Career Coach Redefining Career Success for ADHD Professionals & Helping Businesses Create Workplaces That Work
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.
Shelley distinguishes herself by not just coaching career strategies but also advising on how to create ADHD-friendly work environments. She understands that external factors, such as workspace…
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…
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…
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…
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