The ADHD Skills Lab

You hired someone good. The work was fine. You still sent the late-night Slack message, redirected the task, and checked in on something that had already been handled.This episode looks at what the research suggests is actually driving that pattern. Not trust issues. Not a bad hire. A specific kind of perfectionism that shows up differently in people with ADHD.Two studies help explain it. A 2016 study found perfectionism was the most common cognitive distortion in adults formally diagnosed with ADHD, endorsed by 55% of the sample. It was not close. A 2023 study then looked at what kind of perfectionism. Their findings indicate ADHD founders are not setting impossibly high standards. They are feeling the gap between what they expected and what was delivered more intensely than others. What drove avoidance most strongly was not perfectionism in the traditional sense, but the persistent feeling of falling short, even when the original standard was reasonable.Delegation becomes the thing most associated with that painful shortfall. So the brain starts treating it as a threat.Friday's episode covers the practical side: how to structure delegation so the gap is smaller from the start and your perfectionism has less to react to.What We Cover:Why ADHD perfectionism research suggests it is not about high standards but about feeling any shortfall more acutely than othersHow the discrepancy between expected and actual output drives avoidance in ADHD founders specificallyThe two scenarios where delegation breaks down even when the team is competent and the work is solidWhy the founder who re-enters delegated work is not micromanaging but responding to a learned pattern of emotional painWhat Friday's episode will cover on structuring delegation to reduce that gap from the start P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

The school sent her daughter to a desk with her head down because she could not sit still during circle time. That was the moment Jessica stopped waiting for someone else to figure it out.Jessica Shaw is an award-winning journalist whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, and Vanity Fair. She is the host of Everyone Gets a Juice Box, Understood.org's podcast for parents raising neurodivergent kids. She is also a mom of two teens who think differently, and someone who recognized her own ADHD only after researching her children's.Skye and Jessica get into what the detective process actually looks like. Why parents are often dismissed first and believed later. How the school system's default response to a kid who cannot conform is to remove them rather than support them. What guilt sounds like when you feel like you should have seen it coming sooner. And why the window between noticing something and getting real support is longer, more expensive, and more isolating than it should be.What We Cover:Why parents are often the last ones taken seriously, and what it takes to keep pushing anywayHow school systems send a conformity message to neurodivergent kids and what it costs them long-termThe financial and time barriers to evaluation, and why they fall unevenly across familiesWhat the detective process looks like when the parent doing the investigating also has undiagnosed ADHDWhy one parent's decision to reduce work hours for her neurodivergent child was called "trad wife" by colleagues, and what that reveals about the support gapConnect With Jessica ShawPodcast: https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxec!podcast_guestADHD Articles: https://www.understood.org/en/topics/adhdADHD & Women: https://www.understood.org/en/topics/adhd-womenUnderstood.org's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/understood/Understood.org's Instagram: @Understoodorg P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

Understanding why ADHD happens can feel like chasing a moving target. This study adds a biological angle most people haven't considered.We discuss a prospective study examining whether maternal inflammation during the second trimester is associated with ADHD symptoms in children later in life. Researchers measured cytokine levels in 62 pregnant women and followed up on ADHD symptoms in 68 children using teacher and parent reports.The study suggests there is an association between those inflammation markers and later ADHD symptoms. It does not establish cause. The sample was small, blood draws were not standardized by time of day, and the researchers framed this explicitly as preliminary work to identify what warrants deeper investigation.What We CoverWhat cytokine levels are and why researchers used them to measure maternal inflammationWhere the methodology falls short and why the researchers themselves framed this as preliminaryWhy future research in this area needs a systems-based approach rather than adding more pressure to mothers Want more of Will's work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

Description:Presented by Understood.orgYou don't have a lack of focus. You have too many ideas pulling it in different directions.This episode builds on Wednesday's breakdown of ADHD novelty bias and shows you how to actually manage it without shutting it down.Because the goal isn't to stop having ideas. It's to stop them from constantly disrupting execution.You'll hear how to treat novelty as input instead of immediate action, how to capture ideas so they stop feeling urgent, and how to create a buffer between what you're thinking about and what your business actually does.Right now, every new idea feels important. And when your attention shifts, everything else follows.This is about keeping the ideas, without letting them take over.What We Cover:Why novelty needs a system, not suppressionHow capturing ideas reduces the urge to act on themThe “novelty as input, not strategy” approachWhy your team follows your attention automaticallyHow to create a buffer between ideas and executionWhy most ideas lose urgency if you don't act on them immediatelyIf you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org's new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

Presented by Understood.orgYou keep switching direction mid-project, and now nothing in your business is fully built.In this episode, we break down ADHD novelty bias and why new ideas don't just feel exciting. They feel urgent, important, and hard to ignore.You'll hear how this shows up in real businesses. The team is aligned, work has started, and then a new idea comes in. It sounds better, feels right, and within days everything shifts. Six months later, you've got multiple half-built projects and no clear direction.This isn't random. Research shows ADHD brains assign higher reward value to novelty, even when it works against long-term goals.We also look at the other side of it. Why boredom feels almost painful, why sticking with one direction gets harder over time, and how this pattern quietly impacts growth, team focus, and execution.This isn't about lack of discipline. It's about understanding the pattern that's driving your decisions.What We Cover:Why new ideas feel urgent instead of optionalHow novelty bias overrides long-term plansThe “half-built business” pattern many founders fall intoWhy teams follow the founder's attention automaticallyThe link between boredom, disengagement, and switchingWhen novelty is useful and when it starts breaking the businessIf you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org's new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

Presented by Understood.orgGetting diagnosed with ADHD explains a lot. Then it starts explaining too much.In this episode, Nir Eyal breaks down what happens after that initial relief. When ADHD stops being useful information and starts becoming your identity.He shares how that shift can quietly limit effort, create anxiety loops, and turn every struggle into “this is just how I am.”This isn't about ignoring ADHD. It's about understanding the difference between what's real and what you've started to believe about it.Because those beliefs don't just describe your behavior. They shape it.You'll hear how to separate facts from interpretations, why beliefs are tools not truths, and how small shifts in how you think can reduce friction and make action easier.What We Cover:Why ADHD diagnosis brings relief, then can create new limitsThe difference between a label and an identityHow “this is just my ADHD” becomes a stopping pointWhy beliefs increase or reduce effort before you even startThe difference between pain and suffering in focus and workA simple way to question beliefs that aren't helpingIf you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org's new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslabConnect With Nir EyalBook: geni.us/beyondbeliefWebsite: nirandfar.comInstagram: instagram.com/nireyal P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

Presented by Understood.orgBad environments can train ADHD entrepreneurs to second-guess themselves long after they leave those environments behind. Brandon Smith shares how years of struggling in school, standardized testing, and constant negative feedback shaped the way he saw himself, and why finding practical work completely changed how he viewed his ADHD brain.In this conversation, Brandon breaks down how environment affects confidence, self-trust, business growth, and leadership. He also shares lessons from building a construction company, learning to delegate, and realizing that many ADHD business owners stay stuck trying to perfect systems long before they actually need them.What We CoverWhy ADHD people often confuse environment problems with personal failureHow Brandon rebuilt confidence through practical workWhy school experiences still affect ADHD adults years laterThe mindset shift that helped him hire and delegateWhy unfinished systems can still move your business forwardIf you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org's new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos, with unfinished tasks piling up and revenue stuck, it's not you. It's your operating system. Click here to book an operational strategy session with Skye. 

