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I'm CATHY, Former corporate Rockstar turned ADHD & Executive Coach.

Cathy Rashidian

It has been my honor to coach professionals with ADHD through ending their battle with the ADHD beast so they can harness and maintain the momentum of their incredibly powerful brains.

Once upon a time, I had a super successful corporate career. 

And, the more I climbed the ladder, the more I started experiencing stumbling blocks I hadn’t noticed before. The stakes kept getting higher, and the pressure was almost unbearable.  But my colleagues didn’t seem to be battling with success the same way that I was. 

I got curious: 

When projects went sideways, why was I freaking out internally while the people around me took it in stride? 

Why was I always feeling behind the 8 ball when the people around me seemed to be able to stay ahead of their to-do list? 

In meetings, why could other people get their thoughts together and bring them to the table articulately, while I sat there struggling to get my brilliant ideas out? 

The more successful I became, the more things started to unravel. I was chronically overwhelmed, bringing stress home with me, and feeling like my natural intelligence alone could no longer carry me.

At 35, I was diagnosed with cancer. That pivotal moment drove me to seek answers. Why was my body rebelling against me? Why couldn’t I bring passion and excellence to my work, without being taken down by stress, anxiety, and worry? 

At 41, I got the answer that made all my struggles click into place: I was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

I knew I had to change everything. All the coping strategies I’d developed over a lifetime with ADHD (unknown to me!) were backfiring. 

After diving into every resource out there, I got a little pissed. It seemed like all the books, courses, and coaches out there wanted to put me in an ADHD ‘box’. 

I took a stand for myself: I was more than just the label of “ADHD”. 

This is the stand I am taking for you. 

You are brilliant first, and your ADHD is a strength.

Our unique neurology makes us the visionaries we are. But we are NOT just our ADHD. 

The books, courses, blogs, “hacks,” and time management and productivity strategies left me flat. I became determined to understand my brain and how to use it to unleash my own genius in a way that didn’t drain me.  

I needed to know how to work with my own unique wiring, and so I became a certified professional coach in the framework of Energy Leadership through the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC). This framework gave me the power to make the choices on a minute to minute, day to day basis that maximized my gifts and minimized my triggers, impulsivity, and reactivity. 

But I still needed to know more about the diagnosis. I enrolled in ADD Coaching Academy (recognized as a one of the leading ADHD Coach training programs in the world).  I studied under the best minds in the field, and I’m armed with an intimate knowledge of how our diagnosis works, right down to the neurotransmitters that fuel us and then take us down.

That’s when it all came together. I created the Ready, Set, Choose framework to help my clients tame the ADHD beast, so their brilliance and visionary aptitude can take the lead in their careers and businesses.

As your coach, I have immense compassion for your journey. Working together, we’re going to rock the hell out of your career, relationships, and give you the power to realize your vision, your way.

Let’s take that Lamborghini brain for the ride of its life.

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Who is Cathy Rashidian - Detailed Bio

At Ready Set Choose Coaching Inc., Cathy Rashidian helps ADHD professionals and organizations unlock the full potential of unique minds, creating supportive workplaces where everyone thrives.

2018 - Present: Executive Coach Specializing in ADHD in the Workplace at Ready Set Choose Coaching Inc.

Building on her substantial background in various corporate leadership roles, Cathy founded Ready Set Choose Coaching Inc., where she offers specialized coaching services tailored for adults with ADHD in the workplace. Her practice emphasizes integrating traditional executive coaching techniques with specific strategies that address the unique needs of individuals with ADHD.
Cathy has successfully coached professionals from well-known corporations such as KPMG, Home Depot, Amazon, Verizon, Cisco, Salesforce, Yahoo, Intuit, TELUS, and Deloitte.

2022 - Present: Lead Coach, Trainer, and Mentor at ADD Coaching Academy

Cathy Rashidian expanded her professional scope by joining the ADD Coaching Academy faculty in the fall of 2022. In her role as a lead trainer and mentor, Cathy is instrumental in shaping new ADHD coaches, leveraging her extensive experience to contribute to one of the world’s leading ADHD coach training programs.

2018 - 2020: Certification and Advanced Training

Cathy pursued and completed over 600 hours of official training in executive coaching and ADHD management. She became a certified professional coach (PCC) through the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) using the Energy Leadership framework, which enhanced her ability to help clients optimize their strengths and minimize ADHD-related challenges. She also enrolled at the ADD Coaching Academy, studying under some of the field’s most respected coaches, and deepened her understanding of ADHD down to its neurodevelopmental impacts.
Cathy currently holds coaching credentials from the following reputable coaching associations:
  • PCAC - Professional Association for ADHD Coaches (PAAC)
  • PCC - International Coach Federation
  • ACCG - ADD Coaching Academy

Personal Milestone: Diagnosis and Revelation

After a successful 20-year career in the corporate world in various leadership roles in innovative organizations such as TELUS & Deloitte Canada, Cathy was diagnosed with Adult ADHD, a pivotal moment that changed the trajectory of her professional life. This diagnosis illuminated her personal experiences and struggles, driving her to seek extensive education in ADHD and its management.
Cathy Rashidian, member of ICF, PCC Certified, ADDCA Faculty, IPEC Certified, PAAC Credentialed, member of ADDA