David Rickabaugh
David Rickabaugh Coaching
Seattle, WA USA
"Have the patience and the courage to grow."
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Advice for getting started
I felt very "off" for a while with my work. I couldn't understand why I wasn't able to complete something. I was very critical of myself. When I was diagnosed with ADHD and got the appropriate help, that self-critical voice was silenced. I think we all need to be more compassionate to ourselves. I have all of my clients take a self-compassion assessment because I've realized that the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves often get in the way of our own empowerment.
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Communication Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
Graduate Degree
Information Systems & Ecommerce
DePaul University
Graduate Degree
Coaching Psychology
University of Sydney
Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
I started my career in sales and worked my way up to managerial and executive positions.
2.
When the world started transitioning to digital, the company I was with ventured into e-commerce.
3.
I spent the next 20 years in retail and e-commerce.
4.
I eventually realized that I wasn’t passionate about what I was doing anymore—so I decided I wanted to try coaching.
5.
I consulted my own executive coach and decided to make a career change and attend the University of Sydney for a master’s in coaching psychology.
6.
After graduating, I moved to Seattle, Washington, and started my practice for executive coaching.
7.
After feeling “off” for a while, I was finally diagnosed with ADHD—however, it was very hard to get the help I needed.
8.
I wanted to help others who might be struggling to find help, so I started Leading with ADHD, where I coach other leaders and professionals with ADHD.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Myself:
You need more discipline. You just need to do it.
How I responded:
I felt very "off" for a while with my work. I couldn't understand why I wasn't able to complete something. I was very critical of myself. When I was diagnosed with ADHD and got the appropriate help, that self-critical voice was silenced. I think we all need to be more compassionate to ourselves. I have all of my clients take a self-compassion assessment because I've realized that the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves often get in the way of our own empowerment.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Making a career change out of the corporate world into coaching was scary. However, I knew I wasn't passionate anymore and knew that I needed to make a change. I had the conviction that I could do it, so I took the leap.
I discovered I had ADHD and found that it was very hard to get the help I needed. Once I got the right medication, it was a complete turnaround. It was like the lights were finally turned on! I now devote time to helping other adults with ADHD.