# Episode 112: Late ADHD Diagnosis, Parenting & Productivity with Lou Zoanetti

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Published: 2025-11-10T05:32:36+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome to episode #112! We’re thrilled to be joined by Lou Zoanetti today. Lou Zoanetti is the CEO and Founder of Brightworks , an early careers consultancy helping organizations attract, develop, and retain emerging talent. With over 15 years in HR and graduate recruitment, Lou bridges the gap between Gen Z professionals and the world of work. In this episode, she opens up about her late ADHD diagnosis, parenting, productivity, and the systems that keep her grounded. JN: What led you to explore ADHD for yourself? – Her son’s autism diagnosis made her re-evaluate her own patterns. – Learned about inattentive ADHD and verbal hyperactivity. – Realized many long-standing habits matched ADHD traits. JN: How did it feel receiving the diagnosis? – A mix of validation and sadness for her younger self. – Recognized how much effort it took to “hack” her way through school and uni. – Relief at finally understanding her lifelong struggles. JN: What coping systems did you use in school and work? – Constant scaffolding: last-minute sprints, deadlines as motivation. – Found focus in structured work environments with performance goals. – Realized later that she was masking exhaustion under discipline. JN: What has changed since the diagnosis? – Started ADHD coaching and therapy to manage energy and boundaries. – Reframed “productivity” to include rest and flexibility. – Learning to delegate and let go of rigid work hours. JN: What strengths does ADHD give you? – High energy, creativity, inclusivity, and innovation. – Excellent memory for people, faces, and details—helps with business growth. – Hyperfocus drives rapid learning and strong client relationships. JN: Tell us about Brightworks and your work. – Early careers consultancy supporting corporate grad and intern programs. – Focu…

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