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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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Conflict Managed

Conflict Managed

Ep 157, Neurodivergence at Work

May 6, 2025

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About this episode

This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Shell Mendelson. Join us as we discuss:

✨ Receiving an ADHD diagnosis later in life

✨ The impact of job fit for neurodivergent professionals

✨ How physical environment shapes great colleagues

✨ When in conflict, start with knowing yourself: what you need, want, and how to communicate it

Conflict Managed is available wherever you listen to podcasts and to watch on YouTube @3pconflictrestoration.

Shell Mendelson is a seasoned career coach with over 30 years of experience, specializing in supporting adults with ADHD. She helps individuals navigate career transitions, uncover their true strengths, and build fulfilling careers without forcing themselves into neurotypical molds. Shell’s approach is deeply personal, rooted in her own journey with ADHD, and is designed to empower clients to work with their brains—not against them.

In addition to her individual coaching, Shell leverages her expertise to guide businesses in effectively supporting ADHD employees, aiming to prevent the need for PIP (Performance Improvement Plan) programs. By offering practical insights on creating supportive work environments, Shell helps organizations save time and money while boosting the resilience and productivity of their workforce. She encourages businesses to take a proactive, inclusive approach that better aligns with the strengths of neurodivergent individuals, ultimately fostering a more motivated and engaged team.

Through her Your Next Career Move MasterClass and one-on-one coaching, Shell provides ADHD-friendly strategies that go beyond surface-level advice, equipping individuals with tools to build confidence, clarity, and direction in their careers. Shell is on a mission to transform the way career coaching and workplace policies are approached for the ADHD community, advocating for more supportive practices that prioritize empowerment over punitive measures.

Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services and hosted by Merry Brown.

#Neurodiversity #ADHDatWork #WorkplaceConflict #ConflictResolution #LeadershipDevelopment #ConflictManagedPodcast

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?

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Behavioral Health Today

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

Behavioral Health Today

Jun 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

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

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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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