In my first ever ask me anything podcast, I answer 4 questions.
First, I talk about how you manage being a super busy person whether you have ADHD or not. I explain executive function and the words you can find in your childhood report cards to get a sense of if you have ADHD or other brain based challenges.
Second, I help you with a few skills to help you finish a project without getting sidetracked. I also explain intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation.
Jul 29, 2021
18 min
Leah explains how her background in teaching influences her leadership. Leah does theatre in her free time. We talk about how we can become better leaders because of our variety of experiences.
The starting point of difficult conversations is about being in our story. Maybe we felt we didn’t get the validation we needed as kids either at home or in our education. We need to address the deep roots of the other person’s story so they can feel heard. That’s where the real connection happens
Jul 22, 2021
37 min
Kevin starts with how asking the questions and simplifying the complex helps the brand experience. He goes deep to what your client cares most about not just the cursory pat ad promises.
We talk about music and sound’s impact on people’s feelings. And about the neuroscience study, Kevin co-created about people’s behavior around a variety of sounds.
We discuss how companies have the opportunity to create brand experiences that are based on emotional insight.
Jul 15, 2021
30 min
I let the 100th episode slip by with little fanfare and opted to celebrate our 101st episode instead. We recorded this on Father’s Day and today is Bill Johnston’s birthday. What’s the connection? Well, he’s my dad.
He’s one of the most productive people I know, even in retirement. Bill will be quick to let you know that he had a corporate secretary that oversaw his work life. And a wife who held down the entire home front. We talk about why having a support team is mission critical
Jul 8, 2021
29 min
In this third of our 3 part mini series on uncluttering your office, Catherine takes you through decluttering the rest of your office.
She mentions clearing out books and permission to give them away. She suggests you get rid of excess office supplies, broken pens, old tech, manuals, and those endless random cords.
She takes you through how to set up stations in our office space – different areas for different work. For example, you might have different areas for sorting your or clie
Jul 1, 2021
19 min
In this second of our 3 part mini series on uncluttering your office, Catherine starts with the most important questions you should ask as you begin to declutter the papers in your office.
She reveals the difference between filers and pilers.
Finally, she explains how to declutter your paperwork using the File-Act-Toss System™ and The Art of Wastebasketry® (both learned from her training as a Certified Productive Environment Specialist).
Jun 24, 2021
17 min
In this first of a 3 part mini series on uncluttering your office, Catherine explains why we keep stuff and how some items can drain our energy. If you have ADHD or another brain based challenge, you’ll especially appreciate how clutter can mess with our focus.
She takes us through the benefits of decluttering and organizing your office.
And she describes how and why you start with determining your vision before throwing out the first piece of paper.
Jun 21, 2021
19 min
Who doesn’t want to save the world from death-by-meetings? I’m in. Today’s guest, Josh Little, describes his solutions for in person and Zoom meetings. We talk about the importance of connection particularly that crucial visual component which we can help mitigate with video.
We take a journey through conversation - how we talk to one another, what happens in the pause, and of course using the almighty edit button.
Jun 10, 2021
29 min
In this solo episode, I talk about shifting your language from saying “have to” to “get to” and why this changes everything. I describe how I learned this lesson from cancer. I share how I managed my life at a time when life became unmanageable. And how there were many opportunities for deep gratitude.
I also explain what my official ADHD combined type diagnosis looks like for me.
Jun 3, 2021
19 min
Danielle’s childhood story will rock your world. Despite childhood learning challenges, because of that one teacher, Mrs Donovan, she’s now running multiple businesses.
We talk about the ADHD ability to hyperfocus and how we can use it as our superpower. And about why we often end up as entrepreneurs and how important it is to have accountability.
Danielle gives several examples of Micro Routines which are so much more manageable and won’t suck your creativity dry.
May 27, 2021
33 min
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