Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with Adult ADHD
David A Greenwood
Overcoming Distractions: Thriving with Adult ADHD is a podcast for busy professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders navigating the challenges of adult ADHD.
Hosted by David Greenwood, entrepreneur, former corporate executive, author, and fellow adult with ADHD, the show explores how to succeed at work, build a business, lead people, and enjoy a more fulfilling life while working with an ADHD brain.
If you're an adult with ADHD who struggles with time management, energy, executive functioning, procrastination, prioritization, focus, organization, or burnout, you'll find practical strategies and honest conversations to help you work through those challenges.
Each week, David brings together ADHD experts, successful entrepreneurs, business owners, executives, and other professionals to discuss the real-world challenges of ADHD in business and the workplace.
Topics covered on Overcoming Distractions include:
• ADHD at Work: Managing workloads, deadlines, distractions, interruptions, and competing priorities.
• ADHD Executive Functioning: Improving time management, organization, planning, task initiation, and follow-through.
• ADHD and Entrepreneurship: Building systems, managing finances, delegating, making decisions, and running a business with ADHD.
• ADHD Leadership: Leading teams, leveraging strengths, improving communication, and navigating executive responsibilities.
• ADHD and Burnout: Managing stress, emotional regulation, overcommitment, and the demands of a busy professional life.
• Thriving with Adult ADHD: Building self-awareness, confidence, better habits, and a professional and personal life that works with your brain.
David draws on decades of entrepreneurial and executive experience, along with his own experience navigating life and business with ADHD.
This isn't about becoming someone you're not or trying to force your brain to work like everyone else's. It's about understanding your ADHD, building practical systems, leveraging your strengths, and finding ways to work with less stress and more fulfillment.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, executive, manager, or busy professional with adult ADHD, Overcoming Distractions offers practical advice and real-world perspectives to help you thrive.
Hosted by David Greenwood, entrepreneur, former corporate executive, author, and fellow adult with ADHD, the show explores how to succeed at work, build a business, lead people, and enjoy a more fulfilling life while working with an ADHD brain.
If you're an adult with ADHD who struggles with time management, energy, executive functioning, procrastination, prioritization, focus, organization, or burnout, you'll find practical strategies and honest conversations to help you work through those challenges.
Each week, David brings together ADHD experts, successful entrepreneurs, business owners, executives, and other professionals to discuss the real-world challenges of ADHD in business and the workplace.
Topics covered on Overcoming Distractions include:
• ADHD at Work: Managing workloads, deadlines, distractions, interruptions, and competing priorities.
• ADHD Executive Functioning: Improving time management, organization, planning, task initiation, and follow-through.
• ADHD and Entrepreneurship: Building systems, managing finances, delegating, making decisions, and running a business with ADHD.
• ADHD Leadership: Leading teams, leveraging strengths, improving communication, and navigating executive responsibilities.
• ADHD and Burnout: Managing stress, emotional regulation, overcommitment, and the demands of a busy professional life.
• Thriving with Adult ADHD: Building self-awareness, confidence, better habits, and a professional and personal life that works with your brain.
David draws on decades of entrepreneurial and executive experience, along with his own experience navigating life and business with ADHD.
This isn't about becoming someone you're not or trying to force your brain to work like everyone else's. It's about understanding your ADHD, building practical systems, leveraging your strengths, and finding ways to work with less stress and more fulfillment.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, executive, manager, or busy professional with adult ADHD, Overcoming Distractions offers practical advice and real-world perspectives to help you thrive.
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Nov 5, 2022 • 37min
5 favorite brain hacks..and more… for adults with ADHD
Dr. Lara Honos-Webb and entrepreneur Pen King share brain hacks for getting unstuck, from naming your feelings and turning needs into action steps to reframing boredom and making the most of your energy. They also explore resilience, resourcefulness, and how ADHD can shape the way people tackle challenges.
Oct 29, 2022 • 39min
How an entrepreneur with ADHD grew his copywriting agency to 7 figures
Konrad Sanders is the CEO and founder of the Creative Copywriter based in London. The agency focuses on copywriting and brand building for many brands, large and small. Konrad comes on Overcoming Distractions to discuss how he built his copywriting agency to be a 7-figure company, and he also discusses some of the challenges getting there as an adult with ADHD. He talks about many of the challenges he needed to overcome as an entrepreneur with ADHD, including: Gaining more focus The shiny object syndrome Wanting to do everything at once The challenge with completing tasks and projects Time management Burnout Konrad talks with Dave about the "must haves" an entrepreneur with ADHD needs to have in place to grow and thrive. Those include: Self-awareness about you and your ADHD. Understanding your weaknesses. You must have optimism. Drive and passion as an adult with ADHD. Understand there need to be processes in place. Identify and find people that complement your skills. Find Konrad here: https://www.creative-copywriter.net/ More about Overcoming Distractions and mentorships here: www.OvercomingDistractions.com
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Oct 22, 2022 • 34min
How to find what energizes you when you have ADHD
Why can some tasks leave you energized while others drain you before you even begin? Laura McNiven joins the conversation about ADHD, career choices, hobbies, anticipatory anxiety, and burnout. They explore ways to spot energy-zapping patterns, make thoughtful changes without going all-or-nothing, and create more room for activities that feel worthwhile.
