The Business Brain

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👉 Take the assessment to see how strong each of your thinking skills are: https://www.lifepixuniversity.com/Cognitive-Functions-Assessment 👉 Snag a Copy of Your Essential Guide to Cognitive Functions: https://www.lifepixuniversity.com/cognitive-functions-guide 👉 If you're an ADHDish business owner who would like to get more done in less time, have more inner peace & make running your bu...

Jay’s job as an events specialist had him constantly on the move, but he couldn’t shake the frustration of getting lost in every new city. Whether by foot or car, his low sense of direction wasted precious time. The problem? A weak thinking skill: orientation in space . Once Jay strengthened this skill, navigating new places became easy, and he saved valuable time. In this episode of The Business...

Emily was the boss everyone adored—always there for her employees, encouraging them to grow, and fostering a family-like atmosphere. But one thing held her back: organization. Her desk, her office, and even her digital files were in chaos. She hired a professional organizer, but after just two weeks, everything reverted back to the same messy state. The truth? The problem wasn't the clutter—it was...

Michaela was the owner of a boutique flower shop specializing in intimate events. She loved her business, but there was one problem: she couldn’t seem to stop getting distracted by “urgent tasks” that constantly derailed her plans. Every day, she found herself scrambling to finish what she’d meant to do, often working late into the night just to catch up. Does this sound like your daily struggle?...

Do small mistakes keep costing you time, money, and opportunities? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’ll take you behind the scenes of David’s story—a coach for Dadpreneurs who had already achieved success but found himself stuck in a pattern of avoidable errors. From sending emails to the wrong clients to traveling for meetings scheduled on the wrong day, these mistakes were draining his energ...

Struggling to remember names, concepts, or critical details? It might not be your memory that’s holding you back—it could be a weak thinking skill called labeling. In this episode, we dive into Sarah’s journey as the leader of an international organization who faced daily challenges due to her memory. Names, places, and projects slipped through the cracks, and abstract ideas left her confused. Mis...

Despite his best efforts to plan ahead, Ray found himself burning the midnight oil before deadlines, struggling to keep his head above water. He felt like he was on a never-ending treadmill, where every attempt to get organized only led to more chaos. But everything changed when Ray honed a single thinking skill: understanding reality. With this newfound clarity, he transformed his approach to tim...

When she first entered the Optimize Your ADHD Brain program, Judy felt trapped by her ADHD—disorganization, time blindness, and constant distractions left her feeling hopeless and overwhelmed. But through our program, Judy learned a game-changing truth: she had been fed lies about her limitations. With the right tools and a fresh perspective, she discovered that managing her ADHD was not only poss...

Are indecisiveness and second-guessing costing you time and money? In this episode of The Business Brain podcast, we explore the story of Abby, a marketing agency owner who struggled to make decisions quickly. Whether it was a simple client question or an internal inquiry, her hesitation led to project delays and wasted resources. But Abby's journey took a turn when she improved her thinking skill...

Is miscommunication costing you time and money? It doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode of The Business Brain podcast, we explore Ty's experience with miscommunication, which ended up costing him thousands. From misunderstanding clients to even affecting his relationships at home, Ty’s struggles highlighted a key issue: the lack of clear labeling. You’ll hear how a single thinking skill sh...

Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Business Brain podcast, we dive into Dakota's journey. As a graphic designer, she was constantly battling the feeling that there was never enough time in her day. Despite her best efforts to stay organized, she often found herself distracted by low-impact tasks, leaving her scrambling to finish the important work late...

Malcolm had built and sold two businesses but found himself constantly sidetracked by little tasks that pulled him away from what he needed to focus on. What if I told you there's a way to shift that pattern and stay focused on what truly matters? I’ll share some straightforward strategies that helped Malcolm regain his focus and manage distractions. You'll learn how he set up a simple system to j...

As the leader of a 20-person team, Maggie didn’t realize her over-detailed communication was creating confusion—until she joined Optimize Your Brain . Her emails? Long. Her Zoom chats? Even longer. While she thought she was being thorough, it was actually causing overwhelm and slowing everything down. In this episode of The Business Brain podcast, I’ll share the exact steps that helped Maggie lear...

When Kimberly joined Optimize Your Brain, she knew planning was supposed to help her life and business, but she had zero desire to actually do it. The resistance was real—and it was affecting not just her work, but her relationships too. In this episode, I break down how we helped Kimberly not just make plans but actually want to. If you’ve ever felt stuck or resistant to planning, this episode is...

When Dean first joined Optimize Your ADHD Brain, he didn't realize his emotional outbursts with his kids were connected to weak thinking skills. It wasn't until weeks into the program that he shared how learning to slow down and improve his thinking completely transformed how he responded to their wild behavior. In this episode, I’ll show you how strengthening specific thinking skills like stoppin...

Have you ever faced a task that left you feeling drained, even before you started? I’m diving deep into that exact challenge today because it happened to me — prepping for this very podcast! In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my own struggle with podcast prep. It might sound meta, but the mental exhaustion was real, and I found myself procrastinating for hours. Sound familiar? Bu...

Have you ever been told to set an "enough point" for your work? How did it make you feel? For Noah, it was far from a relief. It made him feel small and left him with lots of unused potential. In Episode 470 of The Business Brain podcast, we delve into Noah’s struggle with balancing his workload and overcoming the limitations of setting an “enough point.” As a seasoned business owner, No...

As a business owner for 23 years, Emma has navigated countless challenges. But one persistent roadblock remained: handling the day-to-day nitty-gritty tasks. In Episode 469 of The Business Brain podcast, we delve into how Emma transformed her approach to these challenging tasks. Discover how a simple shift not only improved her productivity but also added more time to her day and enhanced her abil...

How much time are you wasting procrastinating? If you’re like many, procrastination isn’t just an occasional annoyance—it’s a major drain on your (& the business's!) time, energy, and mental resources. In Episode 468 of The Business Brain podcast, we dive into procrastination and exactly how to pinpoint what causing you to push off what you need to do. 👉 Take the assessment to see how str...

Ever feel like your brain fog is holding you back from doing your best work? Deadlines slip through your fingers, and tasks seem to multiply, leaving you drained and unproductive? In Episode 467 of The Business Brain podcast, we explore how improving your thinking skills can clear up brain fog and boost your efficiency. Discover how a simple shift in organizing tasks can transform your productivit...

Ever feel like your day slips through your fingers despite your best efforts? Deadlines seem to evaporate, and your to-do list grows longer by the minute? In Episode 466 of The Business Brain podcast, we tackle understanding time (even if you have ADHD!!) and you'll discover how Lucy saved over 45 minutes each morning. 👉 Take the assessment to see how strong each of your cognitive functions a...

Ever feel like your hard work isn’t paying off because your communication isn’t hitting the mark? You’re making all the right moves, but your sales calls aren’t converting and your LinkedIn posts aren’t bringing in leads. Yet, when clients do come on board, they’re blown away by your work. In episode 465, we dive into a unique angle on communication challenges that you won't hear elsewhere—and...

You’ve been pouring time and energy into learning and growing, but tasks still feel incomplete and projects drag on. Right? I can see into your office;) It’s a common struggle when the effort doesn’t translate into results. In episode 464, we dive deep into why finishing tasks can be so challenging and explore what’s really happening in your mind that might be getting in the way. 👉 Take the asses...

Feeling like your motivation is slipping, even though you're passionate about your work? It’s frustrating when the drive to push forward just isn’t there, and it can really impact your productivity and business success. In this episode, we dive into why we sometimes lack motivation and a simple way to get it back. 👉 Take the assessment to see how strong each of your cognitive functions are: h...