ADHD-Inspired Productivity: Mythbusting & What You Can Learn From This Condition - With Skye Waterson

In this engaging episode, Brian Nelson-Palmer interviews Skye Waterson, founder of Unconventional Organisation, who challenges common myths about ADHD while sharing research-backed strategies for productivity. As a former academic turned entrepreneur who has ADHD herself, Skye offers unique insights about how ADHD can actually be an entrepreneurial advantage when properly managed. The conversation explores practical tools for focusing, including Skye's innovative "dopamine dial" approach, and reveals the surprising fact that many successful CEOs and business leaders have ADHD, making this episode valuable for both people with ADHD and those who work with them.

References In This Episode

Article Brian mentioned on Focus Music

Brian’s article on Tech Hacks to avoid the neverending social media rabbit hole.

Skye’s LinkedIn profile

Unconventional Organisation’s Instagram

The ADHD Skill’s Lab Podcast by Unconventional Organisation

Visit the webpage for the full write-up, links, photos, and more!

https://www.productivitygladiator.com/episodes/adhd-inspired-productivity-mythbusting-what-you-can-learn-from-this-condition-with-skye-waterson

Chapters

00:00 Understanding ADHD: A Personal Journey

03:18 The Practical Implications of ADHD

06:00 Recognizing ADHD: When to Seek Help

07:45 Executive Functioning and Support Strategies

09:16 Myths and Misconceptions about ADHD

18:40 Medication vs. Alternative Strategies for ADHD

21:12 Toolbox for Managing ADHD

27:43 Myth Busting ADHD Management

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