The ADHD Skills Lab

They break down research on object recognition memory and why icons, folders, and layouts can suddenly feel unusable. They describe how visual complexity and UI changes create cognitive friction for ADHD brains. They cover study methods, results showing moderate recognition difficulties in young people, and how AI and interface design might lower the recognition load.

Andy J. Pizza, author, illustrator, and Creative Pep Talk creator, shares his shift from winging it to building creativity on purpose. He talks about overcoming creative droughts, battling perfectionism and rejection sensitivity, using tiny daily practices, and turning collaboration friction into clearer roles. He reframes difficulty as growth, not failure.

Business owner with ADHD wanting operational clarity and focus? Click here to book a session with Skye.https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com for a operational clarity session!More adults with ADHD start businesses than the general population.But here’s the part nobody talks about:Research shows ADHD is positively linked to entrepreneurial attitudes and startup behavior…and negatively linked to post-launch outcomes, performance, and wellbeing.In this Research Recap, Skye and Robert Waterson break down a 2025 meta-analysis on ADHD and entrepreneurship - exploring why hyperactive types tend to start, why inattentive types may struggle more with scaling, and where the “ADHD is a superpower” narrative falls short.This episode is about what happens after the excitement of starting.What we cover:The difference between entrepreneurial attitude, startup behavior, and post-launch outcomesWhy hyperactive ADHD is linked to action (but also burnout)Why inattentive ADHD may struggle with scaling and follow-throughThe myth of brute-force hustleWhere the “ADHD is a superpower” framing conflicts with the dataWhy systems - not motivation - change outcomesIf you’ve ever felt amazing at starting… and exhausted trying to sustain - this one’s for you. P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos, with unfinished tasks piling up and revenue stuck, it's not you. It's your operating system. Click here to book an operational strategy session with Skye. 

They unpack a randomized fMRI study showing how ADHD brains struggle to switch from daydreaming networks into focused networks. They explain default mode versus task-positive brain systems and how those networks differ in medication-naive adults. They describe how treatment altered network activity and discuss practical implications for why focus feels like forcing a rusty machine to start.

Kassidy Warren, entrepreneur and real estate investor who mentors pros leaving corporate life. He discusses leaving the “golden handcuffs,” experimenting with side hustles like Airbnb, and reframing rejection as practice. Kassidy explains what it means to turn pro: act before you feel ready, reinvest early, and build momentum through deliberate, daily practice.

Adam Tasker, COO of High Performance Father and father of three diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, talks leadership, parenting, and practical routines. He explores late diagnosis, shifting from doer to leader, delegation, emotional regulation, and building systems that actually stick. Short, candid, and focused on responsibility and sustainable change.

A research recap on subclinical ADHD and why traits below diagnostic thresholds still affect health, happiness, anxiety, and finances. A breakdown of a Hungarian study’s methods and surprising wellbeing links. A look at how entrepreneurship can both cushion and amplify those effects. Practical talk about fit, systems, and when workplace design matters for everyday functioning.

Wes Schaeffer, sales trainer known as The Sales Whisperer, helps entrepreneurs sell without sleaze. He talks about why money talk triggers avoidance, using scripts to reduce stress, and preparing for surprise sales moments. He covers honest early pricing, mapping multi‑stakeholder deals, automations to save attention, and small habits that build steady confidence.

They explore research linking ADHD with IBS and why that specific intestinal disorder showed up in studies. They discuss how gut symptoms can worsen daily overwhelm and interact with medication. Practical cautions about microbiome hype and simple dietary basics are offered. The conversation emphasizes small, sustainable changes and when to bring gut concerns to a doctor.

Joe Dunaway, founder of Vici Financial and accountant who manages ADHD while running a tech-forward firm. He talks about why numbers make ADHD brains shut down. He shares simple bookkeeping steps, how to stop finances becoming a mess, and ways to make numbers useful without overcomplicating systems.