Presented by Understood.orgYou feel seen by something that wasn't meant for you.Skye and Robbie explore whether Bluey reflects ADHD patterns or just captures behaviour accurately.Using DSM criteria, they break down distraction, unfinished tasks, and how patterns are identified over time.This episode sits right on the line between observation and diagnosis and shows you how to think about both.What We Cover:Where observation stops and diagnosis startsWhy realistic behaviour can feel diagnosticHow ADHD criteria actually gets appliedThe risk of over-interpreting behaviourWhy this conversation matters beyond the showIf you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org's new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos, with unfinished tasks piling up and revenue stuck, it's not you. It's your operating system. Click here to book an operational strategy session with Skye. 

Presented by Understood.orgYou build a new system, follow it for a few days, then quietly stop using it.Craig Ballantyne has coached high performers across multiple industries and his approach focuses on building systems that survive real life, not perfect conditions.This conversation looks at why most systems fail for ADHD brains. Craig explains how self-awareness, environment control, and honest constraints matter more than motivation.You will leave with a different way to think about systems that actually hold when your brain resists structure.What We CoverWhy most systems fail when they rely on motivationHow to design systems based on how you actually behaveThe role of environment in making systems stickWhy honesty about how you learn changes everythingHow to remove friction instead of adding more structureIf you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org's new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslabConnect with Craig: Craig Ballantyne Coaching: https://craigballantyne.com/Instagram: @ realcraigballantyne P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos, with unfinished tasks piling up and revenue stuck, it's not you. It's your operating system. Click here to book an operational strategy session with Skye. 

Presented by Understood.orgYou get a new idea and immediately want to drop everything else.This episode builds on Wednesday's research around ideation bias in ADHD. The research suggests people with ADHD prefer the idea phase and are more likely to move on before execution is complete.We break down how this creates the “never-ending pivot” and why projects keep getting abandoned halfway through.You'll learn how to use minimum viable product thinking to actually finish things, even if your brain keeps pulling you toward the next idea.What We Cover:Why ADHD brains prefer ideation over executionHow constant pivots destroy momentum without you noticingTurning new ideas into small, testable outputs instead of full pivotsFinishing projects without suppressing creativityHow to make ideas small enough to complete before switchingIf you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org's new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos, with unfinished tasks piling up and revenue stuck, it's not you. It's your operating system. Click here to book an operational strategy session with Skye. 

Presented by Understood.orgYou spend weeks building something before anyone ever sees it.Not because it needs to be that big. Because once you start, it keeps expanding until it feels impossible to finish.This is where minimum viable product actually matters. Not as a business concept, but as a way to stop overbuilding everything and start testing things earlier.ADHD makes it easy to over-scope, get pulled into the wrong details, and delay real feedback. So instead of finding out what works, you stay stuck refining something in isolation.This episode breaks down why that happens and how minimum viable thinking helps you start smaller, move faster, and avoid getting trapped in the build phase.On Friday, we'll show you how to apply this in real situations so you can actually ship things without burning out.What We CoverWhy ADHD leads to overbuilding instead of testingThe pattern of expanding a task before it ever gets real feedbackHow minimum viable thinking cuts through overthinkingWhy starting smaller makes it easier to stay in motionHow to recognize when you're building instead of progressingIf you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org's new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos, with unfinished tasks piling up and revenue stuck, it's not you. It's your operating system. Click here to book an operational strategy session with Skye. 

Presented by Understood.orgYou keep starting new things and abandoning the ones that were working.Katy Weber is the go-to voice behind the Woman and ADHD podcast, reaching millions of listeners and building a multi-stream business from lived experience. Her approach to growth is grounded in what actually works with ADHD, not what sounds good on paper.She explains why ADHD pulls you toward new ideas, how pivoting too early kills momentum, and what changed when she stopped rebuilding from scratch. The conversation also covers how she used her podcast as the foundation for everything else.You will leave with a more stable way to grow without constantly resetting your progress.What We CoverWhy ADHD brains pivot too early and lose momentumThe hidden cost of constantly starting overHow to build around one stable “core” systemWhat changed when she stopped chasing new ideasWhy expansion works better than reinventionIf you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org's new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslabConnect with Katy Weber:Website: https://www.womenandadhd.com/Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/womenandadhdpodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katyweber.adhd/ P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos, with unfinished tasks piling up and revenue stuck, it's not you. It's your operating system. Click here to book an operational strategy session with Skye. 

You keep being told ADHD is genetic, but part of you suspects something in your environment is making it worse.In this next episode of the Research Recap Series Skye and Will (Hacking Your ADHD) discuss research on environmental exposure and ADHD-related behaviors.Together they explore what the science suggests about how certain chemicals may influence attention, impulsivity, and neurodevelopment. The focus stays on association, not certainty, and what that means in practice.The conversation also breaks down how to think about risk without spiraling. What matters. What is still unclear. And how to approach this without adding more pressure.What We CoverWhy research is shifting toward ADHD symptoms, not just diagnosisThe possible role of environmental exposure alongside geneticsWhat endocrine disruptors do and why they matter for brain developmentHow to interpret early-stage research without overreactingThe gap between scientific findings and everyday decision makingWant more of Will's work?Visit HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel. P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos, with unfinished tasks piling up and revenue stuck, it's not you. It's your operating system. Click here to book an operational strategy session with Skye. 

Presented by Understood.orgYou keep improving the idea instead of finishing the project.In Wednesday's breakdown, we showed why ADHD brains prefer ideation and discount future rewards. Today is about building around that.This episode gives you three systems. A written decision log. A structured ideation window. And a clear threshold for when changes are allowed.These systems help you move from “this could be better” to “this is done.”What We Cover:Why ideas expand until you force a stopping pointThe system that turns decisions into something concreteHow to keep ideation from leaking into executionUsing future logs to capture ideas without derailmentWhy finishing requires leaving your strongest skillIf you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org's new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos, with unfinished tasks piling up and revenue stuck, it's not you. It's your operating system. Click here to book an operational strategy session with Skye. 

