobs that don’t align with their strengths. Shell shares her expert insights on how ADHD professionals can break this cycle, gain career clarity, and identify the work environments that truly support them. She discusses the biggest mistakes ADHD job seekers make, why traditional career advice often fails neurodivergent minds, and the key strategies for creating a sustainable, fulfilling career path.

ADHD in Leadership: How Neurodivergent Traits Can Be an Asset, Not a Liability

Many leaders with ADHD struggle with organization, time management, and communication, but their neurodivergent brains also bring unique strengths like creativity, big-picture thinking, and adaptability. Shell explores how ADHD leadership can be a superpower when harnessed correctly, the biggest pitfalls ADHD leaders face, and how businesses can better support neurodivergent executives. She also discusses how recognizing and supporting ADHD traits in leadership can lead to stronger teams, more innovative workplaces, and a more engaged workforce.

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