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How to Get People to Respond on LinkedIn
While working at Carnegie Mellon University, I scheduled meetings with Managing Directors, program alumni, and quant recruiters during my visits to New York, Chicago, Hong Kong, and Singapore. For the most part, these meetings only required about a month in advance (due to the program's prestige in the industry). Exact Messages I Sent Contacting Someone New / Meeting a Potential Business Partner Hi ____, I’ve been following you and (company name) for a little while and just

Ash Cross
Dec 18, 20253 min read


Marketing ADHD in Today’s Job Market
The job market is tough enough; even more so when you have ADHD. Yes, there are hacks on how to navigate your job search with ADHD. But how do you FRAME it to an employer when you have a nontraditional career path? How do you get them to look past job hopping? Or freelancing work? And how do you realistically discuss ADHD strengths without calling them "superpowers" or getting boxed in by stereotypes? Here are some insights from my own lived experience, my clients', and my ap

Ash Cross
Nov 13, 20253 min read


Neurodivergent Energy Management: Living Life at 60%
Just because you can do something, doesn't mean you can always do it. That's the case for all of us, really. Here's how it feels to live with disability, neurodivergent burnout, and accommodations . Your Energy Operates Like a Phone Battery If you don't get a full night's worth of rest, or you skip a meal or work late... your personal 'battery' drains a little faster... right? Some days are BIG drain days. Maybe you used up way too much data while the internet was out. Your

Ash Cross
Oct 16, 20253 min read
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