How Identity Has Influenced a Clinical Business Development Manager's Career at InteliWound
As someone with ADHD, Kayva's career navigation has been significantly impacted by the inherent challenges in executing tasks and managing time; however, the ability to "always remember when somebody else needs something" became a strength, leading to a focus on helping people and leveraging their natural ability to connect deeply with others, particularly in patient care. This realization allowed them to "focus less on...strengths and weaknesses" and more on their innate empathy and desire to support others.
ADHD and Career, Strengths-Based Approach, Patient Care, Communication & Connection, Overcoming Challenges
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Kayva Jha
Clinical Business Development Manager
InteliWound
Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey - MS in Business Management
Medical, Sciences & Related, Biology & Related Sciences
Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
Business Strategy
Disabled
Video Highlights
1. ADHD can affect executive functions like organization and time management, leading to challenges in completing tasks.
2. Individuals with ADHD may struggle with object permanence, causing difficulties in remembering tasks and thoughts.
3. Focusing on helping others and leveraging interpersonal skills can be a successful strategy for individuals with ADHD, particularly in fields like patient care where empathy and communication are valued.
Transcript
As someone with ADHD, how has that impacted how you've navigated your career?
ADHD has really impacted my career. There are a lot of shortcomings you're set up for. ADHD affects your ability to execute normal tasks, like organizing your calendar or time management.
For me, it was like missing little things here and there because my eyes would sometimes be blind to certain text or something. A lot of people with ADHD deal with an issue with object permanence. One minute you have a thought in your head, the next minute it's like it never happened.
When I realized this, I was very insecure about my ability to remember all my tasks and to hit all of them. But then I found out my natural ability is to always remember when somebody else needs something. I don't always remember what I need for myself, but I always remember what another person needs to do, especially if it's about their health or their success.
That's where I realized I need to focus less on myself and my strengths and weaknesses. I need to focus more on just helping people because that's what I love and live to do. I'm really good at remembering people and what they need.
As someone with ADHD, we tend to be people who connect really easily and get into deep conversations. I wanted to leverage that and allow that part of myself to bloom, especially in a place like patient care where people are lonely and need to talk to someone. I think it works out really well.