AI is redefining work, but for ADHD founders, the question isn’t whether to use it, it’s how.In this episode, Skye sits down with Ryan Brazzell, entrepreneur, founder of Assistant Launch, and system/AI strategist who helps founders “bend time” using systems and executive support. Ryan has built and scaled multiple 7- and 8-figure companies by applying AI, systems thinking, and radical delegation.Together they dig into how AI can support ADHD brains - reducing overwhelm, automating decision fatigue, and freeing up mental space - and where the danger lies in turning it into another distraction.What we cover:Why ADHD brains are drawn to AI tools, and when they backfireHow Ryan uses AI + systems to reclaim focus and executionPractical ways to delegate routine tasks to AI without losing controlThe subtle traps of veneer automation vs real system designWhat AI means for the future of work and focus in ADHD entrepreneursP.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.
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Executive Dysfunction and Early ADHD in Preschoolers
Why does time blindness show up so early in life?Welcome to another episode in our Research Recap series, co-hosted with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD.In this episode, Skye and Will unpack a study of preschoolers in Hong Kong, showing how time perception, working memory, and delay aversion already affect early academic skills.What we cover:Why ADHD symptoms in preschoolers are hard to spot but still matterWhy time perception was the newest and most revealing testWhat frustration tasks reveal about emotional regulationHow working memory predicts later academic successHow these findings could shape future ADHD supportWant more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channelP.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.
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ADHD Alchemy: Turning Distraction Into Award-Winning Success
Dr. Jacquelyne Read, a chemistry professor and ADHD trailblazer, joins Skye to reveal how she transformed her postdoc struggles into a tenure-track triumph and a top publication award. Discover the actionable systems like breaking down overwhelming tasks and mastering prioritization that helped her thrive in academia's high-pressure world. Perfect for ADHD executives and founders looking to turn their big ideas into real results. P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.
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Research Recap with William Curb - Why ADHD Is Still Missed in Women: The Swedish Study That Proves It
Why are women still diagnosed with ADHD years later than men?Welcome to the next episode in our Research Recaps series, co-hosted with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD.In this episode, Skye and Will unpack one of the largest ADHD studies ever conducted, looking at more than 85,000 people in Sweden. The results show women are still being diagnosed almost four years later than men, with serious consequences for mental health and access to support.What we cover:Why Swedish women are diagnosed nearly four years later than menHow cultural stereotypes about ADHD still affect diagnosisThe hidden cost of delayed diagnosis, including anxiety and depressionWhy masking makes ADHD harder to spot in womenWhat this research means for the future of ADHD awareness and careWant more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channelP.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.
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Research Recap with William Curb: ADHD & Hot and Cold Executive Function
Why can you plan your day perfectly, then forget everything the second something stressful happens?Welcome to the next episode in our Research Recaps series, co-hosted with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD.In this episode, Skye and Will explore the science behind hot and cold executive functions, and what they mean for how ADHD brains make decisions, remember tasks, and stay calm under pressure.We also break down a fascinating (but early-stage) study using brain stimulation to improve executive function in ADHD, and why your brain might work very differently depending on your emotional state.What we cover:What “hot” and “cold” executive functions really mean, and why they matterWhy you forget your keys more often when you’re running lateThe surprising way emotion hijacks logic in ADHD decision-makingA look at brain stimulation research, and why it’s not ready for prime timeHow emotional states affect strategy use, productivity, and self-controlWant more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channelP.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.
Navigate each day in an ADHD-friendly way – with research-backed strategies, real-life experiences and expert advice. Each week, UO founder Skye Waterson chats with expert guests, reviews the latest ADHD research, takes your questions and offers practical support to help you move past whatever may be holding you back. Skye Waterson is a former academic turned coach, podcast host, and founder of an international ADHD support service, Unconventional Organisation. After getting a surprise ADHD diagnosis in the first year of her PhD, Skye turned her struggles into research-based strategies. She researched and wrote over 50 articles with a combined readership of 250,000+ and then began her next phase of disseminating these strategies around the world. After being invited to share her strategies with the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) in 2022, Skye has supported late-diagnosed healthcare professionals, professors, lawyers, reporters, fortune 500 directors, and entrepreneurs. She crafted her vision for Unconventional Organisation after realizing how few personalized ADHD strategies were available for adults following her diagnosis.