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The Leader Unmasked: Sam Bramwell on Embracing Authenticity with ADHD
Feeling like you’re hiding your real self to keep up in a corporate world? Struggling to balance ADHD with leadership demands?
In this episode of The Leader Unmasked, host Angela Cox sits down with Sam Bramwell to explore her journey from corporate masking to authentic coaching. Sam shares how a spontaneous casino meeting in 2016 sparked a friendship, and how she went from suiting up at Microsoft—juggling people-pleasing and perfectionism—to launching a business that helps ADHD leaders thrive. Her story of shedding the armour and writing Enough is Enough offers hope for anyone in the “silent middle” quietly battling overwhelm.
Tune in and subscribe for more heartfelt insights on leading as your true self.Here are three reasons to give it a listen:
- Hear how Sam swapped corporate perfectionism for a business that supports ADHD leaders.
- Get tips on managing the ups and downs of ADHD while staying authentic in leadership.
- Learn about Sam’s book Enough is Enough and how it’s helping others reflect and grow.
Resources:
- Contact Angela Cox on LinkedIn
- Visit The Leader Unmasked Podcast
- Explore coaching at Paseda360
Episode Highlights:
[00:02:28 – 00:03:31] Corporate Armour: Sam recalls arming up at Microsoft with suits and a people-pleasing mask, hiding her ADHD-driven intensity.
[00:03:31 – 00:04:19] The Mask’s Weight: She opens up about the toll of perfectionism and self-criticism, performing for others while feeling unfulfilled.
[00:39:31 – 00:40:08] Coaching Rewards: Sam shares the joy of seeing clients blossom, a stark contrast to the invisible results of her corporate sales days.
[00:40:08 – 00:41:19] Book Journey: She reflects on co-authoring Enough is Enough, a milestone that boosted her confidence despite ADHD challenges.
Three Powerful Quotes:
[00:03:55] “That mask was a mixture of people pleaser and perfectionist… a deep people pleaser.”
[00:39:31] “I really felt for such a long time… that I was good for nothing.”
[00:41:02] “Sometimes with ADHD we don’t always finish elegantly… but it’s wonderful to share it with people.”
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Authenticity changes everything. If Sam’s story on The Leader Unmasked struck a chord, subscribe and share it with someone who might need it. Leave a review and tell us how finding your passion has helped—your words help others find us. Got questions? Reach out to Angela on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Facebook.
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To unmasking your brilliance, Angela.
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