This Week’s Episode:

David Greenwood is the author of the book, Overcoming Distractions: Thriving with Adult ADD/ADHD, which looks at ADHD through the eyes of an entrepreneur. The book shares people’s stories and strategies.  

In this conversation, you will hear David share his story and experiences that lead to him developing self-awareness about his future and moving toward entrepreneurship.  David explains how self-awareness and “owning yourself” can help lead to success.  Allowing yourself to daydream leads ideas and innovation.  

Connect with David Greenwood:

Website - DavidAGreenwood.com

You’ll Learn:

• [03:43] - David tells a story from his childhood.  He believes this is his mother’s “aha!” moment.  This led to his diagnosis.
• [05:48] - David shares his educational experience and getting off Ritalin.  This leads to him talking about his early jobs and self-awareness about his future and eventually, entrepreneurship.
• [08:29] - David talks about owning a karate school.  He talks about the early lessons he learned.
• [09:31] - David shares how he sets goals.  He uses a legal pad to organize his goals, which are short-term. He also talks about accountability through his coach.
• [12:06] - Dave explains why exercise is important to maintain focus.  
• [13:16] - Dave is a proponent of batching tasks and explains why that also helps with focus.
• [15:48] - We discuss the idea of “just getting started.”
• [19:11] - Dave talks about meditation and how it helps him relax and develop ideas.
• [22:30] - David shares what prompted him to write his book.
• [30:49] - Dave talks about being comfortable with who you are and “owning yourself.”
• [33:38] - His next project is a career manual for people with ADHD. He talks about this project, which is yet to be named.
• [39:11] - David recently got an email requesting him to teach the “non-ADHD” version of his book. He explains how he is going through the journey of his new book with the reader.
• [44:25] - David talks about entrepreneurship and what aspiring entrepreneurs have in common.  
• [47:25] - David shares a moment from his career that he deems to be a shameful moment.

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This Week’s Episode:

Rick Green returns to this podcast on this episode.  Rick created the ground-breaking website TotallyADD.com.  He’s also responsible for two PBS documentaries on adult ADD, ADD and Loving It?! and ADD and Mastering It!  These documentaries were very well received.  Rick is a former Physics teacher and became a full-time comedian with The Frantics, The Red Green Show, and History Bites.

In this conversation, you will hear Rick talk about the sacrifices he’s made and the struggles he’s endured to produce his incredible documentaries on ADHD. ADHD and Loving It?!  has been viewed by an estimated 4-5 million Americans!

Because of Rick’s experience as a content creator in show business, he provides an interesting look into the areas of the industry that can cause people with ADHD some trouble.  He also shares resources and techniques that he has implemented to help him with organization and structure.  

Connect with Rick Green:

Website: http://totallyadd.com

You’ll Learn:

• [05:17] - Once he left science, Rick became a comedian.  He shares some of his show business experiences.
• [09:01] - Rick was diagnosed in 2001.  He talks about his idea to pitch his first tv show on ADHD.
• [11:31] - Rick shares that he created a website that was originally meant to provide complementary material.
• [14:13] - Rick went 18 months without income, selling his wife’s care and even his house.  He could sacrifice his vision to be in a better financial state.
• [17:17] - Rick talks about the organization and structure of his website and explains the type of resource that it is. We talk about getting away from the clinical checklist and connecting through story.
• [24:21] - Rick shares why he picked the title “ADHD and Loving It?!”
• [26:42] - Rick talks about a humorous take while they were filming.
• [27:57] - We talk about the power of personal positive reviews and recommendations and struggling with making decisions.
• [34:40] - A few years ago, Rick was appointed to a patient advisory committee.  He shares some of the research that he’s been a part of.
• [46:01] - I explain how I use this podcast.  Rick talks about the reluctance to spend money on mental health.  
• [54:38] - Rick sits in the ADHD reWired hot seat.  He has lately felt overwhelmed because of the marketing overhaul with his content.  We talk about prioritizing the tasks and focusing on tasks that make others easier or unnecessary. It becomes clear that Rick could use a project manager.
• [1:17:33] - We talk about organizing systems and the creation of a process map. We share some helpful resources.

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ADHD Women’s Palooza

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This Week’s Episode:

This week, we bring you a recorded session of a live ADHD Q&A session.  The recording you will hear on this episode is from the March session.  Nisha Subramanian joins me to moderate this event.

If you are listening to this episode the day it is published, Tuesday, April 11th, you can participate in the April ADHD Q&A session!  It starts at 12:30pm Central.  Go to EricTivers.com/events to register. 

On this episode, you will hear a variety of questions that we received for this Q&A session.  We talk about accountability, group conversation dynamics, and strategies with organization and motivation.  Toward the end of this episode, Nisha and I share one of our struggles with the ADHD reWired community, and we ask live viewers for advice. 

