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.
Episodes
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Jan 24, 2019 • 58min
Procrastination-The true and fact-based reasons we procrastinate
This week on Overcoming Distractions the Podcast, we tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in the world of getting things accomplished. Procrastination. What you will learn quickly from our guest is that procrastination is not a time management issue. It is an emotional regulation issue. Does procrastination cause us to lose time? Yes, but at its core, it is not a time management issue. Our guest is Dr. Timothy Pychyl Associate Professor of Psychology at Carleton University and the author of Solving the Procrastination Puzzle. Dr. Pychyl has been studying and researching procrastination for over 20 years and is the leading authority on procrastination. If you have ever procrastinated this will be a fascinating podcast on procrastination that will have you engaged from beginning to end. Here's is what we cover: The real definition of procrastination. What procrastination is not. Do "experts" out there that have procrastination wrong? Recognizing procrastination. How do we break the cycle of procrastination? Tips for those who are habitual procrastinators. ADHD and procrastination. Assuring people, they are not alone… Find out more about Dr. Pychyl's work at: http://www.procrastination.ca/ You can find his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Solving-Procrastination-Puzzle-Concise-Strategies-ebook/dp/B00DGZKJ3Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1548335913&sr=8-1&keywords=Procrastination+puzzle
Jan 17, 2019 • 42min
How to set short and long-term goals
Everyone wants to set goals at the beginning of the year. And most of us do set some type of goals. But many of us also come away dissatisfied with our results or we just find ourselves not sticking to the plan. Maybe we try to set huge goals that end up being unrealistic or our goals are so big and broad that we don't know how to take the next step. This episode of Overcoming Distractions the Podcast we bring back Chris Berlow of Empowered Mastery. Chris will walk us through a number of items to help us set and archive our goals that we have set out to execute. And if you are prone to distractions, like many of us, he will offer smart suggestions for setting goals and staying on track. From our daily goals we set out to get done to long term goals. This is not just another boring podcast on goal setting. This is real world and actionable advice. Other topics we cover include: Why do people hate goal setting? Is a new year the best time to set goals? Small goals or big goals? How to stay on track when easily distracted? What is an easy system for goal setting?
Jan 10, 2019 • 48min
Lessons From the Real World-Not School
There are lessons we learn in school and there are those lessons, skills and habits we acquire out of school. For those who learn in a different manner, those that can be distracted and others that just love to use their time to leverage the right side of their brain, this is the episode for you. Not every valuable lesson for the business world is taught in the classroom. In fact, it much the opposite. Real skills are acquired and built away from the classroom, where we can focus our attention on what makes us happy, what drives us and what ultimately gives us work that is satisfying. In this episode we interview Nicolas Cole. Cole as he goes by with his friends is a regular writer for Inc Magazine, a top writer on the platform Quora, and runs Digital Press, https://www.digitalpress.com/ , a content marketing agency that helps founders, CEO's and other top executives with personal branding. Cole wrote the article 9 Valuable Lessons I learned in the Real World featured on Inc Magazine and that's why he's on this episode of Overcoming Distractions the Podcast. This article and of course this podcast episode is a huge wakeup call to those who want reassurance that what they have learned by being and working in the real word is just as, if not more important than what they learned in school.
Feb 13, 2018 • 31min
How to avoid the distractions of being in debt
Being in debt is one of the biggest distractions anyone can have. Not having the money to pay our bills can be both stressful and take our mind off important matters in our life and business. Avoiding our financial obligations can be an enormous distraction and one that won't go away any time soon. When we think of distractions, we think of not getting our work done, but money is a major distraction if not handled properly in our lives. It can take over almost all your thoughts and energy because for many of us, our lives revolve around having enough money. On this episode, we interview Jeff DiMatteo, one of the owners of collection agency American Profit Recovery. Jeff goes through why people get into debt, the stress involved and then he gets into how to work with a debt collector. He gives some great advice for removing the stress of being in debt out of your life. Other items he goes over include: Reasons people get into debt. Why is being in debt a major distraction for someone? The process of working with a collector. Why it is important to communicate with your creditors. What resources are there to help those in debt?
