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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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35:51

Why proper sleep is mission-critical for adults with...

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2024/08/03

Here's a fact that nobody can argue with. Adults with ADHD can have challenges with sleep. And sleep is something that comes up in the world of ADHD over and over again. Many adults with ADHD have legitimate challenges getting a good night's sleep and many of us were the ADHD also need to improve our sleep habits. One of the big ones is that a lot of you are going to bed at 2:00 AM. Not a great idea…. Just saying…. Unless of course you're working a third shift. So today we're going to try and move

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20:00

Not everything is your fault when you have adult ADHD

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2024/07/31

Many people seek assistance, mentoring and help with an ADHD coach because they are having trouble navigating a busy life as an adult with ADHD. Many of these challenges revolve around work and career. However, many times when we dig into the issues, we find that we could be blaming ourselves for situations that are just not our fault. We blame our ADHD for not being able to get work done, get organized in the workplace and distractions. Sometimes we are working in a chaotic and toxic workplace and

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34:25

How to start getting “unstuck” as a busy adult with ADHD

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2024/07/27

Every single person get stuck in their lives at one time or another. That could be in your career or your job or in your personal life at home. We all get stuck from time to time. How do we get unstuck? That's the topic for this podcast. Whether you have ADHD or not, you're going to learn something about getting unstuck. Dave's guest today is Britt Frank, a clinician, speaker and the author of the Science of Stuck and the Getting Unstuck Workbook. We can get stuck on a decision to do the dishes in

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24:28

How to navigate a toxic workplace as an adult with ADHD

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2024/07/24

So many of us have had to navigate a chaotic working environment as an adult with ADHD. Some of the workplaces we have had to work in could be classified as toxic. Dave discusses how to navigate a chaotic and toxic workplace and tries to reassure you that not everything needs to be blamed on our ADHD. Many of us have been working in a culture of chaos, a supervisor, or other colleagues who have a less-than-desirable working style. And for entrepreneurs and those of us who are self-employed, many of

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17:37

Time and energy management questions for busy adults...

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2024/07/20

Preparation is one of the keys to thriving with adult ADHD in a busy setting. And if you are working in a demanding job or career, or you are running your own business with ADHD, planning is mission critical. Getting ready for the days ahead can be a game changer as an adult with ADHD. Not being prepared means that we will try to do everything all at once and we know that can't be done. And when that does happen, we procrastinate and end up being less productive and more stressed. Dave goes over

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19:13

The positives of ADHD in business and in the workplace

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2024/07/16

We solve a lot of problems and challenges here on Overcoming Distractions but today, Dave talks about some of the positives of being a busy professional with ADHD in the business world. Those of us with adult ADHD bring tremendous value, skills and critical thinking into any working environment we can thrive. And it's always a good idea to remind ourselves of the positive aspects of our different brains. Join Dave on this short podcast as he refreshes all our memories about what we bring into the

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28:54

How visual aids can help busy adults with ADHD

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2024/06/28

Out of sight out of mind is probably one of the best descriptions of ADHD. We need important items and reminders in front of us and it needs to capture our attention. So that's what we're going to talk about today. Why visual cues for busy adults with ADHD can be a game changer. Well many of us have challenges with short term memory, visual cues and aids can help us tremendously. Dave talks with Sara Olsher, the founder of Mighty and Bright, an organization that creates very useful products to

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33:12

Moms with ADHD, this podcast is for you. And guys,...

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2024/06/22

This episode is dedicated to all you moms out there with ADHD. But guys, don't hit the stop button because we know you're going to learn something too from this discussion. Today we have Anna Burns with Anna Burns Wellness and she works with ADHD moms. Anna discusses with Dave what it's like to be in ADHD mom, some of the specific challenges of mothers with ADHD and how ADHD moms out there can make life less stressful and a little more organized. Anna starts out by describing a day in the life of an

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31:04

The importance of belonging in the workplace

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2024/06/15

One of the things that makes a career a better journey is when we have purpose, and we feel like we belong. Belonging is human and it's something we all crave. On this episode of Overcoming Distractions, we talk about belonging in the workplace and why it is so mission critical for all of us. Especially those with adult ADHD. Aga Bajer is a culture strategist and works with organizations to help a cultures evolve for the better. She works with leaders and teams across the globe to help improve

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19:21

Questions About Burnout and ADHD to Ask Yourself-Part 2

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2024/05/22

This is Part 2 of our series on questions to ask yourself if you have adult ADHD and feeling burned out. If you haven't listened to part one about burnout questions, go back one episode. Dave discusses 10 more questions you need to ask yourself to gain more self-awareness about feeling burned out as a busy adult with ADHD. Grab a notebook and a pen and get some self-awareness and understanding about yourself and your level of burnout and stress. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to

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20:43

Questions About ADHD and Burnout to Ask Yourself-Part 1

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2024/05/18

In this episode we are discussing adult ADHD and burnout again because it is becoming more apparent that many busy professionals are going through some type of burnout. In this episode, Dave gives you 10 questions to ask yourself if you're approaching burnout, or you feel you are in full blown burnout mode. If you're experiencing stress in the workplace or even at home, and you think you may be heading towards burnout, these are some great questions to ask yourself. One of the biggest and most

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20:02

Is self-awareness your secret weapon with adult ADHD?

