The Smart ADHD Podcast is a podcast hosted by Ian Anderson Gray for smart creatives, entrepreneurs, and business owners who are navigating ADHD. It’s all about ...
Have you ever wondered how to harness your creativity in the midst of the chaos that ADHD can bring? What if you could turn the challenges of ADHD into powerful strategies for your business? How can understanding your values help you navigate entrepreneurship with ADHD? 🔗 Read / Listen more: https://smartadhd.me/29 In this episode of the Smart ADHD Podcast, we're diving deep into the fascinating world of ADHD and entrepreneurship with Cathy Rashidian. We’ll explore the unique interplay between creativity and chaos, providing you with actionable insights and methods to thrive in both your personal and professional life. Get ready to uncover practical tips and strategies that will help you maximise your potential while navigating the complexities of ADHD.Cathy brings over 20 years of leadership experience and her personal journey with ADHD to the table. Together, we discuss how to harness creativity even when chaos seems to take over. We touch on the role of emotional dysregulation, the significance of aligning with your personal values, and how self-awareness can be a game-changer in managing ADHD effectively. 🎙️ In this episode: 0:00 - Introduction to the Episode 2:15 - Harnessing Creativity Amidst Chaos 8:30 - Understanding Chaos and Its Role 15:45 - Managing Emotional Dysregulation 22:10 - The Importance of Values and Self-awareness 30:00 - Practical Tips for Navigating ADHD 40:00 - Conclusion and Contact Information 🕺More about Cathy Rashidian. Cathy is a certified Executive Coach with 20+ years of leadership experience and a personal ADHD journey. She specializes in ADHD in the workplace, combining traditional and ADHD-specific strategies to help clients and organizations unlock potential and foster growth. Connect with Cathy Rashidian: Website: https://www.readysetchoose.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathyrashidian/ What's your biggest challenge in navigating ADHD as a smart creative? Share your thoughts in the comments section below, and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! —---------------------------- 🎤 About the Smart ADHD Podcast The Smart ADHD Podcast is for smart creatives, entrepreneurs, and business owners who are navigating life with ADHD. We celebrate unique brilliance, whether we're intelligent, exceptionally talented, or both. Ian Anderson Gray interviews experts to uncover the real story of ADHD for smart creatives, busting myths and discovering effective strategies to improve our lives, unleash our creativity, and grow. 🔗 Find out more at [insert podcast URL] —---------------------------- 🕺More about Ian Anderson Gray Ian is the host of the Smart ADHD Podcast and a live-streaming video coach and consultant. He helps business owners and entrepreneurs broadcast live confidently, communicate better, and set up the right gear and tools. Ian runs Seriously Social, a business aimed at helping others be more productive and level up their impact online. He's also a professional singer, web developer, and an international speaker. Ian lives near Manchester in the UK with his family. —---------------------------- 🤗 Connect with Ian Website: https://iag.me/ X/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/iagdotme YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ianandersongray LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianandersongray/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iagdotme Threads: https://threads.net/@ianandersongray
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Smart ADHD Bitesize: Procrastination and Motivation
In this bite-size episode of Smart ADHD, we distil the key takeaways from episode 28 with Jonathan Hassall, an ADHD and executive function coach. Jonathan shares powerful strategies to help individuals with ADHD overcome procrastination, understand the illusion of motivation, and implement practical systems to get tasks done.In this episode, we cover four essential topics: recognizing and managing procrastination, breaking free from reactive motivation patterns, using organic calendaring to manage time and energy, and applying the CIMAA model to complete tasks reliably.Jonathan’s insights provide practical, actionable advice to help ADHDers break the procrastination cycle, create proactive motivation strategies, and enhance productivity.🎬 In this episode:00:00 Introduction to Smart ADHD Bite Size00:19 Number 1: Understanding Procrastination01:53 Number 2: The Illusion of Motivation03:36 Number 3: Organic Calendaring for Time and Energy04:52 Number 4: The CIMAA Model to Get Stuff Done06:01 Final Thoughts🕺 More about Jonathan HassallJonathan Hassall is an ADHD and executive function coach, speaker, and author. Based in Brisbane, Australia, Jonathan works with clients worldwide to help them develop practical strategies to navigate life with ADHD. He co-authored Decoding Doing: ADHD Solutions for Procrastination with Madeleine O’Reilly and specializes in turning complex ADHD challenges into achievable steps for success.