Oct 19, 2022 • 14min
14 things you NEED to know about burnout
People from all walks of life and all careers can experience burnout at some level. And while this could be a silent epidemic, there needs to be more discussion about how burnout can affect our lives. Dave gives you an audio list of 14 things you must know about burnout in this short podcast. If you are going to recover from burnout and prevent it from entering your life in the future, these 14 important aspects of burnout are something you must get to know. Do you want to buy Dave's book Overcoming Burnout? Click here to get the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WQ17T22
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Oct 15, 2022 • 36min
Managing ADHD, burnout, and productivity at the same time
Managing adult ADHD can be challenging for the best of us. Managing burnout can be a tremendous effort for many as well. When we have both, that presents circumstances that should cause us to take action to improve our well-being. This week we talk about adult ADHD, burnout, and many other challenges those of us face in our lives. Catherine Avery of Catherine Avery ADHD Coaching is the guest this week. Catherine discusses how she managed adult ADHD, two experiences of burnout, and recovery from cancer. She also discusses why she experienced burnout more than once and why she needed to make changes in her life after this second burnout. One key takeaway in this podcast from her experience with burnout is telling people to ask for help. Because Catherine is also a productivity and ADHD coach, she offers tips for improving productivity during stressful times. It's OK to be unproductive sometimes. Find a hobby or sport that you like. Meditation can help with productivity. Pause, plan, and prioritize. Save time by taking 10 minutes to plan your day. Find Catherine at; https://productivitybydesign.com/ Work with Dave at: www.OvercomingDistractions.com
Oct 12, 2022 • 17min
Three simple things this week to help you manage adult ADHD
If you can't seem to get out of your own way this week, this short podcast is a great way to learn how to hit the pause button and regroup. Dave talks about three incredibly simple things to do this week if you feel things have gotten out of control and turned into chaos. Because life gets busy and some weeks can get out of control, those of us with adult ADHD need to make it a practice to occasionally hit the pause button and regroup. Sometimes we allow our week to turn into chaos, and other times people around us have contributed to things getting out of control. Whatever the reasons are, Dave talks about how important it is to regroup regularly and three simple things you can do this week. Listen to the podcast and do these three very simple things now! Find Dave and learn how he can help you at www.OvercomingDistractions.com
Oct 8, 2022 • 35min
How does accountability help those with adult ADHD?
If you have wondered how accountability groups and partners can help you thrive with adult ADHD, you'll want to listen to this podcast episode. Accountability is a powerful tool for managing adult ADHD if implemented correctly. Eric Tivers of ADHD reWired is back on the podcast to discuss the concept of accountability and how it can dramatically improve our lives as adults with ADHD. In this podcast about adult ADHD and accountability, we discuss: Eric describes and gives His definition of what he feels accountability is. Because many of us think of this word as a negative, Eric dispels the myths of accountability. Eric also discusses how the ADHD brain responds to certain forms of accountability and how it can be a powerful tool in many areas of our lives. He also talks about what does not work when it comes to accountability. Eric gives tips for people who are ready to bring accountability into their lives, including how to start. He discusses options such as accountability groups, individual coaching, and accountability buddies. And, Eric gives tips to ensure the effectiveness of accountability. If you are open to cooperative accountability with no power differential, accountability can be a great tool for managing your ADHD. Learn more about ADHD reWired, including accountability groups and Eric's popular podcast here. https://www.adhdrewired.com/ Find David Greenwood at www.OvercomingDistractions.com
Oct 1, 2022 • 31min
ADHD and entrepreneurship. 4 things to consider…and more…
In this podcast, we are talking about one of Dave's favorite topics and that is ADHD and entrepreneurship. If you are an adult with ADHD and you've thought about starting your own business, or you have just become an entrepreneur, you'll take away several items to think about in your journey as somebody who is self-employed. Back on the podcast is Skye Rapson the founder of the Unconventional Organisation based in New Zealand, which offers various types of ADHD support. Skye herself as an entrepreneur, discusses how she entered the world of entrepreneurship and what it took to get her organization off the ground. Skye also talks about some of the challenges she faced as an entrepreneur with ADHD and what she did to mitigate some of those challenges to be able to grow her business. Skye and Dave discuss some of the areas that entrepreneurs with ADHD should focus on to become successful. Those include: Understanding your ADHD, including your strengths and weaknesses. Also, understanding that you are an entrepreneur with ADHD. Skye says it's important to understand how the day works for you as well as the best times of day to get certain types of work accomplished. Dave and sky also discuss how to find the best system for to-do lists and other productivity strategies. Skye says it is also important to get the right support, whether that is administrative support or a coach that understands ADHD and entrepreneurship. https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/post/is-adhd-good-for-entrepreneurship Find Dave at www.OvercomingDistractions.com
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Sep 24, 2022 • 43min
How to Communicate Your Needs at Work Without Mentioning ADHD
Therapist-turned-coach Diann Wingert explores why workplace conversations about needs can feel so hard, from people-pleasing and burnout to fear of authority. She discusses setting boundaries, saying no, asking for fewer meetings, and making small, positive requests without disclosing ADHD.
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Sep 21, 2022 • 21min
Minimize the chaos when you have ADHD
ADHD can make everyday life feel like a whirlwind, from unfinished projects to frantic mornings. Dave explores the moments when chaos takes over, ways to regain your footing, and how weekly plans, routines, and support can help keep turmoil from becoming the norm.