Presented by Understood.orgYou have a good plan. But your brain keeps pulling you back into new ideas.Skye and Robbie explain why ADHD brains get stuck in ideation.This episode connects real-world behavior to research. ADHD brains perform well in divergent thinking. But they also prefer it. And they value immediate rewards over delayed ones.That combination makes finishing harder than starting.What We Cover:Why ideation becomes a loop instead of a phaseResearch showing ADHD strength in divergent thinkingThe preference for idea generation over refinementHow reward timing affects executionWhy finishing feels harder than startingIf you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org's new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos, with unfinished tasks piling up and revenue stuck, it's not you. It's your operating system. Click here to book an operational strategy session with Skye. 

Presented by Understood.orgYou built something that works. Now you cannot stop working without everything feeling like it might fall apart.Krista Mashore is a powerhouse in digital coaching. She built a $70M business after leaving real estate at her peak. She is the gold standard for fast execution and high-output growth, and her systems come directly from managing her own ADHD at scale.We break down what burnout actually looked like behind the scenes. From selling 150+ homes a year to walking away overnight. Krista explains her “stop, snap, switch” framework, how she manages constant mental noise, and why ADHD makes fast decision-making a real advantage.You will walk away understanding why success does not remove burnout, and what needs to change if you want to keep growing without breaking yourself.What We CoverWhy ADHD high performers push past burnout signalsThe moment she walked away from a $1.8M incomeHow “stop, snap, switch” interrupts negative thought loopsWhy fast decision-making works with ADHDThe real cost of building without systemsIf you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org's new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslabConnect with Krista:YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KristaMashoreCoaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristamashore/ DM Krista the word BOT and she will help you find the real constraint in your business. P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos, with unfinished tasks piling up and revenue stuck, it's not you. It's your operating system. Click here to book an operational strategy session with Skye. 

Description:Presented by Understood.orgYou're guessing how long things take.That guess feels reasonable.It's just wrong, over and over again.In the last episode, we broke down why ADHD time blindness happens. This one is about what to do about it.Because the real problem isn't planning. It's relying on estimation at all.In this episode, Skye and Robert walk through how to replace your internal clock with systems that actually hold up in real work:why you can't “get better” at estimating timehow to use past projects instead of guessinghow teams quietly adjust for you (and why that creates tension)why buffers and “extra time” don't workhow to build timelines that don't collapse halfway throughIf you're tired of missing deadlines you genuinely thought were realistic, this will show you what's actually going wrong, and what works instead.If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org's new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos, with unfinished tasks piling up and revenue stuck, it's not you. It's your operating system. Click here to book an operational strategy session with Skye. 

Presented by Understood.orgYou think it'll take two days.Your team knows it's two weeks.And after a while, they stop saying anything.In this episode, Skye and Robert break down why ADHD founders consistently underestimate time, not because they're overconfident or disorganized, but because their perception of time is genuinely off.They walk through the research behind time blindness and estimation failure, and how this shows up in real businesses:why your timelines feel right when you set themwhy your team starts padding estimates (without telling you)how this quietly damages trust and reputationwhy this problem gets worse as you scaleIf you've ever felt like you're constantly behind - even when you're trying to be realistic - this will explain why.If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org's new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos, with unfinished tasks piling up and revenue stuck, it's not you. It's your operating system. Click here to book an operational strategy session with Skye. 

Presented by Understood.orgYou're funding everything yourself, and it's quietly slowing your business down.Not because you're doing anything wrong, but because you're relying on the most limited resource you have: your own cash and capacity.Kat Weaver has helped founders raise over $70M and won 22 out of 23 pitch competitions herself. But her approach isn't about chasing investors, it's about using the right kind of money at the right time.In this episode, she breaks down:Why self-funding creates a ceiling most founders don't noticeThe funding options that actually make sense for service-based businessesWhy grants are one of the most overlooked (and accessible) starting pointsHow to think about money as leverage, not pressure or validationAnd how to follow through on applications without getting stuck or avoiding themIf you've ever felt maxed out, stuck at the same level, or like growth depends entirely on you pushing harder, this will probably hit.If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org's new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.Listen here: https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslabConnect with Kat:DM the word “GPT” on Instagram to get Kat's free capital calculator, designed to help founders determine how much to raise and what type of capital is best for their stage: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatweaver/Apply to work with us: https://powertopitch.com/apply/Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katweaver P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos, with unfinished tasks piling up and revenue stuck, it's not you. It's your operating system. Click here to book an operational strategy session with Skye. 

We usually think of ADHD as behavioral.But what if some of the earliest signals weren't behavioral at all?In this Research Recap, we break down a large population-based study examining pain-related diagnoses in children before they were diagnosed with ADHD.Researchers looked at over 700,000 medical records to ask a simple question:Were children later diagnosed with ADHD already showing higher rates of pain-related medical visits?The association was clear.The explanation is not.No fear-based framing.No causation claims.No medical advice.Just what the data actually shows — and what it doesn't.What We CoverThe design of the study and why pre-diagnosis data matters14% higher abdominal pain and 35% higher limb pain diagnoses before ADHD diagnosisThe difference between experiencing more pain vs requiring more pain managementTheories around neurodevelopment, neuroinflammation, and altered pain perceptionWhy this raises important questions without changing how ADHD is diagnosed P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos, with unfinished tasks piling up and revenue stuck, it's not you. It's your operating system. Click here to book an operational strategy session with Skye. 

Description:Presented by Understood.orgYou approve the direction. Then change everything at the end.Wednesday's episode showed why ADHD planning creates late-stage corrections. This episode shows how to stop that pattern.Skye and Robbie break down a system built around checkpoints, prototypes, and early feedback. The goal is not better briefs. The goal is catching problems when they're still cheap to fix.What We Cover:Why late feedback is built into ADHD planningThe 24–48 hour check-in systemConcept reviews before real execution startsWhy midpoint sign-off reduces last-minute changesHow to stop teams from losing confidenceIf you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org's new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.Listen here: https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslab P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos, with unfinished tasks piling up and revenue stuck, it's not you. It's your operating system. Click here to book an operational strategy session with Skye. 

Presented by Understood.orgThe plan made sense in your head. It falls apart when someone else runs it.This episode looks at research on prospective memory and verbal planning. The findings suggest ADHD impacts how plans are built, not just remembered.Skye and Robbie explain why this creates a gap between intention and execution. And why teams end up producing something that feels “close, but not right.”Friday's episode will focus on systems that reduce this gap.What We Cover:Why ADHD affects plan formation more than recallHow missing detail changes execution outcomesWhy feedback often comes too lateThe role of multi-step planning in team successIf you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org's new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.Listen here: https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslab P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos, with unfinished tasks piling up and revenue stuck, it's not you. It's your operating system. Click here to book an operational strategy session with Skye. 

