1070: An ADHD Strategist’s Pro Tips for Staying Motivated and Productive When You Can’t Focus with Skye Waterson

1070: An ADHD Strategist’s Pro Tips for Staying Motivated and Productive When You Can’t Focus with Skye Waterson

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job June 26, 2025 Duration: 41:25
Skye Waterson shares ADHD-friendly approaches to productivity that any professional can apply. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The quickest way to shorten your to-do list 2) How to stop overthinking and make a decision 3) How to make hard tasks more fun Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1070 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT SKYE —  Skye Waterson is an ADHD strategist, coach, and founder of Unconventional Organisation, helping entrepreneurs and executives stay focused, build consistent revenue, and scale—without burnout. With 82K+ engaged professionals following her work, she shares ADHD-friendly strategies for sustainable success.  After her ADHD diagnosis during her PhD, she realized traditional productivity advice didn’t work for her. So, she developed strategies to help entrepreneurs and executives cut through distractions and focus on what matters, build ADHD-friendly systems for consistency, scale sustainably without exhaustion, and lead with confidence and regain control over their time.  • Instagram: Unconventional Organisation  • Podcast: The ADHD Skills Lab  • Website: UnconventionalOrganisation.com  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • App: Freedom  • App: Miro  • App: Notion  • Study: Dopamine transfer deficit: a neurobiological theory of altered reinforcement mechanisms in ADHD  • Author: Naval Ravikant  — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Plaud.ai. Use the code AWESOME and get a discount on your order See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever feel like there's a gap between the work you're doing and the work you know you're capable of? That's the space where How to Be Awesome at Your Job lives. Hosted by Pete, this long-running podcast digs into the practical, often overlooked tactics that transform good performance into remarkable impact. Rather than abstract theory, each conversation with accomplished thought-leaders and results-getters focuses on extracting specific, actionable insights you can apply immediately. You'll hear real stories and candid advice that sharpen universal skills-like clear communication, strategic thinking, and effective collaboration-which are essential for any role that involves working with others and solving problems. With over 25 million downloads and recognition from places like The New York Times and Forbes, the podcast has become a trusted resource for professionals seeking more than just a checklist. It’s about cultivating a more fulfilling career, finding more meaning in your daily tasks, and yes, creating more wins and financial reward along the way. Tune in to discover how small shifts in approach can lead to significant gains in your performance, your well-being, and your overall enjoyment of the work you do.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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