The Art Biz Podcast: ADHD and Your Art Business with Georgie Coote

In episode 273 of The Art Biz podcast, host Alyson Stanfield interviews Georgie Coote, a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach and ADHD clinical services provider, about the gap between knowing and doing in an art business. Coote explains that unreliable executive function—planning, organization, task initiation—often prevents artists from completing marketing tasks despite knowing what to do. She highlights time blindness as a common ADHD trait that complicates task management. The episode discusses why 'just do it' fails for ADHD brains, emphasizing the need for visual, tangible systems, such as a physical Post-it note Trello board used by one of her clients. Coote notes that many women are diagnosed with ADHD in midlife after years of masking, and she distinguishes ADHD from general overwhelm. Practical strategies include verbalizing the problem, breaking tasks into tiny steps, making systems visible, and seeking non-judgmental support like coaching. Coote advises collaborators to ask artists how they would approach tasks rather than assuming one correct method. The episode includes quotes from Coote: 'A neurotypical brain isn't better than an ADHD brain. They're just different,' and 'It's not a weakness to need support.' Coote's work focuses on women diagnosed later in life, including entrepreneurs and creatives, helping them co-create systems that support their creativity and wellbeing. The episode is part of The Art Biz podcast, produced by Art Biz Success.