Is Executive Functioning Real? 20 years of ADHD research says... maybe?

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

Ever feel like ADHD makes life a never-ending uphill battle? Meet Sean Shubert—former Muay Thai champion turned resilience coach—who went from juggling chaos to mastering focus. In this episode, we talk about:Sean’s ADHD Journey: From childhood struggles to becoming a Muay Thai champion and resilience coach.Breaking the ADHD Guilt Cycle: How to stop feeling “lazy” and start using your brain’s strengths.Sean shares his #1 strategy for turning ADHD frustration into focused actionP.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....

Do fluctuating hormone levels affect your ADHD symptoms? Research says YES! Join Skye and I as we explore recent findings on perimenopause and ADHD.Curious about what's inside?How long can perimenopause last?!?!Which decade tends to be the hardest for ADHD symptoms?Supportive and affirming treatment recommendations you won’t want to miss!Whether you are a new listener, or have been following a while, thank you from the bottom of my heart for being here.Until next time,Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)References1. A Female-Specific Treatment Group for ADHD—Description of the Programme and Qualitative Analysis of First Experiences2. Perimenopause, Menopause and ADHDP.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....

What does it really mean to thrive with ADHD? It’s having the confidence to release a heavily edited episode despite technical issues with the recording.Join us as Skye chats with Brooke Schnittman, a celebrated ADHD coach, about building a life that aligns with your strengths and values. This message was too important to cut entirely due to audio quality. Curious About What's Inside?Why fun and joy aren’t optional for ADHD brains.Are there really ADHD-friendly routines and boundaries?!The 1% rule of progress.Whether you're juggling parenting, work, or personal growth, this episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting to feel more in control and confident with ADHD.Thanks for being here! Until next time,Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)Looking for Brooke? Website: https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithbrooke/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....

In this episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, Skye and I explore the critical question: is executive functioning even real or is it a poorly defined construct that's been misunderstood for decades?Curious what's inside?What the DSM says about executive function..What's the difference between an executive function task vs. executive function measure?Some ADHD'ers may not struggle with executive dysfunction at all.CTA: If this is you, let us know! I have follow-up questions!Thanks for being here! Until next time,Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)References:1. Validity of the Executive Function Theory of ADHD: A Meta-Analytic Review2. Executive Functioning Rating Scales: Ecologically Valid or Construct Invalid?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....

Do you ever feel like ADHD is just who you are - part of your personality? Yeah, us too!In this week’s episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, Skye sits down with Angie Harrington, a Real Housewife of Salt Lake City, to share her journey of growing up undiagnosed to now raising a neurodivergent family.Curious what’s inside?A new story of adult ADHD diagnosisPersonal and family reflections on neurodivergenceDiscussion of dancing—just listen if you want to know whyThanks for being here! Until next time,Sarah RussellPodcast ProducerLooking for Angie?Instagram: @ angieharringtonLooking for more content or want to get in touch?We’d love to hear from you!Substack: https://unconventionalorganization.substack.com/Instagram: Skye @unconventionalorganisationYouTube: Unconventional Organisation ADHDP.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....