Presented by Understood.orgYou already know what needs to get done.It's not a knowledge problem. It's not a lack of ideas.But you still don't start.Instead, you overthink it, wait to feel ready, or tell yourself you'll do it later, again.Eric Zimmer is the creator of The One You Feed, an award-winning podcast with 50M+ downloads and 800+ conversations on behavior change. He is the go-to voice on sustainable habit change, and his work shows what actually works when willpower doesn't.In this episode, Eric and Skye break down why that gap between knowing and doing is so common with ADHD, and why trying to “think your way into action” usually makes it worse.They get into:why motivation often shows up after you start, not beforewhat's actually happening when you feel resistance to simple taskshow to begin when your brain is telling you “not now”and a more realistic way to build momentum without relying on willpowerThis isn't about forcing yourself or waiting to feel motivated.It's about understanding why starting feels so hard, and what actually helps you move anyway.If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org's new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.Listen here: https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslabConnect with Eric: https://www.oneyoufeed.net/ https://www.instagram.com/one_you_feed/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericzimmer/ https://www.youtube.com/@TheOneYouFeedPod How a Little Becomes a Lot (Book Page) P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos, with unfinished tasks piling up and revenue stuck, it's not you. It's your operating system. Click here to book an operational strategy session with Skye. 

Presented by Understood.orgYou keep setting deadlines and somehow everything still ends up happening at the last minute.You plan ahead. You move things around. You even set earlier deadlines.And it still compresses into a final push.This episode explains why that keeps happening and what to change.We build on Wednesday's breakdown of time blindness and show why most deadline strategies fail over time, especially the fake ones you don't really believe.Then we walk through how to structure work so urgency shows up earlier, not just at the end.If your projects keep turning into last minute scrambles, this will give you a way to stop repeating that pattern.What We Cover:Why fake deadlines stop working after a whileHow to create real stakes earlier in a projectWhat “no more changes” cutoffs actually doHow meetings and other people make deadlines feel realIf you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org's new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.Listen here: https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslab P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos, with unfinished tasks piling up and revenue stuck, it's not you. It's your operating system. Click here to book an operational strategy session with Skye. 

Presented by Understood.orgDeadlines exist right up until they don't.You can see it on the calendar. You know it's coming. You've even thought about it a few times.Then suddenly it's urgent and everything else gets dropped while you scramble to catch up.This episode explains why that keeps happening.We break down what research shows about ADHD and time perception, and why this isn't just poor planning. Future time doesn't create pressure until it's right in front of you, so you end up relying on last minute urgency just to get started.If you've ever wondered why you only seem to move when things get critical, and why that keeps messing with your business, your team, or your stress levels, this will make that pattern make a lot more sense and set up the systems we'll build on Friday.What We Cover:Why deadlines don't create pressure until they are closeWhat research says about ADHD and time perceptionWhy last minute urgency becomes the default way to workThe gap between knowing a deadline and actually feeling itIf you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org's new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.Listen here: https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslab P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos, with unfinished tasks piling up and revenue stuck, it's not you. It's your operating system. Click here to book an operational strategy session with Skye. 

Presented by Understood.orgJamie Sea built two seven-figure businesses.From the outside, everything looked successful. But behind the scenes, the pressure, urgency and burnout were becoming impossible to ignore.In this episode of ADHD Skills Lab, Skye talks with Jamie Sea, entrepreneur, educator and host of The Jamie Sea Show about the moment she realized the businesses she built no longer fit the life she wanted.Jamie shares what it was like to feel trapped inside success, how ADHD patterns and nervous system pressure shaped the way she worked, and why she ultimately made the difficult decision to close both companies and start again.They explore how urgency, identity and internal pressure influence many ADHD entrepreneurs; and how learning to work with the nervous system can change the way we approach work, money and success.What We CoverThe moment Jamie realized success was no longer sustainableHow ADHD urgency and pressure shape entrepreneurshipWhy high-achieving founders often hit burnoutThe role of nervous system awareness in business decisionsWhat it actually looked like to close two seven-figure companies and rebuild If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org's new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.Listen here:https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslabConnect With Jamie Seahttps://thejamiesea.com/https://instagram.com/jamieseaofficialhttps://youtube.com/@jamieseaofficialhttps://thejamiesea.com/mind-body-millions P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos, with unfinished tasks piling up and revenue stuck, it's not you. It's your operating system. Click here to book an operational strategy session with Skye. 

Presented by Understood.orgYou know how to do the work. But when a task is actually a project, you have to figure out the steps again every time you come back to it.On Wednesday we looked at the research behind this problem. ADHD planning challenges often show up when the brain has to manage the structure of a project internally.This episode looks at the practical solution.Instead of trying to carry the whole project in your head, many ADHD entrepreneurs externalize the planning layer.Skye and Robbie explain what that looks like in practice — including tools, capture systems, and support structures that hold the plan so your brain can focus on execution.What We Cover- Why projects become inefficient when the plan lives only in your head- What externalizing executive functioning looks like in practice- The three components of an ADHD project system: tools, structure, and support- Why the tool matters less than the habit of capturing work outside your head- How entrepreneurs separate planning from executionIf you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org's new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.Listen here:https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslab P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos, with unfinished tasks piling up and revenue stuck, it's not you. It's your operating system. Click here to book an operational strategy session with Skye. 

Presented by Understood.orgYou can handle individual tasks all day. But the moment something becomes a project, everything slows down.Research into ADHD executive functioning suggests the difference often comes down to planning demands, not motivation or intelligence.In this episode, Skye and Robbie break down what these experiments reveal about ADHD and why complex projects require building a sequence before starting. That requirement can create real cognitive friction for many ADHD brains.On Friday, we'll look at the practical systems that reduce this planning load and make complex work easier to execute.What We CoverWhy ADHD often struggles more with projects than tasksWhat “tower task” planning experiments reveal about ADHDWhy working memory and inhibition appear most consistently affectedWhy ADHD is a performance issue rather than a knowledge issueHow planning demands make complex work cognitively inefficientIf you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org's new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.Listen here:https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslab P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos, with unfinished tasks piling up and revenue stuck, it's not you. It's your operating system. Click here to book an operational strategy session with Skye. 

