ADHD reWired

Join a lively discussion on navigating the challenges of ADHD while preparing for a presentation. Discover creative strategies for starting tasks, including the helpful use of audiobooks. Hear reflections on self-sabotage and personal growth, emphasizing neuroplasticity and acceptance. The hosts share humorous anecdotes from a busy travel week, while exploring tech tips for everyday chaos. They also promote a supportive coaching group that fosters community and accountability, inviting listeners to embrace the journey together.

A trainer, consultant, and expert for Microsoft Excel, Oz du Soleil joins us to discuss not only the near-infinite possibility and flexibility of Excel, but also the trials and tribulations of his time struggling against ADHD prior to being diagnosed. From his time at the Navy's Nuclear Power School though to his future job where he discovered his affinity for Excel and data management, Oz has become aware of both his strengths and his shortcomings and seeks to own all of it while moving forward with his life. Oz answers many of Eric's questions regarding Excel and shows his passion for the complex data management and structuring that has outlined his career. Go to erictivers.com/46 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit erictivers.com/coachingewwired For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Founder of MasterPresenting.com, Ryan McRae joins us to discuss the variety of life and productivity strategies that have helped him manage the ADHD he refers to as his "four-year-olds". With suggestions and recommendations about note-taking, helpful software applications, and how he organizes content for presentations, Ryan's life experiences have helped him develop methods that work to make his life manageable. Working as a college residential director, a radiation trainer in Afghanistan, a deaf educator, and more, Ryan's varied jobs have allowed him to explore many interesting ways to deal with his ADHD. Go to erictivers.com/#1ep-38 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit erictivers.com/coachingewwired For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Coach-in-training, and member of the first ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group, Lisa Feinberg talks about her experiences and struggles she met in trying to accomplish her goals. Trying to address her distracting Facebook habits, Lisa wrote about her challenges in an essay posted on Facebook. Looking to perform better at her work while moving towards eventually starting her own coaching practice, Lisa has made use of a number of strategies taught though the accountability group, as well as ones she developed herself. With stories, strategies, and suggestions, Lisa and host Eric Tivers cover a lot of ground related to accountability and moving to accomplish one's goals. Go to erictivers.com/44 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit erictivers.com/coachingewwired For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Have the best year yet in 2015. Host Eric Tivers breaks down the seven things you can do to make 2015 your best year yet. Though setting and managing one's goals, reflection on what worked and didn't work over the past year, and accountability, Eric provides an excellent framework for moving one's life forward in 2015. Eric covers topics including understanding priorities, perfuming a "brain dump" and mind mapping, building an action plan, laying out a S.M.A.R.T.E.R. plan, and more. Go to erictivers.com/43 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit erictivers.com/coachingewwired For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Time management educator and experienced school teacher Marydee Sklar joins us to discuss a ton of tips, tricks, and mentalities surrounding managing one's time. From her history of teaching reading to kids with dyslexia to her development of systems to help herself better manage her lacking internal sense of time, Marydee derived an effective system of teaching time management to those who lack it. Eric and Marydee discuss topics including her curriculum, brain maturation, "folklore" that parents and kids are told, tips for college students to manage time, and much more. Go to erictivers.com/42 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit erictivers.com/coachingewwired For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

A college student studying the business of the music industry, Jennifer Ratliff joins us to talk about a variety of topics surrounding being a student while dealing with ADHD. From her time as a teenager dealing with substantial family, school, and life changes, to Topics discussed include the challenges of obtaining some prescription medications and their associated side-effects, learning accommodations made for students with ADHD, writing strategies, and more. Go to erictivers.com/#1ep-38 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit erictivers.com/coachingewwired For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

A school teacher and administrator of over twenty-five years, DeShawn Wert made the choice to start helping those parents and children with ADHD through coaching. Motivating and inspiring, DeShawn presents her outlook on living with ADHD while running her business, scheduling clients, optimizing her time, and more. A huge proponent of being true to oneself, she provides advice and enthusiasm towards the goal of finding what each person is best at. Go to erictivers.com/#1ep-38 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit erictivers.com/coachingewwired For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Musician, songwriter, and keynote speaker Jerry Mills walks us through his inspirations and history while playing for us a number of his inspiring songs. An active long-time member of the ADHD community, Jerry has performed at the Adult ADD Conference, CHADD conferences, as well as a wide range of locations across the globe. With his powerful words and tunes, Jerry addresses his life's experiences, and his ADHD, in a way unique and poignant for many across the world. Go to erictivers.com/#!ep-39/c1ahg for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit erictivers.com/coachingewwired For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Growing up having a hard time understanding and communicating with others in her family, psychologist Jennie Friedman now better understands the ADHD, anxiety, depression, and more they were dealing with. Switching careers in the middle of her life, Jennie decided to focus on becoming an ADHD coach in order to help both those dealing with the disorder and those living with them. She talks with us further about her philosophies of embracing our differences, the story surrounding her decision to change her career, and more. Go to erictivers.com/#!ep-38/c8p8 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit erictivers.com/coachingewwired For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.