🤗 Connect with Jonathan Hassall:Website: https://connectadhd.com🎤 About the Smart ADHD PodcastThe Smart ADHD Podcast is dedicated to creatives, entrepreneurs, and business owners navigating life with ADHD. We celebrate unique minds, exploring strategies to improve focus, unleash creativity, and live a balanced, fulfilling life. Join us as we tackle both the challenges and the positives of living with ADHD.🔗 Learn more at: Smart ADHD Podcast🕺 More about Ian Anderson GrayIan Anderson Gray is the founder of the Confident Live Marketing Academy and host of the Confident Live Marketing Podcast. With a background in public speaking, live video, and tech, Ian helps entrepreneurs confidently use live video. He’s also a professional singer and tech enthusiast based near Manchester, UK.🤗 Connect with Ian:Website: https://iag.me/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/iagdotmeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ianandersongrayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianandersongray/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iagdotmeThreads: https://threads.net/@ianandersongray
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Procrastination and Motivation: Breaking the Cycle
Have you ever wondered why procrastination seems to have a mind of its own when you have ADHD? How can you tap into your natural motivation and break the cycle of delay? What practical strategies can help turn overwhelming tasks into manageable steps? 🔗 Read / Listen more: https://smartadhd.me/28 In this episode, we tackle these burning questions with the help of Jonathan Hassall, an ADHD and executive function coach. Jonathan shares his expertise on overcoming procrastination and enhancing motivation for those of us living with ADHD. He introduces practical strategies to make tasks feel more achievable and less daunting, while also exploring the concept of 'organic calendaring' to revolutionise how we manage our time. 🎙️ In this episode: 00:00 Understanding ADHD and Time Blindness 00:53 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 03:00 Procrastination and Motivation in ADHD 06:36 The Illusion of Motivation 14:31 Effective Use of Calendars 20:25 The CIMAA Model for Task Management 26:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Resources:Jonathan's Talk: The Illusion of Motivation (YouTube)Jonathan's Book: Decoding Doing: ADHD Solutions for Procrastination🕺More about Jonathan Hassall. Jonathan is an ADHD & Executive Function Coach and director of Connect ADHD Coaching, providing services internationally from Brisbane, Australia. His background includes psychiatric services and as Scientific Advisor for ADHD in the pharmaceutical industry. Jonathan trained as an ADHD coach through the US and offers individual and group programs for people with ADHD. He is a regular speaker at national ADHD meetings in Australia and the US. He has previously held roles as a board member of ADHD Australia and ADDA. He also co-authored “Decoding Doing - Solving ADHD & Procrastination” in 2023. His current practice focuses on working with Adults and Couples with ADHD. His approach includes the translation of relevant executive function theory to facilitate individuals with ADHD finding and embracing their “neuro-native” state supporting adaptation and realisation of potential. Connect with Jonathan: Website: https://www.connectadhd.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@connectadhdcoaching3658 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jonathanhassallcac What’s your biggest challenge in navigating ADHD as a smart creative? Share your thoughts in the comments section below, and don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! —---------------------------- 🎤 About the Smart ADHD Podcast The Smart ADHD Podcast is for smart creatives, entrepreneurs, and business owners who are navigating life with ADHD. We celebrate unique brilliance, whether we’re intelligent, exceptionally talented, or both. I interview experts to uncover the real story of ADHD for smart creatives, busting myths and discovering effective strategies to improve our lives, unleash our creativity, and grow. 🔗 Find out more at https://smartadhd.me/—---------------------------- 🕺More about Ian Anderson Gray I am the host of The Smart ADHD Podcast and a live-streaming video coach and consultant. I help business owners and entrepreneurs broadcast live confidently, communicate better, and set up the right gear and tools. I run Seriously Social, a business aimed at helping others be more productive and level up their impact online....