Presented by Understood.orgYou make a to-do list.Then you avoid it all day.For many ADHD professionals, the problem isn't motivation, it's how the workday is structured.In this conversation, Skye speaks with Kyle Vamvouris, founder of SalesThread and the strategist behind 87 B2B sales teams, about how he actually works.Instead of rigid productivity systems, Kyle relies on open calendar space, rapid experimentation, and what he calls “sandbox days.”In the episode, Kyle explains:Why most productivity systems collapse after a weekHow empty calendar space can produce better work than tightly scheduled daysWhat building dozens of sales teams taught him about focus and decision-makingWhy ADHD curiosity can be a strategic advantage in businessHow AI tools are changing how he experiments and builds companiesIf you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org's new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.Listen here:https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslabConnect With Kyle:Kyle just launched SalesThread, an AI-powered deal management platform designed to help sales teams understand why deals win or lose and close with more intention.You can find him here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylevamvourisLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylevamvourisSalesThread: https://salesthread.ai P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos, with unfinished tasks piling up and revenue stuck, it's not you. It's your operating system. Click here to book an operational strategy session with Skye. 

Presented by Understood.orgMany adults with ADHD feel like they have to repeat the same instructions again and again.You explain a process to your team, everyone nods, and a week later it feels like no one remembers what they learned.Earlier this week on ADHD Skills Lab, Skye and Robbie explored research on why ADHD brains often struggle during the encoding stage of learning. When information isn't encoded properly, it never makes it into long-term memory.In this episode they focus on what to do about it.They break down practical systems that help ADHD professionals and teams actually retain information, including practice testing, spaced repetition, and designing learning environments that make it easier for ADHD brains to encode new information.If you haven't listened to Wednesday's research episode, start there first.What We CoverWhy repeating instructions rarely fixes ADHD learning problems• How practice testing improves encoding and recall• Why one-day training sessions often fail• How flashcards and recall testing can work inside businesses• Practical ways to design training that helps ADHD teams rememberIf you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org's new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.Listen here:https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslab P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos, with unfinished tasks piling up and revenue stuck, it's not you. It's your operating system. Click here to book an operational strategy session with Skye. 

Presented by Understood.orgMany adults with ADHD feel like they have a bad memory.You learn something in a meeting or training session, but a few days later it feels like the information has disappeared.In this episode of ADHD Skills Lab, Skye and Robbie break down research on memory and ADHD. They explore how information gets encoded into long-term memory and why this stage of learning often breaks down for ADHD brains.The discussion covers a major meta-analysis on effective learning techniques, research on long-term memory in adults with ADHD, and an experiment comparing retrieval practice with restudying.In Friday's episode they'll explore practical systems that help ADHD professionals and business owners design training and learning systems that actually stick.What We CoverThe difference between encoding and retrieving informationWhy ADHD memory problems often start during the learning stageResearch showing practice testing and spaced learning outperform rereadingWhy verbal learning can be harder for ADHD than visual learningWhat research suggests about medication and learning performanceIf you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org's new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.Listen here:https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslab P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos, with unfinished tasks piling up and revenue stuck, it's not you. It's your operating system. Click here to book an operational strategy session with Skye. 

Presented by Understood.orgYou start a business for freedom.Then one day you realize the business no longer fits the way your brain works.Taki Moore is often called the business coach's favorite business coach. Through his Million Dollar Coach community he has helped thousands of coaches grow their businesses and create more than $1 billion in client results.Along with that success was something he didn't fully understand until recently: ADHD.In this episode of the ADHD Skills Lab, Taki joins Skye Waterson to share the story of discovering his ADHD in his late 40s - and the moment medication made his mind go “library quiet” for the first time in his life.It's a side of Taki that most people haven't heard before.Together, they explore what happens when a high-performing entrepreneur finally understands how their brain actually works - and what changes when you stop trying to run someone else's business model and start designing one that fits you.From creative bursts and energy crashes to the support systems that keep his business running today, this conversation looks at the real relationship between ADHD and entrepreneurship.What We CoverThe moment Taki realized ADHD was shaping his work and lifeWhat changed after his diagnosis in his late 40sHow he redesigned his business around how his brain worksThe systems and support that keep him focused and productiveIf you're enjoying The ADHD Skills Lab, you may also Understood.org'snew podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.Listen here: https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslabConnect With Taki MooreWebsite: https://takimoore.comMillion Dollar Coach: https://milliondollarcoach.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TakiMooreInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/takimoore/ P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos, with unfinished tasks piling up and revenue stuck, it's not you. It's your operating system. Click here to book an operational strategy session with Skye. 

Many adults with ADHD struggle with tools that seem simple at first but quickly become overwhelming. Dashboards full of icons, systems that require too many clicks, and constantly changing interfaces can quietly drain focus.In this episode of ADHD Skills Lab, Skye and Robbie explore practical ADHD work systems that reduce visual overload and make digital tools easier to navigate.Earlier this week, they explored research on object recognition memory in ADHD and why visual systems like software interfaces can create unexpected cognitive load.This episode focuses on what to do about it.They walk through practical ways to simplify work systems, stabilize digital environments, and design tools that support ADHD focus instead of constantly disrupting it.Start with Wednesday's research episode before this one. This conversation builds directly on the findings discussed there.What We CoverWhy constantly changing tools create friction for ADHD brainsDesigning stable digital systems that reduce cognitive loadHow visual clutter quietly drains focusPractical ways to simplify your work environment P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos—unfinished tasks piling up, revenue stuck, systems that don't stick—it's not you. It's your operating system. We help service business owners unblock their next $50-500k with simple systems that focus their brain. Watch this video to see how we do it, then take the program walkthrough.

Why does a simple software update suddenly make everything feel impossible to use?In this Research Recap, Skye and Robbie break down a meta-analysis examining object recognition memory in ADHD.Object recognition memory helps your brain recognize visual information like icons, folders, faces, and layouts. It's what allows you to quickly identify the right button in a menu or remember where something lives inside a complex interface.Researchers reviewed 28 studies involving children and adolescents with ADHD to examine whether object recognition memory differs from neurotypical controls.Skye and Robbie walk through:How researchers test object recognition memoryWhat the data actually shows about ADHD and visual recognition tasksWhy visually complex systems like software interfaces can feel cognitively heavier for ADHD brainsNo hype.No miracle cures.No “just try harder.”Just what the research shows.Then tune in on Friday, when Skye and Robbie return to this study and explore how these findings might translate into practical strategies for navigating tools, systems, and visual environments with ADHD. P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos—unfinished tasks piling up, revenue stuck, systems that don't stick—it's not you. It's your operating system. We help service business owners unblock their next $50-500k with simple systems that focus their brain. Watch this video to see how we do it, then take the program walkthrough.

