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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

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35:55

Your brain is not broken-Understanding your ADHD brain

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2022/07/30

The topic of this podcast is about the feelings many with ADHD feel about having a different brain. Many with ADHD go as far as to feel that their brain is broken. That's what many say to themselves. Tamara Rosier, Ph.D., is the founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan and the author of the book, Your Brain’s Not Broken. The book has received much praise from many in the ADHD community. Tamara wants people to understand that ADHD is just a part of you and does not define you. Dave asks Tamara why

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45:10

Myths About ADHD and Productivity

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2022/07/16

Jeff Gibbard and Sara Ohanesian are back on the podcast to discuss ADHD and the myths surrounding productivity and focus. Many people with ADHD have let Tick Tock, Twitter, and Instagram influence how they think about their behaviors and habits. Especially when it comes to strategies and tactics for being productive and focused. To be direct, we let others on social media tell us what works and doesn't. When in fact, those with ADHD need to try a variety of these tactics to find out what works for

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38:07

How those with ADHD can return to the office...

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2022/07/09

Grant Crowell is back to continue the conversation about how to return to the office successfully. Grant is the Author of Grantasms Creative twisted words for cool people! and a self-professed social wordsmith. Grant has extensive experience in corporate training and support. Grant discusses several of the challenges some of us face when asked to return to an office setting. These include having a new work set up such as a desk or workspace as well as adjusting to a possible hybrid scenario. He also

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34:37

How to make the most of going back to the office when...

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2022/06/18

This week we have back Grant Crowell, Author of Grantasms Creative twisted words for cool people! and a self-professed social wordsmith. Grant and Dave discuss how to go back to the office full time, survive in a continuing remote work environment or how maximize hybrid working. As we are all too familiar with, the pandemic challenged our way of working for just about everyone. Especially if you work in an office environment. Now, after two plus years, many companies are refocusing their efforts on

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14:40

You can do far more than you think when you have ADHD

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2022/06/15

In this short podcast with Dave, he talks about some of the ways in which you can improve your mindset to believe in yourself and understand that your brain is capable of much more than you think. Yes, those of us with ADHD have strengths and weaknesses like everyone else but it's important not to focus on the weaknesses that can bring us down into negativity daily. For example, racking up even the smallest of wins can help us create a positive way of thinking. Continuing to engage in negativity

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22:41

Entrepreneurs with ADHD do these 3 things very well

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2022/06/11

Many of us with ADHD take the self-employment route. Sometimes we have great ideas and want to run the show, other times maybe it's our only route because the corporate world isn't a great place for us to be. And…Maybe we got fired… Working for yourself is incredibly rewarding but it takes discipline, vision, and an obsession with minimizing distractions. Even if you don't actually own a business but maybe you're in sales, a freelancer, or another career where growth and revenue are directly related

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20:29

Becoming an entrepreneur when you have ADHD

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2022/06/04

If you are an adult with ADHD and you are thinking of becoming an entrepreneur or opening your own business, you'll want to listen to this brief podcast to hear Dave's must-haves before starting your own business. Many people with ADHD end up opening their own businesses. Maybe full-time, maybe side hustle. It's important to have a number of things in place to avoid a disaster both financially and mentally. Dave has owned a restaurant, karate school, and thriving public relations firm and he has

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36:31

ADHD and the power of routines and systems

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2022/05/28

One of the best ways to thrive with adult ADHD is through effective routines and proper systems. It's also great if the important things in your life have a place where you can find them. Effective routines that are tailored to our lives and our careers help guide us throughout the day and provide tremendous benefits for reducing the stress of having ADHD. This week we have Skye Rapson on the podcast who is the founder of the Unconventional Organisation based in Auckland New Zealand. Skye and her

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15:27

How to reduce your ADHD stress with better...

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2022/05/25

In this ADHD Minute version of the podcast, Dave talks about some basic tips for improving our communication with others. Especially when we have ADHD. Dave talks about some of the reasons why communication may break down and how to gain better awareness of where we need to improve communication. If we are going to thrive in our careers as an adult with ADHD, one of the most basic ways to do that is to get good at communicating with others. We need to take charge of our communication. He talks about

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38:12

How do we “own” our ADHD?

