Rejection Sensitivity and Workplace Communication for Adults with ADHD with Trystan Reese
About this episode
This episode discusses rejection sensitivity and communication challenges for adults with ADHD in the workplace, featuring insights from leadership coach Trystan Reese.
Rejection sensitivity and communication challenges at work are often misunderstood, especially for adults with ADHD. In this episode of Adulting with ADHD, Sarah talks with leadership coach and CEO of Collaborate Consulting, Trystan Reese, about how rejection sensitivity can affect workplace interactions and self advocacy. Trystan shares how understanding brain based differences can help people approach work challenges with greater clarity and confidence. Together, they explore why asking for support can feel difficult, how fear of negative feedback can influence behavior, and how small shifts in communication can improve workplace experiences for neurodivergent employees. This conversation offers a practical reframe: instead of focusing on what feels hard, we can focus on what helps communication feel clearer and more effective. In this episode, we talk about: What rejection sensitivity is and how it relates to ADHD Why feedback can feel challenging in professional settings How to think through possible outcomes before making requests The difference between emotional discomfort and real risk Why preparation and practice support better communication How to align requests with…
More episodes of Rebel Momma Pod
- The Truth About Late-Diagnosed ADHD in Women with Liz Lewis
- The ADHD Coach Who Quit Social Media and Got His Life Back with Russ Jones
- When Doctors Dont Have Answers: Self Advocacy with Jamie Lee
- ADHD Productivity That Actually Works
- [Replay] Ep. 1: That's My Story And I'm Sticking To It
- 📢 The Adulting With ADHD Podcast Is Now Rebel Momma Pod
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Rebel Momma Pod podcast page.