The Impulsive Thinker

André, The Impulsive Thinker, and strategist Nicole Pitcher dive into the nitty-gritty of flexibility and contingency planning at work. Nicole shares how creating psychological safety fosters risk-taking and boosts productivity for teams. André highlights the necessity of diverse strengths in a company. They also discuss time management and strategic thinking challenges, especially for ADHD Entrepreneurs. Nicole's approach to structured planning helps her clients achieve their goals. Learn why having a strategic partner is crucial for executing your vision. Don't miss out on tips for clear communication and overcoming frustration in leadership. Tune in and get strategic about your entrepreneurial journey! 🧠Check out the ADHD Simplified™ online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download The Sh!t List™, my weekly planning tool. 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback Here. 📰Join the Impulsive Thoughts newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on LinkedIn. 💻Check out our website. Like to read? Check out the blog. https://www.theimpulsivethinker.com/post/visionary-thinking-and-your-adhd-entrepreneur-journey Guest: Nicole Pitcher is a respected strategist who collaborates with Entrepreneurs to enhance their focus and efficiency. With a keen understanding of workplace dynamics, Nicole highlights the importance of flexibility and contingency planning. She is dedicated to fostering psychological safety within teams to boost productivity and encourage risk-taking. Nicole's regular engagement with Entrepreneurs—through quarterly, monthly, or weekly meetings—helps them streamline their planning processes and set actionable goals. Her approach, which combines clear communication and structured planning, is designed to help visionary ADHD Entrepreneurs translate their grand visions into executable plans. Nicole aims to simplify overwhelming tasks and direct clients to helpful resources, positioning herself as a trusted strategic partner rather than an employee. In addition to supporting Entrepreneurs in achieving their business objectives, Nicole advocates for self-development and overcoming self-doubt among her clients. Her insightful contributions continue to empower Entrepreneurial leaders on their journey to success.

Kathy Kolbe, creator of the Kolbe A™ Index, shares her inspiring journey of resilience and rebellion against societal norms. She discusses the trials of being labeled a 'troublemaker' for pursuing deeper knowledge and understanding. The conversation emphasizes how questioning the status quo can foster innovative solutions, especially for ADHD entrepreneurs. André highlights the importance of truly comprehending ideas instead of just knowing the answers, encouraging listeners to embrace their unique drive for knowledge.

André, The Impulsive Thinker, sits down with Kathy Kolbe to explore the impact of conation on personal and business relationships. They dive deep into how the Kolbe index can help ADHD Entrepreneurs understand their problem-solving instincts and improve communication. Kathy shares her journey as a dyslexic person challenging traditional tests, and why recognizing our natural abilities is key. Learn about different problem-solving modes and why trusting each other's instincts makes stronger teams. Don't miss this episode if you're looking to leverage your unique strengths and those of your team to grow your business. Tune in now! 🧠Check out the ADHD Simplified™ online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download The Sh!t List™, my weekly planning tool. 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback Here. 📰Join the Impulsive Thoughts newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on LinkedIn. 💻Check out our website. Like to Read? Check out the Blog. Guest: Kathy Kolbe is a pioneering theorist on the conative part of the mind, emphasizing the significance of instinctive problem-solving approaches. As a dyslexic person, Kathy has challenged traditional testing methods and shed light on the natural creativity and strategic skills of individuals. Her work led to the development of the Kolbe Index, a valuable tool for understanding conative strengths and enhancing personal and business relationships. Kathy also emphasizes the importance of trusting instincts, valuing different problem-solving methods, and promoting self-awareness and communication skills.

In this milestone 300th episode, André, The Impulsive Thinker, takes a moment to reflect on the podcast's journey, the consistent structure that has kept it thriving, and the invaluable support from listeners like you. He shares his key learnings, including the importance of just starting and taking that first step, even when the path ahead seems daunting. As season four approaches, André invites you to share your topic ideas and guest suggestions to help shape the future of the show. Join him in celebrating this landmark moment and the power of the ADHD community coming together to learn, grow, and support one another. 🧠Check out the ADHD Simplified™ online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download The Sh!t List™, my weekly planning tool. 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback Here. 📰Join the Impulsive Thoughts newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on LinkedIn. 💻Check out our website.

