Truth or Fibs? ADHD Conversations Under Pressure with Monica Hassall, BN ACC — 2025

By reviewing key elements of executive functioning underpinning why “fibbing” occurs and strategies to reduce their impact to the individual The aim of this discussion is to review practical solutions to support people with ADHD and their significant others when under pressure. Understanding that the fib response is possibly triggered often by “primal fear”, supporting all involved how to address this issue and how to resolve reducing harm to the relationships at risk. Responses may include the need for “self-preservation” “protection of self-esteem – self and others” “deflection” and “extension” can help us understand the need of the person under pressure.

ABOUT MONICA HASSALL, BN ACC

Monica Hassall is an ADHD and EF Coach, from Australia. She has a Nursing Background and then her coaching journey started in 2012.Monica’s goal is to curate knowledge to work closely with her clients incorporating information and practices from a variety of sources, and then implementing them in creative and practical ways. These sources include the most current Neuroscience, Traditional philosophies, Mindfulness and Coaching Principles. She has been invited to speak about her insights into ADHD both Nationally and Internationally since 2018 , most recently at the International Conference on ADHD in 2024, and is regular podcast contributor, and has had her work published in both ADDitude and Attention Magazine. Monica always encourages her clients in the power connecting – hence she formed Connect ADHD Coaching with her brilliant partner Jonathan.