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2022/05/21

What is the difference between knowing about ADHD and owning our ADHD? Jeff Copper from DIG Coaching comes back on Overcoming Distractions to discuss this topic. Don't forget to check out Dave's new book-Overcoming Burnout. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WQ17T22 If adults with ADHD are going to thrive in life and in professional settings, we are going to have to understand how to own our ADHD. It's important for us to understand our individual ADHD as well as how our brain operates but it is also

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12:50

Doing what works for you when you have adult ADHD

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2022/05/18

There is one thing we absolutely know about adult ADHD. We have to try different strategies and tactics to be able to thrive in life and in business. As we mentioned in a previous podcast, we need to constantly be trying differently to find what works for our personal situations. Sadly, many on social media discount many strategies and flat out tell their audiences that these do not work for people with ADHD. The bottom line is you need to find what works for you whether it's traditional advice or

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46:48

How different brains become an advantage in the...

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2022/05/14

Every organization needs different viewpoints, regardless of its size. To solve problems and move forward, different types of brains and thinking styles can be a tremendous advantage in any size business. Sarah Ohanesian and Jeff Gibbard join the podcast this week to discuss how they work together with different types of brains. Working together, they provide companies with productivity training. And because they each have a different type of brain, they can be far more effective than other

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17:56

Burnout-3 symptoms to look out for

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2022/05/11

What are some of the common symptoms of burnout? Dave discusses three of the more common symptoms of burnout. While there are many more, and burnout is a complex and sometimes misunderstood issue, Dave discusses some of the early signs to look out for. Dave also discusses that burnout can be very dangerous if it is not addressed. But there is hope and you can overcome burnout by recognizing some of the signs. By understanding that you are heading towards burnout, you can take care of health issues

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20:52

Managing adult ADHD by going back to the basics

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2022/05/07

This week, Dave talks about managing your adult ADHD by returning to the basics. All too often we see on social media the complexities of managing ADHD. And while everyone with ADHD is different and responds to all types of strategies and methods to thrive, sometimes what is most effective is going right back to basic core strategies of good ADHD management. In this shorter episode of Overcoming Distractions, Dave talks about how to go right back to the basics of ADHD. He talks about the power of

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14:13

ADHD and time blindness-how we can get better at...

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2022/05/04

In this podcast, Dave talks about some of the causes of time blindness in adults with ADHD. Everything from the way our brain is wired, hyperfocus and flow, squeezing more things into our schedule, and other reasons. Here are a few basic ways you can keep track of time: Try your best to put everything in your schedule-professional and personal. Invite each other such as spouses to certain events Try hard not to squeeze things in when you have a free few minutes. Alarm the shit out of your life. If

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47:36

ADHD- trying harder OR trying differently?

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2022/04/30

One of the phrases that bother people who have ADHD the most is when people tell you to “try harder.” many of us with ADHD heard this phrase growing up, and even sort written on our report cards. But those with ADHD know better. “Trying harder” is far from a solution to improving our lives. Burnout can come from trying harder so it's important to understand how our brains operate. Laura MacNiven from the Springboard Clinic in Toronto is back on Overcoming Distractions the podcast to discuss this

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16:25

ADHD Minute-ADHD and flexible time management tips

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2022/04/27

In this ADHD minute edition of Overcoming Distractions, we talk about how to be a little more flexible when it comes to time management and ADHD brains. The two years of going through COVID-19 have taught us, even those of us with ADHD that we need to be a little more flexible when it comes to managing our time and our commitments. Dave takes just a few minutes to go through a few things that have worked for him and for others when it comes to trying to manage your time in an ever-changing

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43:41

How high achievers with ADHD can minimize distractions

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2022/04/23

Are you a high achiever? And are you one of those go-getters that just happens to have adult ADHD? Even professional businesspeople and entrepreneurs can experience a whole host of distractions in their professional lives. And that's what we are talking about in this podcast episode. This week we have back Casey Dixon from Dixon Life Coaching. Casey coaches high achievers with ADHD including attorneys, professors, and many more in high-profile and demanding careers. Casey talks about what she

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24:05

Overcoming Burnout-My New Book Announcement

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2022/04/16

Are you burned out or feel like you're heading down the path of burnout? Dave announces his new book has just been published. Overcoming Burnout-Real life Strategies and Solutions for Burnout Recovery and Prevention. https://overcomingdistractions.com/overcomingburnout/ Dave wrote this book to shed new light on the topic of burnout and just how complicated the issue can be for people. He specifically covers career burnout. Dave talks about how many of us are the Co-founders of our burnout in that we

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34:05

Adult ADHD and coping with addictions

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2022/04/02

Research has shown that adults with ADHD are more prone to addictions than others. That includes alcohol abuse and other substances. In this podcast, we will discuss why those with ADHD are more prone to these behaviors and we will also discuss how to mitigate our reliance on alcohol and other addictive substances. We have back Lara Honos-Webb, author of Brain Hacks and Six Super Skills for Executive Functioning: Tools to Help Teens Improve Focus, Stay Organized, and Reach Their Goals as well as

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