Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD
David A Greenwood
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with Adult ADHD takes a street-smart approach to managing adult ADHD. This is THE podcast for busy professional adults, including business owners, entrepreneurs, CEO's, marketing and creative professionals and even PHD's with demanding workloads.
The podcast is an excellent resource for any adult, especially individuals looking for strategies and tactics to create better circumstances in their professional lives.
If you're a small business owner with ADHD and other life responsibilities, this is the perfect podcast to help you navigate the ups and downs of business and life with ADHD.
Every week host David Greenwood, author of the book by the same name, has experts in the field of adult ADHD as well as other entrepreneurs with ADHD. Every episode is packed with solutions and methodical approaches to having a better life with ADHD.
The podcast covers productivity, navigating workloads, how to manage yourself in a chaotic work environment, and burnout. And MUCH more!
Entrepreneurs and business owners with ADHD share their insights and approaches with Dave regularly on the podcast. How did they do it and what do they need to have in place to be successful? Those answers can be found in the podcast.
There are also many episodes with just Dave, who shares his thoughts as a busy entrepreneur with ADHD. Dave Greenwood has been both an entrepreneur for decades and an executive at one of the most recognized brands in the world, doing it all with ADHD.
This is not a Q&A or a stuffy podcast. Every time you hit the download button, you'll feel like you're having a cup of coffee or a pint of your favorite beer with Dave and/for his guests.
The podcast is an excellent resource for any adult, especially individuals looking for strategies and tactics to create better circumstances in their professional lives.
If you're a small business owner with ADHD and other life responsibilities, this is the perfect podcast to help you navigate the ups and downs of business and life with ADHD.
Every week host David Greenwood, author of the book by the same name, has experts in the field of adult ADHD as well as other entrepreneurs with ADHD. Every episode is packed with solutions and methodical approaches to having a better life with ADHD.
The podcast covers productivity, navigating workloads, how to manage yourself in a chaotic work environment, and burnout. And MUCH more!
Entrepreneurs and business owners with ADHD share their insights and approaches with Dave regularly on the podcast. How did they do it and what do they need to have in place to be successful? Those answers can be found in the podcast.
There are also many episodes with just Dave, who shares his thoughts as a busy entrepreneur with ADHD. Dave Greenwood has been both an entrepreneur for decades and an executive at one of the most recognized brands in the world, doing it all with ADHD.
This is not a Q&A or a stuffy podcast. Every time you hit the download button, you'll feel like you're having a cup of coffee or a pint of your favorite beer with Dave and/for his guests.
Episodes
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Nov 8, 2023 • 17min
Managing teams in the workplace when you are an adult with ADHD
Learn how to manage teams in the workplace when you have ADHD, including time blocking, setting boundaries, and improving communication. Discover the benefits of clear communication, seeking clarity, and working with a mentor. Explore strategies for navigating management and leadership responsibilities with ADHD, including seeking help and implementing systems.
Oct 28, 2023 • 17min
Street Smart tips to minimize being late as an adult with ADHD
Learn street-smart tips to minimize being late as an adult with ADHD. Discover the importance of setting alarms, respecting them, and preparing the night before. Get strategies for organizing tasks, prioritizing activities, and practicing mindfulness to reduce lateness. Perfect for busy professionals with ADHD.
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Oct 21, 2023 • 36min
How to identify what goals you want to set as an adult with ADHD
Learn how to set achievable goals as an adult with ADHD. Understand the purpose of goal setting and how it can help take action and make progress. Discover the importance of setting small goals to build self-trust. Determine goals that align with personal values and authenticity. Explore the importance of planning, flexibility, and managing time effectively. Find out about an upcoming virtual training on goal planning and achievement.
Oct 18, 2023 • 18min
8 questions to ask yourself if you are an adult with ADHD and procrastinating
Procrastination is discussed with questions to understand why you're doing it. The negative consequences of procrastination for adults with ADHD are explored. Key questions to overcome procrastination are shared. Taking immediate action and visualizing accomplishment are emphasized. Breaking tasks into smaller steps and using AI for ideas is discussed.