André, The Impulsive Thinker, reflects on his incredible journey to 300 episodes with program advisor Nicole Solitar. They dive into the unexpected energy and relatability of the podcast, reaching beyond just ADHD Entrepreneurs. André shares his top insights: the power of authentic stories, the importance of mental health discussions, and the need for strong boundaries. He also opens up about his own growth through these conversations, including confronting his alcoholism. Looking ahead, they discuss the podcast's expanding reach and potential for removing the taboo around ADHD and mental health. Join this candid celebration of impactful conversations that continue to create a ripple effect. 🧠Check out the ADHD Simplified™ online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download The Sh!t List™, my weekly planning tool. 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback Here. 📰Join the Impulsive Thoughts newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on LinkedIn. 💻Check out our website. Guest: Nicole Solitar is a program advisor who has witnessed the impact and energy surrounding André's podcast, The Impulsive Thinker. As a guest on the show's 299th episode, Nicole reflects on the podcast's ability to reach a broader audience beyond ADHD Entrepreneurs, helping listeners better understand ADHD and relate to the experiences shared. She commends André for his authenticity and the way he navigates conversations around mental health, ADHD, and personal growth.

In this episode, André, The Impulsive Thinker, shares insights from a recent conversation with Claire Wilson about empowering kids by observing their unique problem-solving approaches. He emphasizes the importance of letting kids be themselves, resisting the urge to criticize their methods, and celebrating their results. André points out that frustration often arises when children deviate from our preferred way of doing things. By giving kids space to figure things out, we foster their natural abilities and self-confidence. Tune in for a thought-provoking perspective on nurturing the next generation of innovative thinkers. 🧠Check out the ADHD Simplified™ online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download The Sh!t List™, my weekly planning tool. 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback Here. 📰Join the Impulsive Thoughts newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on LinkedIn. 💻Check out our website.

In this episode, André, The Impulsive Thinker, sits down with Clare Willson, a team strategist at Riff_ Agency, to explore how understanding a child's natural strengths and problem-solving style is key to their success. Clare shares personal stories about her son's school experience and how playing to his hands-on, "pioneer" advantage has made all the difference. André and Clare discuss the importance of observing, not assuming, and tailoring approaches to each child's unique learning needs. They emphasize focusing on results over process and nurturing individual creativity. Tune in for insights on empowering kids by celebrating their differences and fostering their innate abilities. 🧠Check out the ADHD Simplified™ online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download The Sh!t List™, my weekly planning tool. 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback Here. 📰Join the Impulsive Thoughts newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on LinkedIn. 💻Check out our website. Guest: Clare Willson is a team strategist at Riff_ Agency and an expert in coaching people and teams, including kids. She applies her work with teams and entrepreneurs to her approach with her own son, who has benefited from understanding his natural strengths and talents. Clare emphasizes the importance of understanding a child's problem-solving style, communication, and talents, rather than trying to "solve" them.

André, The Impulsive Thinker, reflects on his conversation with world-renowned adult ADHD expert, Dr. Ari Tuckman. Delving into the concept of time blindness, André shares his struggles with scheduling, deadlines, and societal expectations. He breaks down key insights, like feeling the future, temporal discounting, and the importance of being intentional about time management. From making time visible to hiring accountability partners, this episode is packed with practical strategies for ADHD Entrepreneurs looking to conquer their unique time challenges and thrive in their businesses. 🧠Check out the ADHD Simplified™ online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download The Sh!t List™, my weekly planning tool. 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback Here. 📰Join the Impulsive Thoughts newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on LinkedIn. 💻Check out our website.

André, The Impulsive Thinker, welcomes ADHD expert Dr. Ari Tuckman for an insightful exploration of time blindness and its impact on ADHD Entrepreneurs. Ari breaks down the concept of temporal discounting, explaining how delayed consequences feel less pressing in the present. André openly shares his struggles with long-term projects and financial planning. Ari provides practical strategies for making time visible, setting interim deadlines, and externalizing tasks to stay accountable. This episode is a must-listen if you're an entrepreneur wrestling with time management and productivity. Discover how to navigate the steps to achieve your goals and embrace the tools that work for you. 🧠Check out the ADHD Simplified™ online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download The Sh!t List™, my weekly planning tool. 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback Here. 📰Join the Impulsive Thoughts newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on LinkedIn. 💻Check out our website. Guest: Dr. Ari Tuckman, PsyD, is a psychologist, an ADHD expert, and author of four books. He provides insights into the challenges faced by individuals with ADHD, particularly about time management, temporal discounting, and time blindness. Ari shares valuable advice for ADHD Entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and effectively managing their unique challenges. He also discusses his upcoming book, the "ADHD Productivity Manual," which delves into the complexity and depth of productivity challenges faced by individuals with ADHD.

Join André, The Impulsive Thinker, in this short episode as he reflects on a profound conversation with Steve French about facing adversity head-on. Steve's story of losing two years' worth of revenue overnight hits home, reminding us that sometimes we need to get back to our company's core. André shares his own experiences, emphasizing the importance of courage, commitment, and an unwavering belief in your support network. 🧠Check out the ADHD Simplified™ online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download The Sh!t List™, my weekly planning tool. 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback Here. 📰Join the Impulsive Thoughts newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on LinkedIn. 💻Check out our website.