André Brisson - ADHD Entrepreneur

The Impulsive Thinker

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We celebrate ADHD entrepreneur success and discuss challenges and solutions. Having lived with undiagnosed ADHD for a large part of his entrepreneurial journey, the host André Brisson shares his personal story of overcoming undiagnosed symptoms and how he refined his systems, routines and habits once diagnosed with self-awareness and personal growth. André will interview high-achieving ADHD entrepreneurs, ADHD experts, and strength discovery experts covering many topics including their own obstacles and successes, strategies to manage their ADHD, share knowledge to gain insights and more. Andr...

Author

André Brisson - ADHD Entrepreneur

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.theimpulsivethinker.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Breaking Societal Norms & Expectations | Brittany Tucker 29.05.2023

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...

Exploring Potential: What If I Didn't Try? 25.05.2023

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...

ADHD Entrepreneur Fear: What If Your Doctor Doesn't Get It? | Dr. Gurdeep Parhar 22.05.2023

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...

Taking Ownership as an ADHD Entrepreneur 18.05.2023

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...

Unveiling Truths (#3 and #4) | Terry Tucker 15.05.2023

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!...

Mindset Tip for ADHD Entrepreneurs 11.05.2023

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...

Unveiling Truths (#1 and #2) | Terry Tucker 08.05.2023

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...

Embracing Individuality: Not Part of The Flock 04.05.2023

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...

Pushing Past Overwhelm: ADHD Entrepreneurs Must Rethink Medication Myths | Dr. Gurdeep Parhar 01.05.2023

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...

Navigating Rough Days (for ADHD Entrepreneurs) 27.04.2023

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...

Tired, Angry, and Stuck: ADHD Entrepreneur Sleep Deprivation Amplifies Everything | Marlee Boyle 24.04.2023

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...

Resilience and Growth: How Adversity Serves You 20.04.2023

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...

Turning Challenges into Opportunities | Dave Sanderson 17.04.2023

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...

Getting Into Trouble with ADHD 13.04.2023

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...

Navigating ADHD | Michael Cave 10.04.2023

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...

Embracing Uniqueness & Becoming Professional Oddballs 06.04.2023

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!...

On Communication: The Role of an Entrepreneur Translator | Erik Solbakken 03.04.2023

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.  ...

Seeking Calm: Embracing a Life with Less Rushing 30.03.2023

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...

Journeying with ADHD | Molly Thompson 27.03.2023

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...

Why Hobbies Matter for ADHD Entrepreneurs 23.03.2023

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...

Entrepreneurs in the Professional World | Erik Solbakken 20.03.2023

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...

Hyperactivity: Insights into Motion and ADHD 15.03.2023

André discusses his personal observation of how being in motion or moving helps his physical hyperactivity be at a healthy level. 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 , Twitter , Instagram , a...

Navigating ADHD | Badger Beall 13.03.2023

Badger Beall , partner of Ayre/Rhinehart and Ayre/Rhinehart Bay Realtors , joins us to share his ADHD journey and learnings.  Badger was the person who gifted me the book "Driven To Distraction" by Dr. Ned Hallowell after a discussion we had when I was describing my current entrepreneurial troubles which were actually my personal current undiagnosed ADHD.  Listen and understand why Badger's advice...

Unlocking Potential: The Importance of Strength and Talent Assessments 09.03.2023

As a follow-up to the discussion in Episode 147 with Adrienne Duffy discussing how ADHD can amplify your natural talents and strengths.  André explains why he uses the Kolbe A™ Index, CliftonStrengths™, and the Why of You Powered by PRINT® to identify people's talents and strengths.   Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available . We would like to hear from you!   Please send...

ADHD Amplifying Your Abilities | Adrienne Duffy 06.03.2023

Adrienne Duffy , the co-founder of Big Futures Inc ., is back with André to discuss how the Kolbe A™ Index, the PRINT®, and CliftonStrengths™ talent and strength assessment tools meld together and they demonstrate how your ADHD can amplify these strengths.  These tools are great accelerator strategies for solving problems.  This was a great discussion on how to be aware of your talents and strengt...

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