<p>“<em>Ask for help. Not because you are weak. But because you want to remain strong</em>.” — Les Brown</p><p>Brooke Schnittman, MA, PCC, BCC, is a leading ADHD coach with 20+ years in education and coaching. Brooke was diagnosed as an adult and lives it every day in a family of five — including her husband and three children, all with ADHD.</p><p>After 15 years as a special education teacher and administrator, Brooke founded Coaching With Brooke in 2018 and developed her signature 3C Activation® program. Her team helps students, professionals, and parents cut through the noise, build reliable systems, follow through consistently, and unlock what she calls their ADHD Potential — the focus of her bestselling book of the same name.</p><p>Named one of Success Magazine’s Top 50 Most Influential Women for 2025, Brooke is on a mission to equip the ADHD community with structure, strategies, and accountability — so they can thrive in work, family, and life.</p><p>In this episode:</p><p>• The biggest myths about ADHD that keep people stuck</p><p>• How to create systems that actually work (even when motivation is low)</p><p>• Practical ways to manage overwhelm and build momentum each day</p><p>• Why the right tools can help you unleash your full potential</p><p>🍿 Let’s WIN THE DAY with Brooke Schnittman!</p><p>_</p><p>🎬 Episode website (including 4K video, full transcript, best quotes, etc.): <a href="https://jameswhitt.com/274-win-the-day-podcast-brooke-schnittman" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://jameswhitt.com/274-win-the-day-podcast-brooke-schnittman</a></p><p>_</p><p><strong>Episode links:</strong></p><p>🎯 Download your FREE <a href="https://jameswhitt.com/quiz/">⁠⁠⁠Win the Day action plan⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>📚 ‘<a href="https://coachingwithbrooke.com/product-page/abcs-of-adhd-workbook-an-introduction-to-adhd-for-adults-and-teens"><u>ABCs of ADHD workbook</u></a>’ by Brooke Schnittman (for 50% off, use code: WIN)</p><p>📷 Brooke Schnittman <a href="https://instagram.com/coachingwithbrooke"><u>Instagram</u></a></p><p>⚡ Brooke Schnittman <a href="https://coachingwithbrooke.com/3c-for-coaches">⁠<u>website</u>⁠</a></p><p>📚 ‘<a href="https://amzn.to/3Np36PE"><u>Activate Your ADHD Potential</u></a>’ by Brooke Schnittman</p><p>🎬 Subscribe to <a href="https://bit.ly/WinTheDayVideos">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Win the Day YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> channel</p><p>💚 Give the Win the Day podcast a <a href="https://apple.co/3b29Q2U">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5-star rating on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>🙏 Give the Win the Day podcast a <a href="https://spoti.fi/3cKIDT6">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5-star rating on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>_</p><p><strong>Timemarkers:</strong></p><p>00:00 Who is Brooke Schnittman</p><p>1:35 Interview starts</p><p>2:05 What ADHD actually is and how it shows up in daily life </p><p>4:18 How a lifetime of bullying led to a career helping others </p><p>6:24 What bullying looks like for adults with ADHD (and why it&#39;s often missed)</p><p>7:25 Why ADHD traits make people easy targets — and what&#39;s really driving it </p><p>8:14 How to support an ADHD employee without making things worse </p><p>9:30 What never to say to someone with ADHD at work </p><p>10:28 How to stand up for yourself when a boss crosses the line</p><p>13:28 Why having one true friend can change everything for someone with ADHD </p><p>15:25 Three steps to stop the bullying cycle and protect your energy </p><p>18:45 How teachers are (and aren&#39;t) equipped to handle kids with ADHD </p><p>21:41 What an IEP is and why every student might need one </p><p>25:33 When medication for ADHD is worth considering — and when to try other tools first </p><p>28:33 How hurt people become bullies — and how to process the shame </p><p>33:53 A proven script for having the difficult conversations you&#39;ve been avoiding </p><p>39:47 The biggest myth about ADHD that&#39;s doing real harm </p><p>40:48 How to support an ADHD child without turning home into a correction zone </p><p>43:02 Time management strategies that actually work for ADHD brains </p><p>44:31 How to stop your kid from being so tired all the time</p><p>47:20 Why regulating yourself first is the secret to calmer parenting </p><p>49:13 Affirmation for today “I am strong”</p><p>51:00 Rocket Round</p><p>_</p><p><strong>Want to support the show?</strong></p><p>1. Hit &#39;Follow&#39;.</p><p>2. Leave a 5-star rating.</p><p>3. Share this episode with a friend.</p><p>This will help the podcast get discovered by more people so they can Win the Day, too.</p><p>Thank you for your support! It truly means a lot 💕</p><p>Onward and upward always…</p><p><strong>#WinTheDay</strong></p><p><strong>PS</strong> — Enjoyed this episode? You&#39;ll love this one, too:⁠⁠⁠ <a href="https://jameswhitt.com/248-win-the-day-podcast-leigh-anderson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Episode 248: Perform Under Fire with Leigh Anderson</strong></a><br></p>