Ruth-Ellen Danquah

Why ADHD founders ghost their own goals — and how to build systems that regulate instead of punish In this talk, Ruth-Ellen reframes “inconsistency” not as a flaw, but as a trauma-adaptive strategy—and explores how to build a business that supports nervous system needs. You’ll learn: How discipline-based systems backfire for neurodivergent leaders The role of capacity-aware planning in long-term visibility How to identify consistency shame cycles and build repair rituals How to create structure that supports low-capacity days and foggy launches

Scaling a business when executive function disappears mid-launch — and how to lead anyway This talk explores what it looks like to scale with self-trust—not self-punishment—and how to recover visibility after emotional, cognitive, or capacity crashes. You’ll learn: What internalised productivity trauma looks like in business How to shift from reaction-based launch cycles to momentum mapping Ruth-Ellen’s Self-Sabotage Reset and Regulation Tools The visibility system that works even when you can’t