Real Life Stories: Adult ADHD

In this short video Serena Palmer shares her story of resilience, recovery, and driving meaningful change. Serena’s career has taken her from the stage as an actress to the boardroom as a Global Director. But behind her professional achievements, she spent years grappling with the challenges of a late ADHD diagnosis. For a long time, she masked her struggles and turned to alcohol as a form of self medication. Now proudly sober, Serena is open about her journey, using her experience to empower others to embrace vulnerability, overcome stigma, and thrive at work and in life.

About Serena Palmer:
 

Serena Palmer is an executive coach, talent strategist, and founder of Serena Consulting. She combines deep, global expertise in leadership, career development, and EDI coaching with strategic talent management to drive meaningful change. Drawing on her personal journey of late-stage ADHD diagnosis and overcoming addiction, Serena empowers individuals and organisations to champion neurodiversity, unlock potential, and foster supportive and inclusive cultures.

She is also the author of Straight Outta Rehab, a structured programme designed to guide people on their path to sobriety, and My Two Brains and Me, offering a relatable account of life with ADHD and addiction, accompanied by practical advice for readers.