ADHD woman zoning out during work
ADHD symptoms can show up in the workplace and hinder success, a psychologist told Business Insider.
  • People with ADHD may face some barriers to success in corporate environments, a psychologist told Business Insider.
  • Those with the condition often struggle with "inconsistency around efficiency," Dr. Scott Kollins said.
  • Consequences may include not getting promoted, poor performance reviews, or even losing your job. 

People with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder may struggle to keep up with their peers in the corporate workplace and could be "passed over for promotions," a clinical psychologist told Business Insider. 

Dr. Scott Kollins, chief medical officer at Akili Interactive and a clinical psychologist, told BI about some of the barriers professionals with ADHD can face in corporate environments.