ADHD-ish

Mina Raver, an inspiring developer and creator of the Better CEO app, shares her unique journey from being diagnosed with ADHD, autism, and ODD to becoming a self-taught tech innovator. She discusses the inadequacies of existing productivity tools for neurodivergent individuals and the importance of personalized solutions. Listeners will discover how Better CEO leverages neuroscience and machine learning to transform productivity for ADHD entrepreneurs. Mina emphasizes the need for feedback from users to create an app that truly meets their needs.

If you are a neurodivergent business owner, one of the biggest challenges can be leading a team, especially if you lead an all-female team in a female-dominated industry like occupational therapy.  Today’s Client Success Story features Kirsten Beukes, who is the owner of an OT group practice in South Africa. Through our work together, Kirsten came to understand how her ADHD affects her business and her team, what her business needs from her, and how to reduce burnout and increase joy through doing less, not more.  Here are three key takeaways from our conversation:Leadership Mindset Shift: Transitioning from a practice owner to a business owner mindset allowed Kirsten to differentiate her personal identity from the needs of the business. This distinction has been crucial in making decisions that benefit long-term success, not just immediate needs.Using Owner Days to Create Boundaries & Perspective: By designating one day a week away from the practice for strategic planning and decision-making, Kirsten was able to focus on bigger-picture issues, and reclaim her time. This shift allowed for better work-life integration and also empowered her team to step up and grow.The Power of Self-Acceptance: Recognizing and accepting how her giftedness and ADHD were affecting her business has been a game-changer. This self-awareness has made Kirsten a more effective leader and manager.Fun Fact from the Episode: Due to her change in perspective and shift in priorities, Kirsten recently adopted a puppy named Lemon. Not only is Lemon an adorable new addition to her life, but she’s also training to be a therapy dog for her practice! 🐾❤️Want to connect with Kirsten? Website -  LinkedInAre you ready to become one of my Client Success Stories?  Let’s connect and see if now is the time.  Click here to schedule a free consultation. Are you Going to Neurodiversion 2025 in Austin, TX March 27-29th? I’ll be there too, and hosting a Meetup for Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs and Business Owners.  DM me on LinkedIn or send me an email to let me know. I’d love to meet you there! © 2025 ADHD-ish Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops  / Outro music by Vladimir /  Bobi Music / All rights reserved. 

Iris Goldfeder, a marketing strategist and owner of Gas Stove Creative, shines a light on how neurodivergent business owners can leverage their ADHD strengths. She discusses the power of systems thinking and how it can enhance team dynamics. Iris emphasizes empathy as a tool for deeper client connections and authentic marketing. Furthermore, she advocates for embracing radical authenticity rather than falling into people-pleasing habits, ensuring that true self-expression invites the right clients.

In today's fast-paced world, email management is a critical skill, but for those with ADHD,  constantly checking email can become an addictive habit and the source of our greatest distraction. Email acts as a digital slot machine for those with ADHD, creating a dopamine-driven cycle of constant checking in search of novelty and stimulation. This behavior is about immediate gratification and coping with executive function challenges like task initiation and priority setting. By understanding how your brain responds to these stimuli, you can begin to develop more intentional habits.The cost of this unconscious compulsion is a lot higher than you realize because compulsive email checking acts as a crutch for avoiding more significant tasks. The perceived productivity of responding to emails is misleading and can detract from meaningful work. The worst part?  Email-induced task-switching destroys focus. It takes up to 23 minutes for neurotypical brains to refocus after a switch, and for ADHD brains, it’s even longer. A key takeaway from the episode is that being constantly available via email is often unnecessary and can be counterproductive. Setting specific email hours can actually enhance client perceptions of professionalism. Shared in this Episode: Dedicated Email Blocks Start by setting two defined email blocks per day. This limits distractions and prevents email from dictating your schedule. Use autoresponders to set client expectations and provide alternative contact methods for emergencies.The 3-Folders SystemSimplify your inbox with three primary folders — “Action Required,” “Waiting For,” and “Archive.” This method streamlines email management, reducing the clutter and stress of a crowded inbox.Leveraging Email Templates:Create templates for routine responses. This reduces cognitive load and enhances efficiency. Customize these for common client questions, project updates, and scheduling queries.Ultimately, email management is not merely about efficiency but about owning your worth as an entrepreneur. Running a business should offer freedom, not bind you to other people's priorities. By fostering better boundaries, entrepreneurs can build better work habits, which in turn boosts confidence and productivity. It's essential to remember that you are not always at others' beck and call. Your time and attention are invaluable, so it’s time to let your inbox serve you, not the other way around.Mentioned in this episode:TidyCal - the online calendar that prevents me from overscheduling & sends reminders to my clients so I don’t have to Now What?  Ready to start dealing with your Inbox? Be sure to grab my free worksheet that combines all the strategies shared in this episode. It’s a simple to implement, step by step approach that will begin to free up time and attention for what matters most, which is not going to be found in your Inbox. Click here to get your copy.  © 2024 ADHD-ish Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops  / Outro music by Vladimir /  Bobi Music / All rights reserved. 