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Smart ADHD Bitesize: The Executive Function
In this bite-size episode of Smart ADHD, we distil the key points from episode 27, The Smart ADHD Guide to Executive Function, with Dr. Ari Tuckman, a psychologist, international speaker, and renowned ADHD expert. Dr. Tuckman brings his deep expertise to this discussion, helping us explore the concept of executive function and its profound impact on daily life with ADHD.In this episode, we cover four essential topics: understanding executive function and its role in managing behaviour, tackling working memory challenges, the unique struggles of smart ADHDers, and practical strategies to improve executive functioning.Dr. Tuckman’s insights provide clarity and actionable advice, empowering listeners to navigate these challenges with confidence and positivity.🎬 In this episode:00:00 Introduction to Smart ADHD Bite Size00:20 Number 1: Understanding Executive Function01:08 Number 2: Working Memory Challenges02:16 Number 3: The Double-Edged Sword of Being Smart04:12 Number 4: Strategies for Managing Executive Function05:09 Final Thoughts🕺 More about Dr. Ari TuckmanDr. Ari Tuckman is a psychologist, speaker, and author well known for his work in ADHD. With years of experience, Ari has authored multiple acclaimed books and presented internationally, helping people better understand and navigate ADHD.🤗 Connect with Dr. Ari Tuckman:Website: https://adultadhdbook.com🎤 About the Smart ADHD PodcastThe Smart ADHD Podcast is dedicated to creatives, entrepreneurs, and business owners who are navigating life with ADHD. We celebrate unique minds, exploring strategies to improve focus, unleash creativity, and live a balanced, fulfilling life. Join us as we tackle both the challenges and the positives of living with ADHD.🔗 Learn more at: Smart ADHD Podcast🕺 More about Ian Anderson GrayIan Anderson Gray is the founder of the Confident Live Marketing Academy and host of the Confident Live Marketing Podcast. With a background in public speaking, live video, and tech, Ian helps entrepreneurs confidently use live video. He’s also a professional singer and tech enthusiast based in Manchester, UK.🤗 Connect with Ian:Website: https://iag.me/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/iagdotmeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ianandersongrayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianandersongray/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianandersongrayThreads: https://threads.net/@ianandersongray
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The Smart ADHD Guide to Executive Function
Today, we’re talking about ADHD and executive function.🔗 Read / Listen more: https://smartadhd.me/27 In this episode of The Smart ADHD Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Ari Tuckman again. We covered the importance of executive function and how it influences the lives of those with ADHD. We covered working memory, emotional regulation, and the unique advantages of being a 'smart ADHDer.' In this episode: 00:00 Introduction and Personal Insights 00:43 Welcome to the Smart ADHD Podcast 00:46 Understanding Executive Function 01:07 Ari Tuckman 03:19 Defining Executive Function 06:43 Real-Life Examples of Executive Function Challenges 08:11 Memory and Processing in ADHD 10:03 Emotional Regulation and ADHD 13:41 The Double-Edged Sword of Being Smart with ADHD 16:18 Strategies for Managing Executive Function Issues 18:33 Conclusion and Future Discussions 🕺More about Dr. Ari Tuckman. Ari Tuckman, PsyD is a psychologist, international presenter, author, and ADHD thought leader. Connect with Dr. Ari Tuckman: Website: https://adultadhdbook.com What's your biggest challenge in navigating ADHD as a smart creative? Share your thoughts in the comments section below, and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! —---------------------------- 🎤 About the Smart ADHD Podcast The Smart ADHD Podcast is for smart creatives, entrepreneurs, and business owners who are navigating life with ADHD. We celebrate unique brilliance, whether we're intelligent, exceptionally talented, or both. Ian Anderson Gray interviews experts to uncover the real story of ADHD for smart creatives, busting myths and discovering effective strategies to improve our lives, unleash our creativity, and grow. 🔗 Find out more at https://smartadhd.me—---------------------------- 🕺More about Ian Anderson Gray Ian is the host of the Smart ADHD Podcast and a live-streaming video coach and consultant. He helps business owners and entrepreneurs broadcast live confidently, communicate better, and set up the right gear and tools. Ian runs Seriously Social, a business aimed at helping others be more productive and level up their impact online. He's also a professional singer, web developer, and an international speaker. Ian lives near Manchester in the UK with his family. —---------------------------- 🤗 Connect with Ian Website: https://iag.me/ X/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/iagdotme YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ianandersongray LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianandersongray/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iagdotme Threads: https://threads.net/@ianandersongray
The Smart ADHD Podcast is a podcast hosted by Ian Anderson Gray for smart creatives, entrepreneurs, and business owners who are navigating ADHD. It’s all about celebrating our unique brilliance, whether we’re intelligent, exceptionally talented, or both. I interview experts to uncover the real story of ADHD for smart creatives. We bust myths and discover effective strategies to improve our lives, unleash our creativity, and
grow.
Ian's not an ADHD expert, but he's eager to share his journey and what he's learned by talking with experts. This podcast is a safe space for growth and learning, focusing on the positives while being honest about the challenges. We're all about a holistic approach to ADHD, aiming to make this journey as real and positive as possible. Let's tackle this together, seeing our challenges as chances to grow!
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