The Impulsive Thinker
André Brisson - High Achieving ADHD Entrepreneur
We celebrate ADHD entrepreneur success and discuss challenges and solutions. Having lived with undiagnosed ADHD for a large part of his entrepreneurial journey, the host André Brisson shares his personal story of overcoming undiagnosed symptoms and how he refined his systems, routines and habits once diagnosed with self-awareness and personal growth.
André will interview high-achieving ADHD entrepreneurs, ADHD experts, and strength discovery experts covering many topics including their own obstacles and successes, strategies to manage their ADHD, share knowledge to gain insights and more. André will also be interviewed by guest hosts to pull out solutions and information from his brain – since his solutions are impulsive thoughts when talking to someone else.
André Brisson was diagnosed at 44 with severe ADHD and Asperger’s. He has lived it, researched it, and transformed himself into a higher-functioning ADHD entrepreneur.
André will interview high-achieving ADHD entrepreneurs, ADHD experts, and strength discovery experts covering many topics including their own obstacles and successes, strategies to manage their ADHD, share knowledge to gain insights and more. André will also be interviewed by guest hosts to pull out solutions and information from his brain – since his solutions are impulsive thoughts when talking to someone else.
André Brisson was diagnosed at 44 with severe ADHD and Asperger’s. He has lived it, researched it, and transformed himself into a higher-functioning ADHD entrepreneur.
Episodes
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Apr 6, 2023 • 11min
Embracing Uniqueness & Becoming Professional Oddballs
André Brisson does a follow-up wrap-up and has new ponderings about his discussion with Erik "The Viking" Solbakken in Episode 151. Professionals love to make things complex for their ego and we scare the professional traditionalist with our entrepreneurial growth mindset entrepreneurs because we do things differently - with success of course! We got you, we get you, you are understood by us! You are one of us! Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available. We would like to hear from you! Please send show ideas, questions, or feedback to podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisson can also be found on LinkedIn. You can find other Podcast Episodes here! The Impulsive Thinker is sponsored by the Centre of ADHD Awareness, Canada. Please donate here!
Apr 3, 2023 • 30min
On Communication: The Role of an Entrepreneur Translator | Erik Solbakken
Erik Solbakken, the creator and author of the Accountant Success Formula, joins us to discuss the NEED for an entrepreneur to have a translator (or buffer!) between them and their team. Apparently, growth mindset entrepreneurs speak a different language, or gobbledygook, that requires someone to translate to get projects executed, to keep everyone on the same page and reduce our frustration. Also, to be fair, our intensity does scares the crap out of people, which also requires a "Buffer." This is a fun episode. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available. We would like to hear from you! Please send show ideas, questions, or feedback to podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisson can also be found on LinkedIn. You can find other Podcast Episodes here! You can find Erik at the following locations (LinkedIn and Website)and check out his book; it will also help you see your professional consulting business in a Value Mindset. The Impulsive Thinker is sponsored by the Centre of ADHD Awareness, Canada. Please donate here!
Mar 30, 2023 • 10min
Seeking Calm: Embracing a Life with Less Rushing
André discusses how and when he decided he wanted "less rushing." He realized his body and mind could not do this for another 20 years without serious repercussions. He also explains there is a difference between rushing and urgency. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available. We would like to hear from you! Please send show ideas, questions, or feedback to podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisson can also be found on LinkedIn. You can find other Podcast Episodes here! The Impulsive Thinker is sponsored by the Centre of ADHD Awareness, Canada. Please donate here!
Mar 27, 2023 • 28min
Journeying with ADHD | Molly Thompson
Molly Thompson, the CEO of Perrysburg Energy, shares her recent ADHD diagnosis and the freedom that provided her to be her unique self. She was validated and shared that knowledge of herself with those around her and she is in a happy place. This is a great discussion. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available. We would like to hear from you! Please send show ideas, questions, or feedback to podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisson can also be found on LinkedIn. You can find other Podcast Episodes here! The Impulsive Thinker is sponsored by the Centre of ADHD Awareness, Canada. Please donate here!
