Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD

Being in debt is one of the biggest distractions anyone can have. Not having the money to pay our bills can be both stressful and take our mind off important matters in our life and business. Avoiding our financial obligations can be an enormous distraction and one that won't go away any time soon. When we think of distractions, we think of not getting our work done, but money is a major distracti...

We have so many distractions in business and in life. From our own minds trying to take over every minute to the external distractions that invade our lives at every minute of the day. And then we enter clutter and disorganization into our business and that's when things can get frustrating. In this episode of Overcoming Distractions, the Podcast, we talk with Dana Rayburn, an ADHD coach and forme...

On this episode we walk you through an extensive lesson on how to use LinkedIn for a job search and how to use LinkedIn for a business. Why are we talking about LinkedIn? Because any type of social media can be a distraction so learning how to use it and be productive can be an asset in job hunting and to promote your business. This week we have Donna Serdula who is the founder of Vision Board Med...

In this issue of Overcoming Distractions the Podcast, we talk with Dan Galloway, motivational speaker and former job recruiter. Dan also offers career coaching based off his 20 plus years of experience in hiring and training. In this podcast, we talk about what you need to do to get the job you want. Topics we discuss are the dos and don'ts of interviewing, resume writing and cover letters as well...

The word accountability can sometimes come off as a negative word or concept. But leveraged properly, accountability can be a powerful way to achieve more in life and in business. However, accountability techniques need to be implemented in the proper way to ensure success.   Many of us have heard about accountability groups or accountability partners/buddies and on this ADHD podcast, we talk with...

How to set goals when you have ADHD. It's that time of the year when many of us try to set goals for ourselves. Whether we are goalsetting for our business or for our personal lives, this seems to be the time of year when we try to usher in many improvements for ourselves. If you are easily distracted, have ADHD or just have a difficult time setting realistic goals that you can meet, this is the p...

We all want and need to love what we do for a career but when you have ADHD, it's almost a requirement that you absolutely love what you do for work. Jobs or careers that don't offer us the opportunity to dig into our passions usually end up being short-lived. In this episode of Overcoming Distractions the Podcast, I talk with Shell Mendelson, a career coach that specializes in working with adults...

What happens when you're the person in charge and you are prone to distractions? Many entrepreneurs as well as those with leadership positions can be easily distracted when it comes to leading an organization. And distractions don't just come in the form of not getting your own work and tasks completed. Distractions can lead to an entire organization getting off track. When you are running an orga...

When it comes to managing your Adult ADHD, there are two very powerful ways to combat the bad traits of ADHD. One is a regular schedule of exercise and the other is a good night's sleep. Sleep does so many good things to our brains. It repairs you brain from a long day, helps with executive function and allows us to focus better. Sleep is absolutely critical for those with ADHD or without ADHD. Fi...

Marketing and public relations has changed drastically over the past decade. From traditional marketing to updating your website, blogging, creating other forms of content and posting to social media. All these tasks take time and resources. And many times in a business, they can take a back seat. How do we get it all done? Our guest on this podcast is Matt Ward...Matt is the President and CEO of...

Chris Berlow is back on Overcoming Distractions. Chris, the author of three books including You Have Infinite Power as well as Mindful Mediation For Busy Lives comes back to discuss the concept of the Worthy Ideal. What is a Worthy Ideal? Chris believes that everyone should have this in their lives. It is a message to ourselves that guides our direction. It tells us who we are, why we do what we d...

This week we chat with Kathleen Goneau who coaches entrepreneurs and others in business. As the owner of GRB Coaching based just outside of Boston and a certified business coach, she works side by side with business professionals to help maximize their productivity. As she puts it, she helps people who just can't seem to get things done, both in business and in their home life. We talk about the n...

Spencer Shulem is the Founder of WeDo, an Ap that helps anyone with productivity. Spencer was developing aps and programing computers at the age of 13, if not earlier. He's now a successful entrepreneur growing a successful technology company. In our video blog, we talk about how he grew up thinking a little faster than other kids and what it takes to stay on task whether you have ADHD or not. He...

Let's talk about how important goal setting is and having a routine; a couple of the cornerstones of being successful in business and in life. Greg McDaniel is a very successful real estate professional based in California. Growing up with ADHD and Dyslexia, he struggled through school. Today Greg runs a very successful reals estate business, he is the head trainer for his firm and he produces a w...

Heather Havenwood is another high-energy entrepreneur that I interviewed for the book Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with Adult ADHD. Heather is now a sales and marketing coach, a leading authority on internet marketing and personal branding and a well-known podcaster. Heather has a ton of energy and even more ideas on how to grow your business. Oh, and she has ADHD. Check out our chat and learn...

Dana Rayburn is a very successful ADHD Coach and is one of the first professionals I spoke to for the book Overcoming Distractions. Dana spent years as a professional organizer and then a transition to be an ADHD Coach. In this episode, Dana talks about what it takes to develop a positive mindset when you have ADHD and how to remain determined when life doesn't go so well. You can find Dana Raybur...

Ryan MCrae is the ADHD Nerd. In this episode of Overcoming Distractions, Ryan talks about how he works with individuals to create increased productivity. Not in a dry way but in a more direct and even fun way. Ryan is a big fan of the mind dump which he goes over and a bit of technology to help him stray organized. A few links. www.adhdnerd.com Ever Note https://evernote.com

Master Chris Berlow is a sixth degree black belt in Taekwondo and a personal and business coach with Empowered Mastery Consultants. Chris talks about meditation, the martial arts and how we all have the ability to control our own thoughts. Find Chrsi at:  https://www.empoweredmastery.com/  

This introductory podcast introduces you to the book, Overcoming Distractions, Thriving with Adult ADHD. David Greenwood interviewed many entrepreneurs with ADHD and got their advice on being successful in business and in life with Adult ADHD. The book comes out in stores and online on November 1, 2016 and is a street smart guide to thriving with Adult ADHD. you can learn more at www. OvercomingDi...