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# Speaking Authentically with ADHD with Guest Rachel Hanfling
May 15, 2026
For some, speaking with others seems effortless. They listen, they engage, they get the conversation going where ideas pop.
But such conversations are not effortless, at least they haven't been for me.
Certainly, I'm better than I had been, but it has been a concerted practice. Whether I am trying to get my ideas across as a teacher or clinician, it takes something beyond effort: skill.
Several years ago, I met my now good friend Rachel Hanfling. She’s been a TV producer on several high profile shows helping guests present themselves.
Having an idea, having a position, is not enough. One must practice their presentation to hone in on what does and doesn’t feel natural, so the delivery ends up being authentic. And if ever there were a high pressure situation to manage, TV would be it.
For a wandering mind, it would seem that much harder. But sometimes wandering can be a strength, a means of discovering the point. Practice helps develop confidence, which can ripple elsewhere, at work and in relationships.
In this episode of Rhythms of Focus, Speaking Authentically with ADHD, Rachel and I discuss communication with a focus on the wandering mind.
- Kourosh
Tune in to this week's [Rhythms of Focus Podcast](https://rhythms-of-focus.captivate.fm/episode/adhd-communicating-authentically-with-rachel-hanfling/), subscribe on your favorite podcast app, and let me know what you think.
You can learn more about Rachel's work and her upcoming course, Own the Power of Your Story, [on her website](https://www.rachelhanfling.com/).
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