The ADHD Skills Lab

• Is Your Job Burning You Out or Just Built Wrong for ADHD?

  Burnout isn’t always a personal failure—it’s often a mismatch between your brain and your work environment.Skye and in-house researcher Taylor break down three eye-opening studies that explain why ADHD brains struggle in traditional workplaces—and what actually works better. Spoiler: the research also found ADHD might be a secret strength for entrepreneurs.This episode covers:The top causes of ADHD-related burnout (backed by science)Practical changes workplaces can make (and how to ask for them)Why leadership built on neuroscience could be the future of workHow impulsive ADHD traits actually boost business performanceThis is the conversation you wish your HR team had already heard.References:How to prevent and combat employee burnout and create healthier workplaces during crises and beyondNeuroleadership: a new way for happiness managementADHD Symptoms, Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO), and Firm PerformanceP.S. At UO, we help business owners and executives grow their revenue, build momentum, and get focused. So if overwhelm and procrastination is putting you at risk, here’s how to fix it: 1. The Founder's Clarity Audit.If you’re struggling to figure out what the “big boulder” or “north star” should be in your business, and how to finally move on it, this is for you. It’s only $80 and it’ll give you instant clarity on what really matters for moving your business forward — plus a simple neuro hack to make you want to do it. Click here to get started. 2. The Unconventional Organisation Coaching ProgramUsed by business owners, this framework is designed to help you grow your revenue by focusing and getting time back without the stress. Most people feel focused and start building momentum in the first two weeks. If traditional systems don’t work for your brain, this program does. Click here to apply. https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/contact-us 3. Private Coaching for High-Level EntrepreneursFor six and seven-figure business owners ready to scale efficiently, increase revenue, and eliminate chaos—I have a few spots left to work with me this year. Click here to apply....

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• From Burnout to Boss: ADHD Strategies to Stop Imploding Your Career Every 2 Years

  Ever feel like your brain is the only thing getting in the way of your success? Like you could lead a $200M rebrand if you could just finish that one damn task in front of you?In this episode, Devlin Croal, marketing strategist, systems builder, and Unconventional Organisation client, shares what it’s actually like to scale your career while navigating ADHD. We talk burnout, executive function, AI as an assistant (not a distraction), and how he finally found a system that works.What we cover:The hidden cost of burnout for high-performing ADHD brainsHow Devlin finally sold the snowboarding gear that haunted his garageThe prioritization system that finally stuck after 10 years of tryingWhat ChatGPT gets right (and wrong) for ADHD productivityP.S. At UO, we help business owners and executives grow their revenue, build momentum, and get focused. So if overwhelm and procrastination is putting you at risk, here’s how to fix it: 1. The Founder's Clarity Audit.If you’re struggling to figure out what the “big boulder” or “north star” should be in your business, and how to finally move on it, this is for you. It’s only $80 and it’ll give you instant clarity on what really matters for moving your business forward — plus a simple neuro hack to make you want to do it. Click here to get started. 2. The Unconventional Organisation Coaching ProgramUsed by business owners, this framework is designed to help you grow your revenue by focusing and getting time back without the stress. Most people feel focused and start building momentum in the first two weeks. If traditional systems don’t work for your brain, this program does. Click here to apply. https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/contact-us 3. Private Coaching for High-Level EntrepreneursFor six and seven-figure business owners ready to scale efficiently, increase revenue, and eliminate chaos—I have a few spots left to work with me this year. Click here to apply....

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• Why You Snap at 3pm: The ADHD Sensory Overload You Didn’t See Coming

  You're not imagining it. The reason you feel like the world is “too much” by the afternoon might have as much for do with your nervous system as your to-do list.In this episode, we break down two original studies showing how ADHD adults process light, sound, and touch differently—and why your brain might not even realize it’s overwhelmed until it’s too late.What we cover:The study that literally zapped people’s arms to test tactile sensitivity (yes, really)Why ADHD brains skip the “heads-up” signal neurotypical brains use to handle stressWhat happens when noise and lighting quietly drain your executive functionHow to spot the signs of hidden overstimulation before you hit burnoutReferences:Why You Snap at 3pm: The ADHD Sensory Overload You Didn’t See ComingVisual and acoustic discomfort: A comparative study of impacts on individuals with and without ADHD using electroencephalogram (EEG)P.S. At UO, we help business owners and executives grow their revenue, build momentum, and get focused. So if overwhelm and procrastination is putting you at risk, here’s how to fix it: 1. The Founder's Clarity Audit.If you’re struggling to figure out what the “big boulder” or “north star” should be in your business, and how to finally move on it, this is for you. It’s only $80 and it’ll give you instant clarity on what really matters for moving your business forward — plus a simple neuro hack to make you want to do it. Click here to get started. 2. The Unconventional Organisation Coaching ProgramUsed by business owners, this framework is designed to help you grow your revenue by focusing and getting time back without the stress. Most people feel focused and start building momentum in the first two weeks. If traditional systems don’t work for your brain, this program does. Click here to apply. https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/contact-us 3. Private Coaching for High-Level EntrepreneursFor six and seven-figure business owners ready to scale efficiently, increase revenue, and eliminate chaos—I have a few spots left to work with me this year. Click here to apply....

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• ADHD in the Workplace: How to Get Promoted Without Burning Out

  If you’ve ever thought, I work so hard—why am I not getting ahead? or How do I actually position myself for a promotion without working myself into the ground?—this episode is for you.Skye sits down with career strategist and late-diagnosed ADHDer Kendall Berg to break down what it really takes to succeed in corporate spaces with ADHD. We’re pulling apart the real research behind career growth, burnout, and how to make your ADHD strengths work for you.What You’ll Learn:Why “just work harder” is bad career advice (and what to do instead)How executives actually decide who gets promoted (hint: it’s not just about performance)The networking strategy that ADHD professionals need to stay on leadership’s radarHow to position yourself for a promotion—even if you’ve struggled with consistencyWant to move up in your career without sacrificing your mental health? This episode is a must-listen.P.S. At UO, we help business owners and executives grow their revenue, build momentum, and get focused. So if overwhelm and procrastination is putting you at risk, here’s how to fix it: 1. The Founder's Clarity Audit.If you’re struggling to figure out what the “big boulder” or “north star” should be in your business, and how to finally move on it, this is for you. It’s only $80 and it’ll give you instant clarity on what really matters for moving your business forward — plus a simple neuro hack to make you want to do it. Click here to get started. 2. The Unconventional Organisation Coaching ProgramUsed by business owners, this framework is designed to help you grow your revenue by focusing and getting time back without the stress. Most people feel focused and start building momentum in the first two weeks. If traditional systems don’t work for your brain, this program does. Click here to apply. https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/contact-us 3. Private Coaching for High-Level EntrepreneursFor six and seven-figure business owners ready to scale efficiently, increase revenue, and eliminate chaos—I have a few spots left to work with me this year. Click here to apply....

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• ADHD Executive Functioning Meltdowns: What the Research Really Says

  If task-switching under stress wrecks your day, you’re not alone. Researchers have spent 20+ years studying executive functioning in ADHD, and honestly? Their findings are a bit of a mess.In this episode, we break down a new critical review of the research (and trust me, the we have some thoughts). We’re talking hot executive functioning, emotional overload, and why decision-making goes out the window under stress.What you’ll learn:Why your brain freezes in high-pressure situations (and what science says you can do about it)The real reason ADHD professionals struggle with task transitions and emotional reactivityWhat this research tells us about why we cry over emails (yes, really)Practical, science-backed tools to reset your brain after an emotional overloadThere’s a reason ADHD professionals burn out faster—and it has everything to do with how we process stress. Let’s break it down.References:A critical review of hot executive functioning in youth attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: Methodological limitations, conceptual considerations, and future directionsP.S. At UO, we help business owners and executives grow their revenue, build momentum, and get focused. So if overwhelm and procrastination is putting you at risk, here’s how to fix it: 1. The Founder's Clarity Audit.If you’re struggling to figure out what the “big boulder” or “north star” should be in your business, and how to finally move on it, this is for you. It’s only $80 and it’ll give you instant clarity on what really matters for moving your business forward — plus a simple neuro hack to make you want to do it. Click here to get started. 2. The Unconventional Organisation Coaching ProgramUsed by business owners, this framework is designed to help you grow your revenue by focusing and getting time back without the stress. Most people feel focused and start building momentum in the first two weeks. If traditional systems don’t work for your brain, this program does. Click here to apply. https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/contact-us 3. Private Coaching for High-Level EntrepreneursFor six and seven-figure business owners ready to scale efficiently, increase revenue, and eliminate chaos—I have a few spots left to work with me this year. Click here to apply....

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