How to Work With a Virtual Assistant When You Have ADHD
I Hired an Assistant, Now What?
The ADHD-Friendly Guide to Building a Partnership That Actually Works
5 years of ADHD expertise • Helped hundreds of clients • Created by The Thriving Minds
Learn how to work with a virtual assistant when you have ADHD. This guide helps ADHDers delegate, communicate, and thrive with VA support that works.
You did it—you hired an assistant!
That’s a big step. But if your inbox is still overflowing, your calendar’s still a mess, and your ADHD brain is still running at warp speed, you're not alone.
Hiring help is supposed to make things easier. So why does it still feel so overwhelming?
Because no one taught you how to work with an assistant in a way that supports your ADHD, not stifles it.
Build a Supportive ADHD-Friendly VA Partnership (No Boss Energy Required)
This is about building a partnership where:
You can brain dump your ideas without organizing them first
Your assistant holds the details, so you can stop ruminating
Communication feels natural, not forced
Delegating happens without the guilt or overwhelm
Your ADHD quirks become strengths, not obstacles
Downloadable Tools That Make It Easier:
Success Snapshot Worksheet: Clarify what you really need (without overthinking it)
Onboarding Checklist: Start strong without overthinking
Communication Template: Choose your first tasks with ease
Delegation Starter List: Pick your first tasks without freezing up
Problem-Solving Script: Address challenges without stress or shame
Partnership Check-In Questions: Keep growing together, step by step
Created by Heather and Hillary of The Thriving Minds—ADHD specialists who've spent 5 years in the trenches as VAs, Executive Assistants, and Business Managers for hundreds of ADHD clients.
What you’ll learn in this ADHD VA Support Guide
MODULE 1: Clarify Your Role - Define success, embrace your ADHD style, and let your VA handle the structure.
Module 2: Onboarding Without Overwhelm - Set up shame-free systems and expectations (without writing a novel).
Module 3: Communicating Clearly - Use brain dumps, check-ins, and templates to share priorities even when they shift.
Module 4: Delegating Without Stress - Get started with low-pressure tasks and build trust without micromanaging.
Module 5: Navigating Bumps in the Road - Handle missteps or miscommunications with grace and clarity.
Module 6: Growing the Partnership - Adapt and evolve your workflow as your needs and business grow.
Module 7: Conclusion and Next Steps- Celebrate your wins and keep the momentum going
This Guide Is for You If:
You’ve hired a VA/EA but still feel overwhelmed
Managing others feels impossible with ADHD
You worry about being "too chaotic" or "not a good manager"
You don’t know what to delegate or how to explain your needs
You want your VA to actually make your life easier
I Hired an Assistant, Now What?
You finally hired a VA/EA… but your inbox is still overflowing, your brains’ still in overdrive, and delegation feels just as overwhelming.
This guide bridges the gap between “I Hired someone” and “My life actually feels easier now.”
What’s inside:
✅ ADHD-friendly modules on onboarding, delegation, and communication
✅ Tools like checklists, scripts, and templates to make it all easier
✅ Learn to delegate without guilt or micromanagement
Hiring someone is just the first step. This guide shows you how to actually thrive with the support you’ve been craving.
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Why This ADHD Assistant Guide Is Different
We are not just VAs — we’re ADHD-focused virtual assistants. We've worked with hundreds of ADHD entrepreneurs and creatives.
We Understand:
The shame that comes with feeling disorganized
How hard it is to explain what’s in your head
Why “just make a plan” isn’t helpful advice
The specific strategies that actually work with your brain
This guide is built with you in mind—tools, templates, and systems that respect your natural rhythms.
Questions? We've Got Answers.
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Questions? We've Got Answers. ●
How is this different from other management guides?
Most guides assume you think linearly and can easily organize your thoughts. Ours is built specifically for ADHD brains—with brain dumps, shame-free communication, and flexible systems that work with your unique style.
I'm terrible at managing people. Will this work for me?
Absolutely! This guide helps you co-create a partnership, not "boss" someone around. No management skills required.
How long will this take to implement?
You can start using these strategies immediately. Most people see a shift in their first week just by implementing one or two tools from the guide. No need to do everything at once!
What if I haven't hired someone yet?
This guide focuses on what to do after hiring, but knowing these strategies can help you make a better hire in the first place. Consider checking out our "How to Hire Your Perfect VA/EA" guide first!
Is this a physical product or digital?
This is a digital PDF guide that you can download instantly. Print it out or keep it on your device—whatever works for your brain!
Imagine If Your VA Partnership Actually Worked:
You brain dump, and your VA turns it into action
You stop ruminating because someone else holds the details
You feel supported, not judged, when you pivot priorities
Your brain is free to do what it does best: create, build, vision
Your business starts to feel easier, lighter, more aligned
Meet Your Guides
We’re Heather and Hillary, co-founders of The Thriving Minds.
We’ve spent over five years as VAs, EAs, and Business Managers supporting brilliant, fast-brained ADHDers.
Our mission? Help you thrive without changing who you are.