You’ll Learn:

• [08:45] - Anne asks how to help her college freshman with his executive challenges when he is far away. I share my personal experience with college and discovering I have ADHD when I was in college. I share some ways that he can get some support while away at college.
• [12:15] - Sarah asks a question about making accountability work, as she requires a level of accountability that asks a lot of the other person. Nisha and I talk about accountability. 
• [17:17] - Rebecca has ADHD and is a therapist that is starting her private practice. She asks for tips on keeping up with paperwork. I talk about my experience in starting my own business.
• [20:55] - Eileen asks about knowing the appropriate time to speak in group conversations. I encourage her to ask for feedback from her friends.
• [24:52] - Tiffany asks how to stop over-sharing. Experts say that oversharing is fueled by our insecurities.  I ask, “Are you sharing something that you’ve dealt with?” and encourage you to ask yourself, “Why am I sharing this?”
• [29:07] - Sarah asks re-framing a task you have a lot of resistance towards. Nisha shares her experience with having a resistance towards writing. 
• [33:54] - Liz joins the call to ask about lists. She asks for tools or tips to update these lists.  Liz is currently using Evernote, and I explain how Evernote may not be the best tool for this.  I explain how I set up my boards.
• [40:54] - Anthony shares that if he doesn’t know what to do, he doesn’t do anything. He asks for help in this area. I have a lot of strategies for this situation because I struggle with this.
• [46:37] - Nisha and I talk about one of our struggles, which is managing the ADHD reWired Facebook group. We ask live viewers for advice on handling this situation.
• [53:52] - Teresa asks when I was first diagnosed with ADHD.

Your Resources:

Brené Brown - Anatomy of Trust

Asana

Trello

Marie TV on YouTube 

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Productivity Q&A

Get your ADHD questions answered live!  These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm.  Go to http://erictivers.com/events.

ADHD Women’s Palooza

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This Week’s Episode:

This week, I’m joined by Ana Gillon.  Ana is a mother, wife, and project coordinator.  She has been on a meandering journey of self-understanding since she was diagnosed with ADHD five years ago. A self-proclaimed “wandering creative,” Ana was part of a recent ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group.  

In this conversation, you will hear Ana tell her ADHD story.  She talks about ADHD and the idea of giving your ADHD a job.  Ana explains how the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group is helping her. She describes how the use of bread crumbs and other techniques from the group helps with organization.  Ana also shares her planning strategies, which includes necessary adjustments.  Investing time into planning helps build an attainable roadmap.                                          

Connect with Ana Gillon:

Email: ana.gillon@gmail.com

You’ll Learn:

• [07:47] - Ana talks about how her diagnosis came about and found this podcast.  She talks about the discovery that she is a “hot mess”.
• [12:00] - Ana shares a personal story about the co-parenting of her son and explains how this situation helped her understand that her ADHD was impacting her life.
• [16:00] - Ana describes how she saw herself as an employee in the workplace when she was issued performance plans.
• [18:44] - Ana explains what a project coordinator is and how this is a position you would not expect to be filled by a person with ADHD.
• [23:37] - Ana talks about working in a corporate environment with ADHD. She would not recommend the strategy she has historically taken, avoidance.  
• [27:37] - It has been two years since Ana started in her current role.  She explains how her mindset has recently changed.
• [30:59] - Ana talks about how she uses the bread crumbs strategy that she learned in the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group.
• [33:08] - Ana explains how she uses a Google calendar and a paper calendar together.
• [39:32] - Ana explains that the more she makes bread crumbs and other strategies as part of her routine, the less energy she is putting into single decisions.
• [42:05] - We talk about using Craigslist as a storage locker.
• [43:34] - Ana shares her strategies for going through her stuff.
• [46:50] - Ana talks about how she plans, and she describes how planning gives her comfort.
• [56:32] - Ana explains how her strategies mesh with her husband’s organization. I share a suggestion with Ana to help with these situations.
• [1:00:27] - Ana shares some advice for the spouse of someone that will be participating in the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group.
• [1:05:42] - Ana describes where she would like to be in five years and what she is doing now to work towards that goal.
• [1:08:53] - Ana talks about the biggest change that she’s seen in herself since becoming part of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group.

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ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group!

Our Spring 2017 sessions are April 24th through June 30th. Registration is now through April 4th.  Go to http://coachingrewired.com and schedule a call if you want to join.  

Productivity Q&A

Get your ADHD questions answered live!  These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm.  Go to http://erictivers.com/events.

ADHD Women’s Palooza

If you missed the ADHD Women’s Palooza, you can purchase all 36 sessions (including mine) for only $197! Check it out here: http://www.erictivers.com/palooza

Want to be a guest?

Hey! What about you?  Do you have a story?  Are you a Coach?  Are you an ADHD Clinician?  If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.