Rejection Sensitivity and Workplace Communication for Adults with ADHD with Trystan Reese

Rejection sensitivity and communication challenges at work are often misunderstood, especially for adults with ADHD.

In this episode of Adulting with ADHD, Sarah talks with leadership coach and CEO of Collaborate Consulting, Trystan Reese, about how rejection sensitivity can affect workplace interactions and self advocacy. Trystan shares how understanding brain based differences can help people approach work challenges with greater clarity and confidence.

Together, they explore why asking for support can feel difficult, how fear of negative feedback can influence behavior, and how small shifts in communication can improve workplace experiences for neurodivergent employees.

This conversation offers a practical reframe: instead of focusing on what feels hard, we can focus on what helps communication feel clearer and more effective.

In this episode, we talk about:

What rejection sensitivity is and how it relates to ADHD

Why feedback can feel challenging in professional settings

How to think through possible outcomes before making requests

The difference between emotional discomfort and real risk

Why preparation and practice support better communication

How to align requests with shared workplace goals

Why body awareness and regulation can help before difficult conversations