In this insightful chat, Rochelle Moulton, a brand strategist and advocate for soloist consultants, dives into the concept of revolutionizing business with purpose. She challenges conventional views by defining revolution as a means to drive meaningful change through mission-driven work. Rochelle emphasizes the importance of identifying personal missions, building supportive networks, and taking incremental steps to create impact. She also touches on the unique strengths and challenges of the ADHD community, advocating for inclusivity and collaborative efforts in business.

Does disappointment seem to follow you at every stage of your entrepreneurial journey? In this episode, I’ll be sharing why running your own business can set the stage for letting yourself and others down, especially when ADHD is in the mix. In this episode, I share common triggers for disappointment, from overloading yourself with too many clients to underestimating how long things will take. When every missed deadline or forgotten email feels like a tidal wave of emotion, it’s well worth the effort to figure out how to reduce their frequency. This episode is filled with actionable solutions to help you craft systems that suit your ADHD brain, and after listening, don’t forget to grab your copy of my free handout so you can begin to implement them in your business. Here's what you'll learn:The Emotional Amplifier Effect: Discover why disappointments hit us harder and how to manage them.The Time Blindness Tax: Understand our unique perception of time and how it impacts our ability to get things done. The Interest Intensity Paradox: Learn to navigate the highs and lows of hyper-focus, so you don’t get hijacked and disappoint yourself & others. Common Disappointment Triggers: Identifying the usual suspects to avoid being tripped up or caught off guard. Disappointment Prevention Protocols: Practical strategies to sidestep common traps, bolster resilience, and bounce back faster and stronger.Fun Fact: Berkeley Robotics & Lockheed Martin developed an exoskeleton called the HULC (Human Universal Load Carrier) for the US military that boosts speed and endurance while reducing injury — a metaphor for the business system scaffolding I teach in this episode (unlike the one that had to be surgically attached to Matt Damon’s character in Elysium. )  Mentioned in this episode:ADHD-Friendly visual platforms:TrelloMonday.comG-QueuesSunsama TidyCal - the online calendar I use that prevents me from overscheduling & sends reminders to my clients so I don’t have to Episode #241 - Quit Overcommitting by Stretching Your Time HorizonNow What?  Ready to make a change in your business routine? Be sure to grab our free worksheet that combines all the strategies shared in this episode. You'll find valuable tools to uplevel your systems, prevent disappointments, and manage your energy effectively. Grab it here.Know you won’t do it on your own or don’t know where to start?  I work 1:1 with ADHD-ish entrepreneurs and creatives to make their businesses more ADHD-friendly.  Click here to book a free consultation to see if we’re a fit and if the timing is right.  © 2024 ADHD-ish Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops  / Outro music by Vladimir / Bobi Music / All rights reserved. 

Brittany grew up in a family with a history of entrepreneurship. Both grandfather and father were small business owners, but, after witnessing the instability and uncertainty of self-employment firsthand, Brittany shied away from entrepreneurship, at least at first.  Over time, and by allowing herself to follow her curiosity and pivoting in response to changing market conditions, Brittany was able to create a business that is as unique as she is, forming authentic connections in the often impersonal online world. Brittany has not been diagnosed, but in this conversation,  we highlight several of her traits that are very ADHD-ish. Listen for how many you identify with, too. 5  Things You'll Learn in This Episode:Ikigai + Market Demand: It's not enough to just be passionate! Learn why it's crucial to align your passion with market demand for true success.Optimizing Instead of Creating: Discover how tweaking and optimizing your existing digital profiles can be more beneficial—and less exhausting—than constantly creating new content.SEO as an Ecosystem: Britney deconstructs SEO into simple, actionable steps, turning what many consider a daunting task into a fun and easy process.Using Case Studies to Build Trust: Understand the power of testimonials in building trust and expediting your clients' decision-making process.Managing ADHD-ish Tendencies for Business Success: Learn strategies for managing the flood of ideas and maintaining focus, a must-know for anyone entrepreneurial with ADHD-ish tendencies. Relatable Fact From Brittany’s Journey:Did you know it took a persistent nudge from a retired businessman client to kick start Brittany on her entrepreneurial journey?Mentioned in this Episode:Ikigai in Business Wicked Peloton rideStrengths Finder Want More Brittany? The Basic B Podcast with Brittany HerzbergSEO & Grow, a Private Podcast The Business Owners Guide to Blogging If you’ve noticed that you remember things better when you hear them and read them,  Did you know you can sign up for the ADHD-ish LinkedIn newsletter and get episode highlights in writing?  Just click here and they’re all yours.  © 2025 ADHD-ish Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops  / Outro music by Vladimir /  Bobi Music / All rights reserved. 