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2024/05/15

You can't improve what you are not aware of and that is absolutely true when it comes to adult ADHD. Self-awareness can be one of the most powerful ways to thrive with adult ADHD. Without some self-awareness, we don't know what we need to work on or improve. How do we go about self-awareness? Dave talks about some of the basics of becoming more aware of your challenges as well as your successes in this short episode. You'll find a theme here and it has to do with slowing down and beginning to

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34:39

How to manage the fear of goal setting with adult ADHD

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2024/05/04

Many individuals with ADHD hear the term goal setting, and they want to run the other way. Does this sound like you? Many times our perception of goal setting can introduce overwhelming thoughts. We think of massive goals such as running a marathon or losing 50 lbs. But goals are not always big ideas. They can be small achievements we want to make. Dave's guest on this episode is Dr. Fiona Peters an expert in ADHD in the workplace, a researcher, speaker and authority on this topic of goal setting

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35:24

Practicing kindness to ourselves as an adult with ADHD

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2024/04/27

Adults with ADHD need to practice more kindness to ourselves and be intentional about self compassion. But how do we do it? This podcast episode is dedicated to helping busy adults with ADHD fine ways to be more kind to ourselves and help us understand the science of self compassion. Tara Cousineau PhD is the author of the book the Kindness Cure, a meditation teacher and perfectionism coach. Tara first discusses why she wrote the book, the Kindness Cure, what prompted her and what she wanted to

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19:08

The difference between assertive and aggressive when...

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2024/04/17

Many adults with ADHD especially in the workplace have challenges speaking up for their wants and needs. In this episode Dave goes through some of the differences in how we speak up. Specifically, understanding that being assertive and aggressive is very different. And as you might imagine, being assertive and tactful, is the most effective way to express our needs in various situations. But if we don't speak up to our coworkers, leadership and our clients, many of us can have our wants and needs

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20:51

Adult ADHD and Clarity- A Quick Playbook

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2024/04/13

Dave talks about one of his favorite words and philosophies when it comes to thriving with adult ADHD and that is clarity. He offers a quick clarity playbook of areas adults with ADHD should focus on in achieving more clarity. Having clarity helps us thrive as busy professionals with adult ADHD. And that clarity can be in all areas of our life but most importantly in our careers and our business. Achieving clarity, asking the right questions, understanding why we're doing something and understanding

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17:28

A few common and irritating myths about adult ADHD we...

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2024/04/10

Let's chat about some of the adult ADHD myths out there. Dave has decided to have a little fun and, in this episode, discusses some of the more common and irritating myths about adult ADHD. are there more myths about ADHD? You bet! We know these ADHD myths are not true but it just goes to show all of us that we have a lot of work to do when it comes to creating awareness and educating others about the challenges many of us face. Are there good parts to adult ADHD? Of course, including creativity,

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36:27

Exploring and understanding different support systems...

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2024/04/06

There are many ways that professional adults with ADHD can get the support they need to thrive in business and in life. In this episode of overcoming distractions, we go through some of the more popular methods for busy adults juggling life, family and business. Back on the podcast is Jeff Copper from Dig Coaching. Jeff and Dave discuss many ways adults can receive support through coaching and mentorship depending on their challenges and goals. They talk about some of the more effective ways of

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22:47

Compensating for our executive functions as Adults...

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2024/04/03

Let's face it, many of our challenges as adults with ADHD revolve around executive functions. We've talked about executive functions several times on overcoming distractions because it is an important aspect of our lives and our careers as adults with ADHD. Dave gets street smart once again and discussed Some simple ways we can improve or compensate for our executive function challenges. As he mentions in the podcast, each one of these could be a separate podcast but this episode is meant as an

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32:21

How occupational therapy helps adults thrive with ADHD

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2024/03/30

If you are a professional adult with ADHD, have you ever considered the services of an occupational therapist? In this episode, we discuss why adults with ADHD may want to consider occupational therapy. Jamie Cutino is an Occupational Therapist / 2x TEDx Speaker and an ADHD Advocate and she joins Dave to discuss various aspects of benefiting from occupational therapy. Jamie gives a general overview of occupational therapy and how occupational therapists generally work with clients. **Do you want

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