When creative work gets hard, most people with ADHD assume something's wrong.Wrong idea.Wrong project.Wrong career.In this conversation, Andy J. Pizza (author, illustrator, and host of Creative Pep Talk) breaks down the moment his work completely dried up — and why that crisis forced him to stop winging it and start creating strategically.We talk about perfectionism, rejection sensitivity, creative droughts, collaboration fights, and the uncomfortable shift from “I hope this works” to “I'm building this on purpose.”This isn't about hacks or hustle.It's about understanding that hard and bad are not the same thing — and sometimes the difficulty is the point.What We CoverWhy “hard” is often a sign of growth, not failureThe shift from exploratory creativity to strategic authorshipHow perfectionism and RSD quietly stall creative outputRebuilding after a six-month career droughtWhy collaboration feels like conflict (and why that's normal)Connect with Andy: on his website or follow him on Instagram @andyjpizza P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos—unfinished tasks piling up, revenue stuck, systems that don't stick—it's not you. It's your operating system. We help service business owners unblock their next $50-500k with simple systems that focus their brain. Watch this video to see how we do it, then take the program walkthrough.

Business owner with ADHD wanting operational clarity and focus? Click here to book a session with Skye.https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com for a operational clarity session!More adults with ADHD start businesses than the general population.But here's the part nobody talks about:Research shows ADHD is positively linked to entrepreneurial attitudes and startup behavior…and negatively linked to post-launch outcomes, performance, and wellbeing.In this Research Recap, Skye and Robert Waterson break down a 2025 meta-analysis on ADHD and entrepreneurship - exploring why hyperactive types tend to start, why inattentive types may struggle more with scaling, and where the “ADHD is a superpower” narrative falls short.This episode is about what happens after the excitement of starting.What we cover:The difference between entrepreneurial attitude, startup behavior, and post-launch outcomesWhy hyperactive ADHD is linked to action (but also burnout)Why inattentive ADHD may struggle with scaling and follow-throughThe myth of brute-force hustleWhere the “ADHD is a superpower” framing conflicts with the dataWhy systems - not motivation - change outcomesIf you've ever felt amazing at starting… and exhausted trying to sustain - this one's for you. P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos—unfinished tasks piling up, revenue stuck, systems that don't stick—it's not you. It's your operating system. We help service business owners unblock their next $50-500k with simple systems that focus their brain. Watch this video to see how we do it, then take the program walkthrough.

DescriptionBusiness owner with ADHD wanting operational clarity and focus? Click here to book a session with Skye.https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com for a operational clarity session!Why does focus feel like forcing a rusty machine to start… instead of flipping a switch?In this Research Recap, Skye and Will unpack a randomized placebo-controlled study examining how brain networks behave differently in adults with ADHD.This episode isn't about recommending medication.It's about something more fundamental: the push-pull relationship between the brain's default mode network (daydreaming, internal thoughts) and task positive network (focused attention) — and what happens when that switch doesn't work automatically.If you've ever tried to white-knuckle your way through work, this episode will feel deeply validating.What we cover:Why ADHD brains struggle to “automatically” switch into focusWhat brain scans reveal about default mode vs task networksHow this study compared medication-naive adults with controlsWhat changed in network activity during treatmentWhy brain-difference evidence reduces self-blameWant more of Will's work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos—unfinished tasks piling up, revenue stuck, systems that don't stick—it's not you. It's your operating system. We help service business owners unblock their next $50-500k with simple systems that focus their brain. Watch this video to see how we do it, then take the program walkthrough.

You can be successful on paper and still feel stuck.In this episode, Skye talks with entrepreneur and investor Kassidy Warren about leaving the corporate “safe path,” taking real risks, and the identity shift required to stop playing small. They unpack rejection, procrastination, reinvesting before results, and what it actually means to turn pro — especially with an ADHD brain.If you've built something stable but know you're capable of more, this one will hit.What we cover:The hidden cost of corporate stability and “golden handcuffs”Why procrastination is fear in disguiseHow to handle rejection without shrinkingThe mindset shift from amateur to professionalActing before you feel ready — and why waiting keeps you stuckBusiness owner with ADHD wanting operational clarity and focus? Click here to book a session with Skye. https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com for a operational clarity session!Connect with Kassidy WarrenKassidy Warren is the host of the For Your Own Good podcast, where he shares practical, direct conversations about business growth, leadership, and building companies that actually work.If this episode resonated, you can follow Kassidy and explore more of his work here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kassidy.warrenYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KassidyWarrenFor Your Own Good on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UfWzqSpuL685ReFGnIrgBHe regularly shares insights for operators and founders who want to move from chaos to clarity without fluff or hype. P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos—unfinished tasks piling up, revenue stuck, systems that don't stick—it's not you. It's your operating system. We help service business owners unblock their next $50-500k with simple systems that focus their brain. Watch this video to see how we do it, then take the program walkthrough.

“I wasn't failing. I just wasn't growing.”Adam Tasker had the career. The family. Three kids. Responsibility handled.But privately, he knew he was drifting.After being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, following his sons' diagnoses, he began to look at how he was operating. Not just as a father, but as a leader. At home. In business. With himself.In this conversation, Skye and Adam unpack:What actually changes after a late ADHD diagnosisHow overwhelm escalates and why some days collapse fastThe identity shift from practitioner to leader in businessDelegation, emotional regulation, and being the tone-setter at homeThey talk through structure, routines, communication, and the tension between flexibility and discipline in a neurodivergent household.This episode is not about productivity hacks.It is about responsibility, self-awareness, and learning to lead without burning out or defaulting to shame.If you are a parent, a founder, or someone who knows you are capable of more than “going through the motions,” this conversation will resonate.Connect with Adam Tasker, COO of High Performance Father, at https://highperformancefather.com or email him directly at adam@highperformancefather.com for resources and support. P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos—unfinished tasks piling up, revenue stuck, systems that don't stick—it's not you. It's your operating system. We help service business owners unblock their next $50-500k with simple systems that focus their brain. Watch this video to see how we do it, then take the program walkthrough.

Looking for The Business Visibility Workshop?Click here for details:https://unconventionalorganisation.circle.so/checkout/the-business-visibility-workshop-wednesday-feb-18thYou don't need a formal ADHD diagnosis for ADHD traits to affect your health, finances, or well-being.In this Research Recap, Skye and Will break down a study on subclinical ADHD - ADHD traits that fall below the diagnostic threshold - and how they impact entrepreneurs and employees.The findings are confronting.Across nearly 400 participants, higher ADHD traits were linked to:Higher anxietyWorse physical healthLower happinessLower subjective financial well-beingEven without meeting diagnostic criteria.Entrepreneurship showed some buffering effects — more autonomy, more novelty, slightly higher life satisfaction.But it also intensified financial pressure and the self-management demands that ADHD traits can make harder.In this episode, we unpack:What “subclinical ADHD” actually meansWhy “not diagnosed” doesn't mean “not affected”Why entrepreneurs may feel financial strain more intenselyHow work environment fit shapes well-beingWhat this research misses about ADHD management in practiceIf you've ever thought, “Maybe it's not bad enough to count…”this conversation may change how you see that.Want more of Will's work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos—unfinished tasks piling up, revenue stuck, systems that don't stick—it's not you. It's your operating system. We help service business owners unblock their next $50-500k with simple systems that focus their brain. Watch this video to see how we do it, then take the program walkthrough.