I love Cirque du Soleil, but running a business with ADHD can feel like a 3-ring circus inside your brain that’s not so fun.  We have countless decisions to make and without a decision strategy in place, our defaults of impulsivity, overthinking, and self-doubt will be running the show. The good news is that there are simple ways to not only make better decisions now, but gain decision confidence for future choices. Your ADHD brain is not broken, but it does need the right systems and supports to make more good decisions and develop decision confidence for the future.So grab your notepad or better yet, just grab my free guide (link below) with all the tools in this episode.  What to Listen for:Speedboat vs. Anchor Mode - Understand your natural decision-making tendencies and how they affect your choices.The Traffic Light System - Learn how to categorize decisions into green, yellow, or red lights by their level of risk and impact Setting Time Boundaries for Decision Making - Tips on how to avoid the dreaded research rabbit hole and diminishing returns The Good Enough Rule - Discover how aiming for "good enough" can save you from perfectionism paralysis.Tracking Your Decisions- The importance of a decision journal and how it can boost your confidence.Fun Fact from the Episode:Making impulsive decisions can sometimes be an ADHD superpower, because dopamine can open up creative problem-solving in surprising ways. Next Steps: Are you ready to put these strategies into action? Click here to grab your copy of my FREE "Decision Making with ADHD Guide" which includes journal prompts, the traffic light system, and a weekly decision review.© 2024 ADHD-ish Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops / Outro music by Vladimir / Bobi Music / All rights reserved. 

When you have ADHD, you are no stranger to struggles with task avoidance, task completion, managing energy levels, and finding balance in your daily life. If you are self employed or run a business, these struggles can really eat into your productivity, passion and profits.  After hearing today’s guest share insights from her latest best seller, The Procrastination Playbook, in a webinar for Focused Space, I knew you had to meet her too. Risa Williams is an award-winning self-help book author, a licensed psychotherapist, a psychology professor, and a productivity coach. She's also the host of award winning “The Motivation Mindset Podcast.” Like her books and podcast, this episode is full of actionable insights and strategies you can apply right away.Episode Overview:Introducing the "Task Intensity Meter":Tool to manage energy and productivity by identifying personal limits for high-intensity tasks.Helps rearrange tasks to minimize stress by accounting for individual differences in energy levels.Encourages communication within families to better understand each other's stressors.Strategies to Outsmart Procrastination:Identify sneaky forms of procrastination like the "halfway drift."Starting with the smallest, easiest steps to build momentum.Breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts.Building Skill & Celebrating Progress:Small Steps Journal: Encourages listing three daily accomplishments.Reviewing accomplishments monthly to boost confidence and combat imposter syndrome.Building habits and confidence through recognizing achievements.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Focused Space (ADHD-ish code for 1 mo free + 30% off after that)Focus Mate Want more Risa Williams in your life?  Website - Instagram - Podcast If you are striving to manage your ADHD tendencies, it really helps to know which one is your biggest obstacle. Is it Time Blindness, Distractibility or Procrastination?  Click here to take my free quiz, “What’s Holding You Back?” to find out and get customized solutions for business and life.  © 2025 ADHD-ish Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops  / Outro music by Vladimir /  Bobi Music / All rights reserved. 

Welcome to another episode of ADHD-ish! I'm your host, Diann Wingert, and today's episode is all about recognizing the unique gifts and strengths that come with ADHD, so we can make the most of them in our business. In this solo episode, I'll be sharing seven strengths frequently associated with ADHD and how you can identify if you possess them. But that's not all—I'll also provide you with practical techniques for validating these gifts, so you can turn them into powerful business assets.📖 Episode Highlights:Emotional Intelligence & Empathy: Are you able to pick up on others' moods effortlessly? You might have this gift!Intuitive Problem Solving: Are you often the one finding unconventional yet effective solutions that others miss?Creative Self-Expression: Do you communicate complex ideas through stories, analogies, or visuals that make everything click for others?Pattern Recognition: Do you spot trends and predict outcomes before anyone else notices them?Rapid Adaptability: Are you someone who thrives in rapidly changing situations Crisis Management: Do you think clearly in emergencies when everyone else is in a state of panic? Innovation Through Divergent Thinking: Do you generate multiple ideas effortlessly and combine them in unique, valuable ways?This episode is packed with real-life examples of how these gifts have transformed the businesses of other neurodivergent solopreneurs and actionable techniques to help you validate your own strengths.👉 Next Up:Don’t miss our upcoming episode featuring neurodivergent author and therapist, Risa Williams, where she'll share insights from her bestseller, The Procrastination Playbook. Also, stay tuned for the companion episode to this one, focusing on turning your ADHD strengths into tangible business assets!If you haven’t already, make sure to follow and subscribe to our podcast. Exciting episodes are on the horizon, and you won't want to miss out!Apple Podcasts  - Spotify  -  Castbox  -  Overcast © 2024 ADHD-ish Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops  / Outro music by Vladimir /  Bobi Music / All rights reserved.