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What happens when ADHD meets the spotlight, code, and cutting-edge AI tools? In this episode of Sharp & Unfiltered, hosts Mads Torgersen and Klaus Loffelmann get real about adrenaline and public speaking, the power of late ADHD diagnosis, and how tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT are transforming the way neurodiverse developers work. From stage jitters to flow-state breakthroughs, this conversation dives into how ADHD can unlock creativity, focus, and unexpected superpowers.
Whether you’re a developer, creator, or just curious about how neurodiversity and tech intersect, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and practical takeaways to help you thrive in today’s fast-moving world.
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What You’ll Learn:
How ADHD impacts performance anxiety
Why adrenaline can act as a natural medication for focus
How AI tools like GitHub Copilot support neurodiverse workflows
The importance of curiosity, trial-and-error, and novelty in ADHD management
Strategies for building sustainable systems that evolve with your brain
How late diagnosis can unlock new perspectives and personal growth
🎤 Performance & ADHD Insights
00:06 – Stage Nerves & Adrenaline: Fueling Focus
01:19 – ADHD & Public Speaking: Natural Medication?
03:06 – Self-Reflection After Talks: Diagnosis Impact
🌱 Growth, Identity & Late Diagnosis
07:10 – ADHD as a Gift: Growth, Authenticity & Agency
10:05 – Getting Paid for Your Hobby: Gratitude & Realization
13:43 – Discovery & Agency: Reclaiming Control
🤖 AI Tools & Neurodiverse Productivity
19:55 – Copilot & the End of Drudgery
24:49 – Finding Tools That Work: Trial, Error & Curiosity
27:06 – Routine Fatigue: Why Systems Stop Working
30:59 – Secondary Superpowers: Empathy & Consensus Skills
🎨 Creativity, Flow & Superpowers
33:07 – On-the-Spot Creativity: Pivoting with AI
34:04 – Half-Full or Half-Empty: Choosing Your Perspective
35:42 – Serenity, Acceptance & Moving Forward
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Have you experienced ADHD in your career? Share your thoughts in the comments!
📌 Related Topics:
ADHD in the workplace, neurodiversity in tech, emotional regulation, productivity tips, mental health at work
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