The Impulsive Thinker

André explains his 8-2-5-5 MO, the Kolbe A Index and how it transformed his life and how he uses it with his companies.  For more information on the Kolbe Wisdom listen to Episode 95 where he discusses the theory with the theorist Kathy Kolbe . 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 po...

Kathy Kolbe , who came up with the concept of Conation and three parts of the mind, discusses her Kolbe Wisdom .  The Kolbe Wisdom explains HOW you DO things as we are each individually creative.  They discuss the four Action Modes: Fact Finder, Follow Through, Quickstart, and Implementor.  You can identify your talents with the Kolbe A Index. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is n...

André discusses how ADHD Entrepreneurs need to take breaks from work even though it is difficult.  He challenges the listeners to keep him accountable for not doing "work" during his four weeks off in August. 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 m...

This is an interview I did on the Safe Space Podcast with Francesco Lombardo .  The interview is presented to you in its entirety and hope you enjoy the topic the absence of self-expression.  A great topic for the ADHD Entrepreneur. We discuss what the absence of self-expression looks like, why it's suppressed, and the cost of not allowing others, next generation or senior generation, in family bu...

André expands on the insight Don Barden gave in Episode 91 about "Learn how you learn."  André explains how we can all learn by learning how we learn and to best learn by understanding the concept and content. 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...

Don Barden from The Perfect Path shares his entrepreneurial journey and his late ADHD diagnosis.  Listen to him how he learned "how to learn" in order to get his doctorate degree.  Anything is possible when you put your mind to it, and you learn about who you are and how you do things your way for success.  This is an exciting conversation. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now...

André shares his experience being in an open office concept and how he decided to build an ADHD-safe office by reflecting on what worked in the past.  He outlines how distractions were reduced and eliminated.  Physical separation at times is great 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, quest...

Jonathon Rasenberg , from Teneo Ventures, is back to explain and describe how his ADHD coaching has brought him clarity on his past behaviours and how awareness has made him improve relationships.  He also explains a big realization he made about having multiple companies, how it is important, and how he will work "in" them. Jonathon was on Episode 71 discussing how failures are EARNING opportunit...

André discusses the statement made in Peter Shankman's book, Faster Than Normal , about preparedness as key to avoiding professional triggers.  Can you be over pre-prepared???  Have a listen to his thoughts. 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 ma...

Jaret Henhoeffer is back with André and you will hear how two ADHD Entrepreneurs talk about lots of different sense with a common element.  We talk about Entrepreneurs Organization, ADHD Entrepreneur recruitment checklists, how ADHD Entrepreneurs are visionaries, non-ADHD spouses need a support group, and how important it is for ADHD Entrepreneurs to hire other talents to get things done and make...

André discusses the statement made in Peter Shankman's book, Faster Than Normal , about needing to "fix" things because you want them perfect. Moderation??  Does this resonate with you?  Have a listen to his thoughts. 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 j...

Guest host, Francesco Lombardo, Next Gen Developer of family businesses with Veritage , and André discuss how ADHD is not a problem, it is a strength when it is managed.  They also discuss how to support the ADHD founder during transition and how to support and work with the Next Gen ADHD family member to make them all successful.  Francesco is finishing his 6th book about emotional traditions and...

André discusses the insights he gained during DBT (dialectical behavioural therapy) about how he realized he is learning to be the person he USED to be, not changing the person he has come to BELIEVE he IS based on his experience with his life tempest.  We lose our ways at times, we can always find ourselves again with time, help, and self-care.  It happens to the best of us ;). Check out the ADHD...

Dan Duncan , an ADHD coach, discusses his ADHD Inside Out framework.  The framework includes discussion of motivation and how the ADHD brain manages mental energy that affects our Executive Function abilities.  He further clarifies how the ADHD brain in NOT internally responsive and HOW excellent our brain reacts to external stresses. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now availa...

André discusses the statement made in Peter Shankman's book, Faster Than Normal , about moderation.  What is that?  Can ADHD brains do moderation?  Have a listen to his thoughts. 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...

Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor, Christina Crowe , with Dig a Little Deeper , explains the difference between psychotherapy and ADHD Coaching.  She also discusses why she recommends that coaching comes after psychotherapy.  She also gives you permission to ask and make sure the support you are given is for YOU and it meets your needs, if not find one who will meet your needs.  Y...

André shares a wonderful note from a listener thanking him for being a resource for the entrepreneurial ADHD brain.  The listener stated he may be in denial about his ADHD.  André reassures the listener that is fine, we have all been there.  Denial is a part of the journey. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available . We would like to hear from you!   Please send show ideas...

Fred Feistmann is back with André to discuss why it is important to build up your kids, get them to understand their strengths, and be happy with their uniqueness to the world.  Fred has noticed a trend starting with the episodes; there is more talk about kids and building them up.  It is important to André to save kids from being forced to be something and someone they are not. Check out the ADHD...

André discusses triggers based on a quote from Peter Shankman's book called Reading Faster Than Normal .  He explains how he deep dives into reactions to identify the triggers with a mirror check.  Creating routines helps you avoid triggers, but they happen because "triggers don't respect you, they own you." Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available . We would like to hear...

Teresa Easler , from Connect To The Core , discusses how to communicate effectively.  Learn the key fundamental aspects of effective communication (hint, not what you expect) and the many misconceptions of effective communication.  You will learn a few things - communicate what they want! Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available . We would like to hear from you!   Please...

André explains a Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) concept called the Wise Mind he learned in DBT group therapy.  The wise mind is where the Reasonable and Emotion minds overlap - the way to find the middle ground. 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 jo...

Keith Gelhorn from ADDvocacy joins André to discuss how the ADHD brain is susceptible to depressive cycles.  It is an ADHD thing; it happens frequently with ADHD Entrepreneurs.  Keith explains how he tracks his moods and discovered a pattern.  It is OK. It is what it is, we get it, we are here to help.  Identify the cycle and create strategies to get out of them sooner. Check out the ADHD Transfor...

Based on the discussion with Santina Mozgiel in Episode 73 , André discusses how his undiagnosed ADHD emotional dysregulation affected his progress with business, staff, clients, friends and family. 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 lis...

Santina Mozgiel , from The ADHD Therapist , joins André and discusses how ADHD emotion dysregulation can affect the progress of the ADHD entrepreneur.  She makes a great a point about how emotions comprise of a feeling/sensation (thought) and a physiological sensation (Action/Reaction). Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available . We would like to hear from you!   Please se...

André discusses an observation he made about urgency and forgetfulness while he was rushing to a client meeting because he let distractions make him late.  We can control forgetfulness by strategically controlling urgency - the urgency we like to create for full functionality of our ADHD brain. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available . We would like to hear from you!   P...