Oct 14, 2023 • 24min
6 small steps to take if have ADHD and feeling burned out
If you are an adult with ADHD and feel like you are either heading towards burnout or are already there, Dave has some quick advice and six must haves for starting the process of reducing burnout. Burnout is complex and even more complicated for busy adults with ADHD. And while burnout can take time to recover from, there are several ways to begin the process of reducing the feelings from burnout. Dave talks about these short pieces of advice in the beginning of his book Overcoming Burnout. These actions are meant to begin getting rid of burnout in your life. You can order Dave's book Overcoming Burnout here on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WQ17T22
Oct 7, 2023 • 19min
Minimizing time blindness for busy professionals with ADHD
This podcast explores the challenges of time management for busy professionals with ADHD, including difficulties with estimating time and feeling constantly busy. It offers strategies for improving time management, such as using timers and alarms, setting deadlines, and establishing routines. By minimizing time blindness and implementing practical tips, busy professionals with ADHD can enhance productivity and reduce stress.
Oct 4, 2023 • 21min
5 habits busy professionals with ADHD need to have in place
If you have listened to Overcoming Distractions for any length of time then you know Dave loves to focus on the basics of thriving with adult ADHD, especially for busy professionals. Managing and thriving with adult ADHD does not have to be complex and that's why Dave discusses 5 mission critical habits busy professionals, business owners, executives and others need to have in place. Have we talked about these before? Absolutely, but the basics of managing and thriving with adult ADHD need to be reinforced from time to time. If you need a quick road map on some of the basics to be following for busy professionals with ADHD, this podcast episode is a must listen. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave’s calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min
Sep 30, 2023 • 14min
How to learn from bad days when you are an adult with ADHD
There's a lot more to understanding why adults with ADHD have bad days but Dave gives you 4 simple steps that you can follow if you find yourself having a bad day. Yes, simple! And one thing is important to remind yourself. Always be kind to yourself when you have a day that didn't go your way. Nothing good comes from beating yourself and making you feel guilty. Find out what else you can do to unpack a bad day when you are an adult with ADHD. And keep in mind, adults with ADHD do not have a monopoly on bad days. Everyone has them. More episodes to follow on how to minimize your bad days when you are an adult with ADHD. But start with these 4 steps. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave’s calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min
Sep 23, 2023 • 37min
Reducing “out of sight, out of mind” when you have adult ADHD
One thing that pretty much everyone with ADHD experiences is the concept of “out of sight out of mind.” That can be everything from your calendar, to-do list, shopping list, backpack or laptop bag to bring to work, car keys and the list goes on. So in this episode of Overcoming Distractions Dave sits down with Star Hansen, AKA the Clutter Whisperer to talk about how we can reduce out of sight, out of mind in our personal and professional lives. Star first addresses the idea that for many adults with ADHD there is anxiety with clutter. But she also makes sure to tell listeners that out of sight and out of mind is not a problem exclusively to those of us with ADHD. Everyone experiences this! Star also discusses some of the common scenarios that many of us with ADHD can relate to in both our work setting and in home. We're sure you can relate to some of these. Star and Dave discuss the following ideas that can help reduce out-of-sight out of mind in the workplace and at home. Star says to acknowledge habits that contribute to this. Start somewhere because better than nothing is progress. Less is more so reduce items within a particular space. Establish locations for important items. Embrace the truth. Try and fail and try again! Establish boundaries to mitigate walking into a room and forgetting why you were there. Yes, this can contribute to out of sight, out of mind. Learn more about everything Star Hansen has to offer on her website; www.StarHansen.com **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave’s calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min
Sep 16, 2023 • 37min
ADHD and the connection between thinking and planning
There's a clear connection between our ability to think and how we plan and when we have ADHD, it helps to understand that connection. Because many with adult ADHD have challenges thinking effectively when we need it, planning can suffer. But fear not, we have some answers in this episode of overcoming distractions. Back on the podcast is Jeff Copper from DIG Coaching. Jeff and Dave discussed the concept of ADHD and thinking and why times arise when we cannot think clearly or think methodically. Because of this, it affects our ability to plan whether in the workplace or at home. Jeff says that when we have ADHD we need to have a collection of mine tools that help us through these processes. Those need to help remove discomfort when it comes to thinking and planning. Jeff also discusses why we need to externalize thinking when we are an adult with ADHD. Dave and Jeff also discussed the importance of mind, body, sleep and eating habits as they are part of the core to thriving with adult ADHD. Jeff also walks us through some of the core practices adults with ADHD can implement in their daily lives to make thinking clear and as a result planning easier and more productive. Find ADHD and Attention Coach Jeff Copper at his website. www.digcoaching.com **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave’s calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min