Mar 23, 2023 • 9min
Why Hobbies Matter for ADHD Entrepreneurs
André discusses how the big push today is about finding that "one" thing to be passionate about and chasing it to the end. That works for many people - AND - it doesn't work for others. If it doesn't work for you - then that is OK, and he explains why!! You may have many interests, and you STOP when you get bored or no longer interested - THAT IS OK!!!! There is a difference between quitting and stopping. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available. We would like to hear from you! Please send show ideas, questions, or feedback to podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisson can also be found on LinkedIn. You can find other Podcast Episodes here! The Impulsive Thinker is sponsored by the Centre of ADHD Awareness, Canada. Please donate here!
Mar 20, 2023 • 24min
Entrepreneurs in the Professional World | Erik Solbakken
Erik Solbakken, the creator and author of the Accountant Success Formula, joins us to discuss how entrepreneurs are seen and interpreted as oddballs and troublemakers in the Professional World (i.e. accountants, engineers, lawyers, doctors, etc.). We also discuss why we think it is important and why these professions need us Entrepreneur types. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available. We would like to hear from you! Please send show ideas, questions, or feedback to podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisson can also be found on LinkedIn. You can find other Podcast Episodes here! You can find Erik at the following locations (LinkedIn or website) and check out his book; it will also help you see your professional consulting business in a Value Mindset. The Impulsive Thinker is sponsored by the Centre of ADHD Awareness, Canada. Please donate here!
Mar 15, 2023 • 6min
Hyperactivity: Insights into Motion and ADHD
André discusses his personal observation of how being in motion or moving helps his physical hyperactivity be at a healthy level. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available. We would like to hear from you! Please send show ideas, questions, or feedback to podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisson can also be found on LinkedIn. You can find other Podcast Episodes here! The Impulsive Thinker is sponsored by the Centre of ADHD Awareness, Canada. Please donate here!
Mar 13, 2023 • 24min
Navigating ADHD | Badger Beall
Badger Beall, partner of Ayre/Rhinehart and Ayre/Rhinehart Bay Realtors, joins us to share his ADHD journey and learnings. Badger was the person who gifted me the book "Driven To Distraction" by Dr. Ned Hallowell after a discussion we had when I was describing my current entrepreneurial troubles which were actually my personal current undiagnosed ADHD. Listen and understand why Badger's advice to you is DON'T give your POWER away! Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available. We would like to hear from you! Please send show ideas, questions, or feedback to podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisson can also be found on LinkedIn. You can find other Podcast Episodes here! "Driven To Distraction" by Dr. Ned Hallowell is a great book. You can find it here. The Impulsive Thinker is sponsored by the Centre of ADHD Awareness, Canada. Please donate here!
Mar 9, 2023 • 10min
Unlocking Potential: The Importance of Strength and Talent Assessments
As a follow-up to the discussion in Episode 147 with Adrienne Duffy discussing how ADHD can amplify your natural talents and strengths. André explains why he uses the Kolbe A™ Index, CliftonStrengths™, and the Why of You Powered by PRINT® to identify people's talents and strengths. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available. We would like to hear from you! Please send show ideas, questions, or feedback to podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisson can also be found on LinkedIn. You can find other Podcast Episodes here! If you are interested in identifying your strengths, email him and ask about the next steps at andre@andreb.ca. Or you can check out this page to start your Kolbe A Index journey here. The Impulsive Thinker is sponsored by the Centre of ADHD Awareness, Canada. Please donate here!
Mar 6, 2023 • 28min
ADHD Amplifying Your Abilities | Adrienne Duffy
Adrienne Duffy, the co-founder of Big Futures Inc., is back with André to discuss how the Kolbe A™ Index, the PRINT®, and CliftonStrengths™ talent and strength assessment tools meld together and they demonstrate how your ADHD can amplify these strengths. These tools are great accelerator strategies for solving problems. This was a great discussion on how to be aware of your talents and strengths and how they can become weaknesses at the same time. Once you are aware, the key is to identify when you are triggered and have a plan to get out of the shadow self-state. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available. We would like to hear from you! Please send show ideas, questions, or feedback to podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisson can also be found on LinkedIn. You can find other Podcast Episodes here! Adrienne Duffy is the Author of the book Soul Sense: Your Breakthrough To Soul-Full Living and Leadership; you can get it here. If you are interested in starting your talent discovery journey, download my free Talent Identification Tool here to start! The Impulsive Thinker is sponsored by the Centre of ADHD Awareness, Canada. Please donate here!
