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“I’ll definitely start that tomorrow”. Tomorrow comes and goes. Days (or weeks) later… “Oh yeah, right. Damn, I was going to do that, wasn’t I? Right, I will absolutely start on that right after I finish this thing!” If you have ADHD, or suspect you do, you know how this story ends. Perhaps you push everything else aside to get it done immediately before you forget again. To deal with the shame of forgetting yet again, despite knowing the task was important to you or someone

The period of time leading up to and following my diagnosis of ADHD Inattentive Presentation at age 53 was very challenging and emotional. Once I began coaching sessions with Richard, this quickly improved. Richard's manner is very calm and non-judgemental, and this made sessions comfortable and productive. His knowledge, and ability it apply it to the individual and their presentation, is excellent. Richard had a plan and resources available for each session, but was also ha

Sometimes less is more. Want to explore what ADHD coaching might look like for you? Why not book a free, no pressure 30 minutes chemistry call?

SLEEP Being well-rested is vital for improving your executive functioning. If you start your day tired your brain is at an immediate disadvantage. View your sleep as one of THE most important things you can do for yourself. Value it. Make it something you WANT to do. Something you look forward to. Sure you have so much to do. You always will. It never ends. So why not turn up as the best version you can each morning? Related: Adventures in Digital Detox NUTRITION I'm no nutri

I was recently diagnosed with ADHD at 50, and working with Richard has really helped me understand the condition and how to manage it day to day. His practical strategies and guidance have made a big difference, and I’d highly recommend him to anyone looking to get a better handle on their ADHD.    Mark C Want to explore what ADHD coaching might look like for you? Why not book a free, no pressure 30 minutes chemistry call?

I was diagnosed with ADHD in my forties, which made sense of many experiences and challenges I’d had throughout my career and personal life. However, a diagnosis alone doesn’t give you much guidance on what to do next. After a few months of trying medication, it became clear that wasn’t going to be a magic bullet that fixed everything. I found Richard’s profile and got in touch. Our initial call to discuss what I was looking for went really well – I was quite pleased with how

To summarise, Rich has been - thought provoking, empowering, neutral, curious, approachable, human, uses good (appropriate) humour, offers helpful reflections, allows emotions to be fully experienced, has a none-judgemental approach, appears open minded and knowledgeable. Rich is a coach for the right reasons; he genuinely has an interest and caring nature. He is able to keep things relevant while also allowing space for disclosure and feedback.  MK Want to explore what ADHD

I'm an ADHDer and a former GP who found my lane in ADHD coaching. Here's the story of how I got here — and why it matters for the people I work with.

I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know Dr Richard Harkness, through numerous meetings at regional networking events. If you’re keen to improve your quality of relationships - and life in general, for that matter - I strongly recommend getting in touch with Rich. Self-care and development are fundamental to success in life, so I very much recommend making contact with Rich, who will give you more information. It could be just what you’re looking for, to elevate your relation