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Dan Henderson: Understanding ADHD in Adults

January 13, 2025 • Lisa Tilstra • Episode 205

My guest today is Dan Henderson.

Dan is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and ICF-credentialed coach with nearly three decades of experience in high-growth software and technology companies. As the founder of Gravity Insights, Dan leverages his extensive background to provide leadership coaching and consulting services, guiding business leaders through complex transitions and critical transactions. His unique blend of practical experience and formal training enables him to offer insightful and actionable advice tailored to the nuanced challenges faced by today's executives.

Throughout his career, Dan has held pivotal roles, including founding executive positions, leading global mergers and acquisitions, and spending half a dozen years as an early-stage venture capital investor at Virginia Venture Partners where he invested in startups that went on to achieve valuations in the hundreds of millions of dollars.

Today Dan’s passion is nurturing the growth of other business leaders with the compassion and understanding that comes from having walked in their shoes.

Outside of work, Dan volunteers as a business advisor. He is an accomplished musician, playing fiddle and singing in an award-winning bluegrass band, Pictrola, which performs regularly at music festivals, concert venues, and performing arts centers. Dan lives in northern Virginia with his wife, two daughters, two dogs, and a menagerie of other pets.

In our conversation today, Dan shares pieces of his story of learning about ADHD, what it meant to learn about his own ADHD as an adult, and how he has come to help others with ADHD to better understand their brains.

Dan, thank you for this great conversation! Thank you for sharing these pieces of your story and journey. Thank you for sharing the wisdom you have developed. You have helped me understand things about my brain that have made a huge positive impact and I know that many others could say similar things!

You’ll find links in the show notes to learn more about Dan and the work he does in the world!

Learn more about Dan and his work: https://www.gravityinsightsgroup.com/
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-henderson-33164/

Books mentioned in our conversation:

Your Brain's Not Broken by Tamara Rosier
The ADHD Effect on Marriage by Melissa Orlov
Brain Hacks by Lara Honos-Webb

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