Michael Snyder

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Michael Snyder

I am a Keynote Speaker and ADHD/Focus Coach whose mission is to empower people to Know Their Human and Unlock Their Inner Operating System.

01/01/2026

On December 31, 1999, while my friends were getting ready to celebrate the new year, I was in a hospital preparing to say goodbye to my mom.

On January 1, 2000, she passed away after a three-year battle with cancer.

At 18 Years old, I was old enough to understand what death meant, but too young to understand how deeply it would shape the way I moved through life. Looking back, that may have been the start of me constantly pushing through, moving fast, working harder, and never slowing down long enough to feel or process what I was carrying.

That pace became my normal.

Then, on New Year’s Eve 2024, my wife and I were heading to the hospital again. This time, not to say goodbye, but to meet our son. After nearly 24 hours, we met Jackson at 11:48 p.m. on New Year’s Day.

A day that carried a quiet heaviness for 25 years suddenly brought light back into the world.

This year has taught me something I am still learning.

I do not need to rush to be effective. I do not need to push through to move forward. If I want to be the best version of myself for my family and the people I serve, I need to slow down, pause more, and be intentional with my time and energy.

So my theme for this year is simple.

Slow down. Pause. Reflect. Be present.

Today, I get to celebrate my mom and my son on the same day. I know they never met in person, but I believe they met in passing as Jackson came into the world.

Wishing you and your families a healthy and meaningful new year.

11/28/2025

My whole world.
Back in 2017, during a job interview, someone asked me a question that completely changed the course of my life.
How do you define success for yourself both professionally and personally in ten years?
I froze. I genuinely had no answer. I was 36 at the time and had never actually thought about it.
That moment sent me down a path to figure it out. That search is what eventually led me to become an ADHD and Focus Coach and now a keynote speaker. And here is the biggest thing I have learned about trying to answer that question.
Your answer does not have to be static. It is allowed to evolve. In fact, it should.
Because our lives and priorities are constantly changing. As we grow, we build more awareness of who we are and how we are wired. We get to know our human in deeper and more honest ways. And when that happens, our definition of success naturally shifts.
My answer five or six years ago looks nothing like my answer today.
Today, success on a personal level looks exactly like this photo. My wife and my son. Being present with them. They are my number one priority and the center of everything.
Professionally, I still want to make an impact, but the scale has changed. I want to reach more people, help more humans understand their wiring, and create work and lives that align with how their brains actually operate. Maybe that means becoming a top fifty keynote speaker in the world in ten years. Maybe it means speaking twenty to thirty times a year. I honestly do not know yet.
What I do know is that I will reevaluate every year, and whatever my professional goals become, they have to support what matters most at home.
That is what knowing your human really looks like. Making sure your version of success aligns with the life you want to.

08/13/2025

Big things are coming…
I’ve been working behind the scenes on something I’m incredibly excited about and it’s almost ready to share.
A new chapter. A new platform. A bigger way to share my message.
www.Michaelsnyderspeaks.com
Stay tuned…

04/06/2023

Version 2.0 of my previous video where I talk about ADHD Coaching. I added a thumbnail so you know what the hell I’m talking about and took out all the ‘umms’ and ‘rights’ for your viewing pleasure! 🤣

03/23/2023

My wife sent me this one. Can any of my ADHD Dads or husbands relate?!
Working memory can be a bitch! 🤣

03/08/2023

Anyone else out there in my ADHD world struggle with ambiguous tasks?! It happens to me ALLLL the time and can be a huge challenge for people with ADHD.
The question is - how do you gain clarity after you get stuck when something is too ambiguous? For me, I ask whoever gave me the specific task - whether it’s in my work life or at home - and verbalized to the other person how tasks like this cause me to get stuck and shut down.
Our neurotypical partners, bosses, or colleagues don’t understand that this is how our brain works so it’s our job to help them understand! 👊🏼
Please DM me if you know who created this so I can give them credit!

02/22/2023

Great advice from Todd Herman. If you haven’t read his book - I highly recommend!
I often preach this to my clients - we can work together on a plan all day long but does that really mean you are going to follow that plan? No.

We must focus on the process to get over each individual hurdle. We need to gain clarity around what that process looks like for each individual client and make it tangible FOR THEM.
I’m the words of Todd Herman “Focus on the process. Trust the process. Enjoy the process.”

02/09/2023

New client review!

02/01/2023

Last week I was recognized as a Top 20 ADHD Coach by Coach Foundation! I am truly grateful for the work I do day in and day out. See the write-up below and check out my website for the complete story as well as other honorees:
Michael Snyder is a certified life coach specializing in ADHD based in Austin, Texas. Michael knows firsthand how it feels to struggle your entire life with organization, focus, impulse control and procrastination. As a child, Michael always thought he was lazy and unmotivated but didn’t understand why. Around the age of 10 he was officially diagnosed with ADHD. It wasn’t until 2017 after reading a book on ADHD that he truly started to understand the disorder. He now dedicates his time to empowering others to thrive with ADHD and restore confidence in their daily lives.
What do you do differently or how is your coaching different from others?

Michael Snyder Coaching is tailored for each individual client. The process is about discovery and building better self awareness. By gaining clarity around what a client ’ s goals look like, we can get to the root cause of any challenge. Understanding a person’s strengths can be used to leverage strategies to move forward.
What according to you has been the single most important thing that has contributed to your success as a coach?

The single most important thing that has contributed to my success is my passion for helping others who have struggled like I have. My goal is to approach each coaching session with utmost curiosity making zero assumptions about what my clients have experienced.

12/14/2022

Coaching update: A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to join Laurie Peterson and Dr. Abby Weinstein of on their podcast to chat about Executive Functions and the impact on ADHD. We had a blast as always — thank you again for having me back! Stay tuned in the coming weeks for the full podcast.

05/02/2022

My 🌎

01/01/2022

This past Monday I got to say I do to the love of my life, my best friend and my person. I couldn’t have imagined a more perfect ending to an already amazing year. Thank you to everyone who made this magical day happen with only 20 hours notice. ❤️
Happy New Year from our family to yours!

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