If sales feels heavy, awkward, or mentally exhausting, it's probably not because you're bad at it.It's more likely because you've been trying to sell using advice that relies on pressure, performance, or rigid systems - the exact things that make ADHD brains freeze, overthink, or avoid the conversation altogether.In this episode, Skye sits down with Wes Schaeffer (The Sales Whisperer) to talk about how to sell in a way that actually feels calm, grounded, and sustainable — without hype, manipulation, or forcing yourself into a persona that doesn't fit.This isn't about “loving sales” or magically becoming confident.It's about:reducing anxiety around money conversationshaving something to lean on when your confidence dipsand building just enough structure so sales stops living rent-free in your headWes breaks down why money talk feels so uncomfortable, how scripts can reduce stress instead of making you sound robotic, and why avoiding systems usually creates more chaos — not less.If you've ever known you should follow up, talk about pricing, or ask for the sale… and still found yourself procrastinating, this conversation will feel uncomfortably accurate — in a good way.No hustle. No sleaze. No “just be confident” advice.In this episode, we talk about:Why sales feels uncomfortable for ADHD entrepreneurs and what is actually happening underneath that resistanceHow to talk about money and pricing without sounding pushy or rehearsedWhen scripts and systems help ADHD brains and when they make things worseA calmer approach to follow-ups that does not rely on pressure or guiltHow small sales systems reduce burnout, decision fatigue, and avoidance over timeConnect with Wes SchaefferLearn more about Wes and his programs: https://12weekstopeak.comFree habit tracker and practical sales resources available on the siteText or book time directly via the site P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos—unfinished tasks piling up, revenue stuck, systems that don't stick—it's not you. It's your operating system. We help service business owners unblock their next $50-500k with simple systems that focus their brain. Watch this video to see how we do it, then take the program walkthrough.

A lot of people with ADHD deal with physical symptoms they've never talked about - or never thought were connected.This episode looks at what the research actually shows about ADHD and gut issues, and where the line is between association, speculation, and overreach.ADHD usually gets framed around focus, motivation, and productivity. But growing research suggests it may also be linked to very real physical symptoms, including gut issues that many people quietly live with.In this episode, Skye and Will break down a major research review examining the connection between ADHD and IBS - what the data shows (and what it doesn't), and why this matters for quality of life, not just symptom labels.No biohacks. No diet rules. Just context, clarity, and what's worth paying attention to if you've ever felt like ADHD affects more than just your brain.What we cover:What this large ADHD + IBS study actually found (and what it didn't)Why IBS showed up - but other gut issues didn'tHow physical discomfort can quietly compound ADHD overwhelmWhy this research matters even if you don't have gut issuesIf you want a copy of the paper we discuss, just ask us and we will send it to you.Want more of Will's work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos—unfinished tasks piling up, revenue stuck, systems that don't stick—it's not you. It's your operating system. We help service business owners unblock their next $50-500k with simple systems that focus their brain. Watch this video to see how we do it, then take the program walkthrough.

If the word accounting makes your attention disappear, this episode is for you.Skye sits down with Joe Dunaway - founder of Vici Financial, accountant, business owner, and ADHDer - to talk about why so many ADHD entrepreneurs avoid their numbers, and how to understand them without overcomplicating things or forcing yourself into systems you won't maintain.This isn't about becoming good at accounting.It's about knowing enough to make decisions, reduce background stress, and stop guessing about your business.We cover:Why accounting causes shutdown for ADHD brainsThe real cost of avoiding your numbersThe fastest way finances get messy (and how to stop it)How to separate signal from noise in your financialsWhen numbers actually become useful instead of overwhelmingIf you've been telling yourself “I'll look at it later” — this conversation will help you finally look, without spiraling.Connect with Joe:https://www.vicifinance.com/Instagram: @vicifinancial P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos—unfinished tasks piling up, revenue stuck, systems that don't stick—it's not you. It's your operating system. We help service business owners unblock their next $50-500k with simple systems that focus their brain. Watch this video to see how we do it, then take the program walkthrough.

Looking for the Bottleneck Reset Workshop?Click here for details:https://unconventionalorganisation.circle.so/checkout/bottleneck-reset-workshop-wednesday-jan-21stKids with ADHD are not just more likely to struggle academically. They are more visible, more misunderstood, and often less liked by peers and teachers.In this Research Recap, Skye and Will unpack a study on ADHD, social status, and bullying, and talk honestly about what it felt like to stand out in school for reasons you did not choose.This is not a conversation about extreme bullying or obvious cruelty. It is about the quieter experience many ADHD kids grow up with. Being noticeable. Being different. Being picked last, corrected more often, or feeling out of sync with everyone else.If school felt harder than it should have, even when you could not explain why, this episode will likely hit close to home.What we cover:Why kids with ADHD are more visible in the classroom, but not for positive reasonsHow peer likability and teacher relationships shape vulnerability over timeThe difference between obvious bullying and subtle social exclusionWhy being “the noticeable kid” can quietly rewire how school feels emotionallyWhat this research helps explain for adults still unpacking their school experienceIf you want a copy of the paper we discuss, just ask us and we will send it to you.Want more of Will's work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos—unfinished tasks piling up, revenue stuck, systems that don't stick—it's not you. It's your operating system. We help service business owners unblock their next $50-500k with simple systems that focus their brain. Watch this video to see how we do it, then take the program walkthrough.

Looking for the Bottleneck Reset Workshop? Click here for details:https://unconventionalorganisation.circle.so/checkout/bottleneck-reset-workshop-wednesday-jan-21stGrowing a business is hard.Doing it with ADHD - while raising five kids - can make you feel like your brain is actively working against you.In this episode, Skye talks with Tiana Sutton, a fitness instructor, community builder, and mother of five, about realizing she had ADHD later in life - not through childhood struggles, but through business, memory issues, and the feeling that she couldn't keep up with herself anymore.They talk honestly about working memory falling apart, starting things with energy and losing momentum, learning how to sell without pressure, and what it looks like to keep showing up even when progress feels invisible.This isn't a success story or a hustle episode.It's a real conversation about understanding your brain after you're already overwhelmed - and deciding to keep building anyway.Connect with TianaTiana is the founder and instructor at Bluebird Wellness, where she helps people reconnect with their bodies through movement, community, and care.Website: https://www.bluebird.lifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluebird.life/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BluebirdWellnessTexas P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos—unfinished tasks piling up, revenue stuck, systems that don't stick—it's not you. It's your operating system. We help service business owners unblock their next $50-500k with simple systems that focus their brain. Watch this video to see how we do it, then take the program walkthrough.

