The Impulsive Thinker

Molly Thompson from Perrysburg Energy joins André to discuss confidence and how important it is with ADHD Entrepreneurs that we have the confidence to achieve success.   They discuss how confidence is a strategic by-product of commitment, courage and learning a new capability.   Confidence is last; we need the courage to gain confidence.   The conversation references the 4 C's Growth Formula from...

André, The Impulsive Thinker, reflects on Warren Barry's comment in Episode 173 when he said, "Don't call me smart!"   Why did he react that way?   Have a listen.   In the past, a smart person was measured according to a specific metric that was one-sided.   We are all smart in our own unique way. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available . We would like to hear from you!...

Warren Barry from Instinctive Solutions joins André, The Impulsive Thinker, to discuss the importance of mental energy; how to manage it and why to manage it.   As Warren said, "Emotion is energy in motion."   We also have a brief discussion on intelligence and being smart.   André relates his experience and why mental energy management and conservation have been an important part of his daily sys...

As a follow-up to my discussion with Brittany Tucker in EP171 , André discusses how the ADHD Entrepreneur has significantly suffered with society, friends, family, and co-workers' expectations, primarily when undiagnosed.   Many "rules" were enforced on us all because of their wants and needs, and rules have nothing to do with our needs so we can fit in. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Progra...

Speaker and Coach Brittany Tucker , Founder of Brighter with Britt , joins us to discuss how societal expectations affect women and her journey to discover herself and "step into who she is."   She explains why it is important to be "selfish" for your needs and to take care of yourself.   I learned a lot. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available . We would like to hear fr...

André discusses the reason why he started his first engineering company and what fears he did not have going out on his own. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available . We would like to hear from you!   Please send show ideas, questions, or feedback to podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here !   Follow us on   LinkedIn and YouTube . Check out our website at...

Dr. Gurdeep Parhar , The Adult ADHD Centre , is back and joins André to discuss how to advocate for yourself with your medical practitioner.   Most medical practitioners are not well versed with adult ADHD and how can you create a collaboration with your doctor to get the support you need?   Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available . We would like to hear from you!   Plea...

André reflects on his conversation with Terry Tucker in Episode 167 and expands on Terry's comment about life how happens because we make life happen. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available . We would like to hear from you!   Please send show ideas, questions, or feedback to podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here !   Follow us on Facebook , LinkedIn , Tw...

Terry Tucker , Founder of Motivational Excellence , and the author of Sustainable Excellence , joined us to discuss the last two of his 4 Truths he developed throughout his many personal re-discoveries and helped him overcome his biggest challenge, diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.   Join us as we have a great discussion about how people quit when they are tired, and we quit when we are done!...

André reflects on his conversation with Terry Tucker in Episode 165 primarily on the quote from a basketball coach: Mindset is 4 times more important to your success than anything your physical body (including strengths and capabilities) will ever do. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available . We would like to hear from you!   Please send show ideas, questions, or feedbac...

Terry Tucker , Founder of Motivational Excellence , and the author of Sustainable Excellence , joined us to discuss the first two of his 4 Truths he developed throughout his many personal re-discoveries and helped him overcome his biggest challenge, diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.   Join us as we have a great discussion about mindset and how we become what we think. Check out the ADHD Transf...

The book, Jonathon Livingston Seagull , by Richard Back, was a book recommended by one of André's high school buddies and his first philosophical book that started his self discovery journey.   He randomly thought of a seagull and the book flashed back in his memory and he impulsively bought the book.   This episode he shares his insights how this is actually an entrepreneurial book and how we are...

Dr. Gurdeep Parhar , The Adult ADHD Centre , joins André to discuss ADHD medications and to discuss some of the medication myths out there.   They touch on medication types, how it may affect sleep, drug holidays, and will it dampen your creativity.   Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available . We would like to hear from you!   Please send show ideas, questions, or feedbac...

André discusses how he prepares himself for a crappy day with the simple phrase: "it's gonna be one of those days!"   He explains how being aware a crappy day is coming and how he can reduce the adverse effects of triggers, emotional dysregulation, and executive functioning challenges. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available . We would like to hear from you!   Please sen...

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, sits down with Marlee Boyle, a registered respiratory therapist and sleep consultant from Nova Scotia, to explore why ADHD Entrepreneurs struggle with sleep and how it amplifies ADHD symptoms. If you've ever wondered why your sleep feels unrefreshing or how your busy brain sabotages rest, this conversation is for you. Marlee breaks down practical tips—like tackling s...

André Brisson reflects on his conversation with Dave Sanderson in Episode 159 .   He reflects about changing the narrative for the future, how your emotions can affect your perception, and the big insight we MUST all ask ourselves - how did this obstacle or adversity serve me. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available . We would like to hear from you!   Please send show id...

Dave Sanderson, President of Dave Sanderson Speaks International , discusses how he learned how key moments in your life prepare you to handle the events of today, how the meaning you attach to something can affect emotions in your life, and the need to change the narrative of adversity for a better future.   This he learned when he reflected on the events that transpired during Airways Flight 154...

Have you been told you work too fast?   That you make others look bad?   André Brisson reminisces about when he was an "employee" and how he would get in trouble for doing his job correctly, efficiently, and productively.   He explains why "we" got in trouble because again its about them and their ego. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available . We would like to hear from...

Michael Cave , of Cave Financial , joins us from New Zealand to share his ADHD Journey and Entrepreneurial success.   Great insights from Michael about transactional vs transformational customer experience and how knowledge is transformed into wisdom with understanding. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available . We would like to hear from you!   Please send show ideas, qu...

André Brisson does a follow-up wrap-up and has new ponderings about his discussion with Erik "The Viking" Solbakken in Episode 151 .   Professionals love to make things complex for their ego and we scare the professional traditionalist with our entrepreneurial growth mindset entrepreneurs because we do things differently - with success of course!   We got you, we get you, you are understood by us!...

Erik Solbakken , the creator and author of the Accountant Success Formula , joins us to discuss the NEED for an entrepreneur to have a translator (or buffer!) between them and their team.   Apparently, growth mindset entrepreneurs speak a different language, or gobbledygook, that requires someone to translate to get projects executed, to keep everyone on the same page and reduce our frustration.  ...

André discusses how and when he decided he wanted "less rushing."   He realized his body and mind could not do this for another 20 years without serious repercussions.   He also explains there is a difference between rushing and urgency. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available . We would like to hear from you!   Please send show ideas, questions, or feedback to podcast@t...

Molly Thompson , the CEO of Perrysburg Energy , shares her recent ADHD diagnosis and the freedom that provided her to be her unique self.   She was validated and shared that knowledge of herself with those around her and she is in a happy place.   This is a great discussion. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available . We would like to hear from you!   Please send show idea...

André discusses how the big push today is about finding that "one" thing to be passionate about and chasing it to the end.   That works for many people - AND - it doesn't work for others.   If it doesn't work for you - then that is OK, and he explains why!!   You may have many interests, and you STOP when you get bored or no longer interested - THAT IS OK!!!!   There is a difference between quitti...

Erik Solbakken , the creator and author of the Accountant Success Formula , joins us to discuss how entrepreneurs are seen and interpreted as oddballs and troublemakers in the Professional World (i.e. accountants, engineers, lawyers, doctors, etc.).   We also discuss why we think it is important and why these professions need us Entrepreneur types. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that...