Jan 25, 2018 • 41min
How to get organized in your business without getting frustrated
We have so many distractions in business and in life. From our own minds trying to take over every minute to the external distractions that invade our lives at every minute of the day. And then we enter clutter and disorganization into our business and that's when things can get frustrating. In this episode of Overcoming Distractions, the Podcast, we talk with Dana Rayburn, an ADHD coach and former professional organizer. Dana still works with business professionals to help them be more productive as well as get organized in the office and at home. Some of the items we discuss about getting organized are: Why is clutter and disorganization so distracting? What can disorganization do to your job performance or your business? And, what does it do to your life? How do you get started on organizing your professional world? Without getting frustrated. How do you get organized electronically? Such as computer files, banking records, etc…Other non-paper items… What should people ultimately strive for in getting organized? To learn more about Dana Rayburn, her coaching, ADHD Success Club, Clutter Free with ADHD, and other offerings, check out her website at: www.DanaRayburn.com
Jan 16, 2018 • 58min
How to use LinkedIn for your job search and for business
On this episode we walk you through an extensive lesson on how to use LinkedIn for a job search and how to use LinkedIn for a business. Why are we talking about LinkedIn? Because any type of social media can be a distraction so learning how to use it and be productive can be an asset in job hunting and to promote your business. This week we have Donna Serdula who is the founder of Vision Board Media and LinkedIn-Makeover.com. If you want to build a better LinkedIn profile, there is no one better than Donna Serdula. Donna talks about Why LinkedIn for the job seeker? Why LinkedIn for the entrepreneur? Overview of a great LinkedIn profile The importance of a great title How to connect with someone on LinkedIn The dos and don'ts of LinkedIn A few hidden secrets of LinkedIn You can contact Donna and her team at https://www.linkedin-makeover.com/
Jan 4, 2018 • 57min
How To Get The Job You Want
In this issue of Overcoming Distractions the Podcast, we talk with Dan Galloway, motivational speaker and former job recruiter. Dan also offers career coaching based off his 20 plus years of experience in hiring and training. In this podcast, we talk about what you need to do to get the job you want. Topics we discuss are the dos and don'ts of interviewing, resume writing and cover letters as well as how to follow up on a job interview. We also chat about soft skills such as humor, communication skills and the ability to focus during a job interview. Dan tells us what he wanted to see during his years as a job recruiter and the things that made him cautious about moving forward when hiring a job candidate. Whether you have ADHD or not, you'll find quite a bit of value from Dan's advice on how to get that next job. Find Dan at: https://www.dangalloway.com/
Dec 26, 2017 • 1h 3min
How to work accountability into your ADHD life
The word accountability can sometimes come off as a negative word or concept. But leveraged properly, accountability can be a powerful way to achieve more in life and in business. However, accountability techniques need to be implemented in the proper way to ensure success. Many of us have heard about accountability groups or accountability partners/buddies and on this ADHD podcast, we talk with Eric Tivers who runs many accountability groups for those with ADHD. Eric is a LCSW, an ADHD coach and hosts the very popular podcast ADHD rewired. Eric and I have a great discussion about many facets of accountability. Some of the topics we discuss are: What is accountability? Why does accountability work? Is accountability a difficult concept for some? And what is the resistance? For those in business, why is this important? Are there different kinds of accountability? How do you get a business professional comfortable with being accountable. To others and themselves? If someone is new to coaching or having an accountability partner, what is the best way to get started, get used to having someone there? Where do people fall down? To find out more about Eric, his podcast and his coaching programs visit him at his website; https://www.adhdrewired.com/
Dec 17, 2017 • 41min
How to set business and personal goals for the New Year when you have ADHD
How to set goals when you have ADHD. It's that time of the year when many of us try to set goals for ourselves. Whether we are goalsetting for our business or for our personal lives, this seems to be the time of year when we try to usher in many improvements for ourselves. If you are easily distracted, have ADHD or just have a difficult time setting realistic goals that you can meet, this is the podcast episode for you. In this episode, I talk with Abigail Wurf, an ADHD Coach based in Washington DC. Abigail works with adults, those in business, executives and entrepreneurs to help them achieve more success and enjoyment in life. And she also holds a number of workshops and trainings for those with ADHD. This podcast may have come out in December but the content is relevant all year long if you are serious about setting goals and making forward progress. Some of the topics we discuss on this podcast include: What are typical goals that people try to set in business as well as personal? Do you find there are ADHD -specific goals? How should adults with ADHD start the process of setting goals for the New Year? What frustrates people the most about this process? What is realistic when it comes to goalsetting? You can learn more about Abigail Wurf here. http://abigailwurf.com/
Dec 11, 2017 • 57min
How to manage your career when you have ADHD
We all want and need to love what we do for a career but when you have ADHD, it's almost a requirement that you absolutely love what you do for work. Jobs or careers that don't offer us the opportunity to dig into our passions usually end up being short-lived. In this episode of Overcoming Distractions the Podcast, I talk with Shell Mendelson, a career coach that specializes in working with adults who have ADHD and need or want to find or change their career. She talks about why it's important to find a career that you can fall in love with, what makes a good career for those adults with ADHD, why some with ADHD jump from one job to the next and much more about how to manage your career with ADHD. Other questions I asked her include; What are some of the reasons those with ADHD begin to dislike their work or profession? What are the signs those with ADHD need to look out for if their career is turning out to not be a good fit? What is the worst adults with ADHD can do when they decide they don't want to do that line of work anymore? How do you start the process of finding a new career? How do you really find out your passion? Where does ADHD and career intersect? How do you know if you made the right or wrong choice? You can find out more about Shell Mendelson on her website. http://passiontocareer.com/
