Episode Details

High-achieving but constantly burning out, feeling different, or struggling in systems not built for you? Ron Sosa — neurodivergent leadership coach, former veterinary executive, and host of *Left Unattended* — shares his powerful journey with ADHD, navigating high-performance environments, and helping others lead authentically without masking who they are. In this insightful episode of Conversations with Sekani, he breaks down the hidden costs of neurodivergence in traditional workplaces, practical strategies for managing burnout, embracing your unique wiring, and building sustainable success with clarity and self-trust.

**Key Highlights:**

• Growing up neurodivergent and the challenges in traditional systems

• His 24+ years in veterinary medicine and leadership roles

• The realities of ADHD in high-achieving environments

• Why burnout is so common and how to address it

• Tools for authentic leadership and embracing your identity

Connect with Ronald Sosa

Website:https://www.syn-apt.me/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-sosa-cvpm-ccfp-pgd-cld

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/synaptcoaching/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

1:45 - Ron Sosa Background & Neurodivergent Journey

5:10 - Life in Veterinary Medicine & Leadership

9:20 - ADHD Experiences in High-Pressure Environments

13:45 - The Hidden Costs of Masking & Burnout

18:30 - Tools for Authentic Leadership

23:10 - Navigating Identity & Systems Not Built for You

28:40 - Advice for Young Adults in Their 20s

33:15 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts