The ADHD Skills Lab

• ADHD and the CEO Mindset: Systems, Self-Care, and Letting Go

  Most ADHD entrepreneurs build their success on hustle—until the cracks show. In this episode, Skye talks with Dr. John Torrens, professor, founder, and author of Lightning in a Bottle, about how he built (and sold) multiple companies by learning to delegate, prioritize self-care, and manage his ADHD brain.What we cover:Why ADHD founders struggle to let go of control (and how to fix it)The surprising link between hyperactivity and entrepreneurial successHow John avoids burnout while running companies and mentoring CEOsWhy self-care isn’t “soft”—it’s the foundation of sustainable growthThe mindset shifts that turn visionary bottlenecks into scalable systemsP.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.

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• The ADHD Entrepreneur’s Guide to Profit (Without the Spreadsheet Spiral)

  ADHD entrepreneurs are smart, capable - and often pricing themselves into burnout.In this episode, Skye interviews Marcel Petitpas, CEO of Parakeeto and the guy behind the numbers for hundreds of agencies. They dig into why most service businesses struggle with profit (it’s not what you think), and how to finally price for sustainability.What we cover:The ADHD-friendly way to figure out what your services should costThe 3 key numbers you need to track (and how to figure them out)How to future-proof your pricing so you can actually hire helpThe ADHD-friendly habit that improves pricing, clarity, and confidenceMath trauma ends here.Free Agency Toolkit: https://parakeeto.com/toolkit/?utm_source=Earned+Media&utm_medium=Podcast+Appearance&utm_campaign=The+ADHD+Skills+LabParakeeto Foundation Course: https://course.parakeeto.com/?utm_source=Earned+Media&utm_medium=Podcast+Appearance&utm_campaign=The+ADHD+Skills+LabFree Model Platform - https://form.asana.com/?k=1OSsviJBE_luDSLhqMwoRA&d=1156118475728463?utm_source=Earned+Media&utm_medium=Podcast+Appearance&utm_campaign=The+ADHD+Skills+LabP.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.

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• Why You Always Underestimate Time (Even When You Swear You Won’t)

  Think something will take 15 minutes? Bet it takes 45.You’re not lazy - you’ve got ADHD. And you’re probably struggling with time blindness.In this episode, Skye and Sarah dive deep into three new studies on ADHD and time perception, breaking down the science, the symptoms, and the sneaky ways time blindness sabotages even high performers.What we cover:The 3 time-based skills your brain may be missingTime blindness vs. working memory—what’s the real issue?The surprising benefit of visual timers (and what the monkey app got right)What the research says about the link between time and working memoryIf you’ve ever said, “how is it 3pm already?” - this one’s for you.P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.

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• I Walked Away From $48K and a PhD: My ADHD Origin Story

  Before Unconventional Organisation, before the coaching, before the 82K followers - there was burnout, academic pivots, and a year spent working in a bakery just to recover.This is the story Skye's never told.In this episode, dating coach, fellow founder, and friend Kavita interviews Skye about what really led to the creation of Unconventional Organisation. From side gigs to business models, academic accolades to real-world impact - this is the story behind the strategy.What we cover:What ADHD looks like before you even know you have thatThe power of quitting what no longer fitsWhy consistency feels terrifying - and how to fix itWhy your boring task might be killing your revenueThe system that finally ended the start-stop spiralThis is the blueprint Skye never had. Now it’s yours.P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.

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• Your ADHD Toolkit Is Missing Something: Meet the Vagus Nerve

  You’ve got strategies and systems, but you still feel like your brain is always “on.” You might be overlooking your nervous system.This episode introduces a fast-rising body of ADHD research around polyvagal theory and nervous system regulation. We’re breaking down the science, the controversy, and why this might be the next frontier in ADHD support.In this episode:Why breathing wrong could be keeping you stuckWhat the autonomic nervous system has to do with procrastination, burnout, and freeze modeHow polyvagal theory explains that “can’t shut down” feelingNo breathwork hype, no vague advice, just real science, grounded insight, and new tools.References:Feeling Safe: A Comprehensive Systematic Literature Review of Psychiatric Disorders through the Lens of Polyvagal TheoryP.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.

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