Looking for the Bottleneck Reset Workshop? Click here for details: https://unconventionalorganisation.circle.so/checkout/bottleneck-reset-workshop-wednesday-jan-21stIf you have ADHD, you probably know this pattern. You're foggy, scattered, or stuck… until a deadline hits. Then suddenly, you're laser-focused, productive, unstoppable. And afterwards, you're wrecked. In this episode, Skye and William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD unpack why hyperfocus feels like the only way to get things done, and why it quietly creates more stress, burnout, and long-term chaos than most people realize. Using research on university students, we explore how executive function difficulties change the way ADHD brains access focus, why more ADHD symptoms often lead to more hyperfocus (not less), and why relying on pressure is not a sustainable strategy, even if it looks productive on the surface. This episode is for late-diagnosed adults, professionals, and business owners with ADHD who keep asking themselves: “Why do I only function when everything's urgent?” “And why does it always cost me afterwards?” What we cover:- Why hyperfocus shows up most when things feel critical or overwhelming - How executive function difficulties push ADHD brains into last-minute intensity - The difference between intense focus and sustainable focus - How hyperfocus borrows energy from your future self - What this pattern means for productivity, stress, and burnout long-term P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos—unfinished tasks piling up, revenue stuck, systems that don't stick—it's not you. It's your operating system. We help service business owners unblock their next $50-500k with simple systems that focus their brain. Watch this video to see how we do it, then take the program walkthrough.

Ads are overwhelming for a lot of ADHD business owners, not because they are bad at marketing, but because the information is scattered, noisy, and contradictory.In this episode, Skye talks with ads expert Jeremy Pogue, founder of Summit Acquisition, about how ads actually work at a high level, what they are and are not responsible for, and how to think about them without spiraling into complexity.This is a grounding conversation designed to help you understand the landscape before you decide anything.What we coverAds as awareness, not instant resultsWhy starting small matters emotionally and financiallyThe role of time and patience in ad performanceCommon misunderstandings that create anxietyHow to tell if ads even belong in your business right nowConnect with Jeremy: Instagram: jeremy_pogue. YouTube: @Jeremy_Pogue P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos—unfinished tasks piling up, revenue stuck, systems that don't stick—it's not you. It's your operating system. We help service business owners unblock their next $50-500k with simple systems that focus their brain. Watch this video to see how we do it, then take the program walkthrough.

Video is everywhere, but very little of it is designed with ADHD in mind.In this Research Recap, Skye and William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD unpack a qualitative study exploring how people with ADHD actually experience video content. From captions to pacing to visual overload, they look at what helps, what hurts, and why one size never fits all.They also talk about why many ADHD viewers adapt by speeding up videos, multitasking, or using video as background stimulation, and how those habits make a lot more sense once you understand the research.This is a grounded look at accessibility, attention, and why flexibility matters more than rules when it comes to ADHD and learning.What we coverHow ADHD viewers experience video differentlyWhy captions help some people and frustrate othersThe impact of pacing and playback speed on focusWhy redundancy can improve comprehensionWhat accessibility really means for ADHDIf you want a copy of the research paper discussed in this episode, DM VIDEO to on Instagram to @unconventionalorganisation and we will send it to you.Want more of Will's work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos—unfinished tasks piling up, revenue stuck, systems that don't stick—it's not you. It's your operating system. We help service business owners unblock their next $50-500k with simple systems that focus their brain. Watch this video to see how we do it, then take the program walkthrough.

Skye sits down with Carly Braker, founder of Avialan Blue, to talk about building a high tech areospace engineering consultancy while navigating ADHD. Carly shares how she masked symptoms growing up, why the “real world” hit harder, and the adjustments she had to make when deep focus, sensory overwhelm, and impostor feelings collided with entrepreneurship.What we cover:Why gifted kids often miss their own ADHD signsThe crash that happens when school structure disappearsThe identity shift from employee to founderWhat it took to create stability in a high focus consulting businessHow behaviour mapping helped her create systems that actually workCurious to see more of Carly's work? You can find it here: https://www.avialanblue.com/adhdskillslab/Connect with Carly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlybraker/ P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos—unfinished tasks piling up, revenue stuck, systems that don't stick—it's not you. It's your operating system. We help service business owners unblock their next $50-500k with simple systems that focus their brain. Watch this video to see how we do it, then take the program walkthrough.

People love to say ADHD comes with superpowers. The research is more nuanced.In this Research Recap with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD, Skye and Will examine two papers that look at ADHD strengths in careers. They discuss the themes that appear across 79 studies, the stories from qualitative interviews, and the complicated truth about strengths that can help and hurt depending on context.What we cover:Why creativity and idea linking appear across ADHD career researchHyperfocus: strength, liability, or bothHow environment can support or sabotage ADHD strengthsThe emotional side of ADHD achievement before diagnosisThe role of humor, resilience, and adaptive altruismWant more of Will's work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channelP.S. If you can't get traction in your business and every day brings more unfinished tasks, click here to apply for a call with me. We'll outline your goals and identify an ADHD-friendly system to help you build momentum and grow revenue before Christmas.

Most people with ADHD have one moment that stops them in their tracks. For Laura, it was finding her childhood journals filled with the word “focus” scribbled in every possible way.In this conversation, Skye talks with Laura Key, host of the ADHD Aha! podcast, and VP of content at Understood.org. After interviewing more than 120 people about their ADHD stories, Laura shares her own. From finding her childhood journals to understanding how ADHD shaped her leadership, parenting, and emotional load, this is the moment everything starts to make sense.They talk about late diagnosis, invisible overwhelm, the pressure women carry, and what Laura has learned from listening to so many ADHD journeys. It is warm, thoughtful, and full of the moments that make ADHD adults think, “I have lived this my whole life, I just never had the language for it.”What we cover:The moment ADHD finally comes into focusWhy so many women overlook their own symptoms for yearsWhat Laura learned from interviewing 120 ADHD guestsWhy recent research shows women trust ADHD podcasts more than any other mediumWhere to Find Laura KeyConnect with Laura and explore her work here:Instagram:@understoodorgLinkedIn:Understood: https://www.linkedin.com/company/understoodLaura Key: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-key-720b7436/Podcast:ADHD Aha: https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/adhd-ahaResearch Mentioned in the Episode:Study on why women trust ADHD podcasts:https://www.understood.org/en/press-releases/new-study-finds-podcasts-help-women-with-adhdP.S. If you can't get traction in your business and every day brings more unfinished tasks, click here to apply for a call with me. We'll outline your goals and identify an ADHD-friendly system to help you build momentum and grow revenue before Christmas.