The Impulsive Thinker

**TRIGGER WARNING, this episode discusses suicide and may trigger listeners.** My friend, Chuck Inglefield joins us and discusses about his high functioning depression, him seeking treatment and how his support structure of people helped him get help.  He explains depression is like a wave and your moods are up and down like a wave.  Stay tuned for next week as we continue the conversation how ent...

André discusses his observations about his fidgeting and that it could be "warning signs" for potential boredom, anxiety, and excitement.  Also, fidgeting will help keep 20% of your brain busy so the other 80% can focus on a few things rather than 2,000! Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available . We would like to hear from you!   Please send show ideas, questions, or feed...

Kevin Budzey is a small businessperson that has worked in small companies and large corporate enterprises over the span of 36 years.  He has always known "his place" was to be an owner of a business and put to work his entrepreneurial drive and spirit.  When Kevin was 53, the company he worked for 11 years decided to trim their sales force and let him go along with other senior sales staff.  Withi...

André recaps his conversation with Don Barden from Episode 117 and discusses how he agrees with Don that labelling can be disabling and also explains how labels can be positive.  It is all about what you do with it, how you interpret them, and how you take action with the label. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available . We would like to hear from you!   Please send show...

Don Barden is back for an amazing discussion about using ADHD as an excuse, labelling is disabling, how you need to respect your strengths and weaknesses, and keep separating yourself from the norm because you are great as you are!!!! Based on the Steve Nedvidek construct of "Desire To Change vs Ability To Change": Don shares his opinion on why he believes some hide behind the ADHD excuse and resi...

André discusses an observation he made of his change in mindset about not getting everything on his list done.  He noticed that he is putting time limits on tasks or must leave times.  He has started to accept everything can't be done because, honestly, the tasks he plans are just too big and not exactly attainable - sound familiar? Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now availabl...

Guest Shannon Waller , from Strategic Coach , is back for Part 2 of the Wise Mind discussion with André. The Wise Mind is construct in Dialectical Behaviourial Therapy (DBT) created by Marsha M. Linehan. They discuss about awareness is applied knowledge, release emotional attachment, you don't need to know the whole path to achieve it, and being present. Final note: Self Acceptance is key to self-...

André discusses why the ADHD brain struggles with To Do Lists and his need to have them, so he doesn't forget them! Also, is your To Do List a task list or a project list? What is the difference...have a listen! 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 ou...

Guest Shannon Waller , from Strategic Coach , and André discuss the Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) construct of the Wise Mind and the States of Mind as per Marsha M. Linehan the creator of DBT. They discuss about body awareness, radical acceptance, and the difference between creative and reactive responses. Have the intention and not the attachment. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Prog...

André discusses how he is teaching his kids to reduce perfectionism, accept that mistakes are OK and they are a learning experience.  His lesson is not caring what the grade or mark is, he cares more about the fact they learn to correct the errors they made on the test or project. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available . We would like to hear from you!   Please send sho...

Glain Roberts-McCabe , founder and President of The Roundtable , discusses why she decided to take a 2-month sabbatical, how it affected her team and what she learned from it.  As entrepreneurs, we need to take breaks to rediscover ourselves, rediscover our purpose and rejuvenate.  We can't feel guilty about taking time off.  It is necessary. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is no...

André discusses his decision to hire a Virtual Assistant (VA) based on the discussion with Peter Shankman from Episode 109 .  He explains why he decided to move forward and will provide updates as the process progresses. 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 an...

Peter Shankman is back with André to discuss how to figure out what you do best and outsource the rest!  Peter discusses how hiring an assistant was a game changer for him so he could concentrate and focus on his core competencies. 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@tactica...

Based on this week's conversation with Kathy Kolbe in Episode 107 , André expands on his observation of playing a character for 40+ years as an undiagnosed ADHD entrepreneur.  Remember, we all have a purpose.  We are all equally creative and solve problems differently.  We are equally good at different things.  Understand yourself, understand your strengths and talents. Check out the ADHD Transfor...

Kathy Kolbe , the creator of the Kolbe Wisdom, and André discuss why people play a "character" and how it happens.  When you are forced not to be yourself, you create a character to play.  André describes how he became really GOOD at playing his character for 40 years and how that confuses him when sorting out goals and challenges.  We discuss you must believe in yourself and ultimately understand...

André discusses his observation from Episode 105 , Reflecting on a Month Off: Review | Fred Feistmann, that home is overwhelming for the ADHD brain.  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 , Twi...

Guest host, Fred Feistmann, discusses André's 4 weeks off he took in August.  They discussed the challenges of not thinking or doing work, what observations André made, what corrections he made to keep it all NON-WORK, or as best as he could!  A great conversation about removing cues and ultimately removing yourself from the cueing environment. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is...

André discusses his observation that he sabotaged his first company unknowingly and got into a bad partnership all because he was bored.  His undiagnosed ADHD brain needed to overcome this boredom and therefore created fires and got into a bad partnership to make things interesting, novel, challenging and urgent again.  At this point in time, his undiagnosed ADHD had taken over and not being aware...

Episode 1 of Season 2 is here with special guest Peter Shankman , the author of Faster Than Normal and podcast host of the Faster Than Normal podcast .  Peter shares his ADHD journey and discusses the importance of knowing what you are good at and knowing what works for you and of course enjoying the moment you are in right now! Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available ....

André discusses how the COVID lockdowns affected his ADHD, morale, mood, and habits. 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 , and YouTube . Check out our website at Tactica...

The guest host from Episode 1, Nicole Solitar from Strategic Coach® , interviews André celebrating 100 episodes and what is to come.  They discuss his biggest learnings, his goals for Season 2 (starting in October of 2022), and discuss some of his favorite episodes: EP 02: Afraid To Hit Record EP 25: Undiagnosed ADHD and Family w Zelia Brisson EP 32: Power Beliefs with Megan O'Neil EP 41: Entrepre...

André thanks the listeners for a great first 100 episodes and looking forward to more Seasons.  Happy to be here, surprised to have reached this milestone and thankful to you the listener. 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 !  ...

Don Barden , the author and creator of The Perfect Plan , explains how he learned that 3 different types of clients buy differently.  He explains how to develop a Perfect Plan to sell and succeed by following the set of 3 Promises, 3 Beliefs, and 3 Questions.  As Don says, we are hired to outsource their success so they can feel good about it. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is n...

André outlines and discusses his Top 5 CliftonStrengths®, how they transformed his life, and how he uses them with his team.  Episode 97 is a must-listen-to learn more about Clifton's Strengths from the strengths expert Julia Waller . 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@tact...

Julia Waller , the Unique Ability ® Specialist and Coach (& Certified CliftonStrengths® Coach) from Strategic Coach ® discusses the CliftonStrengths® .  Julia explains these strengths explain WHAT you love to do.  This is all about what is RIGHT about you.  Weakness is a strength overdone or the misapplication of a strength.   Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available . We...