ADHD: Adapting and thriving

What happens when ADHD meets the spotlight, code, and cutting-edge AI tools? In this episode of Sharp & Unfiltered, hosts Mads Torgersen and Klaus Loffelmann get real about adrenaline and public speaking, the power of late ADHD diagnosis, and how tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT are transforming the way neurodiverse developers work. From stage jitters to flow-state breakthroughs, this conversation dives into how ADHD can unlock creativity, focus, and unexpected superpowers. Whether you're a developer, creator, or just curious about how neurodiversity and tech intersect, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and practical takeaways to help you thrive in today’s fast-moving world. 🤔 We want to hear from you! If this series resonates, leave a comment and tell us what you like, what we could improve, and what you'd like us to talk about next. What You’ll Learn: How ADHD impacts performance anxiety Why adrenaline can act as a natural medication for focus How AI tools like GitHub Copilot support neurodiverse workflows The importance of curiosity, trial-and-error, and novelty in ADHD management Strategies for building sustainable systems that evolve with your brain How late diagnosis can unlock new perspectives and personal growth 🎤 Performance & ADHD Insights 00:06 – Stage Nerves & Adrenaline: Fueling Focus 01:19 – ADHD & Public Speaking: Natural Medication? 03:06 – Self-Reflection After Talks: Diagnosis Impact 🌱 Growth, Identity & Late Diagnosis 07:10 – ADHD as a Gift: Growth, Authenticity & Agency 10:05 – Getting Paid for Your Hobby: Gratitude & Realization 13:43 – Discovery & Agency: Reclaiming Control 🤖 AI Tools & Neurodiverse Productivity 19:55 – Copilot & the End of Drudgery 24:49 – Finding Tools That Work: Trial, Error & Curiosity 27:06 – Routine Fatigue: Why Systems Stop Working 30:59 – Secondary Superpowers: Empathy & Consensus Skills 🎨 Creativity, Flow & Superpowers 33:07 – On-the-Spot Creativity: Pivoting with AI 34:04 – Half-Ful