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:<ul><li>Why ADHD founders struggle to let go of control (and how to fix it)</li><li>The surprising link between hyperactivity and entrepreneurial success</li><li>How John avoids burnout while running companies and mentoring CEOs</li><li>Why self-care isn’t “soft”—it’s the foundation of sustainable growth</li><li>The mindset shifts that turn visionary bottlenecks into scalable systems</li></ul> P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at <a href='https://invisiblesystem.co/'>invisiblesystem.co</a>

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 systems P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

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:<ul><li>Why ADHD founders struggle to let go of control (and how to fix it)</li><li>The surprising link between hyperactivity and entrepreneurial success</li><li>How John avoids burnout while running companies and mentoring CEOs</li><li>Why self-care isn’t “soft”—it’s the foundation of sustainable growth</li><li>The mindset shifts that turn visionary bottlenecks into scalable systems</li></ul>&nbsp;P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at <a href="https://invisiblesystem.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer">invisiblesystem.co</a>

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

Things are starting to fall through the cracks.&nbsp; Not because you're not trying, but because the systems everyone recommends weren't built for a brain like yours. The ADHD Skills Lab is for business owners with ADHD whose responsibilities have grown past simple solutions. Each week, Skye Waterson and guests share research-backed strategies and real-world systems to help you reduce the chaos, make consistent progress, and stop reinventing the wheel every time life gets complex. No "just use a planner." No productivity hacks that last a week. Just honest, practical support from someone who has spent years researching, testing, and refining what actually works for adult ADHD. Skye is the founder of Unconventional Organisation, a former academic diagnosed with ADHD during her PhD, and the author of over 50 articles read by more than 250,000 people worldwide. She has worked with senior leaders, business owners, academics, and professionals navigating ADHD in high-responsibility roles, and was invited to share her research with both the Australian and New Zealand Government.&nbsp; 🤝 In partnership with Understood.org: <a href="https://u.org/4boG8QW">https://u.org/4boG8QW</a> 🌐 <a href="https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/">https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/</a> 📲 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theadhdskillslabpodcast/">https://www.instagram.com/theadhdskillslabpodcast/</a>

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Things are starting to fall through the cracks.  Not because you're not trying, but because the systems everyone recommends weren't built for a brain like yours. The ADHD Skills Lab is for business owners with ADHD whose responsibilities have grown past simple solutions. Each week, Skye Waterson and guests share research-backed strategies and real-world systems to help you reduce the chaos, make consistent progress, and stop reinventing the wheel every time life gets complex. No "just use a planner." No productivity hacks that last a week. Just honest, practical support from someone who has spent years researching, testing, and refining what actually works for adult ADHD. Skye is the founder of Unconventional Organisation, a former academic diagnosed with ADHD during her PhD, and the author of over 50 articles read by more than 250,000 people worldwide. She has worked with senior leaders, business owners, academics, and professionals navigating ADHD in high-responsibility roles, and was invited to share her research with both the Australian and New Zealand Government.  🤝 In partnership with Understood.org: https://u.org/4boG8QW 🌐 https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/ 📲 https://www.instagram.com/theadhdskillslabpodcast/

Things are starting to fall through the cracks.&nbsp; Not because you're not trying, but because the systems everyone recommends weren't built for a brain like yours. The ADHD Skills Lab is for business owners with ADHD whose responsibilities have grown past simple solutions. Each week, Skye Waterson and guests share research-backed strategies and real-world systems to help you reduce the chaos, make consistent progress, and stop reinventing the wheel every time life gets complex. No "just use a planner." No productivity hacks that last a week. Just honest, practical support from someone who has spent years researching, testing, and refining what actually works for adult ADHD. Skye is the founder of Unconventional Organisation, a former academic diagnosed with ADHD during her PhD, and the author of over 50 articles read by more than 250,000 people worldwide. She has worked with senior leaders, business owners, academics, and professionals navigating ADHD in high-responsibility roles, and was invited to share her research with both the Australian and New Zealand Government.&nbsp; 🤝 In partnership with Understood.org: <a href="https://u.org/4boG8QW" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://u.org/4boG8QW</a> 🌐 <a href="https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/</a> 📲 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theadhdskillslabpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/theadhdskillslabpodcast/</a>

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